Welcome to www.BowenAccounting.com, providing quality Accounting and tax services to businesses and individuals in the greater Bakersfield area since 1999. "Helping you get to the bottom line!"
Bowen Accounting was awarded Best of Bakersfield
2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024
We are happy to announce that, thanks to our clients diligence in voting, Bowen Accounting is now part of the Best of Bakersfield 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024 (we did not participate in 2021). Click here to see our media appearance see here.
2023 Tax Year Signature Forms, Terms, and Worksheets
Signature Forms - If you need help understanding how to sign your signature forms please click here. The images are from older forms because they have not changed in years.
Terms of Service - All clients must agree to the terms and conditions of services with Bowen Accounting, Richard Bowen CPA and any associates prior to conducting business with our firm. Click here to read and agree
Tax Organizer - Please contact me via email (Richard@bowenaccounting.com) to get a copy of our up to date tax organizer, which will help you identify, record, and prepare tax information for your appointment. Even if you are already my client or have a very simple return, there are certain questions that need to be completed each year because of changes in your personal situation or in relation to new tax laws.
How To Pay for Tax and Accounting Services - There are a lot of very simple and fast ways to pay your preparation and consulting fees. Click the link How to pay Bowen Accounting
Do You Need Help Forming a Corporation, S-Corp, LLC, or Partnership?
Due to tax law changes in recent years, many corporation are requiring that contractors form a business entity to forgo many requirements related to who, and who is not, considered an employee. In addition to requirements from other companies, many business owners may desire to create a business entity (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, Partnership) for liability protection and tax benefits. If you are interested in these services, please review the information on our Business Entities Page, and/or contact us about your concerns.
Helpful Tax Links
- Pay the IRS Online
- Pay the Franchise Tax Board Online
- IRS Where is my refund
- State of California (FTB) Where is my refund
- Where to Mail IRS Documents
- Where to Mail Franchinse Tax Board Documents
- Check the status of your IRS Amendment online
- IRS W4 Form - Current Revision
- IRS 2017 Tax Brackets
- CA Sectretary of State Business Search
- Order IRS Tax Transcript Online or by mail
How Our Tax Process Works - Animated Video
We were quoted in a BankRate.com Article
Article: BankRate.com - The Pros and cons of paying off your mortgage early - by Miranda Marquit - I was contact by the author to discuss the topic of whether or not you should pay off your mortgage, and the conversation went in many directions. The trusth is that there is no blanket right answer. Personal finance is just that... Personal. You have to look at available funds, long term goals, and spending habits. The article is a good read.
Course Correction Management Consulting
If you are a business owner please look into our new efficiency/management consulting about how to make sure your business operates according to your design, purpose, and that your staff is focused on YOUR vision. Click HERE to learn more