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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Montecito clients, delivered remotely
Brent Tucker, CPA, prepares individual and business tax returns for Montecito households and businesses in Santa Barbara County, California. ZIP code 93108, labeled Santa Barbara, holds 83 real estate firms and 32 restaurants.
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.
29% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP code 93108 (Santa Barbara) that serves Montecito reported business or professional income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Montecito).
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.
33% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP code 93108 (Santa Barbara) that serves Montecito 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 Montecito).
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 BrentMontecito at a glance
615
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 93108 (Santa Barbara) that serves Montecito
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
4,550
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 93108 (Santa Barbara) that serves Montecito
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Montecito
14
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 93108 (Santa Barbara) that serves Montecito
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
16
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 93108 (Santa Barbara) that serves Montecito
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Montecito, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Montecito itself.
Tax offices in Montecito
Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector
County property tax collection.
105 E Anapamu St. Rm. 109, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone 805-568-2490
Santa Barbara County Assessor
County property assessment.
Phone 805-568-2550
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax)
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 800-852-5711
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Carpinteria
Federal tax help in person.
1145 Eugenia Place, Suite 201, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Phone (805) 564-7555
Montecito is unincorporated; Santa Barbara County handles local property tax.
Montecito is unincorporated, so Santa Barbara County serves it rather than a city. The Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector collects property tax, and the Santa Barbara County Assessor assesses property. California Franchise Tax Board (income tax) is the state listing.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Carpinteria is the federal listing. Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 counts 83 real estate firms, 16 physician offices and 14 law offices in that ZIP code.
IRS Statistics of Income shows 4,550 tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from it, and the ZIP code reaches beyond Montecito. Brent keeps monthly books for Montecito business owners.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Montecito?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Montecito 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 Montecito?
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 Montecito.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Montecito 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