Additional Services

Additional “Done For You” Services Our Firm Provides

Financial Planning has never been more important. There are so many other issues and problems which come up in the course of a normal business or family, that to list all of them would not be beneficial. However, there are a number of additional services our firm has had the pleasure to assist with in the past. Below are some of the financial planning and other services we offer.

If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for or just need some more information on any of our services, feel free to contact us and we’d love to answer any questions you have and help in any way we can.

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FinCEN 114 (FBAR) – Foreign Bank Account Reporting
International Clients and Non-Residents
Graduate Student Tax Returns
Trusts and Estates
XERO Accounting
Acceptance Agent (for ITINs)

Federal Student Aid & Other Things Santa Cruz County Parents Should Discuss

Ever heard of the 5-hour rule? It’s where you devote an hour a day to learn, think, and reflect. It’s a common practice among a lot of well-known, successful people, including Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk. Learning something an hour a day doesn’t...

Philip B. Hebner, CPA, EA’s 2024 Tax Season Gratitude List-Topper: YOU

That’s the bell marking the end of the 2024 tax season (with a few exceptions). Yes, we’re pretty whipped over here at Philip B. Hebner, CPA, EA. Every tax season brings its own challenges, and there were definitely a few for us in the 2024 tax season. But…...

Philip Hebner, CPA, EA’s Insights on Being a Financial Caregiver

And just like that, Tax Day is a week (or less, depending on when you’re reading this) away. Remember back in January when I said it would be here before you could blink?If you’re one of those who are waiting until the last minute, and my reminders haven’t been enough...

Philip Hebner, CPA, EA’s Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension

Did you experience any good April Fool’s jokes this week? I always love to hear about a good prank.Here’s one that’s actually not a joke (sorry)... We’re in the final stretch leading up to the April 15th personal filing deadline.It’s our Game 7 around here, and we’re...

10 Life Change Events You Should Share with Your Santa Cruz County Tax Pro

Three weeks. Yeah, that’s roughly how long until April 15. If you’ve already filed your return, don’t check out – today’s article will help you know if you need to do things differently on next year’s return.But if you haven’t yet prepared your taxes… well, you’re...

3 Common Tax Return Mistakes Santa Cruz County People Can Easily Avoid

According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute, 80% of Americans plan to spring clean this year.What’s funny is that same percentage of people would rather spring clean than take care of their taxes.I get it.While I understand that sentiment (taxes take...

5 Income Tax Deductions Santa Cruz County Taxpayers Overlook

Are we out of the inflation hole yet? (A curious mind wants to know…)Well, according to the Fed, they’re waiting a little bit longer to confirm that. The good news for now is no new interest rate hikes and maybe even some cuts down the road. That spells good...

Philip B. Hebner, CPA, EA’s Top Tax Credits for a Newly Single Parent List

Last week, the IRS debunked some myths on 1099-K reporting.Remember, the IRS is planning to phase into the $600 reporting threshold for PayPal, Venmo, et al. Here’s how that breaks down (as of this writing):- Nothing will change for 2023. The threshold is...

Philip Hebner, CPA, EA’s Practical Guide to Stop Getting Spam Email

I hate to be THAT person (you know, a nag) but because we’re about to enter March, I want to put this reminder in front of you yet again: time to get your 2023 taxes filed. April 15 is about 6 weeks away. It seems like plenty of time but also not enough to take...

Eleven Ways Santa Cruz County People Can Improve Financially Security

These days, I'm often glad that it's our busy tax filing season, so that I have an easy excuse when political conversations are happening: Oh THAT [crazy new political story]? Huh, didn't see it — I'm too busy with tax season.With all of the chaos out there, it's...