Looking for US CPA to Advise on Business Structure & Tax Strategy

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for an experienced US CPA to provide strategic tax planning and business structure advice for our growing retail business in California. We have 2 retail stores and an e-commerce business in California. We're currently operating as an LLC and are looking for guidance on whether our current structure is still the best fit or if electing S Corporation taxation would provide tax advantages as we continue to grow. We're looking for advice on topics including: - LLC vs. S Corporation taxation (1 or multiple entities) - Whether owners should be paid through W-2 wages, owner's draws - Reasonable compensation and payroll considerations - Retirement planning and other tax-saving strategies - Family business tax planning questions - Any opportunities to improve our tax efficiency while remaining compliant If it's a good fit, we're looking for a CPA who can become a long-term advisor and assist with ongoing tax planning not just annual tax preparation. When applying, please include: Your experience with retail or e-commerce businesses (preferred) Whether you offer proactive tax planning throughout the year Your pricing for an initial consultation and ongoing advisory services We're looking for someone who can explain the pros and cons of different strategies clearly and help us make informed long-term decisions.

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CPA
Tax Law
Corporate Tax
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About the client
Member since Nov 3, 2015
  • United States
    Los Angeles1:01 AM
  • $10K total spent
    428 hires, 46 active
  • 301 hours

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