STATES · MINNESOTA
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Forest Lake clients, delivered remotely
ZIP code 55025, which serves Forest Lake, Minnesota, had 13,340 tax returns filed from it for tax year 2022, says IRS Statistics of Income. Brent prepares individual and business returns for businesses and households in Forest Lake.
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.
Forest Lake is in Washington County, which borders Wisconsin (U.S. Census Bureau county boundary files, 2023); about 2% of workers who live in Forest Lake work outside Minnesota (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 BrentForest Lake at a glance
762
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 55025 that serves Forest Lake
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
13,340
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 55025 that serves Forest Lake
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Forest Lake
8
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 55025 that serves Forest Lake
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
6
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 55025 that serves Forest Lake
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Forest Lake, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Forest Lake itself.
Tax offices in Forest Lake
Forest Lake Administration (City Clerk / licensing)
City business tax and licenses.
Phone 651-464-3550
Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services (Taxpayer Services)
County property tax collection.
14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone 651-430-6175
Minnesota Department of Revenue
State tax and revenue agency.
600 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55146
Phone 651-556-3000
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - St. Paul
Federal tax help in person.
430 North Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone (651) 312-8082
Forest Lake sits in Washington County, Minnesota. Property tax there is collected by the Washington County Property Records and Taxpayer Services (Taxpayer Services), and the Forest Lake Administration (City Clerk / licensing) is the city office for local taxes.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is the state contact, and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - St. Paul is the federal one. The tax return count comes from ZIP codes that extend beyond Forest Lake.
Brent keeps the monthly accounting current and does tax planning with Forest Lake owners.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Forest Lake?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake?
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 Forest Lake.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Forest Lake city, Minnesota.
- 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