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A CPA in San Francisco who quotes the price before the work.

From Mission District to Pacific Heights — tax, bookkeeping, and advisory for San Francisco businesses with fixed fees and no surprise invoices.

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Credentials & standards
AICPAState Board of AccountancyQuickBooks ProAdvisorXero CertifiedIRS e-file
What we handle

Everything San Francisco 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.

San Francisco business snapshot

What's driving cpa demand in San Francisco.

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

Professional Services

SF Treasurer Publishes Sales Sourcing Regulation 2025-1

The SF Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector issued Regulation 2025-1 on October 24, 2025, requiring businesses to update sales sourcing methods, increasing accounting workload for tax recalculations.

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Hospitality

San Francisco Business Tax Reform Waives $10M in License Fees

Proposition M waives approximately $10 million in permit and license fees starting March 31, 2026, driving accounting demand for fee reconciliation and combined Annual Business Registration filings.

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Our pricing

Our CPA pricing in San Francisco.

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

Individual
Price from
$300/ per return
  • Federal & state return
  • Reviewed before filing
  • E-file included
  • Connect with licensed CPA
  • Itemized deductions
  • Investment & capital gains
  • Tax credit optimization
  • Business entity return (LLC/S-Corp/C-Corp)
  • Multi-state filing
  • Payroll & K-1s
  • IRS representation
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Itemized
Price from
$500/ per return
  • Federal & state return
  • Reviewed before filing
  • E-file included
  • Connect with licensed CPA
  • Itemized deductions
  • Investment & capital gains
  • Tax credit optimization
  • Business entity return (LLC/S-Corp/C-Corp)
  • Multi-state filing
  • Payroll & K-1s
  • IRS representation
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Business
Price from
from $750/ starting
  • Federal & state return
  • Reviewed before filing
  • E-file included
  • Connect with licensed CPA
  • Itemized deductions
  • Investment & capital gains
  • Tax credit optimization
  • Business entity return (LLC/S-Corp/C-Corp)
  • Multi-state filing
  • Payroll & K-1s
  • IRS representation
Get your fixed-fee quote

Fixed-fee quote confirmed up front. CPA licensure is state-issued; we connect you with licensed CPAs and never imply a license we don't hold.

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 San Francisco's economy.

Professional ServicesInformationHealth Care & Social AssistanceFinance & InsuranceAccommodation & Food ServicesRetail Trade
Questions

Common questions about a CPA in San Francisco.

Is a CPA licensed in every state? +
No. CPA licensure is issued by each individual state Board of Accountancy, so a license is state-specific. We never imply a license we do not hold in your state — and you can verify any CPA with the state board.
When do I need a CPA vs a tax preparer? +
A tax preparer can handle a straightforward return, but you'll want a CPA for audits, attestation, complex business taxes, IRS representation, or strategic planning. If your situation involves a business, investments, or an audit, a CPA is the safer choice.
Do you work with businesses in San Francisco? +
Yes — we work with individuals and businesses across San Francisco and the surrounding area, both in person and remotely.
Are your accountants licensed? +
CPA licensure is issued by each state Board of Accountancy; we connect you with licensed CPAs and 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.

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

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