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Arthur E. Pufford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Based in Sonoma, California, Arthur E. Pufford is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for his clients, which has earned him a reputation for attention to detail and a deep understanding of tax laws. Pufford also offers IRS representation services to help resolve tax-related issues and represents individuals and businesses during audits and examinations.
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Timothy J. Mayclin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Timothy J. Mayclin is a certified public accountant based in Sonoma, California, with over a decade of experience providing expert services to individuals and businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, allowing him to offer comprehensive solutions to meet diverse client needs. Mr. Mayclin's services encompass individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring clients are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Jeffrey C. Wilber
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Based in Sonoma, California, Jeffrey C. Wilber provides financial expertise to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in the region. With over two decades of experience as a certified public accountant, he delivers tailored tax planning and consulting services, as well as comprehensive general accounting and advisory solutions. His specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting enables him to address the diverse financial needs of his clients, from tax preparation and bookkeeping to financial statement analysis.
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Morton M. Rubin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Morton M. Rubin is a certified public accountant based in Sonoma, California, with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing tax compliance and individual tax services to a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise also extends to basic accounting services, such as financial statement preparation and General Accounting & Advisory, as well as retirement account tax reporting.
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Benjamin A. Hardisty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Benjamin A. Hardisty is a certified public accountant in Sonoma, California, with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to his accounting expertise, Hardisty also offers comprehensive sales tax compliance services to help businesses navigate complex tax regulations.
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Robert L. Withrow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Based in Sonoma, California, Robert L. Withrow is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, payroll processing and compliance, as well as tax preparation for individuals and businesses. With over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, Withrow's expertise spans basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. He maintains a strong focus on staying up-to-date with changing regulatory requirements, ensuring his clients remain compliant with relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Eric S. Gullotta
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Eric S. Gullotta is a certified public accountant based in Sonoma, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to various clients. He specializes in tax compliance, financial planning, and basic accounting services, offering expertise in helping entrepreneurs and startups navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Additionally, Gullotta's practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax planning and consulting services tailored to the needs of individuals and families.
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Floyd A. Moses
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Floyd A. Moses is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 12 years of experience in Sonoma, California. He provides general accounting and advisory services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Moses specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, serving family-owned enterprises and various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Christina R. Sciocchetti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Based in Sonoma, California, Christina R. Sciocchetti brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation. With a focus on individual and business tax return preparation, she delivers accurate and timely services to meet the needs of her clients. Her specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance allows her to provide comprehensive guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in Sonoma and the surrounding areas.
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Cynthia A. Pinkston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California 95476
Cynthia A. Pinkston is a certified public accountant based in Sonoma, California, with over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services to entrepreneurs and startups. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services enables her to cater to various business structures, including S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Pinkston also represents clients before the IRS, helping them navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes.

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.