My firm has been providing individual, partnership and corporate business consultation, tax preparation, and representation for over 20 years. We strive to create accounting systems to empower the individual or business owner. With 30 years experience in tax preparation and running a successful importing and distribution business I know the needs of small to medium sized businesses.
My unique background as an IRS agent helps with correspondent and problem resolution with government agencies.
My unique background as an IRS agent helps with correspondent and problem resolution with government agencies.
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As a practicing Certified Public Accountant, Enrolled Agent, and Real Estate Broker, Sarah has been offering tax preparation, planning, small business advisory services and tax problem resolution and representation services, to individual and business clients, since 1984.
Educated as an accountant, Sarah left her career with the Internal Revenue Service as a Field Tax Auditor in 1989 to expand her husband's importing business, where she worked as the Controller Owner and Senior Accountant until 2001.After 2001 she has worked in public accounting. She is the President and Founder of Expressions of Grace, a non-profit, and Expressions, Inc., a property management business.
Educated as an accountant, Sarah left her career with the Internal Revenue Service as a Field Tax Auditor in 1989 to expand her husband's importing business, where she worked as the Controller Owner and Senior Accountant until 2001.After 2001 she has worked in public accounting. She is the President and Founder of Expressions of Grace, a non-profit, and Expressions, Inc., a property management business.
Reviews (18)
Randall E.
Nov 19, 2020
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I am so glad that I met Sarah. For several years I had a CPA doing my taxes and accounting at my business. The prices kept going up and up. I decided to use Sarah, I didn't even ask for a price, she charged me half of what I am used to paying, she had everything Completed and filed long before the deadline.. I will refer all of my friends, family, coworkers and customers when they need a CPA, thank you for the great service!
Tom S.
Jul 23, 2020
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Scott R.
Mar 28, 2018
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Sarah Nagel is a wonderful CPA. My wife and I highly recommend Sarah. We started coming to Sarah by referral from a close family friend years ago. Since then, Sarah has guided and helped us through starting our business and all of our business tax needs. She also works with both sets of parents, my sister and other friends as we continue to refer Sarah to all we meet. She is adept at navigating through the tax code across all of our multiple streams of income. She has saved us thousands upon thousands of dollars. She has corrected mistakes from other CPA's for friends and saved them money
Daniel W.
Feb 19, 2018
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Todd A.
Jan 12, 2018
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Sarah Nagel, is a fantastic CPA. She knows how to guide small business owners with their corporations and personal taxes.
After 8 years with a quack accountant, I am pleased to have found a competent CPA that knows how to handle all tax situations.
Sarah is a competent, professional CPA and I am pleased to have her on my team.
After 8 years with a quack accountant, I am pleased to have found a competent CPA that knows how to handle all tax situations.
Sarah is a competent, professional CPA and I am pleased to have her on my team.
Tres S.
Apr 07, 2017
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Sarah Nagel is truly one of a kind. I came to her with my tax problems this year thinking I was in a really bad spot and needed professional help. That is exactly what I got, PROFESSIONAL help. Right away when working with Sarah I felt very comforted and relieved. She knows exactly what she's doing and is very thorough at it. Thank you Sarah!
Kacey J.
Feb 07, 2017
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I wasn't a fan. She had an unpleasant demeanor and seemed to just want to run me up a big bill even for some things she could have suggested I do myself. I'm more than happy to pay for what I need help on but never want to give a big retainer up front especially at rates that rival a lawyer's hourly rate.
Charlene R.
Jun 23, 2016
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Sarah is reliable, responsible and a real professional. She used to work as a federal tax investigator for the IRS, so she knows how they work and how to get things accomplished. Along with being more knowledgeable than most CPAs, she has high ethical standards. For all these reasons, I would highly recommend Sarah!
Patty H.
Jun 04, 2016
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Sarah Nagel, CPA, is very competent and capable to handle any tax situation you may have. My bookkeeping service has referred several clients to her for tax work and tax advice and all have been very satisfied. Sarah is efficient and continues to build her practice. She has a keen sense of limits and regulations as she herself was a former IRS agent. I will continue to recommend Sarah to my clients.
