Sunwoo Group Inc. — Accounting • Tax • Financial Planning • Investment Advisory • Business Valuation
SW CPA INC. is a CPA firm registered with the California Board of Accountancy.
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Individual Tax ServicesAt SW CPA, individual tax services encompass more than just tax return preparation.
Our fully integrated approach considers investments, real estate,
business income, international assets, inheritance & gifting, retirement planning,
and long-term tax strategy to minimize current tax burden and achieve future financial objectives.
Who We Serve-
01Taxpayers with complex income:
stocks, options, RSUs, rental income,
business income, interest/dividends -
02Real estate investors
(short-term rental & long-term rental) -
03Individuals with overseas bank accounts,
real estate, business ownership,
or inheritance (e.g., Korea) -
04Families planning long-term gifting,
inheritance, and wealth transfer -
05Self-employed, freelancers (1099),
consultants, and LLC owners -
06Individuals preparing for retirement
(RMD, Roth conversion, Social Security timing) -
07Families needing education credit planning,
donation deductions, or complex credits -
08High-income professionals
(dental, medical, legal, tech, etc.)
needing advanced tax strategies
Our Core Services-
Individual Tax ReturnReporting W-2 wage incomeInterest, dividend, and capital gains (stocks, options, crypto, etc.)Rental income, self-employed/freelancer income (Schedule C)Education, dependents, medical, donations, mortgage, and other deductionsMulti-state income reportingAmended returns & IRS / FTB notice response
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Foreign Asset ReportingFBAR (FinCEN Form 114)FATCA Form 8938 (if required)Tax structure planning for foreign real estate, rental income, gifting, inheritanceReporting foreign income (e.g., Korean rental income)
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Gift Tax ReturnParent → child gifting (cash, accounts, real estate interest, etc.)Spousal giftingCross-border gifting between Korea and the U.S.529 Plan frontloading strategiesLifetime exemption strategy & planning
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Estate Tax ReturnEstate Tax Return preparation & filing (Form 706)Step-up basis calculationCommunity property, will, trust structure guidanceEstate asset valuation by ABV credential
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Tax Planning & Reduction StrategiesHigh-income tax optimizationRoth conversion planning (timing & amount)Retirement account strategies (IRA / 401(k) / 403(b))Capital-gain minimizationTax planning for stock/option/RSU/ESPP incomeProactive tax planning for the upcoming year
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Additional Individual Tax ServicesOffer in Compromise (tax reduction negotiation)Installment agreement (payment plan) setupIdentity Protection PIN applicationITIN application / renewalEducation credit (AOTC, LLC) calculation & planning
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Individual Tax Return PreparationWe accurately calculate all income sources and deductions
to maximize refund and minimize tax liability.W-2 wage reportingInterest, dividends, capital gains(stocks/options/crypto)Rental income(Schedule E)Self-employed / freelancer income(Schedule C)Education, dependents, medical, donations, mortgage deductionsMulti-state income reportingAmended returns(1040X)IRS / FTB notice response
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Foreign Asset Reporting (FBAR · FATCA)Foreign asset noncompliance carries severe penalties
— precision and compliance are essential.FBAR(FinCEN Form 114)Reporting of foreign bank, securities, insurance, pension accountsKorean accounts: bank, CMA, 청약통장, ISA, stock accountsFATCA Form 8938(if required)Tax analysis for foreign real estate, rental income, gifting, inheritanceReporting of foreign income(e.g., Korean rental income)
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Gift Tax ReturnWe help structure safe and tax-efficient intergenerational transfers
using optimized gifting and exemption strategies.Gift Tax Return preparation and filingBusiness-interest gifting valuation(ABV-credentialed valuation)U.S.–Korea cross-border gifting529 Plan frontloading strategiesLifetime exemption planning & allocation
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Estate Tax ReturnWe guide families through a complex and demanding process,
reducing burdens while ensuring smooth wealth transfer.Estate Tax Return (Form 706) preparationBusiness-ownership valuation by ABV credentialStep-up basis calculationsCommunity property, will, and trust structure guidance
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Tax Planning & Reduction StrategiesWith CPA/ABV and CFP® integration, we focus not on one-time deductions
but on structural, long-term tax efficiency.High-income tax optimization strategiesRoth conversion planning(timing & amount)IRA / 401(k) / 403(b) contribution strategiesCapital gain minimizationStock/option/RSU/ESPP tax structureRental property tax optimizationProactive planning for the next tax yearInternational tax structure review and risk assessment
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Additional Individual Tax ServicesAmended Returns(1040X)Offer in Compromise(tax reduction negotiation)Installment agreements(payment plans)Identity Protection PIN applicationITIN application/renewalEducation credits (AOTC, LLC) analysis and strategy
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Why Choose SW CPA
for Individual Taxes? -

- A unique combination of CPA + ABV (business valuation for gift/estate) + CFP® (financial planning)

- Strategies built from a holistic financial-planning perspective: real estate · investments · retirement · insurance · estate planning

- Full Korean & English support

- Extensive experience with complex tax situations: high-income, investors, international assets, stock compensation, multi-state

- Specialized in IRS/FTB notice resolution and cleaning up past filings

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Affordable and efficient thanks tominimized overhead (office & marketing),automation via advanced software, macros, and spreadsheets,fast, experience-based decision-making,high-quality outputs in shorter time
Process-
STEP . 1Initial ConsultationWe briefly review your situation
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STEP.2Document ChecklistWe provide a tailored list
of required forms and documents.
* For tax returns, please complete
the online form and upload your
tax documents through our secure
submission page. ▶CLICK -
STEP . 3Tax Analysis & FilingWe analyze your tax structure,
prepare your return,
and optimize deductions and credits. -
STEP . 4Review & DeliveryWe explain your results
and provide next-year projections
and tax-saving strategies. -
STEP . 5Year-Round Tax Planning
(Optional)For clients who want ongoing
tax optimization throughout the year.
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