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Showing 1 to 10 of 26 CPAs in Solvang, California
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Dennis R. Hartman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Dennis R. Hartman is a certified public accountant based in Solvang, California, with over 20 years of experience serving businesses and individuals in various capacities. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping entrepreneurs and startups navigate financial complexities. Additionally, Hartman provides general accounting and advisory services, as well as tax planning and consulting expertise to family-owned enterprises.
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Scot A. Alderete
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Located in Solvang, California, Scot A. Alderete provides accounting and financial services to family-owned enterprises and startups. With over a decade of experience, Alderete specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions. His expertise in payroll processing and compliance ensures businesses stay up-to-date with changing regulations and deadlines. A certified public accountant (CPA), Alderete has been serving the local community since 2009, offering tax planning and consulting services to support long-term financial stability.
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John G. Tevis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, John G. Tevis is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to help clients navigate their financial needs and goals. Additionally, John specializes in tax planning and consulting, ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations and offering expert guidance on tax-related matters, including minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing refunds.
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Heather C. Mccollum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93464
Heather C. Mccollum, a certified public accountant, serves individuals and family-owned enterprises in Solvang, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance to her clients. Her expertise includes retirement account tax reporting and tax planning and consulting, helping families and small business owners navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Established in 2008, her practice focuses on delivering accurate and timely financial information to support informed business decisions.
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Nicholas J. Booth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, Nicholas J. Booth provides accounting services to entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Booth's services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to relevant authorities.
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David S. Eck
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
David S. Eck is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Solvang, California, with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Eck's services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting for retirement accounts.
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Brook C. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, Brook C. Williams brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation to her clients. As a certified public accountant, her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. Her expertise also extends to serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families in need of tax planning and consulting, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation.
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Mark K. Olson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Mark K. Olson is a certified public accountant and financial professional with many years of experience serving clients in Solvang, California. Since 2000, he has provided a variety of services to entrepreneurs and startups, individuals, and families, focusing on basic accounting, individual tax preparation, and financial planning. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, as well as creating customized financial plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
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Kyle E. Feighner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Kyle E. Feighner is a certified public accountant based in Solvang, California, with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesses in various structures. With over 15 years of practice, Mr. Feighner provides comprehensive basic accounting services, including individual tax services, and expert support for sales tax compliance within the IRS. His expertise spans small business accounting, S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, addressing the diverse needs of these entities.
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Matthew J. Watson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Matthew J. Watson, a certified public accountant based in Solvang, California, has over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial planning. Additionally, Watson offers IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services, ensuring his clients' compliance with tax laws and 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.