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Searching for a CPA near you in Berkeley? KDA's licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents provide tax preparation, LLC & S Corp formation, IRS and FTB audit defense, and proactive tax strategy for Berkeley business owners, self-employed professionals, real estate investors, and high-income individuals. We know Berkeley's local economy — and we build tax strategies around it.
From solo consultants to multi-entity real estate investors, KDA handles the full spectrum of Berkeley tax needs.
Individual and business returns prepared by licensed CPAs who understand California's complex dual-filing requirements — federal IRS and California FTB.
We run the numbers, handle the S Corp election, set up payroll, and optimize your entity structure — so you save on self-employment tax from day one.
KDA represents Berkeley taxpayers before both the IRS and California FTB — handling correspondence, appeals, and settlements.
Berkeley is a major academic and research hub anchored by UC Berkeley, with a strong biotech, tech, and creative economy. Whether you are a UC Berkeley faculty member with complex fellowship income, a biotech professional with equity compensation, a small business owner in Berkeley's vibrant commercial districts, or a real estate investor managing rental properties near campus — KDA's licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents bring California-specific expertise to every Berkeley client.
Berkeley's economy is defined by higher education, biotech, technology, creative industries, and professional services. UC Berkeley faculty, researchers, and biotech professionals who have complex fellowship income, research grants, and equity compensation situations are among the most common clients KDA serves in Berkeley.
These are the tax situations KDA sees most often from Berkeley clients — and where proactive planning makes the biggest difference.
UC Berkeley faculty and researchers have unique tax situations — fellowship income, research grants, consulting income, and equity in spinout companies. KDA helps Berkeley-affiliated clients navigate these complex tax issues.
Berkeley's biotech corridor is home to many biotech professionals with equity compensation, milestone bonuses, and complex multi-state tax situations. KDA specializes in biotech professional tax planning.
Berkeley has a vibrant startup and small business community. KDA helps Berkeley entrepreneurs with entity formation, S Corp elections, and strategic tax planning.
Berkeley charges a Business License Tax based on gross receipts. KDA helps Berkeley business owners understand and comply with city-level tax requirements.
KDA works with a wide range of Berkeley clients. Here are the profiles we see most frequently — and how we help each one.
KDA helps UC Berkeley faculty and researchers navigate fellowship income, research grants, consulting income, and equity in spinout companies.
KDA specializes in biotech professional tax planning — equity compensation, milestone bonuses, and multi-state tax issues for Berkeley biotech employees.
KDA serves Berkeley entrepreneurs with entity formation, tax preparation, and strategic tax planning.
Berkeley real estate investors benefit from KDA's expertise in depreciation optimization, 1031 exchanges, and California-specific real estate tax rules.
KDA serves clients in all Berkeley ZIP codes: 94701, 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94706, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710, 94712. We also serve surrounding Alameda County communities and can meet in person or virtually.
KDA's licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents serve Berkeley and all of Alameda County. Book a free consultation — no obligation, no sales pitch.
Book a Free ConsultationThese anonymized case studies represent real outcomes for clients in Berkeley and the surrounding area. Individual results vary based on income, entity structure, and tax situation.
Real outcomes from KDA clients across California. Individual results vary based on income, entity structure, and tax situation.
In addition to Berkeley, KDA serves clients throughout Alameda County, including: oakland, san-francisco, hayward, fremont, san-leandro, and more. View all city guides →
These are the questions KDA gets most often from Berkeley clients. If your question isn't here, book a free consultation.
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