Robin Bastar, CPA
Robin is a CPA licensed in California and Utah. He has over 45 years experience as a CPA, including seven years with Arthur Andersen & Co. Robin’s career emphasis has been on tax consulting, planning, and compliance services, primarily for small businesses and their owners. He has worked with clients in diverse industries, including real estate, personal service, hospitality/restaurant, and retail.
As a recognized tax authority, Robin has taught many seminars on “What every small business person should know about taxes.”
Small Business Tax Issues
- Selection of appropriate tax entity type for starting or continuing your business
- Tax planning for business succession
- Executive compensation planning
- Employee benefit planning
- Negotiating with taxing authorities
- Tax return preparation
- Implementation of tax strategies for reducing and/or deferring income taxes
- Cost recovery strategies
Small Business Executive Issues
- Individual income tax planning
- Individual income tax preparation
- Estate and gift planning
- Compensation and retirement planning
- Implementation of tax strategies for reducing your family’s tax obligation
Industry Expertise
- Real estate investment, development, and sales
- Professional services
- Restaurant and hospitality
- Retail
- Manufacturing