Personal Tax Returns Done Right, On Time
CPA-prepared 1040s for Inland Empire individuals & families
Maximize your refund. Avoid IRS surprises. Get a CPA — not a chain — handling your personal taxes from start to finish.
What Makes Our Personal Tax Prep Different
A licensed CPA reviews every return. We don't just file what you give us — we hunt for deductions the chains miss.
Licensed CPA Reviews Your Return
Every 1040 is prepared and signed by a CPA — not a seasonal preparer with two weeks of training. License #158599 means real accountability.
$1M Audit Defense Included
If the IRS or FTB picks your return for audit, we represent you start-to-finish at no extra charge. Most prep shops charge $300+/hr for this.
CA-Specific Deductions Hunted
California renter's credit, CalEITC, college access credit, head-of-household, dependent care — we know every IE-specific break and apply them automatically.
Multi-Year Strategy
We don't just file this year — we tell you what to do next year to lower your bill. Free 15-min planning conversation after every return.
Transparent Flat Fees
You see your total fee in writing before we start. No hourly creep. Most personal returns: $250-$650 depending on complexity.
Filed in 7 Business Days
Once your documents are complete, we e-file within 7 business days. Refund anticipation: 21-day average IRS direct deposit.
Common Returns We Handle
Whatever your situation, we've filed it before.
W-2 Employees
Standard or itemized deduction analysis. Mortgage interest, property tax, charitable, medical. We compare both routes and use whichever saves more.
Self-Employed / 1099 Contractors
Schedule C with all eligible business deductions, home office, vehicle, health insurance, SEP/Solo 401k contributions. Quarterly estimated tax setup included.
Investment Income
1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-B brokerage statements, capital gains, qualified dividends, NIIT calculation, wash sale tracking, cost basis verification.
Rental Properties
Schedule E for IE rental properties, depreciation, passive activity rules, repair vs improvement classification, mortgage interest, property tax.
Retirement Income
1099-R analysis, RMDs, Roth conversion strategy, Social Security taxation, pension splits. Especially important for IE retirees.
K-1 Recipients
S-Corp, partnership, and trust K-1s. We handle the multi-state pieces and any QBI deduction (now 23% under H.R. 8415 for 2026).
How Our Process Works
From first contact to filed return in under 14 days.
Free Consultation
30-min call to understand your tax situation and provide a flat-fee quote.
Document Upload
Secure portal access. You upload W-2s, 1099s, receipts. We send a personalized checklist.
CPA Review
Licensed CPA prepares your return, hunts for deductions, and reviews for accuracy.
You Approve
We send the return draft for your review. Schedule a 15-min walk-through.
E-File & Refund
Once approved, we e-file. IRS typically issues refund via direct deposit within 21 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Get Your Personal Taxes Done Right?
Free 30-minute consultation. Flat-fee pricing. Licensed CPA. Inland Empire local.