The warm months of Summer bring one of America’s favorite family pastimes: state and county fairs. It’s where everyone is allowed to revel in funnel cakes, rides, and iconic rock and country music.
And when people get on the Midway, they might have a favorite ride like the log flume or Ferris wheel. The more adventurous take on the Sound Wave – that’s the one where you spins like you’re in a food processor while you remain stuck on a vinyl cushion. Although the kids can typically handle the jarring motions, most adults have given up. They’d rather play some midway games or other ‘non-motion’ activity.
If you’re interested in a full list of Bay Area County fairs, visit the Secret San Francisco website. Several Bay Area county fairs continue on through August too.
This is also the right time of year to consider getting ahead of your tax preparation. Unlike the once-a-year events like fairs and carnivals, smart tax planning happens all year round. And it’s a great time to reach out to an accounting firm in San Francisco. Because in between summer activities, the Safe Harbor CPA team is still working on Bay Area tax planning.
Let our accounting firm handle the mind-boggling funhouse of tax management
Handling your individual taxes alone can feel like walking through a precarious Midway. The games seem rigged so you never really win. And the tax code is a funhouse of distorted mirrors where you walk in knowing who you are, yet the reflections are unrecognizable. That’s how it can feel to many of our San Francisco clients when they first visit our tax accountants. San Francisco residents from Pacific Heights, Sea Cliff, Russian Hill, and Presidio Heights come to us with a dazed-and-confused look in their eyes when they try to explain the perplexing tax situation they are in. We understand our San Francisco city dwellers are a different kind of tax filer. Their financial portfolio reflects their big and bright life. It’s not a surprise to us when they are losing their way in the funhouse of constantly changing tax codes.
Our accounting firm is a full-service team offering tax preparation, tax planning, and financial advisory services. We also handle IRS audit defense to get our clients back on track and in good standing.
While the tax code may have some surprising twists and turns, our tax accountants know how to use it to our clients’ advantage. And the project is actually fun for us! We love finding interesting ways to pile on the tax deductions, helping to minimize tax payments. Here’s an interesting read from the AARP site about weird tax deductions. You never know what we will find that helps mitigate financial losses to the IRS.
Our San Francisco accounting firm is ready to support residents who are feeling a bit dizzy over their tax filings. We’ll get a proactive tax plan to help local businesses and individuals reduce the surprises, improve cash flow, and achieve long-term financial success.


