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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Monterey clients, delivered remotely
For tax year 2022, the ZIP codes that serve Monterey, California, saw 14,330 tax returns filed, according to IRS Statistics of Income. Brent Tucker, CPA, handles individual and business returns for Monterey households and businesses.
Sound familiar?
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.
Properties held in partnerships or LLCs.
Coordinate the returns and reporting required for your properties and entities with your individual tax 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.
32% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 93940, 93943 and 93944 that serve Monterey reported capital gains (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Monterey).
You are weighing a purchase, a hire or a change in your pay.
Talk it through before you commit, with the tax consequences in view.
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 BrentMonterey at a glance
1,815
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93940, 93943 and 93944 that serve Monterey
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
14,330
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 93940, 93943 and 93944 that serve Monterey
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Monterey
57
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93940, 93943 and 93944 that serve Monterey
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
131
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93940, 93943 and 93944 that serve Monterey
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
96
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93940, 93943 and 93944 that serve Monterey
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
159
restaurants with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93940, 93943 and 93944 that serve Monterey
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Monterey, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Monterey itself.
Tax offices in Monterey
City of Monterey Finance - Business License
City business tax and licenses.
580 Pacific Street | Monterey, CA 93940
Phone (831) 646-3944
County of Monterey Treasurer-Tax Collector
County property tax collection.
168 West Alisal Street 1st Floor Salinas, California 93901
Phone (831) 755-5057
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax)
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 800-852-5711
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Salinas
Federal tax help in person.
928 East Blanco Rd., Suite 265A, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone (831) 753-6895
Monterey County, California, is the county for Monterey, and the County of Monterey Treasurer-Tax Collector collects property tax there. The City of Monterey Finance - Business License is the city office for local taxes.
The California Franchise Tax Board (income tax) is the state office, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Salinas is the federal one.
Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 counts 1,815 business establishments with paid employees in those ZIP codes, including 159 restaurants, 131 physician offices, 96 real estate firms and 57 law offices.
Brent Tucker, CPA, keeps monthly books and plans tax returns with Monterey business owners.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Monterey?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Monterey 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 Monterey?
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 Monterey.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Monterey 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