TAX PREPARATION LAS VEGAS

Strategic Tax Preparation for Business Owners, Investors & High Earners

The TrueBooks Team

A Local Team Powering Hundreds of Clients.

Our Founder

Matt Bontrager, CPA, PFS

With over a decade of experience in the financial sector, Managing Partner Matt Bontrager has seen firsthand how even the savviest investors and business owners miss out on significant tax-saving opportunities simply because they lack the right financial guidance. He founded TrueBooks to provide that guidance and help you turn your tax liabilities into investment opportunities and has helped his clients cut their tax bills with top-tier service and innovative ideas.

Meet The Team

Exceptional CPAs, Enrolled Agents, & Advisors Working for You

Steven Castronova

Steven Castronova

VP of Operations

Krystle Baumgart

Krystle Baumgart

Administrative Director

Stella Sherwood

Stella Sherwood

Accounting Director

Tom Kastorff

Director of Sales

Vien Van

Senior Tax Advisor

Doug Richter

Tax Manager

Dionne Coward

Tax Manager

Gideon Huang

Gideon Huang

Tax Manager

Autumn Gatesman

Autumn Gatesman, EA

Senior Tax Associate

Laura Harvey

Laura Harvey

Senior Accountant

Crystle Castronova

Crystle Castronova

Administrative Manager

Teddyann Murao

Teddyann Murao

Accountant

Steven Kim

Steven Kim

Tax Associate

Wendy Rutkowski

Wendy Rutkowski, EA

Tax Associate

Daniel-Du

Daniel Du

Tax Associate

GET STARTED

File Accurately, Strategically, and With Confidence

Accurate preparation for complex personal and business returns

Tax filing aligned with your broader tax strategy

Support for real estate, entities, payroll, and investment activity

A dedicated team built around responsiveness and clarity

Looking for a broader Las Vegas CPA firm? Visit our homepage to learn more about TrueBooks CPA’s full advisory suite.

TAX FILING, ELEVATED

Tax Preparation Should Be Accurate, Organized, and Connected to the Bigger Picture

Tax preparation is not just filling out forms. At TrueBooks CPA, tax preparation is the process of turning accurate financial information into a clear, compliant, and strategically prepared tax return.

Accurate Filing

We prepare tax returns with a focus on accuracy, compliance, documentation, and clear communication.

Organized Information

We help gather, review, and organize the documents needed to prepare your return properly.

Strategic Context

Tax preparation works best when it is connected to tax planning, accounting, payroll, real estate activity, and entity structure.

Clear Next Steps

When preparation reveals planning opportunities, future concerns, or cleanup needs, we help clarify what should happen next.

RETURN TYPES

Tax Preparation Built for Complex Financial Lives

Business Owner Payroll

For business owners who need accurate preparation for entities, owner compensation, deductions, payroll, and business income.

Real Estate Investor Tax Preparation

For investors with rental properties, depreciation, passive losses, property sales, and multiple entities.

Short-Term Rental Tax Preparation

For investors with Airbnb, VRBO, and other short-term rental activity requiring proper reporting, documentation, and expense categorization.

High W-2 Earner Tax Preparation

For high-income earners with W-2 income, bonuses, investments, equity compensation, rental property, or other complexity.

High-Net-Worth Tax Preparation

For individuals and families with complex income, investment activity, business interests, real estate, or major financial events.

M&A and Exit-Related Tax Preparation

For business owners navigating tax reporting connected to buying, selling, or transitioning a business.

Inheritance-Related Tax Preparation

For individuals managing tax reporting after receiving inheritance, investment assets, real estate, or other transferred wealth.

THE TRUEBOOKS DIFFERENCE

We Don’t Treat Tax Preparation Like a Once-a-Year Transaction

Traditional Tax Filing TrueBooks Tax Preparation
Focuses only on filing Connects filing to planning
Starts when documents are uploaded Reviews the larger financial picture
Limited explanation Clear communication and next steps
Generic intake process More organized client experience
Looks only at the return Reviews business, real estate, payroll, and accounting context
Reactive communication More proactive support
Ends when the return is filed Identifies future planning opportunities

A tax return reports what happened. A better tax preparation process also helps you understand what should happen next.

WHAT WE REVIEW

A Thorough Review of the Information Behind Your Return

Prior-year tax returns

Current-year tax documents

Business income and expenses

Rental property income and expenses

Entity tax documents

Payroll records

Investment activity

Depreciation schedules

Estimated tax payments

Deductions and credits

Real estate purchases or sales

Major life or business changes

IRS notices or correspondence

Accounting and bookkeeping records

Tax preparation is strongest when your books, tax documents, and planning history are organized before filing begins.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

A Tax Filing Experience Built Around Clarity and Confidence

“Great CPA’s & Bookkeepers are IMPROBABLE to find. This crew is awesome. Thanks to Stella, Crystal and the Team (Sorry I am missing names) for helping us year after year! Blessings.”

