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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Santa Barbara clients, delivered remotely
In Santa Barbara County, California, the ZIP codes that serve Santa Barbara hold 143 law offices with paid employees, per Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023. Brent Tucker, CPA, serves Santa Barbara clients by phone or video.
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.
22% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 93101, 93103, 93105 and 93109 that serve Santa Barbara reported business or professional income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Santa Barbara).
Tax time shouldn’t be the first look at the year.
When the books are kept current all year, the return starts from numbers that are already reconciled.
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.
10% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 93101, 93103, 93105 and 93109 that serve Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara).
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.
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 BrentSanta Barbara at a glance
4,278
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93101, 93103, 93105 and 93109 that serve Santa Barbara
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
41,940
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 93101, 93103, 93105 and 93109 that serve Santa Barbara
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Santa Barbara
143
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93101, 93103, 93105 and 93109 that serve Santa Barbara
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
175
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93101, 93103, 93105 and 93109 that serve Santa Barbara
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
292
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 93101, 93103, 93105 and 93109 that serve Santa Barbara
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Santa Barbara, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Santa Barbara itself.
Tax offices in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara City Hall Business Office (Business Tax Certificates)
City business tax and licenses.
735 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone (805) 564-5346
Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector
County property tax collection.
105 E Anapamu St. Rm. 109, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone 805-568-2490
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
Owners of practices, restaurants and rental properties in Santa Barbara work in ZIP codes that hold 175 physician offices, 331 restaurants and 292 real estate firms with paid employees, per Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
Four offices are listed on this page. The Santa Barbara City Hall Business Office (Business Tax Certificates) is the city office for local taxes, and the Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector collects property tax.
The California Franchise Tax Board (income tax) is the state office, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Carpinteria is the federal one. Brent prepares business and owner returns together and keeps monthly books for Santa Barbara business owners.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Santa Barbara?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Santa Barbara city, California.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files: which ZIP codes serve the place.
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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