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When it comes to the world of taxes, preparation and planning go a LONG way. We have the expertise and knowledge you are looking for in a tax professional and can help you navigate your options.

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Tax Preparation

Stop missing out on potential deductions that could be saving you big money!

IRS AUDIT Representation

Don’t go it alone! We’re your ally and representative in an IRS audit.

Los Angeles 1040-Filer: How to Handle Crypto Assets on Returns

Now that we're into the first "full" week of February, things are truly heating up for us here at , at least in terms of our communication volume. And no, we aren't replying to our emails using ChatGPT ... but I wouldn't be surprised if that happens at other Los...

Your Los Angeles Tax Friend’s Thoughts on Navigating a Banking Crisis

Crisis is a word that gets used a lot these days. Especially in headlines. It’s loaded with meaning… and feelings. These days you might find yourself spinning out with something like panic, dread, fear, anxiety, and any variety of mental/emotional...

Stimulus Plan Questions & Answers

You've got questions about the new $2 trillion stimulus plan ("CARES Act") passed by Congress and signed into law by the President on March 27, 2020? Pronto's got answers! (¿Prefieres leer esta página en español? Haga clic aquí.) Here are some questions & answers...

When Los Angeles Taxpayers Discover Unclaimed Property

Ever get a letter on official-looking government letterhead that says something like, “You have unclaimed property”?These days, there are so many scams going around, it's tempting to throw those letters straight in the garbage (shred first, if possible!).And yet, it's...

Buying a House in Los Angeles During this Housing Shortage

Buying a house in Los Angeles right now is painful. Very painful. Inventory is at a historic low, and prices continue to go up.While this is admittedly not within our direct "wheelhouse" (taxes)... we think it will help as we move through the spring and summer real...

State Tax vs. Federal Tax: Los Angeles Filers Pay Attention!

Nobody enjoys doing their taxes… nobody. And that is one of the many reasons why I do what I do. It’s complicated and nuanced. There are a lot of boxes to check (literally). One particularly frustrating part of the tax return process is finishing your federal...

Five Key Takeaways From The Second Coronavirus Relief Bill For Los Angeles Taxpayers

Say it with me again: it's a whole new year. 2020 is in the rearview...And 2021 is starting with some very nice treats for regular families in the clunkily-named "Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021", also known as the "Consolidated...

5 Year End Tax Strategies for Los Angeles Taxpayers

As a parent, you know that having kids ain’t cheap. Shelling out for Christmas gifts serves as another excellent reminder that a significant part of your income isn’t for you. Though, if you’re prone to buying in bulk to get your family fed, you could get a...

Pronto Income Tax Team’s Tax Checklist for Los Angeles Taxpayers

Every year within the independent tax and accounting business community here in Los Angeles (and on various online channels), we have a little fun laughing at the newest TurboTax or Block commercials. Last year, it was "all people are tax people". This year, they're...

How Los Angeles Taxpayers Can Check Their Social Security Statement and Status

Are you stressed? Anxious?If so, you're not alone. As someone who is "in the trenches" with MANY Los Angeles families and small business owners (as well as plenty outside of our Los Angeles area), I'm hearing from many who are deeply struggling ... and who also...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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