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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Merced clients, delivered remotely
In Merced County, California, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 counts 151 restaurants with paid employees in the ZIP codes that serve Merced. Brent Tucker, CPA, keeps monthly books and prepares returns for Merced business owners by phone or video.
Sound familiar?
Your return is no longer simple.
Investments, a rental property, a side business or income in another state. Brent prepares your federal and state returns and tells you up front what affects the price.
Life changed this year.
A move, a new job, a home purchase, a growing family. Changes like these can affect your return, and they are worth discussing when it is prepared.
Switching accountants mid-year
Prior-year tax returns, recent financial statements, access to your accounting software, and bank and card statements. Your previous accountant can provide copies of your records at your request, and Brent can coordinate that request with your permission.
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 BrentMerced at a glance
1,644
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 95340, 95341 and 95348 that serve Merced
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
42,660
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 95340, 95341 and 95348 that serve Merced
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Merced
30
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 95340, 95341 and 95348 that serve Merced
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
98
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 95340, 95341 and 95348 that serve Merced
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
67
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 95340, 95341 and 95348 that serve Merced
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
151
restaurants with paid employees in the ZIP codes 95340, 95341 and 95348 that serve Merced
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Merced, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Merced itself.
Tax offices in Merced
City of Merced Finance Department, Business License Division
City business tax and licenses.
678 W 18th Street, 1st Floor, Merced, CA 95340
Phone (209) 385-6843
Merced County Treasurer-Tax Collector
County property tax collection.
2222 M St. 1st Floor, Merced, CA 95340
Phone (209) 385-7307
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax)
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 800-852-5711
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Modesto
Federal tax help in person.
1700 Standiford Avenue Suite 150, Modesto, CA 95350
Phone (209) 900-6760
If you own a business or file a household return in Merced, California, start with the offices listed on this page.
The City of Merced Finance Department, Business License Division is the city office for local taxes, and the Merced County Treasurer-Tax Collector collects property tax.
The California Franchise Tax Board (income tax) is the state office, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Modesto is the federal one.
The ZIP codes that serve Merced hold 98 physician offices and 30 law offices with paid employees, per Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023. Brent prepares individual and business tax returns for those owners.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Merced?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Merced 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 Merced?
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 Merced.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Merced city, California.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files: which ZIP codes serve the place.
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