STATES · NORTH CAROLINA
CPA, tax accountant and bookkeeping for Hickory clients, delivered remotely
In the ZIP codes 28601 and 28602 serving Hickory, North Carolina, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 finds 227 restaurants with paid employees. Brent Tucker, CPA, plans taxes through the year for Hickory households and businesses.
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 BrentHickory at a glance
2,651
business establishments with paid employees in the ZIP codes 28601 and 28602 that serve Hickory
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
37,870
tax returns filed for tax year 2022 from the ZIP codes 28601 and 28602 that serve Hickory
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, individual income tax statistics by ZIP code, tax year 2022; the ZIP codes extend beyond Hickory
35
law offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 28601 and 28602 that serve Hickory
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
63
physician offices with paid employees in the ZIP codes 28601 and 28602 that serve Hickory
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
115
real estate firms with paid employees in the ZIP codes 28601 and 28602 that serve Hickory
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
227
restaurants with paid employees in the ZIP codes 28601 and 28602 that serve Hickory
Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023
These ZIP codes also cover areas outside Hickory, so ZIP-area figures describe a wider area than Hickory itself.
Tax offices in Hickory
City of Hickory Finance/Accounting
City business tax and licenses.
76 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone (828) 323-7417
Catawba County Tax Office
County property tax collection and assessment.
25 Government Drive, Newton, NC 28658
Phone (828) 465-8414
North Carolina Department of Revenue
State tax and revenue agency.
501 N Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone 1-877-252-3052
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Charlotte
Federal tax help in person.
10715 David Taylor Dr., Suite 1-300, Five Resource Square, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone (704) 548-4100
Households and businesses in Hickory can have Brent keep monthly books, prepare individual and business tax returns, and give year-round CPA access. Catawba County, North Carolina, is the county for Hickory.
City of Hickory Finance/Accounting is the city office for local taxes, and Catawba County Tax Office collects property tax and assesses property.
North Carolina Department of Revenue is the state office, and IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center - Charlotte is the federal one.
The same ZIP codes hold 2,651 business establishments with paid employees, and 37,870 tax returns were filed from them for tax year 2022.
Source: each office's official website, checked October 16, 2026.
Common questions.
Is there a Tucker CPA office in Hickory?
No. Tucker CPA has no office in Hickory 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 Hickory?
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 Hickory.
- American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates (survey estimate for the place), for Hickory city, North Carolina.
- 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