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An Accountant in Santa Monica who quotes the price before the work.

Tax, bookkeeping, and advisory for Santa Monica businesses — fixed fees, quoted in writing, no surprise invoices.

★★★★★  Trusted by Santa Monica business owners
Credentials & standards
AICPAState Board of AccountancyQuickBooks ProAdvisorXero CertifiedIRS e-file
What we handle

Everything Santa Monica needs from one team.

Tax, books, payroll, and planning under one roof — so you stop stitching together a preparer, a bookkeeper, and a spreadsheet.

Tax preparation & filing

Federal and state returns for individuals and entities — reviewed and signed by a licensed CPA.

Bookkeeping

Monthly reconciliation and clean financials in QuickBooks or Xero.

Business & entity returns

LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp filings with multi-state, payroll, and K-1 handling.

Payroll & sales tax

Payroll runs, filings, and sales-tax registration kept current across states.

Tax planning

Quarterly projections that lower next year's bill, not just file last year's.

Advisory & CFO

Management reporting, cash-flow forecasting, and growth planning.

Santa Monica business snapshot

What's driving accountant demand in Santa Monica.

Local activity we're seeing reflected in new-client work this year.

Small Business

Santa Monica Sales Tax Rate Increase to 10.75% Drives Compliance Demand

Effective April 1, 2025, Santa Monica’s sales tax rose to 10.75%, forcing new businesses to update accounting systems for accurate reporting and compliance.

www.santamonica.gov ↗
Our pricing

Our Accountant pricing in Santa Monica.

Fixed fees, confirmed in writing before any work begins. No hourly surprises.

Individual
Price from
$300/ per return
  • Federal & state return
  • Deduction review
  • E-file included
  • Year-round support
  • Schedule C / 1099
  • Business deductions
  • Quarterly estimates
  • Books + tax bundle
  • Payroll & sales tax
  • Quarterly advisory
  • Dedicated accountant
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Self-Employed
Price from
from $500/ starting
  • Federal & state return
  • Deduction review
  • E-file included
  • Year-round support
  • Schedule C / 1099
  • Business deductions
  • Quarterly estimates
  • Books + tax bundle
  • Payroll & sales tax
  • Quarterly advisory
  • Dedicated accountant
Get your fixed-fee quote
Small Business
Price from
from $750/ /mo
  • Federal & state return
  • Deduction review
  • E-file included
  • Year-round support
  • Schedule C / 1099
  • Business deductions
  • Quarterly estimates
  • Books + tax bundle
  • Payroll & sales tax
  • Quarterly advisory
  • Dedicated accountant
Get your fixed-fee quote

A simple return is a fixed fee; business work is a monthly package. Fixed-fee quote up front.

See all our fixed-fee pricing

Full price list across every service — CPA, tax, bookkeeping, business returns, payroll, and add-ons.

How it works

From first call to filed in three steps.

Step 1

Tell us your situation

A short intake — your income, entity, and what you need. We review and send a fixed-fee quote in writing.

Step 2

We do the work

Send documents through a secure portal. A licensed CPA prepares and checks every deduction.

Step 3

Review & file

We walk you through it, answer questions, and e-file once you're happy. Year-round support after.

Industries we serve

Specialist experience across Santa Monica's economy.

Health Care & Social AssistanceAccommodation & Food ServicesRetail TradeProfessional ServicesManufacturingAdministrative & Support
Questions

Common questions about an Accountant in Santa Monica.

Do you offer fixed-fee pricing? +
Yes — we quote a fixed fee up front before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Can you work remotely or do I need to visit? +
Both — we work with Santa Monica clients entirely remotely (secure document upload, phone, video) or in person if you prefer.
How do you keep my financial data secure? +
We use secure, encrypted document handling and access controls, and only share information as needed to complete your work.
Are your accountants licensed? +
We connect you with qualified accountants and licensed CPAs; we never imply a license we do not hold.
Credentials & compliance. We provide accounting, bookkeeping and tax services. CPA licensure is state-issued; we only claim credentials we actually hold.

Get your fixed-fee Accountant in Santa Monica quote.

Tell us your situation and we'll send a transparent, written quote — usually within one business day.

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