Enrolled Agent · Serving California

Precision in every Deduction

Expert tax preparation and year-round planning for individuals, business owners, and investors across California — accurate returns, real strategy, and someone who actually answers.

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Ali Shah

Enrolled Agent, Founder

I'm Ali Shah, an Enrolled Agent based in Orange County, California. With a finance degree from Cal State Long Beach and hundreds of returns prepared for individuals and businesses, I bring real strategy to every return I touch. I work with individuals, business owners, and investors who want a preparer who plans ahead, explains things in plain English, and is reachable year-round — not just in April.

Enrolled Agent — the highest credential the IRS awards. Licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS at every level.

Enrolled Agent — Licensed to Represent You Before the IRS

Individuals · Businesses · Investors

Up to date on 2025 (OBBBA) Tax Law

California-Based · Remote-Friendly

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Expert Tax Preparation and Planning Services
Struggling with tax season? Get fast, accurate returns — stress-free.

Planning, not just filing. We look ahead so you're not overpaying — entity choices, timing, and strategy that lower next year's bill.

Built for complex situations. Crypto, rentals, multi-state, equity comp, business returns — the situations other preparers fumble.

A real person who answers. No call-center handoff. You work directly with your preparer, year-round.

Situations we handle every day:

  • Individuals & families — personal returns at any income level · multi-state returns · Social Security income · child, dependent-care & education credits · medical expense deductions

  • Business & self-employed — S-corp, C-corp, partnership & LLC returns · 1099 / freelance income & deductions · corporate tax compliance

  • Investments & property — capital gains · crypto & stock · ESPP & stock options · rental income · property sales & exchanges · foreign earned income

  • Credits & special situations — EV credits · energy-efficient home improvements · casualty & disaster losses (incl. LA fires) · theft/accident losses

  • Current on 2025 law (OBBBA) — new vehicle-interest deduction · overtime & tip income exclusions · IRS / California FTB payments

Our Services

Precision in every deduction decision.

  • Precise personal tax filing, tailored to you.

    • Simple W-2 (no dependents, 1 state): $200 (married +$100)

    • Standard (itemized/child credit/HSA): $395

    • Complex (Sch C/E/K-1/RSU/Sch D): $450+

    • Add-ons:

      • Additional state return: +$80 each

      • Dependents: +$50 each

      • Additional W-2/1099: +$20 each (after first)

      • Schedule E: +$100 first property, +$55 each additional

      • Schedule D (trading): tiered $30+

      • Rush (<48 hours before deadline): +$100

      • “Unlimited quick questions”: +$149

  • Precision in planning, protection, and provision.

    • Schedule C: $450+ (bookkeeping separate)

    • 1065 / 1120-S: $1,200+ (CA 568 billed separately)

    • 1120 (C-corp): $1,200+

    • Add-ons:

      • +$50 for each 25k revenue above $50k

      • +$25 for each 5k of losses

  • Precision in formation, flow, and financial vision.

    • Incorporation Services - Please inquire to receive a quote.

    • Bookkeeping Services - Please inquire to receive a quote.

    • Payroll setup guidance - Please inquire to receive a quote.

    • IRS or CA FTB Notice Consultation - Please inquire to receive a quote.