[FREE GUIDE] TAX SECRETS FOR THE SELF EMPLOYED Download
[FREE GUIDE] TAX SECRETS FOR THE SELF EMPLOYED Download
Serving LLCs, S Corps, 1099s, and investors across Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, and beyond.
Orange County business owners often pay more than they need to — not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because no one’s ever shown them a better way.
We specialize in helping:
Solo LLC owners and 1099 contractors
S Corps and multi-partner businesses
Real estate investors and Airbnb hosts
Coaches, consultants, and high-income earners
Whether you’re in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, or Laguna Beach, we’ve helped business owners just like you legally reduce their tax bills by thousands.
At KDA, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all tax advice. Every business owner in Orange County faces unique income levels, risk tolerance, and goals — which is why every tax plan we create is built custom.
Here’s how we help you legally reduce your tax liability while staying 100% IRS-compliant:
Most Orange County LLCs can dramatically reduce self-employment tax by electing S Corporation status — but only if it’s the right fit. We’ll help you:
Evaluate when (and if) the S Corp election makes sense
Determine a compliant “reasonable salary”
File IRS Form 2553 on time and correctly
Set up compliant payroll systems to avoid penalties
Example:
A client in Costa Mesa making $120K/year cut $7,800 in SE tax after electing S Corp status and setting a $45K reasonable salary.
Host quarterly planning sessions or video shoots from your home? The Augusta Rule (Section 280A) lets your business pay you rent — up to 14 days per year — and you don’t pay tax on that income.
We’ll help you:
Set fair market rental rates using local comparables
Create audit-proof rental agreements
Schedule legitimate business meetings and keep documentation
Orange County Advantage:
We’ve helped clients in Newport Beach, Fullerton, and Irvine secure $10K+ in annual tax-free income using this rule alone.
Whether you’re driving to client sites in Anaheim or hauling inventory around Laguna Hills, we’ll help you:
Choose between standard mileage vs actual expenses
Track deductions cleanly with mobile apps like MileIQ
Understand how to deduct leased vehicles, SUVs over 6,000 lbs, and electric cars with credits
If you’re a family-run business, this is huge. Pay your children through your business for real, documented tasks and write off their wages — all while paying them $0 in federal income tax (under the standard deduction limit).
We help Orange County clients:
Set up compliant payroll for minors
Assign age-appropriate tasks (admin, photo shoots, editing, events)
Fund Roth IRAs for tax-free family wealth building
Many OC entrepreneurs are still underusing this deduction. Whether you work from your home in Mission Viejo or an ADU in Garden Grove, we’ll help:
Measure your business-use space
Choose between simplified and actual methods
Document your usage to withstand audit scrutiny
Maximize deductions while setting yourself up for long-term tax-free growth:
Solo 401(k)s for high-contribution flexibility
SEP IRAs for side-hustle earners or solopreneurs
Defined Benefit Plans for high-income earners in OC nearing retirement
If you own commercial or residential investment property in Orange County, we’ll show you how to:
Accelerate depreciation
Use bonus depreciation on renovations
Combine cost seg with 1031 exchange strategies
Clients in Laguna Niguel and Orange have used this to unlock $40K+ in first-year write-offs.
At the end of your strategy session, you’ll receive a detailed 12-month tax savings blueprint. This includes:
Entity recommendations
Deduction targets
Estimated savings
Compliance checkpoints
Implementation calendar by quarter
Orange County is full of successful business owners — but most are still flying blind when it comes to taxes. Their accountant files what already happened. We help you change what will happen next.
Here’s why OC entrepreneurs trust KDA to plan their tax strategy:
Most CPAs focus on April. We focus on next quarter, next year, and next 5 years. You’ll never hear, “Let’s wait and see.” We tell you what to do now to lower what you owe later.
California is one of the most aggressive states when it comes to audits and penalties. We understand the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Los Angeles and Orange County quirks, and what compliance actually means for you — from estimated payments to payroll triggers.
We don’t “hope” your write-offs stick. We build structured plans that hold up under audit — designed for people making $100K, $250K, even $500K+.
Whether you’re a Newport Beach consultant, an Irvine software contractor, or an Anaheim investor — we help you keep more of what you earn.
