B&H provides business and individual federal and California tax preparation for Oakland small businesses — accurate returns, maximum legitimate deductions, and year-round tax planning. Oakland economy spans the Port of Oakland logistics, Uptown Oakland vibrant restaurant and arts scene, and a growing downtown tech corridor near BART, making it one of the Bay Area most diverse business communities.
Oakland economy spans the Port of Oakland logistics, Uptown Oakland vibrant restaurant and arts scene, and a growing downtown tech corridor near BART, making it one of the Bay Area most diverse business communities.
One flat monthly price covers your service with no hourly billing or surprise invoices. You always know what you pay, making it easy to budget for professional accounting help.
When you call or email, Bill or Hannah responds, not a call center or account manager. You get the same accountant every month who knows your Oakland business inside and out.
Oakland has its own minimum wage: $16.50/hr as of January 1, 2026, indexed to the regional CPI. This is distinct from the California state rate. We apply the current Oakland rate automatically across our payroll and bookkeeping services before each effective date.
We serve Oakland businesses alongside clients from Milpitas to Fremont, knowing the California tax rules, CDTFA filing requirements, and EDD payroll compliance that affect your business.
Federal and California business returns for S-corps, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietors, filed accurately and on time with quarterly estimated tax planning included.
Federal Form 1040 and California Form 540 for Oakland residents, including W-2 income, business income, rental property, investment income, RSU and stock options, and all deductions and credits.
We calculate your Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 estimated tax payments each year. Oakland business owners and high-income employees with equity compensation often significantly underpay without a plan.
Behind on filing? We prepare prior-year federal and California returns accurately and file them promptly to minimize IRS and FTB penalties and interest, and check for refunds you may have missed.
Entity structure analysis, retirement plan contributions such as SEP-IRA and Solo 401(k), depreciation strategy under Section 179, bonus depreciation, and year-end tax reduction planning.
If your Oakland business receives an IRS or California FTB notice, we respond on your behalf, explaining the issue, gathering documentation, and resolving it without you navigating government agencies alone.
Yes. B&H prepares federal and California tax returns for Oakland businesses and individuals, including S-corps, LLCs, sole proprietors, and personal returns with complex income. We serve clients via our secure portal. Call 408-256-0339.
We prepare federal Form 1120-S for S-corps, 1065 for partnerships, and Schedule C for sole proprietors, plus the corresponding California returns including 100S, 565, 568, and Schedule C. We also provide guidance on the California LLC minimum franchise tax.
Many Oakland residents receive RSUs and stock options from Port logistics, restaurants and food and beverage, arts and creative businesses, and tech firms near downtown BART. We handle vesting income reporting, ESPP sales, ISO and NSO exercise reporting, holding period tracking, and AMT calculations, all common complexities for Oakland individual returns.
Yes. California business owners and self-employed Oakland residents must pay quarterly estimated taxes to avoid underpayment penalties. We calculate your Q1 through Q4 vouchers each year and alert you before each April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 deadline.
Federal and California business and individual tax returns for Oakland small businesses and residents. Quarterly estimated tax planning included.
Oakland tax preparation →Flat-rate payroll for Oakland businesses via SurePayroll: direct deposit, quarterly filings, W-2s, and automatic compliance with Oakland minimum wage of $16.50/hr.
Oakland payroll services →See exactly how B&H monthly accounting works: upload, reconcile, report. Most Oakland clients spend under 20 minutes a month on their books.
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