Tax Services

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.

We’re happy to help you with any of these services:

Tax Preparation

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

Tax Planning

Real strategies and solutions to help you minimize your IRS liability.

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IRS AUDIT Representation

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

Barnes Accountancy Corporation Answers: Can You Be Fired Because of A Wage Levy?

We're almost at the end of September, which is bewildering -- where did summer go? Pumpkin lattes are everywhere, the weather is turning ... and life is really starting to accelerate. But we do know something that can stop anyone in their tracks on an accelerating...

Which Stimulus Payments Are Taxable (and Which Aren’t) For Southern California Taxpayers

All over our nation, we're seeing pain.It's overwhelming, as someone who has to communicate to a broad base of Southern California clients, to even articulate meaningful words about everything that is happening.So ... I'm just doing what I can to sit in the pain of it...

David’s Tips for Protecting Personal Assets

You’ve probably got a story to tell. The one about how you got to where you are today. It probably involves lots of hard work and sacrifice. And money.Last I checked, people weren’t giving away their Southern Californiahomes and cars. And I bet that you put locks on...

Five Productivity Tips for Southern California Busy Bodies

With Labor Day behind us, fall is just around the corner.(And a quick tax note: so are estimated taxes, if that applies to you. Due the 16th of this month. Consider yourself reminded. Though I will probably remind you once more.)Now ... fall. This can be a happy...

Bad Money Habits Keeping Southern California People in Debt

Today’s topic (bad money habits) calls for a little bluntness… a bit risky, I know, but necessaryfor any Southern California person finding themselves in debt to the IRS.And I’ll give a caveat here and say that what I’m talking about today has nothing to do with...

2018 Tax Extensions and Payment Options for Southern California Taxpayers

Yep. This is the final week, and the personal filing deadline (April 15th) is *so* close.It's officially the final week of tax season -- and we are working our tails off for you and our other Southern California clients.But I'm still taking the time to step away for a...

Four Keys to Achieving Financial Freedom by David Barnes

Four Keys to Achieving Financial Freedom by David Barnes "You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor." -James Allen Often, as we strive to keep our heads above water in these culturally crazy times,...

The Best Way For Southern California Taxpayers To Get Answers About Tax Debts

With all of the chaos we've been enduring, word on the tax professional "street" is that there is coming a FLOOD of people who will be owing tax debts to the IRS (and the SBA) in a few months.With unemployment as it (still) is, and the economy not fully reopening...

Barnes Accountancy Corporation Sheds Light on Some of the Highest State Sales Tax Rates

No, the IRS is not shutting down their operations -- there is still (and probably ever will be) a federal income tax.But states are a different story...This being travel season, and the season during which some of our clients turn their eyes towards making a move, I...

David Barnes’ Parents’ Guide For Telling Their Family’s Financial Story

How we are raised around financial matters can impact us for a lifetime.When a close friend or family member loses their home, or their job (or both), it can be frightening on several levels. You begin to wonder if the same could happen to you. And, as you're probably...

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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