We ditch hourly fees. Our pricing is flat and transparent. You’ll know exactly what you get:
✔ A 12-month plan
✔ Documentation templates
✔ Strategy call breakdowns
✔ Ongoing access if you upgrade
You don’t just get ideas — you get help putting them in motion. We’ll walk you through:
How to file an S Corp election
How to set payroll with Gusto
How to track mileage
How to document board meetings
How to hire your kids the IRS-compliant way
We play to win and play by the rules. You’ll sleep better knowing your strategy is both aggressive and audit-resistant.
Bottom Line:
If you’re serious about building long-term wealth, and you’re tired of overpaying simply because no one gave you a plan — we’re the team you call.
Background:
Christina runs a 2-person online marketing agency based out of Irvine, CA. She made $185,000 in 2024 and had no formal tax strategy beyond what her bookkeeper handed to her CPA.
She was frustrated.
She felt like she was making good money — but her tax bill kept getting bigger.
Our Assessment:
On our initial strategy call, we identified 5 major issues:
No entity structure: she was paying full self-employment tax
No family employment setup: her teenage son helped with editing but wasn’t on payroll
No retirement planning in place
No mileage or Augusta Rule documentation
Missed QBI deduction due to income stacking
The Plan We Implemented:
✅ Switched her to an S Corp mid-year with proper payroll setup
✅ Added her son as a part-time employee at $12K/year
✅ Used the Augusta Rule 10 times/year for content planning days
✅ Set up a Solo 401(k) with pre-tax contributions
✅ Created clean logs for mileage and business travel
Result:
$21,360 in total tax savings, including:
$8,400 in self-employment tax savings
$3,200 from Augusta Rule
$4,800 via family employment
$5,000 in deductible retirement contributions
Client Quote:
“I didn’t even know strategies like this existed. I’ve had a CPA for 7 years — and no one ever asked me these questions before.”
— Christina D., Irvine
Most business owners in Orange County think tax planning is confusing, time-consuming, or only for big companies.
It’s not.
We’ve made it simple — and built to save you thousands without adding stress to your schedule.
You’ll meet with a senior tax strategist who’s worked with California business owners like you. We’ll ask the right questions to uncover hidden tax-saving opportunities.
We analyze your:
Entity type
Income streams
Payroll structure
Past filings
Deduction history
…and compare it to the strategies you should be using.
You’ll get a detailed roadmap showing:
Where you’re overpaying
What to change
How much you could save
What to do each quarter
We can implement it with you — or hand it to your current CPA.
Want us in your corner throughout the year? We offer flat-rate advisory plans that cover:
Quarterly reviews
Audit protection prep
Unlimited strategic questions
You never have to guess again.
We work with business owners across all major Orange County cities — virtually and in-person when needed. Whether you’re based in a coastal city or further inland, we’ve got you covered.
Cities We Commonly Serve:
Irvine
Costa Mesa
Newport Beach
Anaheim
Tustin
Santa Ana
Huntington Beach
Fullerton
Orange
Laguna Niguel
Garden Grove
Mission Viejo
High-Intent ZIP Codes We Work In Often:
92618, 92660, 92704, 92807, 92626, 92801, 92780, 92691, 92806, 92647
Industry Examples in OC:
We’ve helped real estate investors in Laguna Beach, agency owners in Irvine, and consultants in Anaheim unlock $5K–$25K in legal tax savings — year after year.
IIf you’re earning good money but feeling like the IRS is your silent business partner, now’s the time to change that.
We’ve helped LA business owners save $5,000–$25,000+ per year by applying smart, legal strategies that most CPAs don’t bring up.
Book your free 1-on-1 strategy session now.
We’ll walk through your current setup and show you exactly where you’re overpaying.
Book Your Strategy Session Here »
Q: Is this different from tax preparation?
Yes. Tax prep is filing what already happened. Tax planning helps you control the outcome — before the IRS sees it.
Q: Can I work with you if I’m outside of LA?
Absolutely. We work remotely with clients across California and nationwide. But if you’re in LA, you benefit from our deep knowledge of local compliance and tax quirks.
Q: Do I need to have an LLC or S Corp already?
No. We help many clients figure out when it’s the right time to set up or restructure their entity for tax savings.
Q: Is the strategy session really free?
Yes. There’s no cost or pressure. We’ll audit your current setup and show you exactly where tax savings might be hiding.
