Tax Preparation & Cross-Border Compliance

U.S. taxes, done carefully — even the complicated parts

Foreign gifts, overseas accounts, student and work visas, small businesses, IRS letters — we work on the tax situations most preparers shy away from, and we explain everything in plain language.

Secure Client PortalEncrypted document upload
Acceptance AgentITIN application support
QuickBooks CertifiedBookkeeping & payroll
Bilingual ServiceEnglish & 中文

Who We Help

Sound familiar?

Most people find us because something about their taxes is not simple. If any of these sound like you, we can help.

Immigrant & cross-border familiesForeign gifts, Form 3520, ITIN, and residency questions.
International students & scholarsF-1/J-1 filing, 1040-NR vs 1040, Form 8843, treaty benefits, OPT FICA refunds.
Visa professionals & green-card holdersH-1B/L-1/O-1, RSU and ESPP, multi-state wages, foreign accounts.
Taxpayers with foreign assetsFBAR, FATCA/Form 8938, missed filings, streamlined offshore procedures.
Small businesses & self-employedSchedule C, LLCs, CA Form 568, S corporations, payroll, bookkeeping.
Anyone with an IRS or state noticeCP notices, refund holds, identity verification, amended returns.

Our Services

What we do

Six areas we work in every day. Each one links to the details, so you can see exactly what is included.

Individual & Family Tax

Accurate federal and state returns for residents and families.

  • Form 1040 & multi-state returns
  • RSU, ESPP & investment reporting
  • Rental property & depreciation
  • Amended returns (Form 1040-X)
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International & Foreign-Asset Compliance

Specialized reporting for foreign gifts, accounts, and entities.

  • Form 3520 foreign gift reporting
  • FBAR (FinCEN 114) & FATCA (Form 8938)
  • Forms 5471 / 5472
  • Streamlined offshore procedures
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Student & Scholar Tax

Filing support for F-1, J-1, and work-visa taxpayers.

  • 1040-NR vs 1040 residency analysis
  • Form 8843 & treaty benefits
  • 1042-S & W-2 coordination
  • OPT/CPT FICA refunds (Forms 843/8316)
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Business Tax & Entities

Entity returns and compliance for small businesses.

  • Schedule C & CA Form 568
  • Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1120 & K-1s
  • S elections (Form 2553)
  • Entity formation & EIN
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Bookkeeping & Payroll

Clean books and compliant payroll for your business.

  • QuickBooks Online setup & cleanup
  • Monthly bookkeeping packages
  • Payroll coordination
  • 1099 & W-2 preparation
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IRS & State Notice Help

Structured responses when a tax letter arrives.

  • CP notice review & response
  • Refund holds & identity verification
  • Amended returns & corrections
  • FTB / EDD state follow-up
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Our Process

Clear scope. No surprises.

Every engagement starts with a defined scope and a written engagement letter — so you always know what is included and what happens next.

Tell us the situation

Submit a short intake and upload any notices, prior returns, or records.

Receive scope & quote

We identify the required forms, tax years, and deadlines, then send an engagement letter before work begins.

Upload securely

Share documents, review drafts, and sign forms through our secure client portal.

Review & file

We prepare the filings, walk you through key items, and file electronically or by mail as appropriate.

Keep records organized

You receive final copies and guidance on what to keep for future tax years.


Have a tax question on your mind?

Tell us what is going on. We will reply with the forms involved, a clear scope, and a quote — no pressure, no jargon.

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