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Est. 2016 · Los Angeles, CA · Enrolled Agent firm

Clear answers to U.S. tax questions

For expats, non-residents, international founders, creators, and Los Angeles small businesses: plain-English guides, IRS notice explanations, and free calculators, each showing when it was last updated. When you want the rules applied to your own facts, the firm can help.

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2026 figures at a glance

Checked October 2026
Standard deduction
$16,100 / $32,200
Single / married filing jointly, tax year 2026 · Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · OBBBA guide
Social Security wage base
$184,500
Earnings subject to the 12.4% portion, 2026 · IRS Topic 751 · Quarterly estimated taxes
Business mileage rate
76¢ per mile
Miles driven July 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 · IRS standard mileage rates · Small business guide
IRS interest on unpaid tax
7% a year
Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026; compounds daily · Rev. Rul. 2026-15 · Installment agreements
Foreign earned income exclusion
$132,900
Per qualifying person, tax year 2026 · Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · FEIE guide
401(k) employee deferral
$24,500
Before catch-up contributions, 2026 · IRS Notice 2025-67 · Small business guide

Federal figures from IRS publications, linked on each line. General information, not advice for your situation.

Plate I · the 2026 figures, as published

§ 01Reference library

Recently Updated Guides

Each guide states the rule and explains how it works in practice. Newer guides list the primary sources behind each figure.

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§ 02Credentials you can verify

Enrolled to practice. Independently accredited. Publicly reviewed.

What is an Enrolled Agent? An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a tax practitioner enrolled by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS, usually after passing a three-part examination (qualifying former IRS employees can enroll based on experience). EAs have unlimited representation rights before the IRS, so they can represent you in audits, appeals, and collections, the same practice rights CPAs and attorneys have before the IRS.

01–10Recordkeeping books

A place for the details worth keeping.

Paper log books for mileage, expenses, creator income, rental property and tax preparation. Explore the contents and actual interior pages before choosing your book.

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§ 04How we work

Focused, Deadline-Aware Attention

Arc & Ledger is a boutique, appointment-based practice. Working this way lets us give every client focused, deadline-aware attention instead of rushed phone calls. Getting started is simple:

01

Request Availability

New engagements are paused while we complete current work. Request availability or fill out the online form. Both reach the same Enrolled Agent review.

02

We Review & Quote

We confirm availability and timing after reviewing the scope. We agree the scope and fee before accepting an engagement.

03

Create Your Portal Account

When you accept, we email an invitation to our secure Client Portal (TaxDome). Create your account and upload your documents there - never by email.

04

We Prepare & File

We prepare, review, and file. You see status updates in the portal and approve everything before it is submitted.

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§ 05Who we serve

An Honest Word About How We Work

Most firms will tell you they are the fastest, the cheapest, and right for everyone. We would rather tell you exactly what a boutique practice is, so the clients who choose us choose us for the right reasons.

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Small on purpose

Arc & Ledger is a deliberately small practice. We keep the client roster short so every engagement gets unhurried, senior-level attention. No junior staffer learns on your file: the Enrolled Agent whose name is on the engagement is the one doing the work.

02

Careful beats fast

We are not the fastest preparer you can hire, and we do not try to be. Every return is checked, then checked again, before anything is filed, and the timeline we quote already includes that second look. If a deadline is genuinely too tight to do the work properly, we will say so and, when it makes sense, file an extension first. An accurate return beats a rushed one.

03

Planners, not evaders

We work best with people who want to get ahead of their taxes: choose the right structure, meet every obligation on time, and document every legitimate deduction. We optimize within the law. If you are looking for help hiding income or inventing write-offs, we are not your firm.

If that sounds like how you want your taxes handled, we will work well together. Read about the practice.

Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

4.6 rating across 19 Google Reviews

“Arc & Ledger provided exceptional service, making my tax preparation seamless and stress-free.”

Christian S.Google Review

“The service I received from this company exceeded my expectations. Their professionalism and sincere approach are truly commendable.”

Furkan K.Google Review

“This is the third consecutive year I've filed taxes with Burak, and it has always been an amazing experience and relief.”

Francesco F.Google Review

“Burak is extremely professional and kind. Best tax professional I've ever met.”

Sam G.Google Review

“The best in the business. Hiring an expert accountant who owns their own business makes all the difference.”

Seth O.Google Review

“I have been working with Burak on my tax returns since 2021 and I couldn't ask for a better experience.”

ChrisGoogle Review

“Most tax books are written by writers who researched taxes. This one was written by a tax professional who became a writer.”

Multilingual Services

Tax Services in Your Language

The firm works with clients in English and Turkish, in Los Angeles and abroad, and publishes a smaller set of pages in Spanish. The Turkish site carries its own guides and services on E-2 visa compliance, FBAR and FATCA reporting, and cross-border planning.

§ 06FAQ

Common Questions

Straight answers about credentials, pricing, and how we work

Questions About Your Own Situation?

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