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Red Carpet Accounting

Life can change fast: your first tax return as a college student, raising a family, an unexpected divorce, a family business ready to grow, or a film or entertainment career shifting from staff work to unemployment and freelance gigs. When finances feel complicated, we’re here to help make taxes and bookkeeping clearer and the next step easier.

Wherever life takes you, we’ll roll out the red carpet and treat you like a VIP.

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Our Services

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Tax Preparation

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Personal Tax Planning

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Bookkeeping

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Consulting

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Tax Preparation

Accurate, on-time federal, state and multi-state tax filing for individuals, 1099 freelancers and self-employed workers, students, and small businesses, including prior-year and unfiled returns. Whatever your tax situation looks like, we make sure nothing gets missed.

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Personal Tax Planning

Thoughtful tax planning for independent contractors and self-employed (1099) workers, focused on identifying eligible deductions and preparing for tax season with confidence.

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Bookkeeping

Clean, organized small business bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online. We keep your finances current and clear, so you always know where your business stands, without the stress of doing it yourself.

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Consulting

Practical financial guidance for small business owners making decisions with real-world constraints, from cash flow questions to planning for growth.

Ready to file your taxes?

Tax filing can involve more than paperwork. We’ll help compare the standard and itemized deductions and look for tax benefits you may qualify for, such as the Child Tax Credit, educator deductions, senior tax benefits, and above-the-line deductions. Eligibility depends on your situation and current tax rules.

It may sound complicated, but we’ll explain your options clearly and help you claim the deductions and credits you’re eligible for. We can also help request an extension so you have more time to file. An extension does not extend the deadline to pay any tax due, but it can ease the pressure of gathering all your paperwork when life gets in the way.

Here’s what we need from you. Use our checklist to gather the forms that apply to you, then upload them securely.

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Bookkeeping with QuickBooks

As an Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor, we help small businesses set up QuickBooks Online, organize transactions, reconcile accounts, and keep their books up to date. Clear, accurate records make it easier to understand your finances and get ready for tax time.

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Backed by Real Credentials

CTEC-registered tax preparer providing federal and multi-state tax return preparation and filing services. Certified by Intuit as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, ensuring accurate, professional bookkeeping support you can rely on.

Why Red Carpet Accounting

Background in Production & VFX

We support clients across industries, with a special understanding of film work. After decades in VFX, we know careers can shift from staff roles to temporary W-2 and 1099 work. We help independent contractors identify eligible industry-related deductions and work toward the best possible tax outcome.

How We Work
Fully Remote

We work with clients wherever they are through email, phone, or Zoom. Tax documents are shared through our secure, encrypted portal, which accepts scans and phone photos of forms. We handle signatures and payments online, and refunds can be sent by direct deposit to your bank.

Year-Round Tax Planning

Don’t lose an opportunity to maximize your return. Tax planning doesn’t have to wait until filing season. We’ll help you think ahead about eligible deductions, credits, depreciation, and other ways to manage your tax bill, so you can make informed decisions throughout the year.

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Contact us for a free 30-minute Zoom or phone consultation. We’re fully remote and can schedule a call at your earliest convenience. Simply leave your contact information and a brief description of your needs, then use the drop-downs to choose the best time and way to reach you.

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