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In-person & Virtual CPA Services

Expert CPA Guidance

James Ridout CPA provides personalized tax preparation, proactive tax planning, business accounting and advisory services for individuals, investors and businesses throughout South Florida.

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Experienced CPA Support for Individuals & Businesses

At James Ridout CPA, our team brings decades of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and small-business operations. This diverse background allows us to provide practical, well-rounded guidance for individuals and businesses throughout South Florida.

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We go beyond preparing tax returns, working closely with clients to simplify their finances, stay organized, navigate tax obligations, and make informed decisions with confidence.

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Choose How You’d Like to Meet

Get personalized CPA guidance in the way that works best for you.

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Meet In Person

Visit our Wilton Manors office and meet face-to-face with our team.

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Meet Virtually

Connect with our team securely from wherever you are.

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Comprehensive Tax & Financial Guidance for Individuals and Businesses

Whether you're an individual looking for help with personal tax preparation or a business owner managing accounting, tax planning, and complex financial decisions, our firm provides practical, personalized guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals.   

Individual Tax Preparation

Tax preparation for investments, multiple income sources, businesses, and complex situations.

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Business Tax Preparation

Accurate tax preparation for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and business owners.

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Tax Planning

Proactive tax strategies to manage future obligations and identify opportunities to reduce taxes.

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IRS Notice Assistance

Professional help responding to IRS notices, correspondence, and other tax-related requests.

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Small Business Accounting

Accounting and bookkeeping support to maintain accurate records and understand business performance.

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Business Advisory Services

Practical financial, operational, and tax guidance to help business owners make informed decisions.

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Real Estate Tax Planning

Tax guidance for rental properties, real estate investments, sales, and capital gains.

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ITIN & Certified Acceptance

ITIN application assistance and Certified Acceptance Agent services for taxpayer identification needs.

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Who We Serve

Customized Accounting for Your Unique Needs.

We work with individuals, families, and business owners whose financial lives require more than basic tax preparation.

Whether you’re managing a growing business, building investments, planning for retirement, or navigating complex tax decisions, we provide proactive CPA guidance tailored to your needs.

Our goal is to help you minimize tax exposure, stay compliant, plan ahead, and make confident financial decisions.

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Retirees

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Guidance for Smarter Financial Decisions

Practical insights to help you better understand taxes, investments, and important financial decisions before you make them.

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Choose How You’d Like to Meet

​Schedule a consultation with our team and get personalized CPA guidance tailored to your tax, business, and financial needs—in person or virtually.

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