Seeking a CPA for Tax Planning

[Jacinta Boys]

Hi everyone!

I am seeking a CPA for tax planning, advice and preparation. We started investing in late 2015 and currently have one SFH under our LLC. We invest in the Saint Louis area and our LLC is formed in Delaware. We live in Australia. Would it be advisable to seek a CPA in Delaware or Saint Louis, does it matter? Also, what is the average hourly rate of a CPA? Just a ball park figure would be great. If anyone can recommend a CPA that is investor friendly, that would be great.

Thank you all in advance!

Jacinta

[Cal C.]

Here the main tax issue is usually federal, most states I believe don't have much in the way of additional tax laws, BUT I'M NOT AN ACCOUNTANT.  So it usually doesn't matter. 

@Brandon Hall has given a lot of useful advice on here.  I can also recommend my own accountant if you'd like.  

BUT, having only one property thus far I'd suggest you pick up Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide by Nolo.  It is a bit expensive, $28 US, but it has paid for itself many times over for me.  

BTW, I'm a huge ST Louis Cardinals (baseball) fan, and I'd love nothing better than justify seeing a game by going up there to view property, but I don't personally feel it is the best place to be investing.