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Owner wearing Baby Yoda shirt @ AGT

My name is Jeff Barker

I have been professionally preparing taxes since 2013.

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I worked for the world's largest tax preparation firm for 3 years.

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I have been preparing tax returns for friends & family for over 15 years.

Explaining tax return to client

In 2021 I began preparations to add bookkeeping services. I have always enjoyed doing that type of work since high school, where I took 2 years of accounting. That was 1983-85. However, I was unable to pursue that career at that time. I have always ran my personal finances in a 'bookkeeping fashion'. I became familiar with Peachtree in the late 1990s. So I naturally began using it's next incarnation, known as Sage50, for my business. In 2022 I took refresher classes in Accounting at RCC so I could earn 2 certificates to officially show I know how to do Bookkeeping. This is when I was introduced to QuickBooks Online. In December 2023 I took my QuickBooks Online certifications, completing them in just 3 weeks. Now I get to pursue my first love. We've added Bookkeeping services to our lineup, with the goal of making this full-time, so I can quit my exterminating job of 15+ years. The Bookkeeping services is the family part of my business, with both my wife and myself helping businesses with their books.

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Update: As of 2025, we are engaged in bookkeeping services full time

During my fourth year with the firm, I left them and decided to begin my own tax preparation service. Since 2017, I have been running my own in-home tax preparation office. My low overhead means I can save you money on your tax prep fees. My experience means I can help you navigate through the new tax laws so you will have a partner when completing your tax return.

©2025 All Around Bookkeeping & Tax Service

Riverside, CA 92503

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