Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA

VC / Funded Startups

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Doing the best for our clients means only hiring the best We have only recruited top-tier talent that buys into our corporate vision of helping our clients build their businesses and improve their financial lives Our team-centric organization puts you and your needs first

An MIT grad, Bette is not your typical CPA Instead, her unique blend of technical expertise, creative application, and business savvy is why business owners throughout the country seek her advice A pioneer in accounting, Bette earned the designation Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) the first year the AICPA created the certification In addition, she has received industry-recognized accreditations from Intuit for Quickbooks and Quickbooks Online, Xero, and the other tools used by her clients With academic studies in Materials Engineering, Music, and Accounting, Bette sets out to find the sweet spot between science and artistry in all aspects of life

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

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Are you taking on new Tax Clients?

We are always excited to talk to business owners about their accounting needs If we are a good fit for your organization, we will work to rapidly on-board you Depending on the complexity of your return, we will work together to determine if we need to file an extension or file on the original deadline

Do I work with Bette or someone else?

As a boutique firm, I try to work with all of my clients directly We’ll work together to talk throughout the year and identify your needs Around tax deadlines I may not be available for unscheduled phone calls, but I’m always reachable via email

I got a letter from the IRS, can you help me?

Almost definitely, we handle most areas of IRS Resolution Matters that normal people and business owners encounter Schedule a meeting with me, mention the letter If you have a scanner, that’s the best resolution, but for everyone else, your phone works fine Ask Google for the latest method of using Document Scan mode for your iPhone or Android, then email me the file, so we can discuss it on your call

What is involved in moving to Florida?

Moving to Florida? Purchase or rent a place to live The tricky part is making sure that your former state can’t tax you or your business We help our new clients move their entire financial lives, preventing their old states from taxing them

We do right by our clients… and it shows! I referred several clients to Bette for tax and estate planning work and every time, they came back with positive comments Bette takes the time to really understand the issues In one instance, my client had a very complicated tax issue, spanning multiple years and various investment tools Bette, with her expertise and patience, was able to substantially reduce my clients’ exposure I highly recommend Bette to anyone and feel fortunate to have her on my team

I have worked with Bette Hochberger for years as my business and personal accountant She has an uncanny ability to handle complicated tax matters and simplify them to help us make better decisions Her background in engineering and business administration has helped us set up our books in such a way to keep our tax filing costs down while generating useful managerial reports We’re one of the few small businesses in our industry that have a strong accrual reporting system, which gives us a competitive edge by truly understanding our economics She has managed my business returns for a variety of LLCs and S-Corporation, and has helped us structure our businesses to reduce complexity, isolate liability, and maximize our profits I consider her a critical part of my business team

Having Bette Hochberger as my accountant is a great relief during tax season As a year-round rabbi, teacher, and synagogue cantor, and a seasonal wilderness guide, I’ve got a number of confusing details to figure out that those “do-it-yourself” tax services don’t do Bette calmly, and very professionally, navigates all the ins and outs of the tax process for me

Bette is a conscientious and diligent accountant More than that, she acts like a real stakeholder in our company She also brings a unique entrepreneurial spirit to her work which is hard to come by with accountants! I have greatly appreciated her work and her commitment to our team

A combination of friendly personalized service, knowledge and speed is a rarity in most cases But with Bette, it’s standard practice Whether you’re a seasoned tax payer with knowledge of all the ins and outs, or a novice with limited knowledge, Bette will take on the ownership you expect and require In my case as a brand new business owner, Bette went above and beyond to take uncertainty away and guide me through all that would benefit me I can’t say enough about her I have already referred her to several friends and families and will continue those referrals because she really IS that good

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