Tax expertise you can trust, since 1975.
Honest, personal tax preparation and planning for Bay Area individuals and businesses, and an Enrolled Agent who stands with you, even through an audit.
Comprehensive tax services
From a simple individual return to complex business, trust, and estate matters, prepared, planned, and represented with care.
Individual
Federal and state returns for individuals and families, from straightforward filings to multi-state and life-change situations.
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Schedule C, partnership, LLC, corporate, and S-corp returns with guidance that keeps you compliant and efficient.
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Fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns, coordinated with your broader planning and handled on time.
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As an Enrolled Agent, we correspond with and represent you before the IRS so you never face a notice alone.
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Forward-looking projections so you can plan estimated payments and avoid surprises at filing time.
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A review of your situation to find opportunities and reduce your legal tax burden before the year closes.
Learn moreWe stand with you, even through an audit.
An Enrolled Agent holds the highest credential the IRS awards. John Miclean is federally authorized to represent you directly, on audits, notices, and appeals, anywhere in the country. With us, a letter from the IRS is our problem to solve, not yours to face alone.
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- Direct representationFederally authorized to represent you before the IRS.
- Peace of mindDecades of experience standing beside our clients.
Trusted by clients for decades
What clients across the Bay Area say about working with us, in their own words.
As a small business owner, I’ve relied on Miclean Tax for many years to provide knowledge and expertise that I would otherwise overlook, saving me both time and money. I consider Miclean Tax a trusted business advisor.
Miclean Tax has been my tax preparer for almost 15 years. Having one place for all our tax needs is not only convenient, but ensures all details are taken care of and nothing is missed.
I have been relying on Miclean Tax Service for over 15 years for trusted tax advice and strategy. As a realtor managing a partnership and corporation, sound tax advice is key to my success.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about working with an Enrolled Agent in the Bay Area.
What is an Enrolled Agent, and why does it matter?
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a tax professional federally licensed by the IRS — the highest credential the IRS awards. An EA can represent you directly before the IRS on audits, notices, and appeals, anywhere in the country. John Miclean has been an Enrolled Agent serving the Bay Area for decades.
Do you work with both individuals and businesses?
Yes. We prepare individual, small business, partnership, LLC, S-corp, corporate, trust, and estate returns, and we provide planning and IRS representation for all of them.
What should I do if I get a letter or audit notice from the IRS?
Bring it to us. As an Enrolled Agent, we are authorized to deal with the IRS directly on your behalf — we respond to the notice, manage the correspondence, and represent you so you never face it alone.
Where are you located, and who do you serve?
Our office is at 801 Woodside Road, Suite 10, Redwood City, CA 94061. We serve individuals and businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area, and we can represent clients before the IRS nationwide.
How long has Miclean Tax Service been in business?
Since 1975. The practice began as Able Tax Service and has served Bay Area clients for five decades, with much of our work coming from referrals.
How do I get started?
Call us at (650) 365-8395 or schedule a consultation through our contact page. We will learn about your situation and point you to the right service.
Let’s talk about your taxes
Reach our Redwood City office, and we’ll get back to you promptly.