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Lynn T. Kuhn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Juan Bautista, California 95045
Lynn T. Kuhn is a certified public accountant providing accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups in the San Juan Bautista, California area. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, Kuhn assists small business owners with their financial needs, including sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting. Kuhn serves a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, helping them navigate the complexities of tax law and financial regulations.
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Patti K. Stephens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Juan Bautista, California 95045
Patti K. Stephens is a certified public accountant based in San Juan Bautista, California, with over ten years of experience providing accounting and tax expertise. Serving individuals and families, as well as a variety of business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, her practice focuses on basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. She offers unique support with retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, assisting clients in navigating complex tax situations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

California maintains one of the largest and most competitive CPA markets in the nation. The California Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester units of education and specific ethics coursework for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years, including 20 hours in accounting and auditing subjects and 2 hours of regulatory review.

Key Tax Considerations: California has its own complex tax code separate from federal regulations, with the highest state income tax rates in the nation. CPAs commonly handle Franchise Tax Board audits, California LLC fees ($800 annual minimum), sales and use tax compliance, and multi-state tax allocations. The state's high-income population creates strong demand for estate planning, wealth management, and stock option taxation services.

Industry Specializations: Technology startups (especially Silicon Valley), entertainment and media (Los Angeles), agriculture (Central Valley), international trade, venture capital, real estate, and cannabis businesses are major focus areas. Many CPAs specialize in R&D tax credits, stock option and equity compensation taxation, film production accounting, and cryptocurrency taxation.

For CPA Professionals: The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) offers extensive networking and continuing education opportunities across multiple chapters. Major concentrations of firms exist in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and Silicon Valley. Competition is intense in metro areas but rural regions often experience CPA shortages. The state offers diverse practice opportunities but comes with high cost of living and complex regulatory requirements.