STATES · MICHIGAN
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for St. Joseph clients, delivered remotely
Brent Tucker, CPA, prepares business and owner returns and keeps monthly books for St. Joseph business owners in Michigan, with meetings by phone or video. In ZIP code 49085, 24 law offices have paid employees.
Sound familiar?
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.
St. Joseph is in Berrien County, which borders Indiana (U.S. Census Bureau county boundary files, 2023); about 2% of workers who live in St. Joseph work outside Michigan (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.
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
The books can be picked up from the start of any month. Many businesses switch after year-end or after filing, and a mid-year switch works too.
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 BrentSt. Joseph at a glance
827
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 49085 (Saint Joseph) that serves St. Joseph
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
12,130
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 49085 (Saint Joseph) that serves St. Joseph
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond St. Joseph
24
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 49085 (Saint Joseph) that serves St. Joseph
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
49
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 49085 (Saint Joseph) that serves St. Joseph
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside St. Joseph, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than St. Joseph itself.
Tax offices in St. Joseph
City of St. Joseph Finance and Billing
City business tax and licenses.
700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone 269-983-5541
Berrien County Equalization Department
County property assessment.
100 Church St, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone (269) 983-7111
Michigan Department of Treasury
State tax and revenue agency.
430 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48922
Phone 517-636-6925
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - South Bend
Federal tax help in person.
100 E. Wayne St, South Bend, IN 46601
Phone (574) 401-6656
Which offices matter to a St. Joseph business owner for local taxes? The City of St. Joseph Finance and Billing is the city office for local taxes. In Berrien County, the Berrien County Equalization Department assesses property.
The Michigan Department of Treasury sits at the state level, and IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - South Bend is the federal listing.
Brent Tucker, CPA, prepares individual and business tax returns and plans taxes through the year for households and businesses in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in St. Joseph?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph?
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 St. Joseph.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for St. Joseph city, Michigan.
- 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