PAULA MARIE BRUCE CPA INC

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PAULA MARIE BRUCE CPA INC CPA (MS Tax Law) specializing in complex tax preparation and advisory for individuals, businesses, Estates & trusts. Not a fit for low-cost, basic returns.

Focus on accuracy, compliance, and resolving complicated issues including international reporting.

Many business owners overlook valuable tax credits simply because they are focused on operations, payroll, and growth. F...
10/15/2026

Many business owners overlook valuable tax credits simply because they are focused on operations, payroll, and growth. From Sausalito to Honolulu to Santa Monica, a thoughtful review of available incentives can uncover opportunities to reduce your tax burden while supporting long-term financial strength. The right strategy requires more than checking boxes—it calls for experienced guidance tailored to your business, goals, and circumstances. Understanding these often-missed credits can help you make more informed decisions and retain more of what you’ve earned.

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Stock options can create significant wealth—but without thoughtful planning, they can also trigger an avoidable tax burd...
10/13/2026

Stock options can create significant wealth—but without thoughtful planning, they can also trigger an avoidable tax burden. Before exercising or selling, understanding your option type, timing, and projected income can help preserve more of what you’ve earned. For professionals and business owners in Sausalito, Honolulu, Santa Monica, and throughout California, proactive guidance brings clarity to complex decisions and supports long-term financial strength.

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California’s 2026 tax law changes may have meaningful implications for high earners, business owners, and financially co...
10/11/2026

California’s 2026 tax law changes may have meaningful implications for high earners, business owners, and financially complex households. Our latest guidance outlines the planning considerations that matter most for preserving wealth, improving tax efficiency, and avoiding costly surprises. Whether you’re based in Sausalito, Santa Monica, Honolulu, or elsewhere, proactive advice can help align your tax strategy with your broader financial goals. With experienced guidance and a personal, thoughtful approach, the right decisions become clearer well before deadlines arrive.

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Employee or contractor? The distinction affects payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, compliance, and your broader financ...
10/09/2026

Employee or contractor? The distinction affects payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, compliance, and your broader financial strategy—making the wrong classification costly. For business owners in Sausalito, Honolulu, and Santa Monica, thoughtful guidance can help reduce unnecessary tax exposure while supporting confident, well-informed decisions. With experienced CPA insight and a personal woman’s touch, the right approach brings clarity to complex tax treatment and protects your long-term financial position.

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Foreign accounts and investments can create important U.S. reporting obligations—often with significant penalties for ge...
10/07/2026

Foreign accounts and investments can create important U.S. reporting obligations—often with significant penalties for getting the details wrong. Our guide, “Foreign Asset Disclosure Requirements Explained,” clarifies key requirements such as FBAR and FATCA reporting so you can make informed decisions with greater confidence. Whether you’re based in Sausalito, Honolulu, or Santa Monica, thoughtful guidance from an experienced CPA can help protect your privacy, support tax efficiency, and keep your broader financial strategy on track. Understanding these rules early is an essential step toward preserving wealth and avoiding costly surprises.

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Tax advisory should do more than prepare a return—it should help you preserve wealth, reduce unnecessary tax, and make c...
10/05/2026

Tax advisory should do more than prepare a return—it should help you preserve wealth, reduce unnecessary tax, and make confident long-term decisions. For affluent individuals, business owners, and established professionals in Sausalito, Honolulu, Santa Monica, and throughout California, personalized guidance can bring clarity to complex financial matters. With seasoned CPA expertise, confidentiality, and a woman’s touch grounded in practical business knowledge, this is strategic advice shaped around your goals—not a one-size-fits-all service.

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Alternative Minimum Tax can create an unexpected burden for affluent households, business owners, and professionals—even...
10/03/2026

Alternative Minimum Tax can create an unexpected burden for affluent households, business owners, and professionals—even when overall tax planning appears sound. Our latest guidance explains practical strategies for reducing AMT exposure and making more informed decisions around income, deductions, equity compensation, and investments. Whether you’re in Sausalito, Honolulu, or Santa Monica, proactive planning with an experienced CPA can help protect wealth and improve long-term tax efficiency. With personalized guidance and a woman’s touch, you can approach complex tax decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

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Ever wonder why the same trust strategy can trigger totally different tax outcomes? In our breakdown of revocable versus...
10/01/2026

Ever wonder why the same trust strategy can trigger totally different tax outcomes? In our breakdown of revocable versus irrevocable trust taxes, we separate myth from mechanics so you understand when those structures help, when they don’t, and what to plan for before it becomes an expensive surprise. With senior-level CPA experience and a discreet, client-first approach—backed by practical guidance shaped by real California, Sausalito, and Honolulu financial situations—we focus on tax efficiency and long-term wealth preservation. This is the kind of clarity that protects your returns and your plan.

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09/29/2026

What you choose for entity taxation can quietly decide what you keep—whether you’re operating as an LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp, or reorganizing for long-term growth. In this piece, we walk through the decision points that affect pass-through rules, payroll considerations, and the real tax outcomes that matter to affluent households and business owners in California, Sausalito, and Honolulu, with the same strategic lens we bring to clients in Santa Monica. With a discreet, senior-level approach, we focus on clarity and tax efficiency—not generic filing—to protect your wealth and reduce unnecessary burden. If you’re serious about smarter planning, this is the framework you’ll want in your corner.

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1431 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA
90401

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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