Strategic Tax Planning & Accounting for Real Estate Investors and High-Income Professionals

We help you preserve wealth and minimize taxes through proactive planning designed around your investments and goals.

Tailored Strategies for Real Estate Investors & High-Income Professionals

Guided by over a decade of big-firm experience, Tarantino CPA delivers high-touch, strategic advisory for real estate investors and high-income professionals who value clarity, precision, and proactive tax planning that builds and preserves wealth.

Our Core Services

Tax Strategy & Planning

Personalized and proactive tax strategy for those looking to maximize savings and minimize surprises.

Tax Preparation & Filing

Expert preparation and filing for businesses and individuals, ensuring compliance and peace of mind.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Streamlined accounting solutions for business owners and real estate investors.

Why Choose Tarantino CPA

Decade-plus of expertise

Real estate tax specialists

Transparent Pricing

Custom strategies, not cookie-cutter

Responsive, Hands-On Support

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MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Charles “CJ” Tarantino, CPA

CJ brings over a decade of big-firm and family-office experience helping real estate investors and high-income professionals reduce taxes, protect assets, and build lasting wealth through proactive tax strategy and precision accounting.

Before founding Tarantino CPA, CJ worked with top national firms and high-net-worth families managing complex investments, multi-entity structures, and multi-state tax planning. Today, he combines that technical expertise with a boutique, relationship-driven approach—offering clients the strategic insight of a large firm with the personal attention of a trusted advisor.

MEET THE CO-FOUNDER

Nicole Tarantino

Nicole holds a master’s degree in accounting and brings extensive experience working with high-net-worth individuals and family-owned businesses. Her background includes working for a Big Four accounting firm and serving as an in-house accountant for multi-million-dollar family enterprises, where she oversaw financial operations, cash flow, and strategic planning.

At Tarantino CPA, Nicole combines her technical expertise with a hands-on, relationship-driven approach—helping clients achieve clarity, organization, and confidence in their financial picture.

Our Mission

Helping business owners and real estate investors maximize tax savings and simplify their finances with proactive strategies and personalized support.

Client Testimonials

William

It is great working with CJ his knowledge and experience with real estate tax strategy has helped implement proprietary strategies and objectives directly correlated to my portfolio which help organize work flow and utilize tax tools that were not offered by my previous accountant. Great communication

Jeremy

Highly recommend Tarantino CPA! I was looking for an experienced CPA to assist me with beginning my real estate journey, and the services provided exceeded expectations.

Gabriela

I was in a bind last minute with getting my business and personal taxes completed and Charles was the one who helped me. He was absolutely incredible and was so helpful. The time frame I gave them was not ideal and he was able to complete them and help instruct us on a path moving forward! I highly recommend Charles to anyone who need help with taxes or any business financial questions!

Anchored Property Investments

I have multiple businesses and investment properties CJ was on top of it every step of the way. I’ve used him for several years now and he’s always followed up and made sure to answer all of my questions. He’s always looking for ways to save me money and get the most back. THANK YOU!!!!!

Jaimi

I had an outstanding experience with Proactive Tax Specialists! Professional & knowledgeable even with the most complex tax situations.

O'Ryan

Charles did an amazing job taking the stress out of doing my business tax and accounting. I'd highly recommend him! Being a business owner this time can be very stressful and he kept my nerves calm and helped me every step of the way.

BIG THANK YOU FROM THE DR IMPACT CO FAMILY!

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FAQs

What’s the difference between basic tax filing and proactive tax strategy?

Many CPAs focus only on filing your returns accurately. A proactive tax advisor looks ahead, creating strategies throughout the year to reduce your tax liability — especially important for investors and business owners with complex income streams.

Do you have experience working with real estate investors and business owners like me?

Yes. Our firm specializes in working with real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and high-income professionals. We understand the unique deductions, entity structures, and strategies that maximize savings in these areas.

How often will we meet or communicate about my tax situation?

Instead of only talking at tax time, we schedule regular check-ins and advisory sessions. This ensures you don’t miss opportunities and can adjust strategies before year-end, not after it’s too late.

Can you also handle bookkeeping so everything is under one roof?

Yes. We provide full-service bookkeeping alongside tax preparation and advisory. This ensures clean financials, accurate reporting, and a streamlined process that eliminates back-and-forth between multiple providers.

What kind of tax savings can I realistically expect?

Every client’s situation is different, but our process typically helps clients uncover savings through strategies such as entity structuring, real estate tax advantages, retirement planning, and income-shifting strategies. We’ll analyze your current setup to show what’s possible for you.

What is the difference between tax preparation and tax planning?

Tax preparation is filing your returns accurately based on what already happened. Tax planning (or tax strategy) is proactive—using the tax code throughout the year to legally reduce your tax bill through deductions, credits, and strategic structures.

Do I need a CPA who specializes in real estate investing and high-income earners?

Yes. Real estate investors and high earners face unique tax opportunities—like depreciation, cost segregation, entity structuring, and income-shifting. A CPA without this specialization may overlook strategies that could save you thousands each year.