STATES · IOWA
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Ames clients, delivered remotely
Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 counts 1,552 business establishments with paid employees in ZIP codes 50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014. Brent Tucker, CPA, prepares tax returns for households and businesses in Ames, Iowa.
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 BrentAmes at a glance
1,552
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014 that serve Ames
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
25,280
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014 that serve Ames
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Ames
16
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014 that serve Ames
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
31
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014 that serve Ames
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
109
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014 that serve Ames
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
142
restaurants with paid employees in the ZIP codes 50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014 that serve Ames
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Ames, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Ames itself.
Tax offices in Ames
Ames City Clerk's Office (licenses and permits)
City business tax and licenses.
515 Clark Ave., Ames, IA 50010
Phone 515-239-5105
Story County Treasurer
County property tax collection.
900 6th St, Nevada, IA 50201
Phone (515) 382-7340
Iowa Department of Revenue
State tax and revenue agency.
1305 E. Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone 515-281-3114
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Des Moines
Federal tax help in person.
210 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone (515) 564-6618
Who should an Ames owner ask about property tax? The Story County Treasurer collects property tax in Story County, Iowa, and the Ames City Clerk's Office (licenses and permits) is the city office for local taxes.
The Iowa Department of Revenue is the state office, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Des Moines is the federal one. These offices are listed on this page.
The same ZIP codes hold 142 restaurants, 109 real estate firms, 31 physician offices and 16 law offices with paid employees. Brent Tucker, CPA, keeps the monthly books for Ames business owners and plans taxes through the year.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Ames?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Ames 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 Ames?
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 Ames.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Ames city, Iowa.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files: which ZIP codes serve the place.
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