Serving Los Angeles, CA Remotely — All 50 States
Expert tax preparation, financial advisory, IRS audit defense, bookkeeping, and payroll — serving Los Angeles residents 100% remotely via secure video call. Backed by 15+ years managing financials for Fortune 500 companies.
Individual returns from $150 · CA state returns included · Business returns from $350 · 100% remote via secure video
Tax & Financial Services in Los Angeles, CA
For Los Angeles residents, California’s top marginal income tax rate of 13.3%—the highest in the nation—compounds federal liabilities, making strategic tax preparation non-negotiable. Entertainment professionals face unique deduction hurdles: agents, managers, home offices, and equipment costs often clash with IRS vs. FTB rules. Tech workers holding RSUs and stock options must navigate California’s aggressive sourcing laws, which can trigger double taxation on income earned outside the state. Real estate investors grapple with Prop 19’s property tax reassessment triggers, while self-employed freelancers must reconcile CA’s strict home-office deduction limits and estimated tax penalties. Multi-state filers risk FTB audits over income allocation errors. Michelet Financial / Big Ass Tax Returns eliminates these pain points entirely—100% remotely via secure video call. No LA traffic, no waiting rooms. We file in all 50 states and specialize in California’s complex deduction variances, ensuring you keep more of what you earn.
Our firm delivers authoritative, expert-level tax planning and financial advisory tailored to Los Angeles’s high-income earners. We directly address the FTB’s aggressive enforcement by structuring deductions for entertainment industry professionals—agents, managers, equipment depreciation—and optimizing RSU/stock option tax treatment for tech workers. For real estate investors, we model Prop 19 reassessment triggers and 1031 exchange strategies. Self-employed entrepreneurs get proactive quarterly planning to avoid underpayment penalties, while multi-state filers receive precise allocation of income earned outside California. Every engagement is handled remotely via encrypted video call, with full 50-state filing capability. You don’t need to sit in traffic—just schedule your secure session. Phone: (225) 396-5511. Calendly: https://calendly.com/micheletfinancial. No fluff. Just results.
Big Ass Tax Returns — Michelet Financial provides tax preparation, financial advisory, IRS audit representation, bookkeeping, payroll, and business consulting for Los Angeles, CA residents and businesses. Founded by Brandt Michelet — former financial strategist at Landry's Inc. (Tilman Fertitta) — with 15+ years of experience filing in all 50 states. Individual returns from $150. Business returns from $350. Free 30-minute consultation. Serving Los Angeles, CA 100% remotely via secure video call. Call (225) 396-5511 or book at https://calendly.com/micheletfinancial.
What We Do
Every service available remotely — same expert strategy as Fortune 500 companies, priced for individuals and small businesses.
Individual W-2, 1099, self-employed, and multi-state returns filed with maximum accuracy. Every deduction captured. Federal + all state returns.
Year-round proactive planning to legally minimize what you owe. Retirement contributions, loss harvesting, entity structuring, and quarterly estimate management.
LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, sole proprietor, and partnership returns. Payroll taxes, quarterly estimates, and deduction maximization for business owners.
If the IRS comes calling, we represent you completely. We respond to notices, handle correspondence, and resolve disputes with full documentation.
Monthly bookkeeping, financial statements, P&L management, and clean books that make tax season painless and decisions data-driven.
Investment strategy, retirement planning, business valuation, cash flow analysis, and M&A advisory from an advisor who managed $billions at Landry's Inc.
Filed your own returns and left money behind? We amend up to 3 prior years and recover refunds the IRS still owes you.
Full-service payroll processing, W-2 and 1099 issuance, payroll tax deposits, and quarterly 941 filings for businesses of all sizes.
Common Questions
In Los Angeles, individual tax preparation typically ranges from $200 to $500, but Michelet Financial offers it for a flat $150. For small business returns, local tax preparers often charge $600–$1,200, while we provide business tax prep for just $350 with over 15 years of experience.
California has one of the highest state income tax rates in the U.S., and Los Angeles residents must file both federal and state returns. Michelet Financial handles all state-specific forms, including CA credits and deductions, for the same flat fee—call (225) 396-5511 to get started.
Yes, and Michelet Financial has 15+ years of experience representing clients before the IRS and California FTB. We offer audit support for both individuals and small businesses, with a free initial consultation available at https://calendly.com/micheletfinancial.
Many Los Angeles CPAs charge $800–$1,500 for small business returns, but Michelet Financial provides the same service for $350. We specialize in LA-based LLCs, sole proprietors, and S-corps, ensuring compliance with both city and state business taxes.
Absolutely—Michelet Financial offers secure remote tax filing for all Los Angeles residents. You can upload documents online and receive your completed returns via encrypted portal; schedule your remote session at https://calendly.com/micheletfinancial or call (225) 396-5511.
Amendments for federal or California state returns can be complex, especially with LA-specific deductions like the Renter’s Credit. Michelet Financial handles amended returns for both individuals ($150) and businesses ($350), with over 15 years of experience correcting prior errors.
We provide comprehensive financial advisory, including retirement planning, investment strategy, and debt management tailored to Los Angeles’s high cost of living. All advisory clients receive priority tax prep support—book a free consultation at https://calendly.com/micheletfinancial.
Unlike many LA CPAs who charge hourly rates or require retainers, Michelet Financial offers transparent flat fees ($150 individual, $350 business) and 15+ years of specialized experience. We combine tax preparation, audit defense, and financial advisory under one roof—call (225) 396-5511 to see the difference.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your Los Angeles tax situation, find every deduction you're missing, and tell you exactly what we'd do differently.
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