Overpaying the IRS?
Behind on taxes?
Let's fix that.
Marlene Amata has over 30 years of tax strategy for business owners, S-Corp shareholders, and high-income professionals.
Most of our clients were overpaying six figures before they found us. A complimentary Tax Strategy Call shows you where your money is going and how to protect what you’ve built.
Marlene Amata
Founder & Senior Strategist
30+
Years in Practice
$300K+
Client Income Floor
50
States Served Remotely
A practice built on precision,
not volume.
Amata Accounting is not a filing factory. We are a boutique advisory firm serving a deliberately small roster of high-income clients, because real tax strategy demands individual attention.
Three Decades of Authority
Marlene has navigated 30 years of changing tax codes, IRS policy shifts, and economic cycles. That level of foresight cannot be replicated.
Boutique by Design
We limit our client roster intentionally. Every client receives direct access to Marlene, not a junior associate or an automated bot.
Collaborative Approach
We work alongside your attorney, financial advisor, and estate planner to build an integrated tax strategy — never operating in a silo.
National Reach, Remote
Serving clients across all 50 states. No office visits required. Secure, efficient, and tailored for busy high-earning professionals.
Tax strategy that
protects your wealth.
We consolidate complex tax work into a cohesive strategy — not a checklist of transactions. Every engagement begins with understanding your full financial picture.
Strategic Tax Advisory
Proactive tax planning, consulting, and reasonable compensation analysis for business owners and S-Corp shareholders. We identify savings opportunities the IRS hopes you miss, often six figures or more annually.
- Proactive Tax Planning & Advisory
- Reasonable Compensation Studies
- Beginning Basis Reconciliation & Tracking
- Clear Documentation for IRS Audits & Lenders
S-Corp Formation & Election
Already earning strong income as a sole proprietor or LLC? Electing S-Corp status can save tens of thousands in self-employment taxes. We set you up properly from day one.
- Entity Selection & Timing Analysis
- Form 2553 Election Filing
- Payroll Setup & Salary Optimization
S-Corp & Business Compliance
Precise, deadline-driven preparation and filing for S-Corp returns, multi-state filings, and complex personal returns. Compliance handled right, so you stay focused on growth.
- S-Corp Annual Tax Filings
- Multi-State Tax Compliance
- Complex Individual Returns (1040/Schedule C/E)
Financial Foundation
Clean, audit-ready books are the backbone of sound tax strategy. We maintain your financial records with the rigor your advisory work demands, monthly, quarterly, or annually.
- Audit-Ready Monthly Bookkeeping
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Clean Reconciliation for Year-End Tax Prep
Your Complimentary Tax Strategy Call
In 45 minutes, Marlene Amata will review your tax picture, uncover potential savings, and determine if Amata Accounting is the right fit.
45-Minute Tax Strategy Call
By appointment only. Talk directly with Marlene Amata, with 30 years of tax strategy experience for business owners and high-income professionals.
"By the time we file, my clients already know where they stand and how much we've saved them."
Marlene Amata, Founder
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Built for those who’ve
outgrown the basics.
Our clients earn $300,000 or more annually and have tax situations that demand more than software and guesswork. If your current accountant treats you like a form to file, you’re in the right place.
Business Owners
Founders and operators managing payroll, entity structure, and multi-year tax exposure. You need strategy, not just compliance.
S-Corp Shareholders
Reasonable compensation, distribution planning, and the IRS scrutiny that comes with pass-through income.
Tech Professionals
RSUs, stock options, AMT implications, and concentrated equity positions. Your compensation is complex — your tax strategy should match.
High-Income Earners
If you’re earning $300K+ without a proactive advisor, you are very likely overpaying. Most of our clients were before they found us.
Selective Client Roster
We intentionally maintain a small client list. If you’re looking for the lowest price or a transactional DIY-filing service, we’re likely not the right fit, and we’ll tell you so upfront.
30 Years
Years Protecting High-Net-Worth Wealth
30 Years
Years Protecting High-Net-Worth Wealth
Three decades of protecting what you’ve earned.
Marlene Amata founded this firm with a conviction that most high-income individuals are poorly served by traditional accountants — overpaying in taxes because no one is looking at the full picture.
For over 30 years, she has worked exclusively with business owners, S-Corp shareholders, and high-income professionals to build tax strategies that are proactive, not reactive. Her approach is collaborative: she works alongside your attorney, financial advisor, and estate planner to ensure every piece of your financial life is synchronized.
Marlene’s practice is deliberately boutique. She doesn’t delegate your file to a junior associate. She doesn’t automate your strategy. Every client works directly with her, and that’s exactly why her clients stay for decades.
“I don’t believe in tax surprises. By the time we file, my clients already know exactly where they stand — and exactly how much we’ve saved them.”
Marlene Amata, Founder
What our clients say.
“Working with Marlene transformed our business tax position. She restructured our S-Corp compensation and identified deductions our prior CPA missed completely. The peace of mind alone is priceless.”
Marcus T.
Business Owner · San Francisco, CA
“As a tech VP dealing with RSUs and complex stock vesting, tax time used to be a nightmare. Marlene untangled everything and coordinated directly with my wealth manager. Exceptional service.”
Elena V.
Tech Executive · Austin, TX
“I came to Marlene two years behind on multi-state filings. She handled the entire situation with calm authority, communicated with the IRS, and resolved every issue without penalty surprises.”
Robert K.
S-Corp Shareholder · Little Rock, AR
Answers before you ask.
Stop overpaying.
Start with a conversation.
Your Tax Strategy Call is complimentary, confidential, and takes 45 minutes. Most clients tell us it’s the most valuable time they’ve spent on their finances in years.