Individuals & Families
Personal federal and California tax preparation, planning, prior-year and amended return assistance.
Individual tax services →Beverly Hills, California · U.S. & International Clients
U.S. Tax & Business Services.
Beverly Hills Standards.
Federal and California tax preparation, ITIN/CAA services, tax planning, business tax compliance, bookkeeping, and tax-focused U.S. business setup assistance for domestic and international clients.
Ahmed Sharif, JD, CAAPrincipal & Founder, Sharif Tax Firm
Professional Tax & Business Solutions
Ahmed Sharif, JD, CAA, Principal & Founder • IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) • IRS Authorized e-file Provider / Electronic Return Originator (ERO) • California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Authorized e-file Provider • CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP) • IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) Record of Completion for the Applicable Filing Season • Bonded California Tax Preparer.
Who We Serve
Business Owners
Tax preparation, registrations, bookkeeping, payroll-related setup and recurring compliance support.
Business services →International Clients
U.S. tax and business-registration assistance for entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and foreign businesses.
International services →Foreign-Owned U.S. Businesses
U.S. tax compliance and applicable information-return reporting based on ownership, entity classification and transactions.
Foreign-owned business services →Nonprofit Organizations
Tax-exemption application assistance, annual compliance and federal/California reinstatement support.
Nonprofit services →Professional Tax & Business Solutions
Individual Tax Preparation
Federal and California individual return preparation, prior-year returns, amendments and tax planning.
Learn more →Business Tax Services
S corporations, C corporations, partnerships, sole proprietors, nonprofits and applicable information returns.
Learn more →ITIN Applications & IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent Services
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) application and renewal assistance, including qualifying document review through an IRS-authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent.
Learn more →Business Registration
EIN, DBA/FBN, California seller’s permit, CDTFA and local business-registration assistance.
Learn more →International Business Setup
U.S. tax, business-registration, and administrative setup assistance for international entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and foreign businesses establishing or expanding operations in the United States.
Learn more →Tax Notice Assistance
Organized support for IRS, California Franchise Tax Board, CDTFA and EDD tax matters.
Learn more →Start Your U.S. Business from Anywhere in the World
Sharif Tax Firm assists international entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and foreign businesses with the tax and administrative steps involved in establishing and operating a business in the United States. We provide practical assistance with federal, California, and local tax-registration requirements and explain applicable administrative steps in clear terms—without assuming familiarity with U.S. agencies or abbreviations.
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) assistance
- California business and tax registrations
- Seller’s permit and CDTFA account assistance
- City and local business-registration assistance
- DBA / Fictitious Business Name filing assistance
- ITIN application and document-review assistance where applicable
- Bookkeeping system and tax-account setup
- Ongoing federal and California tax compliance
U.S. Business Setup for International Clients
Tax and administrative support for international entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and foreign companies establishing a U.S. company, branch, subsidiary or other business presence.
Virtual consultations are available by appointment through Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, or another mutually agreed communication platform.
International Client IntakeWhy Clients Choose Sharif Tax Firm
Professional Credentials
Federal and California tax-preparation credentials and IRS-authorized services.
Individual Attention
Tax and business services tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Business & International Capability
Support for individuals, U.S. businesses, nonprofits and international clients.
Year-Round Support
Tax preparation, planning, registrations, notices and recurring compliance—not merely filing-season preparation.
Client Tax Resource Center
Practical checklists and guides designed to reduce missing documents, improve preparation efficiency and help clients understand common tax and registration requirements.
Individual Tax Checklist
Income, deductions, credits, dependents, payments and supporting records.
Learn more →Business Tax Checklist
Business income, expenses, assets, payroll, loans, owner activity and prior returns.
Learn more →S Corporation Checklist
1120-S, shareholder, basis, payroll, distribution and balance-sheet documentation.
Learn more →ITIN Document Guide
General Form W-7 and CAA document-preparation guidance.
Learn more →Business Startup Checklist
Federal, California, CDTFA and local setup considerations.
Learn more →International Business Checklist
Practical U.S. business-setup information for international clients.
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