California requires anyone paid to prepare tax returns to register with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC), unless they're a CPA, attorney, or enrolled agent. Registered preparers complete required education, hold an IRS PTIN, carry a bond, and take continuing education every year. You can verify any California preparer at ctec.org.
Yes. Novara OnePoint is an Authorized IRS e-file Provider, so federal and California returns are filed electronically and you get confirmation once they are accepted.
Yes. You can upload documents securely, review your return over a video call, and sign electronically. In-person appointments are available too.
It depends on how complex your return is. After a free consultation we'll quote your fee, and you'll know the price before any work begins. No surprise charges and no fees taken out of your refund.
Yes. We'll calculate your federal and California estimated payments and set up a simple schedule so April holds no surprises.
No. We'll help you gather what's missing, file your prior-year returns, and get you current.
Yes. Bring us the letter and we'll help you understand what it means, what's being asked, and the best way to respond.
We can file an extension to give you more time to file. An extension gives you more time to file, not to pay, so we'll help you estimate and pay anything owed by the deadline.
Yes. We reconcile your accounts every month and send you clear profit-and-loss and balance-sheet reports, so your books are always tax-ready. We can also set up or clean up QuickBooks.
We handle the full cycle: calculating pay, direct deposits, federal and California payroll tax deposits and filings, and year-end W-2s and 1099s — accurate and on time.
Yes. Beyond the books, we help with cash-flow and budgeting, choosing the right business structure, profitability reviews, and ongoing CFO-style guidance so you can plan ahead with confidence.
Yes. Your documents are exchanged and stored through secure, encrypted systems, and your tax information is never shared or used for anything else without your written consent.
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