Encore Partners

Business Details

Expert Accountants in San Diego, CA

Encore Partners is a team of dedicated accounting and tax professionals who prioritize client relationships and provide comprehensive financial guidance. With expertise in real estate taxation, business transactions, and strategic tax optimization, we combine deep technical knowledge with proactive financial insight to help clients achieve their financial goals. Our services range from tax preparation and compliance to full-service accounting, tailored to the unique needs of real estate owners, companies, and high-net-worth individuals. We differentiate ourselves through a cohesive, strategic partnership approach that goes beyond typical accounting services.

Our team brings decades of combined experience, offering personalized attention that sets us apart from larger firms. We focus on understanding how businesses operate, the challenges they face, and the decisions that drive growth. Our commitment to timely execution and trusted results has earned us a reputation as reliable advisors who help clients make sense of complex financial matters and move confidently forward.

Services

Real Estate Tax Advisory International Tax Optimization M&A Business Transaction Advisory Tax Returns + Compliance Full Service Accounting

Highlights and features

We combine over 40 years of real estate transaction experience with strategic tax expertise.
Our team offers personalized service that adapts to each client's unique financial situation.
We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees across all our accounting services.
Our professionals have deep expertise in optimizing tax strategies for real estate investments.
We deliver proactive financial insights beyond basic accounting through our strategic partnership approach.

What people say

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Services

Real Estate Tax Advisory

We provide specialized tax advisory services for real estate owners and companies, focusing on optimizing tax strategies for property investments, transactions, and portfolio management. Our expertise includes property strategy, entity restructuring, and tax minimization techniques tailored to real estate holdings. With deep industry knowledge, we help clients reduce tax burdens while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.

M&A Business Transaction Advisory

Our M&A advisory services focus on navigating complex business transactions with strategic tax planning and financial guidance. We help clients identify opportunities and risks during mergers and acquisitions, providing due diligence support and post-transaction tax optimization strategies. Our team ensures transactions are structured to minimize tax liabilities while maximizing long-term value for all parties involved.

Tax Returns + Compliance

We handle comprehensive tax preparation and compliance services for individuals and businesses, ensuring accurate filings while optimizing tax positions. Our services cover income tax returns, amended returns, IRS audit responses, and quarterly projections for clients with complex financial situations. We specialize in minimizing tax liabilities while maintaining full regulatory compliance for diverse client needs.

Full Service Accounting

Our full-service accounting solutions provide clients with outsourced financial management, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and CFO-level strategic guidance. We offer comprehensive accounting support from daily operations to high-level financial planning, helping businesses maintain accurate records and make informed financial decisions that drive growth and operational efficiency.

International Tax Advisory

We provide specialized international tax advisory services for clients with cross-border investments and operations. Our expertise covers foreign asset compliance, inbound/outbound investment strategies, and navigating complex international tax regulations. We help businesses and individuals optimize their global tax positions while ensuring compliance with both domestic and international tax requirements.

People

Betty Kim

Managing Partner

Betty Kim is a founding partner with over 17 years of experience in public accounting, serving clients from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise spans tax compliance, consulting services, and strategic financial planning for complex business structures.

Michael Hartnett

Co-Founding Partner

With 44 years of business experience including 22 years in retail management and 22 years in public accounting, Mike provides extensive tax expertise and strategic guidance to clients across various industries.

Susan Lee

Director of Operations

Susan Lee ensures smooth daily operations of the firm, bringing organizational excellence and efficiency to managing all aspects of Encore Partners' operations with professionalism and tact.

Ryan Gotschall

Chief Accounting Officer

Ryan oversees all accounting and financial reporting for Encore Partners, leveraging his background from Ernst & Young where he worked with wealth and asset management clients in New York City.

Ping Butz

Tax Director

Ping Butz brings over two decades of tax and accounting experience to her role, having started her career at a Fortune 500 insurance company and developed extensive expertise in complex tax matters.

Questions

What accounting services does Encore Partners provide?

We offer comprehensive accounting services including tax preparation, compliance, financial reporting, outsourced accounting, and strategic financial guidance tailored to business owners' needs.

Do you specialize in any particular industry?

We specialize in serving real estate owners, companies, and high-net-worth individuals, with deep expertise in real estate taxation and business transactions.

How does Encore Partners approach tax optimization?

We take a strategic, personalized approach to tax optimization, focusing on your specific financial situation and long-term business goals while maintaining compliance.

What makes Encore Partners different from other accounting firms?

We differentiate ourselves through our strategic partnership approach, combining deep tax expertise with proactive financial insight and personalized service.

Can you help with international tax matters?

Yes, we provide advisory services for both US taxpayers with foreign operations and foreign taxpayers with US operations, including compliance and tax structuring.