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Searching for a CPA near you in San Jose? KDA's licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents provide tax preparation, LLC & S Corp formation, IRS and FTB audit defense, and proactive tax strategy for San Jose business owners, self-employed professionals, real estate investors, and high-income individuals. We know San Jose'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 San Jose 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 San Jose taxpayers before both the IRS and California FTB — handling correspondence, appeals, and settlements.
San Jose is the capital of Silicon Valley with the highest concentration of tech company headquarters, semiconductor firms, and engineering talent in the world. Whether you are a new LLC owner figuring out your first California tax filing, a self-employed tech contractor trying to reduce your 15.3% self-employment tax, a real estate investor managing rental properties, or a high-income professional looking for aggressive but legal tax reduction — KDA's licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents have the California-specific expertise to help.
San Jose's economy is defined by Silicon Valley's tech dominance — home to Cisco, Adobe, eBay, and hundreds of startups. Tech engineers and managers with large RSU grants who need equity compensation tax planning is one of the most common issues KDA addresses for San Jose clients.
These are the tax situations KDA sees most often from San Jose clients — and where proactive planning makes the biggest difference.
San Jose is home to thousands of tech employees at companies like Cisco, Adobe, eBay, and hundreds of startups. RSU vesting creates large ordinary income events that require proactive planning. KDA structures withholding, estimated payments, and benefit elections to minimize the combined federal and California tax hit.
San Jose has a large population of independent tech consultants and contractors earning $150,000-$500,000+ per year. An S Corp election eliminates self-employment tax on income above a reasonable salary — typically saving $15,000-$40,000 per year. KDA handles the election, payroll setup, and ongoing compliance.
Every California LLC owes an $800 annual franchise tax to the FTB, plus additional gross receipts fees once revenue exceeds $250,000. San Jose business owners often don't learn about these fees until they receive an FTB notice. KDA ensures all California business tax obligations are met on time.
Many San Jose tech workers have income from multiple states — stock options from a company that relocated, consulting income from out-of-state clients, or rental income from properties in other states. KDA handles multi-state tax returns and ensures proper allocation of income across jurisdictions.
KDA works with a wide range of San Jose clients. Here are the profiles we see most frequently — and how we help each one.
KDA specializes in equity compensation tax planning for San Jose tech employees at Cisco, Adobe, eBay, and Silicon Valley startups. We model RSU vesting, ISO exercise strategies, and AMT exposure to minimize your total tax bill.
San Jose has a large population of independent tech contractors. KDA helps with S Corp elections, quarterly estimated tax payments, home office deductions, and retirement plan optimization to reduce self-employment tax.
From restaurants and retail to professional services and tech startups, KDA serves San Jose small business owners with entity formation, tax planning, bookkeeping, and IRS/FTB audit defense.
San Jose real estate investors benefit from KDA's expertise in depreciation optimization, 1031 exchanges, cost segregation studies, and California-specific real estate tax rules.
KDA serves clients in all San Jose ZIP codes: 95101, 95110, 95112, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, 95135, 95136, 95138, 95139. We also serve surrounding Santa Clara County communities and can meet in person or virtually.
KDA's licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents serve San Jose and all of Santa Clara County. Book a free consultation — no obligation, no sales pitch.
Book a Free ConsultationThese anonymized case studies represent real outcomes for clients in San Jose 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 San Jose, KDA serves clients throughout Santa Clara County, including: santa-clara, sunnyvale, mountain-view, cupertino, fremont, and more. View all city guides →
These are the questions KDA gets most often from San Jose clients. If your question isn't here, book a free consultation.
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