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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Palo Alto clients, delivered remotely
Brent Tucker, CPA, prepares individual and business tax returns for Palo Alto business owners in California by phone or video. The ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304 and 94306 count 141 law offices with paid employees.
Sound familiar?
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.
12% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304 and 94306 that serve Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto).
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.
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 BrentPalo Alto at a glance
4,686
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304 and 94306 that serve Palo Alto
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
54,100
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304 and 94306 that serve Palo Alto
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Palo Alto
141
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304 and 94306 that serve Palo Alto
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
122
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304 and 94306 that serve Palo Alto
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Palo Alto, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Palo Alto itself.
Tax offices in Palo Alto
City of Palo Alto Administrative Services Department (business registry and business tax)
City business tax and licenses.
250 Hamilton Avenue, 4th Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone (650) 329-2692
Santa Clara County Department of Tax and Collections
County property tax collection.
110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
Phone (408) 808-7900
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
Those ZIP codes hold 330 real estate firms and 300 restaurants with paid employees, against 141 law offices and 122 physician offices.
City of Palo Alto Administrative Services Department (business registry and business tax) is the city office for local taxes. Santa Clara County Department of Tax and Collections collects property tax in Santa Clara County, California.
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax) is the state-level office, and IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - San Jose is an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Brent Tucker, CPA, plans taxes through the year and keeps monthly books for households and businesses in Palo Alto.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Palo Alto?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Palo Alto city, 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