Tax preparation and planning for Glendale businesses, families, and real estate investors.
Work directly with Artin Shahmirzaian, an Enrolled Agent with more than a decade in tax and accounting. Personal and business returns, bookkeeping, payroll, entity setup, and planning, all from one office on Brand Boulevard. Meet in person in Glendale, or work with us remotely from anywhere in the United States.
Tax and accounting services in Glendale and Greater Los Angeles
One office for your returns, books, payroll, and planning, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Personal Tax Preparation
Federal and California returns for individuals and families, reviewed with you line by line.
- W-2, investment, and self-employment income
- Rental property income
- Back taxes and prior-year returns
Business Tax Preparation
Returns for every type of business, with the California filing included and every deadline tracked.
- S corporations and partnerships
- LLCs and C corporations
- Sole proprietors and freelancers
Tax Planning
A plan made before December 31, while there is still time to lower what you owe.
- Projection of this year's tax
- Ranked list of tax-saving moves
- Estimated payments with no surprises
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Clean books every month, so you always know how the business is really doing.
- Bank and card reconciliations
- Profit and loss and balance sheet
- Catch-up for books that fell behind
Payroll Services
Accurate paychecks and every federal and California payroll filing, on schedule.
- Direct deposit and withholding
- W-2s and contractor 1099s
- S corporation owner salary setup
Business Entity Setup
The right structure for your numbers, then the paperwork to start the business correctly.
- LLC vs. S corp vs. C corp comparison
- State filings and EIN
- S corporation election
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Getting started is simple
Free consultation
A 30-minute call or visit to understand your situation and quote a fee before any work begins.
Send your documents
A checklist made for you, and a secure way to upload everything from your phone or computer.
Review together
We prepare your return or books, then walk you through the results and answer every question.
File and plan ahead
We file federal and California returns, then look at next year while there is still time to act.
Own a rental, or thinking about buying one?
Most of the tax savings in real estate depend on decisions made at purchase and in the first year. Our guide walks through them.
- Depreciation and cost segregation
- The $25,000 rental loss allowance
- Short-term rentals and 1031 exchanges
- California rules that differ from federal
What our clients say
I was searching for a new accountant to file my tax return because the one I used for years had retired. I was a little anxious about working with a new place but that changed because Artin (located in Glendale) was just as good if not better! He is very kind and patient and has a keen attention to detail. He is also very good at explaining tax laws and different tax forms in laymen’s terms. In addition, he brought up a deduction that I didn’t realize I could include. I can definitely recommend his services!
Artin (from the Glendale office ) is fantastic. He is diligent, answers all questions and helps clarify anything I am unsure about. Highly recommend using Artin to prepare your taxes.
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