— Joseph McFarlane

“I’ve been with TrueBooks for 2 years now. Very impressed! The team is super responsive and has given me excellent tax planning advice.”

— T. Owen Rassman

“Matt is world class! If you’re looking for high quality tax advisors that don’t beat around the bush and give specific and guided direction, TrueBooks is the spot. I really appreciate how they went above and beyond to make sure the experience was 5 stars. Thank you Matt and Steven.”

— Jordan Scroggins

“Stella with Truebooks provides the best service and quality I’ve ever had with bookkeeping services. I wish I would have found TrueBooks sooner. Matt, Stella and their team are the best! I highly recommend”

— Matt Sanderson

ENGAGING PARTNERSHIP

Our Tax Preparation Process

Step 1

Onboarding & Document Collection

We gather prior returns, current tax documents, business records, entity information, and any relevant financial details.

Step 2

Return Review & Preparation

Our team reviews your tax picture, prepares the return, and identifies areas that may require clarification, cleanup, or planning.

Step 3

Final Review & Filing

We review the return for accuracy, answer questions, and finalize the filing process once everything is ready.

Step 4

Planning Follow-Up

If the return reveals future planning opportunities, we help clarify what should be addressed before the next tax season.

Need Tax Preparation That Handles More Than the Basics?

Complex personal returns

Business tax preparation

Real estate investor returns

Entity reporting

Strategic review before filing

CONNECTED ADVISORY SERVICES

Tax Preparation Works Best When the Financial Picture Is Connected

Tax Planning

Proactive planning that helps you make better tax decisions before the year is over.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Clean books and organized financial statements that support accurate, efficient tax preparation.

Payroll Services

Payroll support that coordinates with owner compensation, tax reporting, and business compliance.

Real Estate Tax Consulting

Specialized tax guidance for investors with rental properties, short-term rentals, and real estate portfolios.

SPECIALIZED PROFILES

Tax Preparation for More Complex Financial Lives

Real Estate Investors

Tax preparation for rental income, depreciation, entity structure, property sales, short-term rentals, and real estate portfolio activity.

Business Owners

Tax preparation for business income, entity reporting, payroll, owner compensation, deductions, growth, and major business transitions.

 

Individuals

Tax preparation for high W-2 income, inheritance, investments, high-net-worth tax concerns, and major financial events.

GET STARTED

Start With a Tax Preparation Conversation

Step 1

Submit an Inquiry

Tell us about your tax situation, business, investments, entities, or filing needs.

Step 2

Meet With Our Team

We determine whether TrueBooks is the right fit and what type of tax preparation support makes sense.

Step 3

Prepare & File With Confidence

If we are a fit, we begin organizing your information, preparing your return, and identifying any future planning needs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs About Tax Preparation in Las Vegas

What tax preparation services does TrueBooks CPA provide?

TrueBooks CPA provides tax preparation services for individuals, business owners, real estate investors, high-income earners, and clients with more complex financial situations.

TrueBooks CPA may be a good fit if you have business income, rental properties, multiple entities, investments, high W-2 income, inheritance, or a more complex tax situation that requires more than basic filing.

Tax preparation focuses on accurately filing your tax return. Tax planning focuses on making strategic decisions before the return is filed and before the year is over.

Yes. TrueBooks CPA helps real estate investors with tax preparation related to rental income, depreciation, short-term rentals, entity reporting, property sales, and investment activity.

Yes. TrueBooks CPA prepares returns for business owners and helps coordinate business tax filing with accounting, payroll, entity structure, and future planning.

Clean books make tax preparation more accurate and efficient. If your books are incomplete, messy, or not separated by entity or property, bookkeeping cleanup may be needed before filing.

It is best to start before tax season becomes urgent. Earlier preparation allows more time to organize records, ask questions, clarify issues, and identify future tax planning opportunities.

Yes. TrueBooks CPA is based in Las Vegas and works with business owners, real estate investors, high-income earners, and individuals who need proactive tax and accounting guidance.

File With Confidence and Plan Smarter for What Comes Next

Strategic tax preparation

Complex return support

Business and real estate tax filing

Clear guidance from a dedicated team

No obligation. Free 1-on-1 strategy call. Fully confidential.