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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Santa Monica clients, delivered remotely
Business owners in Santa Monica, California, plan taxes through the year with Brent Tucker, CPA.
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.
27% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404 and 90405 that serve Santa Monica reported business or professional income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022).
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.
16% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404 and 90405 that serve Santa Monica reported partnership or S corporation income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022).
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.
12% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404 and 90405 that serve Santa Monica reported rental or royalty income (the property may be anywhere, and royalties are included) (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022).
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 BrentSanta Monica at a glance
7,295
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404 and 90405 that serve Santa Monica
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
48,870
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404 and 90405 that serve Santa Monica
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022
245
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404 and 90405 that serve Santa Monica
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
405
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404 and 90405 that serve Santa Monica
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
Tax offices in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Finance Department, Administration Division
City business tax and licenses.
Phone (310) 458-8281
Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector (Secured Property Tax)
County property tax collection.
225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone (213) 974-2111
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax)
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 800-852-5711
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Van Nuys
Federal tax help in person.
6230 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401
Phone (818) 779-3625
Local taxes at the city level go to the Santa Monica Finance Department, Administration Division, and property tax to the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector (Secured Property Tax).
For state income tax there is the California Franchise Tax Board (income tax), and for federal help the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Van Nuys.
Brent prepares business and owner returns, keeps the monthly books and offers year-round CPA access, with meetings by phone or video wherever you are based.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Santa Monica?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Santa Monica 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 Monica?
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.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Santa Monica 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