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Accounting and tax for real estate in Ames, delivered remotely
Ames real estate clients in Story County, Iowa, can rely on Brent Tucker, CPA, for property-level books and returns with rental activity. Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 counts 109 real estate firms with paid employees across Ames's ZIP codes.
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.
A purchase, sale or refinance is coming.
The tax effect of a transaction is best understood before it closes, not after. Talk it through with Brent while the choices are still open.
Your situation isn’t on this list? Tell us about it — every engagement starts with a conversation.
How we help.
Monthly accounting
Property-level books, reconciled and reported.
Individual returns with rental properties
Federal and state, rental activity included.
Services and starting prices.
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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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Monthly Accounting
From $400/moTransaction categorization, account reconciliations, financial statements and regular accounting support.
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
Brent has served real estate clients throughout his career, at a boutique firm and at a large national accounting and advisory firm.
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
109
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 50010, 50012, 50013 and 50014 that serve Ames
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
9.1
property managers per 10,000 tax returns filed in its ZIP codes
Source: derived by Tucker from Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 and IRS Statistics of Income ZIP code data, tax year 2022
Tax offices for Ames real estate businesses
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
Brent Tucker, CPA, plans taxes through the year for Ames rental owners and keeps each property's monthly books in order.
Tucker CPA derived a ratio of 9.1 property managers per 10,000 tax returns filed in the ZIP codes that cover Ames, using Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 and IRS Statistics of Income data.
Story County, Iowa, has the Story County Treasurer, which collects property tax. Ames City Clerk's Office (licenses and permits) is the city office for local taxes.
The Iowa Department of Revenue is the state listing, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Des Moines is the federal listing.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
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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