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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Ladera clients, delivered remotely
Business owners in Ladera, California, can bring their tax returns and monthly books to Brent Tucker, CPA. ZIP code 94028 holds 29 real estate firms and 11 physician offices with paid employees.
Sound familiar?
You want numbers you can act on during the year.
Current statements show how each month performed while there is still time to respond, not months later.
24% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP code 94028 (Portola Valley) that serves Ladera reported business or professional income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Ladera).
You own an S corporation or a partnership.
The business return and each owner’s return depend on each other. Preparing them together keeps the figures consistent.
29% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP code 94028 (Portola Valley) that serves Ladera reported partnership or S corporation income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Ladera).
You want a clearer picture of each property.
Books kept property by property show what each one earns and costs — and carry straight through to your return.
Last year’s tax bill came as a surprise.
Planning through the year gives you a view of where the year is heading before it ends, while there are still choices to make.
Your situation isn’t on this list? Tell us about it — every engagement starts with a conversation.
Services and starting prices.
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Monthly Accounting
From $400/moTransaction categorization, account reconciliations, financial statements and regular accounting support.
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Tax Preparation
From $300Individual returns (federal and one state) from $300; business returns from $750.
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Accounting + Tax + Planning
From $900/moMonthly accounting and reporting, business and owner tax returns, proactive tax planning and year-round CPA access.
Founding Client Rate: $825/month for your first 12 months when you engage by March 31, 2027. Terms
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Law Firm Accounting
From $900/moFor solo attorneys and small law firms: monthly accounting, financial reporting, business and owner returns, tax planning and CPA consultation.
Starting prices. Your scope and price are agreed in writing before work begins.
Work directly with Brent.
Licensed CPA · 10+ years in public accounting · Member, AICPA and MICPA
You work directly with your CPA, and have someone to call when a decision comes up.
Brent Tucker is a CPA licensed in Michigan and serves clients in other states under applicable CPA mobility provisions.
More about BrentLadera at a glance
210
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 94028 (Portola Valley) that serves Ladera
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
3,360
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 94028 (Portola Valley) that serves Ladera
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Ladera
5
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 94028 (Portola Valley) that serves Ladera
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
11
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 94028 (Portola Valley) that serves Ladera
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Ladera, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Ladera itself.
Tax offices in Ladera
San Mateo County Assessor (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder)
County property assessment.
555 County Center 3rd floor Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone (650) 363-4500
San Mateo County Tax Collector's Office (Treasurer-Tax Collector)
County property tax collection.
555 County Center - 1st Floor Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone (866) 220-0308
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax)
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 800-852-5711
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - San Jose
Federal tax help in person.
55 S. Market St., Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone (669) 229-1506
Ladera is unincorporated; San Mateo County handles local property tax.
Ladera has no city government of its own, so San Mateo County serves this unincorporated community. San Mateo County Tax Collector's Office (Treasurer-Tax Collector) collects property tax, and San Mateo County Assessor (Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder) assesses property.
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax) covers the state, and IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - San Jose federal matters.
ZIP code 94028 also counts 210 business establishments and 5 law offices with paid employees, and IRS Statistics of Income records 3,360 tax returns filed from it for tax year 2022.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Ladera?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Ladera and no local offices elsewhere; Brent works with clients remotely. No office visit needed — meetings are by phone or video, wherever you’re based.
Can a remote CPA handle taxes and books for households and businesses in Ladera?
Yes. You work directly with your CPA, and have someone to call when a decision comes up.
What does a CPA cost?
Starting prices. Your scope and price are agreed in writing before work begins.
Sources
- Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023: establishments with paid employees, by ZIP code.
- IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Ladera.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Ladera census-designated place, California.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files: which ZIP codes serve the place.
- IRS, “State government websites”: the state tax agency link.
GET STARTED
Let's talk about your numbers.
Tell us a little about your business or situation, and Brent will reply personally. No office visit needed — meetings are by phone or video, wherever you’re based.
Call 888-762-4370 · Email brent@brenttuckercpa.com · Prefer to pick a time? Book a consultation online