Trevor G.
Apr 12, 2016
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Daniel A.
Mar 11, 2016
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Sarah is a team player who works with other professionals to assist her clients. I think one of her greatest assets is that she is always available to answer questions. I have worked with Sarah for over 10 years. Over the years, Sarah has referred many, many clients to me to help them with their health insurance needs. Sarah has prepared my families taxes for several years. She is a true professional who is caring and very responsive.
Jasmin J.
Mar 10, 2016
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Mitchell P.
Mar 04, 2016
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The bottom line Sarah gets the job done. She has saved me thousands of dollars over the years in taxes by knowing how to prepare my tax returns. She has assisted me with my real estate transactions over the years. And She has keep me out of trouble. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to pay my taxes, but I want it to be reasonable. She will not nickel and dime you for every time you write an email or call for advice. Even though she is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable tax accountant and real estate broker, her prices are very fair. She is the best.
Sara W.
Feb 29, 2016
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I am highly disappointed in Sarah Nagel after reading such great reviews. Sarah made 4 huge errors in our 2014 returns resulting in us overpaying thousands of dollars in taxes which I have now filed amended returns in an attempt to get our money back . One was so simple as to file a full year return for one of our states instead of a part year return. Also, after receiving a letter from the IRS after our initial filing, Sarah' response to my email was only to state her hourly rate in order to discuss the situation further. I was appalled at the lack of service, caring for her customer,
Gay C.
Jan 23, 2016
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Sarah is a true professional, I have been working with her for over two years and I find her to be ethical and a CPA that is on your side! She is amazing! If you live close to Orange County or even LA, she can handle al of your tax needs. She is competent and caring and a real asset to those individuals and businesses that need their taxes prepared correct. She cares and that is so important in someone who handles your taxes.
Michael B.
Oct 13, 2015
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Sarah is amazing she is by far the best CPA you could hire in Orange County. She takes her time and listens to exactly what you need as a business owner for your tax needs. I recommend her because she takes her time with you and also helps you get the best out of your tax return. She was a former federal tax investigator and that's what makes her even better than most CPAs out there. She also keeps up with the new tax laws and is always trying to make me save more money.
Vallie B.
Feb 22, 2015
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I'm a career woman that can write a press release while talking on the phone to an irate customer but trying to figure out my taxes stops me in my tracks.
I was referred to Sarah Nagel, CPA by a good friend many years ago.
I already had a CPA that prepared my taxes but a friend of mine raved about
"what Sarah can do for me". I thought I would give her a shot. With my former CPA I didn't get back much of a refund but I didn't have to pay either which I considered myself lucky.
The first year I used Sarah, I preformed all my usual preparations of tax documents providing
I was referred to Sarah Nagel, CPA by a good friend many years ago.
I already had a CPA that prepared my taxes but a friend of mine raved about
"what Sarah can do for me". I thought I would give her a shot. With my former CPA I didn't get back much of a refund but I didn't have to pay either which I considered myself lucky.
The first year I used Sarah, I preformed all my usual preparations of tax documents providing
Dara Z.
Apr 24, 2013
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I was referred to Sarah by one of her longtime clients (a woman I work with). It was the best referral I have ever received. Words cannot express how happy and satisfied with her services.
As someone who has several occupations, works in both New York and California, and has many 1099's and W2's, tax season can seem very intimidating. However when I met Sarah in person to discuss my return, all of my concerns were assuaged. Sarah was not only extremely professional, but she was also personable, kind, and made me feel very comfortable. She answered all of my questions, patiently
As someone who has several occupations, works in both New York and California, and has many 1099's and W2's, tax season can seem very intimidating. However when I met Sarah in person to discuss my return, all of my concerns were assuaged. Sarah was not only extremely professional, but she was also personable, kind, and made me feel very comfortable. She answered all of my questions, patiently
