STATES · INDIANA
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Portage clients, delivered remotely
Portage business owners in Indiana work with Brent Tucker, CPA, on books and tax returns by phone or video. The ZIP code 46368 has 23 real estate firms with paid employees, according to Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023.
Sound familiar?
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.
Life changed this year.
A move, a new job, a home purchase, a growing family. Changes like these can affect your return, and they are worth discussing when it is prepared.
Switching accountants mid-year
Prior-year tax returns, recent financial statements, access to your accounting software, and bank and card statements. Your previous accountant can provide copies of your records at your request, and Brent can coordinate that request with your permission.
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 BrentPortage at a glance
719
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 46368 that serves Portage
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
19,430
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 46368 that serves Portage
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022
9
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 46368 that serves Portage
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
14
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 46368 that serves Portage
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
23
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP code 46368 that serves Portage
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
78
restaurants with paid employees in the ZIP code 46368 that serves Portage
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
Tax offices in Portage
City of Portage Office of the Clerk-Treasurer
City business tax and licenses.
6070 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368
Phone 219-762-2016
Porter County Treasurer
County property tax collection.
155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 209, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone 219-465-3470
Indiana Department of Revenue
State tax and revenue agency.
100 N Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone 317-232-2240
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Merrillville
Federal tax help in person.
370 E. 84th Dr., Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone (219) 736-4378
Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 counts 719 business establishments and 14 physician offices with paid employees in ZIP code 46368.
In Porter County, Indiana, the Porter County Treasurer collects property tax, and the City of Portage Office of the Clerk-Treasurer is the city office for local taxes.
At the state level there is the Indiana Department of Revenue, and the federal office is the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Merrillville.
Brent keeps the monthly books and prepares the tax returns for Portage households and businesses, then plans their taxes through the year.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Portage?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Portage 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 Portage?
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 Portage city, Indiana.
- 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.
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