STATES · NEW JERSEY
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Lakewood clients, delivered remotely
Lakewood business owners in New Jersey get business and owner returns, prepared together, and monthly books from Brent Tucker, CPA.
Sound familiar?
You want numbers you can act on during the year.
Current statements show how each month performed while there is still time to respond, not months later.
26% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP code 08701 that serves Lakewood reported business or professional income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Lakewood).
Tax time shouldn’t be the first look at the year.
When the books are kept current all year, the return starts from numbers that are already reconciled.
You own an S corporation or a partnership.
The business return and each owner’s return depend on each other. Preparing them together keeps the figures consistent.
13% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP code 08701 that serves Lakewood reported partnership or S corporation income (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Lakewood).
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.
9% of the 2022 tax returns filed from the ZIP code 08701 that serves Lakewood reported rental or royalty income (the property may be anywhere, and royalties are included) (IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Lakewood).
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 BrentLakewood at a glance
4,031
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP code 08701 that serves Lakewood
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
36,510
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP code 08701 that serves Lakewood
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Lakewood
31
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 08701 that serves Lakewood
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
68
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP code 08701 that serves Lakewood
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Lakewood, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Lakewood itself.
Tax offices in Lakewood
Lakewood Township Tax Assessor
Town property assessment.
231 Third Street, Municipal Building, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-364-2500
Lakewood Township Tax Collector
Town property tax collection.
231 Third Street, Municipal Building, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-364-2500
New Jersey Division of Taxation
State tax and revenue agency.
Phone 609-292-6400
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Freehold
Federal tax help in person.
4 Paragon Way, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone (732) 660-0063
Lakewood is in Ocean County, New Jersey, and its property tax offices belong to the Township of Lakewood: the Lakewood Township Tax Assessor and the Lakewood Township Tax Collector.
The New Jersey Division of Taxation and the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Freehold are also listed on this page.
Tax time should not be the first look at the year, so Brent plans taxes through the year for Lakewood households and businesses.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Lakewood?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
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 Lakewood.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Lakewood census-designated place, New Jersey.
- 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