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CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for South Lake Tahoe clients, delivered remotely
Brent Tucker, CPA, plans taxes through the year for South Lake Tahoe business owners in California. ZIP code 96150, which serves South Lake Tahoe, holds 139 restaurants with paid employees, per Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
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.
Living or working across the state line
Living in one state and working in another, moving during the year, or running a business with employees or customers across a state line can mean more than one state tax return.
South Lake Tahoe is in El Dorado County, which borders Nevada (U.S. Census Bureau county boundary files, 2023); about 16% of workers who live in South Lake Tahoe work outside California (American Community Survey 2019–2023 estimate; includes work in any other state).
Your return is no longer simple.
Investments, a rental property, a side business or income in another state. Brent prepares your federal and state returns and tells you up front what affects the price.
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 BrentSouth Lake Tahoe at a glance
1,037
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 96150 that serves South Lake Tahoe
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
9,690
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 96150 that serves South Lake Tahoe
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond South Lake Tahoe
12
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 96150 that serves South Lake Tahoe
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
22
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 96150 that serves South Lake Tahoe
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside South Lake Tahoe, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than South Lake Tahoe itself.
Tax offices in South Lake Tahoe
City of South Lake Tahoe Finance Department - Revenue (Business License)
City business tax and licenses.
1901 Lisa Maloff Way, Ste. 210, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone (530) 542-6012
El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector
County property tax collection.
360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
Phone (530) 621-5800
California Franchise Tax Board (income tax)
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 800-852-5711
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Reno
Federal tax help in person.
300 Booth St., Ste 2016, Reno, NV 89509
Phone (775) 824-2218
In El Dorado County, California, the El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector collects property tax. The City of South Lake Tahoe Finance Department - Revenue (Business License) is the city office for local taxes.
The California Franchise Tax Board (income tax) and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Reno are listed for the state and federal levels.
Brent Tucker, CPA, keeps monthly books for South Lake Tahoe clients and prepares their business and owner returns by phone or video.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in South Lake Tahoe?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe?
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 South Lake Tahoe.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for South Lake Tahoe city, California.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files: which ZIP codes serve the place.
- U.S. Census Bureau county boundary files, 2023; U.S. Office of Management and Budget metropolitan area definitions, July 2023.
- 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