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Advisory for Life™

Planning for your family, your business and your future.

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Enhanced User Experience

We are committed to being your trusted financial partner through every stage of life—whether you're expanding your business, nurturing your family, or preparing for retirement. Our mission is to provide thoughtful and comprehensive personal and business advice, enriched by our extensive experience. As a leading full-service accounting, advisory, and wealth management firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are honored to serve clients both locally and globally. Together, let's navigate your path forward with confidence!

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Our Focuses

In times of uncertainty, having a trusted advisor by your side is essential. Our dedicated team delivers innovative, cloud-based solutions specifically designed to meet your business needs. We keep you informed with the latest updates on tax deadlines and relief credits, assist in crafting thoughtful financial plans, and provide guidance on grants and loans. We are here to compassionately support you through these challenges, ensuring your success every step of the way.

Private Businesses

From the first glimmer of a startup idea to the intricate pathways of growth and beyond, our committed business advisory team is here to support you every step of the way. We offer comprehensive planning and strategic guidance, thoughtfully customized to meet the distinct needs of your business at every phase of its journey. Whether you're building the foundation for a new venture, expanding your operations, or aiming to optimize and maintain long-term success, our knowledgeable advisors provide the insight and expertise to help you achieve your aspirations.

Nonprofits & Schools

With a heartfelt commitment to advancing the goals of our nonprofit organization, we take great pride in partnering with our nonprofit clients. We understand the distinct challenges and rewards these organizations encounter, and we are dedicated to supporting them as they pursue their vital missions. By offering thoughtful guidance, essential resources, and expert knowledge, we aim to empower our clients to create a meaningful impact within their communities and beyond. Through collaborative efforts and a shared dedication to positive change, we assist them in navigating the intricate landscape of nonprofit work, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and strategies necessary to achieve their objectives effectively and sustainably.

Financial Security

Our comprehensive and integrated financial planning services are thoughtfully designed to help you achieve your personal and professional financial goals while establishing a trustworthy foundation of financial security that your family can depend on now and in the future. By taking an innovative and holistic approach, we carefully consider every aspect of your financial life—from investments and savings strategies to risk management and tax planning—ensuring that you have a clear and informed path forward. Our compassionate and dedicated team is committed to working alongside you every step of the way, providing expert guidance and support tailored to your unique needs and aspirations, so you can confidently navigate the complexities of financial planning and secure a prosperous future for you and your loved ones.

Individuals & Families

Whether you are managing finances for your family or focusing on your own tax obligations, our comprehensive tax planning services are thoughtfully crafted to ensure peace of mind, knowing your tax matters are in expert hands. Our supportive team is dedicated to developing customized strategies that address your current needs while also planning for your future goals. We help you confidently navigate the intricate world of tax regulations. Recognizing the importance of financial stability and growth, we are committed to being your trustworthy partner throughout your entire financial journey.

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Our Services

At SD Mayer & Associates, we elevate your business with a holistic approach to financial services, offering audit, tax planning, wealth management, and strategic advisory services. Our innovative solutions are tailored to your needs, helping you make informed decisions, cut costs, and boost profits. Choose us to secure a future full of opportunities.

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Audit & Assurance

Our expert advisors combine business, market, and technical skills to deliver objective advice and expert guidance in compliance, records, and audit preparation.

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Tax & Tax Planning

The tax landscape is always changing. Our tax experts will help you stay up-to-date and compliant on all individual, corporate, and nonprofit tax matters.

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Outsourced & Managed Services

Outsourced solutions help you quickly scale up your back-office capacity, from privately-held companies to nonprofit organizations.

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Corporate Retirement Services

We can guide your employees in everything from opening retirement accounts and making elections to helping your company to succeed as a plan sponsor, all while staying ERISA-compliant.

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Wealth Management

Planning for your family and future has never been so reassuring. Having over forty years of a successful, holistic approach to wealth management behind you as you make a plan for meeting your long-term financial goals.

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Business Advisory

Advisory services for new and expanding businesses, providing actionable insights to solve today's business issues and strategize for future growth.

HOW WE DO IT + WHAT WE DO

The SD Mayer Difference

SD Mayer & Associates offers expert financial planning, wealth management, and accounting services, drawing on over 40 years of experience to provide personalized advice. Their innovative approach and technology support informed decision-making, guiding individuals, businesses, and nonprofits toward financial success.

What We Do
As a comprehensive financial planning, wealth management, and accounting services firm, we are dedicated to guiding and supporting every facet of your personal financial security. Our expert team is here to advise you on estate planning, tax strategies, insurance, investments, and portfolio management, ensuring you feel confident and secure in your financial future.
How We Do It

Our dedicated team is here to support every aspect of accounting, financial planning, wealth management, estate planning, and taxes to ensure your success in both personal and professional arenas.

