Accountant in Santa Monica, California
A premier beachside city with Silicon Beach tech companies, thriving tourism, and high-end retail. Santa Monica attracts startups, creative agencies, and professional service firms.
Accounting Services in Santa Monica
Comprehensive tax, bookkeeping, and business advisory services tailored to Santa Monica's business community.
Personal Tax Preparation
Expert tax filing for Santa Monica residents with strategic deduction planning and audit support.
Business Tax Services
S-Corp, LLC, and partnership tax preparation for Santa Monica businesses with year-round planning.
Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping services for Santa Monica businesses with financial statement preparation.
Payroll Services
Complete payroll processing, tax withholding, and compliance for Santa Monica employers.
IRS Tax Help
IRS audit representation, notice resolution, and tax debt negotiation for Santa Monica taxpayers.
Business Consulting
Strategic planning, entity selection, and growth advisory for Santa Monica businesses.
Industries We Serve in Santa Monica
Specialized accounting and tax services for Santa Monica's technology businesses.
Specialized accounting and tax services for Santa Monica's tourism businesses.
Specialized accounting and tax services for Santa Monica's entertainment businesses.
Specialized accounting and tax services for Santa Monica's professional services businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Accounting in Santa Monica
What is Santa Monica's business license tax rate?
Santa Monica's business license tax ranges from $125 minimum to rates based on gross receipts, with higher rates for certain industries and additional taxes for hotels and short-term rentals.
Do Santa Monica tech companies qualify for special tax treatment?
Yes, software companies may benefit from R&D credits, Section 174 capitalization strategies, IP holding structures, and California's film/digital media tax incentives.
How do I handle short-term rental taxes in Santa Monica?
STR hosts must register, collect 14% Transient Occupancy Tax, remit monthly, maintain records, and comply with strict rental limits and registration requirements.
What accounting services do Santa Monica hospitality businesses need?
Revenue management, tip reporting compliance, TOT collection and remittance, payroll for seasonal staff, and food cost accounting for restaurants.
Can you help with multi-state tax issues for remote work?
Yes, we handle state nexus analysis, income apportionment, withholding compliance, and tax planning for businesses with remote employees across multiple states.
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