Palo Alto, CA

Accounting & Tax Services in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto is the epicenter of Silicon Valley venture capital, with Stanford University, Sand Hill Road VC firms, and one of the highest concentrations of funded startups in the world. B&H serves Palo Alto businesses and residents with flat-rate accounting, startup bookkeeping, R&D credits, and complex individual tax returns for founders and investors.

2026 Minimum Wage: $18.85/hr (Jan 1, 2026)

All Services for Palo Alto Businesses & Residents

Click any service below for detailed information, pricing guidance, and local Palo Alto context. All services are available remotely through our secure client portal — or you can meet at our Milpitas office or we can come to you.

1099-NEC Filing

1099-NEC preparation, IRS and California FTB filing, and contractor classification guidance for Palo Alto businesses.

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Accountant in Palo Alto, CA

Looking for an accountant near Palo Alto? B&H provides accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and payroll services.

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Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax

Full-service accounting for Palo Alto businesses: bookkeeping, business taxes, and payroll in one flat monthly plan.

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Bookkeeping Services

Monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and QuickBooks financial statements for Palo Alto businesses.

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Individual Tax Returns

Federal and California individual tax returns for Palo Alto residents, including RSU income, rental property, and self-employment.

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Palo Alto Minimum Wage 2026

Current Palo Alto minimum wage rates, effective dates, and employer compliance guide for 2026.

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Palo Alto Minimum Wage 2027

Upcoming Palo Alto minimum wage rates and planning guide for employers in 2027.

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QuickBooks Accounting

QuickBooks Online setup, cleanup, and ongoing monthly accounting for Palo Alto businesses.

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Payroll Services

Flat-rate payroll for Palo Alto businesses: direct deposit, quarterly 941/DE9 filings, W-2s, and minimum wage compliance.

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Sales Tax Services (CDTFA)

California CDTFA sales tax return preparation, filing, and audit support for Palo Alto businesses.

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Startup Accounting & R&D Credits

Accounting for Palo Alto startups: QuickBooks setup, burn rate tracking, and Section 41 R&D tax credit analysis.

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Tax Extension Filing 2027

Federal and California tax extension filing for Palo Alto businesses and individuals to avoid failure-to-file penalties.

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Tax Preparation

Business and individual tax returns for Palo Alto clients. Flat-rate pricing, no hourly billing.

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Beyond the Books

Which Kind of Palo Alto Business Owner Are You?

The one still doing the books at midnight — or the one reading a clean monthly report in twenty minutes? Every service on this page exists to move you from the first to the second: less time on paperwork that adds nothing to what your customers buy, more time being the owner your business needs next.

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Too busy to deal with this right now? That's exactly the point — you're too busy because you're churning. Every minute you spend getting us started begins returning dividends within weeks.

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