CPA, tax & accounting services in California
Nelson & Associates helps individuals and businesses across California with tax preparation and planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory services, with CPAs who know California rules.
What to know about taxes in California
California has the highest top income tax rate in the country at 13.3%, no lower rate for capital gains, an $800 minimum franchise tax for most entities, and active residency audits.
California residents file a state return alongside the federal one, and people who move in or out during the year, or earn income across state lines, often need part-year or nonresident returns. We prepare federal and California returns together so nothing is taxed twice.
What we handle for California clients
- Federal individual and business returns, together with California state returns
- Part-year and nonresident California returns for people who move or commute
- California sales and use tax registration, filing and audits
- IRS audits, back taxes, liens, levies and payment plans
- Bookkeeping, payroll and QuickBooks for local businesses
- Correspondence with the California Franchise Tax Board
California at a glance
- State tax agency
- California Franchise Tax Board
- Income tax on wages
- Graduated rates
- Statewide sales tax
- Yes
- Local income taxes
- Not common
- Estate / inheritance
- None
- Cities with pages
- 12
- Meetings
- Phone and video
Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your CPA for the figures that apply to you.
Major cities we serve in California
Los Angeles
Tax and accounting for Los Angeles, CA.
View Los AngelesSan Diego
Tax and accounting for San Diego, CA.
View San DiegoSan Jose
Tax and accounting for San Jose, CA.
View San JoseSan Francisco
Tax and accounting for San Francisco, CA.
View San FranciscoFresno
Tax and accounting for Fresno, CA.
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Tax and accounting for Sacramento, CA.
View SacramentoLong Beach
Tax and accounting for Long Beach, CA.
View Long BeachOakland
Tax and accounting for Oakland, CA.
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Tax and accounting for Irvine, CA.
View IrvineBakersfield
Tax and accounting for Bakersfield, CA.
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Tax and accounting for Anaheim, CA.
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Tax and accounting for Riverside, CA.
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Popular services for California clients
Individual Tax Preparation
Federal Form 1040 and any required state returns for employees, families, retirees and investors, prepared by a CPA firm and reviewed line by line.
Learn more Tax Preparation & PlanningBusiness Tax Preparation
Corporate, S corporation and partnership returns, plus Florida corporate income tax, prepared from clean books and filed on time.
Learn more Tax Preparation & PlanningTax Planning
Proactive, year-round strategies that legally reduce what you owe before the year ends, for individuals, owners and families.
Learn more IRS Tax Problems & ResolutionIRS Audit Representation
CPA representation before the IRS and state agencies for correspondence, office and field audits, through appeals.
Learn more IRS Tax Problems & ResolutionBack Taxes Owed
Practical solutions for unpaid federal tax balances, from penalty relief to payment plans and settlements.
Learn more Business Accounting & AdvisorySmall Business Accounting & Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial statements that keep your business accurate, tax-ready and easy to manage.
Learn moreAll 37 services available in California
Tax Preparation & Planning
IRS Tax Problems & Resolution
Business Accounting & Advisory
Audit, Forensic & Litigation
Individuals & Families
California FAQs
Do you have an office in California?
Our office is in Doral, Florida. We serve California clients remotely through secure document uploads, phone and video meetings and e-signatures, so you get a dedicated CPA without the travel.
Can you prepare my California state return?
Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident California returns alongside your federal return.
Can you help with the IRS if I live in California?
Yes. IRS representation is federal, so with your signed Form 2848 our CPAs can represent you in audits, collections and appeals wherever you live.
Which California cities do you serve?
We serve clients throughout California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Irvine, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Riverside.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. All initial consultations are free of charge.
Need a CPA in California?
Your initial consultation is free. Call us, email us or visit our Doral office, and we’ll tell you exactly what you need and what it will cost.