When you partner with SD Mayer, you are not merely hiring a tax specialist or bookkeeper; you are tapping into over 40 years of trusted advisory experience, encompassing strategy, planning, and consultation. We have empowered individuals to craft financial plans that achieve their goals today while also laying a strong foundation for their future retirement. For nonprofits, businesses, and corporations, we provide litigation support, strategic growth, and comprehensive bookkeeping/payroll assistance to help them flourish.

 

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Hear From Our Clients

SD Mayer & Associates partners with diverse businesses, from small shops to medium enterprises, offering guidance to meet their unique needs. Their commitment to helping businesses succeed is evident in testimonials and success stories.

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The team at SD Mayer helped to take us from early startup mode, running accounting with Excel and lump-sum journal entries, to proper audit-ready accounting practices. Highly recommended for a bootstrapping startup that needs to up their game. Great team to work with! Friendly, responsive, accurate.  Just what you need.

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CCO at Lightsource
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SD Mayer is simply the best at what they do.  Their team of professionals are attentive, courteous, and often ahead of us when it comes to answering a question. Cannot recommend working with SD Mayer & Associates enough.

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Alex Tourk
Principle, Ground Floor Public Affairs
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News & Updates

SD Mayer & Associates utilizes thought leadership to transform businesses by providing insights and solutions tailored to clients' needs, empowering them to make informed decisions for growth and success.

Savings Bonds and Taxes Made Simple

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BOI Reporting Requirements Reinstated: What You Need to Know

Compliance just got back on your priority list. Suspended BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) reporting requirements have now been reinstated, with the reporting deadline ...

It’s Not Too Late to Trim Your 2024 Taxes

Navigating taxes can feel like walking a tightrope—one misstep and you could be paying more than you need to. But here's the good news: there’s still time to reduce your 2024 tax ...

Likely Tax Policy after the 2024 Election

The potential return of Donald Trump to the White House in 2025 heralds a new season of tax implications, with a united Republican congress hot on his heels ready to initiate ...

Tax Legislation Changes post-2024 Election

How Much Can You Contribute to Your Retirement Plan in 2025?

Good news for 2025: The MAGI phaseout range limitations related to IRAs are set to rise:

Year-End Tax Planning in Light of the 2025 Inflation Adjustments

Taxes Take Center Stage in the 2024 Presidential Campaign

Election day is only a month and a half away. Here’s a rundown of the major tax proposals of the two candidates. Tax laws and regulations are like shifting sands; they’re ...

Breaking Down the Noncompete Agreement Ban and What It Means for Your Business

In a landmark decision, the federal court recently rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on noncompete agreements. This ruling has significant implications ...

IRS Issues Final Regulations on Inherited IRAs

At SD Mayer & Associates, we’re always on the lookout for updates that can impact your financial planning. Recently, the IRS issued final regulations on inherited IRAs, and ...

IRS Ramps Up Tax Compliance Enforcement: What SMBs Need to Know

As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you’re no stranger to challenges. From managing cash flow to navigating market fluctuations, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Now, ...

Fed Expands Overtime Pay, Ban Most Noncompete Agreements

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new final rule regarding the salary threshold for determining whether employees are exempt from federal overtime pay requirements. The ...

IRS Guidance On Tax Treatment Of Energy Efficiency Rebates

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established and expanded numerous incentives to encourage taxpayers to increase their use of renewable energy and adoption of a range of energy ...

President Biden’s Proposed Budget Highlights His Tax Agenda

President Biden has released his proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year, including numerous tax provisions affecting both businesses and individual taxpayers. While most of ...

Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status: The DOL Final Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) test for determining whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or an employee for purposes of the federal Fair ...

2024 Tax Calendar

To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2024 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Please review ...

The IRS Unveils ERTC Relief Program for Employers

Since July 2023, the IRS has taken a series of actions in response to what it has termed a “flood of ineligible claims” for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). Most ...

There’s A New Threshold For Electronically Filing Information Returns

Does your business file 10 or more information returns with the IRS? If so, you must now file them electronically. This is a significant rule change that went into effect on ...

Do You Have To Comply With The New Corporate Transparency Reporting Rules?

Your business may soon have to meet new reporting requirements that take effect on January 1, 2024. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, certain companies ...

IRS Delays Reporting Rule For Online Payment Processors

For the second consecutive year, the IRS has postponed implementation of a new rule that would have led to an estimated 44 million taxpayers receiving tax forms from payment apps ...

5 Strategies To Cut Your Company’s 2023 Tax Bill

As another year ends with interest rates and markets in flux, one thing remains certain: Reducing your company’s tax bill can improve your cash flow and your bottom line. Below ...

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