Individual Tax Preparation
Federal and California returns for W-2 employees, retirees, families, and everyone in between.
Learn More →Heath Income Tax helps individuals, families, self-employed taxpayers, and small businesses in Pismo Beach with tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, and notary services. Whether you need to file a personal return, prepare business taxes, clean up your books, or plan ahead, our Santa Maria team helps you handle the details with confidence.
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Our Santa Maria office on East Clark Avenue has been serving Central Coast families and businesses for three generations. Pismo Beach clients are close enough to stop by in person, drop off documents, or simply call — whatever works best for you.
Whether you prefer to come in, call ahead, or use our secure document exchange, we make it easy. Our team knows the Central Coast community and the tax situations common to individuals and businesses throughout the area.
We work with a wide range of individuals and businesses throughout Pismo Beach and the surrounding Central Coast communities.
Salaried and hourly workers who want their return done accurately and every deduction found.
Child credits, education savings, dependent care, and life-event changes handled correctly.
Social Security, RMDs, pension income, and investment distributions navigated with care.
Schedule C, home office, vehicle use, quarterly estimates, and retirement deductions handled.
1099 income, business expenses, and quarterly tax payments without the surprises.
S-Corp, C-Corp, LLC, and partnership returns — plus bookkeeping and payroll if needed.
Capital gains, dividends, crypto, wash sales, and investment income reported correctly.
Rental income, depreciation schedules, expense tracking, and passive loss rules applied.
Received a letter from the IRS or California FTB? We review it, explain it, and respond on your behalf.
Full-service tax, bookkeeping, and payroll help — available in person at our Santa Maria office or by appointment.
Federal and California returns for W-2 employees, retirees, families, and everyone in between.
Learn More →S-Corps, C-Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and sole proprietors — all business structures handled.
Learn More →Schedule C, quarterly payments, home office, vehicle, and self-employment deductions maximized.
Learn More →Behind on filing? We prepare unfiled returns and help you get current with the IRS and FTB.
Learn More →Need to correct a previously filed return? We prepare Form 1040-X and handle the follow-up.
Learn More →We review IRS and California FTB notices, explain what they mean, and respond on your behalf.
Learn More →Monthly reconciliation, clean records, and year-end books ready for a smooth tax filing.
Learn More →Payroll processed on time with tax deposits, quarterly filings, and W-2s handled for you.
Learn More →Year-round strategy to reduce your tax liability and stay ahead of law changes.
Learn More →Licensed notary on-site at our Santa Maria office — available during your tax appointment or separately.
Learn More →Getting your taxes done with us is straightforward. Here's what the process looks like for Pismo Beach clients.
Tell us where you live and what kind of help you need. We'll walk you through the process and let you know what to gather.
Prepare your W-2s, 1099s, retirement income statements, business records, prior-year return, notices, or other relevant documents.
We review your information, prepare the needed work, and guide you through the final steps — in person at our Santa Maria office or by phone if that's easier.
We're based in Santa Maria and have served the Central Coast community for decades. Walk in, call us, or drop off your documents.
Heath Income Tax is a family business — not a franchise, not a big-box chain. You work with real people who care about getting it right.
Our family has been helping Central Coast clients with taxes and financial services for three generations.
We know your name, remember your situation from last year, and give you the attention a large firm simply can't provide.
We're here when you have a question in July, not just when you need a return filed in April. Life doesn't wait for tax season.
Your sensitive financial documents are handled with care — in person or via our secure document exchange.
Our Santa Maria office is easy to reach from Pismo Beach — just about 25 minutes away.
Yes - we serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout Pismo Beach from our Santa Maria office, just about 25 minutes away. You can come in for an appointment, call us, or drop off your documents.
Not at all. We regularly serve clients from Pismo Beach, Lompoc, Arroyo Grande, Santa Barbara, and throughout the Central Coast. Many clients also choose to work with us remotely using our secure document exchange.
Yes - you are welcome to drop off your tax documents at our office on East Clark Avenue in Santa Maria. Call ahead and we will let you know the best time. We review everything carefully and reach out with any questions.
Absolutely. We offer a secure document exchange for clients who prefer to handle everything by phone and online. Many Pismo Beach clients work with us this way - it is simple, secure, and just as thorough.
Yes - small business owners are one of our most common client types. We handle business returns for S-Corps, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietors, plus bookkeeping and payroll if needed. Everything can be handled from our Santa Maria office or remotely.
Yes - if you have received a notice from the IRS or the California Franchise Tax Board, do not ignore it. We review the notice with you, explain exactly what it means, and prepare a response when one is needed. Call us before the deadline stated in the notice.
Whether you need a simple tax return, business tax help, bookkeeping support, prior-year filing, or help with a notice — Heath Income Tax is your local Central Coast tax firm, just down the road from Pismo Beach.
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