Manhattan Beach · South Bay CPA
CPA & tax planning in Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach is home to founders, executives, practice owners and boutique businesses along Manhattan Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. CPA Torrance gives Manhattan Beach owners proactive CPA tax planning, clean books and CFO advice from our Torrance office.
- High-income tax planning
- Founder and practice clients
- CPA-led and local
In short
What should Manhattan Beach business owners do to lower taxes?
High earners in Manhattan Beach face combined federal and California rates above 50%. The biggest savings usually come from the right entity, a reasonable S corporation salary, retirement plans, the California PTET election and planning business and real estate income together. CPA Torrance reviews all of these every quarter.
- Typical clients
- Founders, executives, practices
- Main business areas
- Downtown, Sepulveda Blvd
- Drive from our office
- About 20 minutes
- Focus
- Proactive tax planning
Services in Manhattan Beach
Accounting for Manhattan Beach owners
Boutique retailers, restaurants, medical practices and venture-backed founders need reliable numbers and smart planning.
Bookkeeping Services
- Sales and use tax tracking
- Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet
- Receipt capture and document portal
- Monthly bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online
- Accounts payable and receivable tracking
Tax Planning & Strategy
- Year-end tax planning meeting
- Multi-state income review
- California PTET analysis
- Quarterly estimated tax payments
- Depreciation and equipment timing
Tax Preparation & Filing
- Federal business returns (1120, 1120S, 1065)
- Owner individual returns
- City business license support
- 1099 filing for contractors
- Extension and estimate management
Fractional CFO Services
- Bank and SBA loan packages
- Hiring and expansion planning
- Break-even and scenario models
- 13-week cash-flow forecasts
- Margin and pricing analysis
Manhattan Beach tax planning
Planning for high earners
Every dollar of planning matters at the top brackets. We plan entity, pay, retirement and investments together.
Book a 15-min callPTET and SALT cap
Electing the California PTET can restore a federal deduction limited by the SALT cap.
Defined benefit plans
For high-income practices, a cash balance plan can shelter well beyond a 401(k).
Real estate strategy
Rental properties and cost segregation can offset other income in the right situations.
Who we work with
Manhattan Beach businesses we work with
We work with Manhattan Beach owners in every stage of growth.
Startups and founders
Investor reporting, burn rate and equity questions.
Medical and dental practices
Practice books and owner tax planning.
Boutique retail
Inventory, sales tax and margins.
Real estate investors
Rental books and depreciation.
Why Manhattan Beach businesses choose CPA Torrance
Areas we cover
Serving all of Manhattan Beach
We serve Downtown Manhattan Beach, the Sepulveda corridor, the Tree Section and the Manhattan Village area.
FAQ
Manhattan Beach tax questions
Not covered here? A 15-minute call gets you a straight answer for your situation.
Do you work with startup founders?
Yes. We keep investor-ready books, build forecasts, track burn and runway and handle federal and California filings for startups.
What is a cash balance plan?
A cash balance plan is a type of defined benefit plan that lets high-income owners contribute far more than a 401(k) allows. We help decide whether it fits your income and staff.
Do you prepare personal returns?
Yes, for the owners of businesses we work with.
Are you close to Manhattan Beach?
Our Torrance office is about 20 minutes away, and we meet by video too.
How do I begin?
Book a 15-minute call or a free assessment.
Nearby South Bay cities
Plan before the year ends.
Book a 15-minute call with a Torrance CPA.