Tax Preparation, Payroll and Bookkeeping
Valoree J. Higham specializes in income tax preparation for Day Care Providers, Small Business Owners and Immigrants. Valoree's highest priority is communicating effectively regarding record keeping and tax preparation to ensure paying the lowest tax and avoiding audit troubles. Valoree has a diverse clientele whom she helps with rental properties, trusts, corporations, International Tax Treaties, and much more.
She provides income tax preparation services to clients located throughout the United States. She is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals and the California Society of Enrolled Agents: an active member of the Central Coast Chapter. She is also a commissioned Notary Public. Her goal is to be thorough, accurate, and highly responsive, thereby taking the stress and worry out of tax time.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1997
What is your primary product or service?
Tax Preparation, payroll and bookkeeping.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
My husband started his business of delivering hay back in 1991. Since then I have always prepared his taxes. I became very interested in tax law. My passion for the tax world opened up and I started my business after my training.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I am unique because of my variety of clientele. Each client has his or her own special case. Each case is handled with upmost care. My goal is to not try to prepare taxes as quickly as I can - my goal is to save my clients money and prepare their taxes as if I was preparing my own.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one main location in a nice office in Atascader. I do not plan to expand at this time. I prepare clients' taxes in other states and other countries via phone, fax and my secure data portal located in my website.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, credit card
Which areas do you service?
There is no limit to the ares I can service I am currently serving: Atascadero, Avenal, Bakersfield, Bradley, California Valley, Cambria, Cayucos, Coalinga, Creston, Daly City, Grover Beach, Huntington Beach, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, San Miguel, San Simeon, Santa Maria, Santa Margarita, Shafter, Shandon, Stockton, Tehachapi and Twenty-Nine Palms. Out of state clients include; Alaska and Washington
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I own my company and my associate and I run the daily operations
What are your hours of operation?
During tax time 9am to 6pm. After tax season, please call for an appointment.