01 · Business
Business tax
Small business, payroll, property and sales taxes, filed on time and planned ahead so there are no surprises in April.
- Small business tax
- Payroll taxes
- Property & sales taxes
- Form 5500 · 1099s
- International tax
Santa Clara CPA firm · Since 2007
Where your financials are done right.
Mohammed “Motin” Bhuiyan, CPA, founded this Santa Clara firm in 2007 on one idea: personal attention. Stock options and AMT, small-business books, non-profit accounting and IRS representation, all under one roof, with a tax attorney and a certified bookkeeper on the team.
“…hands down the best CPA in the Bay Area. He genuinely cared about my situation…”
Mohammed Bhuiyan, CPAFounder · California licensed CPA · AICPA · CalCPA
Licensed and accountable: a CPA, a tax attorney and a certified bookkeeper
- California licensed CPA: Mohammed Bhuiyan
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American Institute of CPAs: Member -
California Society of CPAs: Member -
National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers: Yeasin Bhuiyan, CPB -
Bar Association of San Francisco: Shiva Moozoun, Esq. - Admitted to practice law in California: Shiva Moozoun, LL.M. Taxation
Full-service CPA firm
One firm for the return, the books and the business.
Bhuiyan & Associates works with individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations, with deep experience in high-tech environments. Hundreds of businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations rely on the firm.
02 · Books
Accounting & bookkeeping
Books kept by a California certified public bookkeeper inside a CPA firm, with the controls a growing company needs.
- Certified public bookkeeping
- Internal controls
- Revenue recognition
- Reorganization & liquidation
- Succession planning
03 · Non-profit
Non-profit accounting
Mohammed spent ten years auditing non-profits, school districts and special districts before he opened the firm.
- Outsourced accounting
- GAAP compilations
- Loaned staff
- Tax-exempt returns
- Exempt status, UBTI & planned giving
04 · Individuals
Individual tax & planning
Returns, planning and representation for Silicon Valley households, including expatriates and foreign nationals.
- Tax preparation & planning
- Stock options & AMT
- Audit & appeal representation
- Estate, trust & gift tax
- Personal CFO & family office
05 · Industries
Nine industries, one office.
- Technology & Life Sciences
- Construction
- Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Insurance
- Not-for-profit
Stock options & AMT
Your equity has a vesting schedule. So does the tax.
Stock option planning and Alternative Minimum Tax planning are core services here, a short drive from the companies that grant them. Every step below links to the firm’s own plain-English article.
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01 · Grant
ISO or NSO?
The type of option you were granted decides how, and when, it is taxed. Start by knowing which one you hold.
Tax implications of stock options (article on bhuiyancpa.com) -
02 · Vest
Exercise now, or wait?
Vesting gives you the right to buy. Timing that purchase against the rest of your income is where planning pays.
Get the most out of employee stock options (article on bhuiyancpa.com) -
03 · Exercise
Will I owe AMT?
Exercising incentive stock options can trigger the Alternative Minimum Tax before you sell a single share.
Stock options and the AMT (article on bhuiyancpa.com) -
04 · Sell
Ordinary income or capital gain?
How long you hold after exercise changes how the gain is taxed. Selling a week early can cost real money.
10 planning rules for stock options (article on bhuiyancpa.com) -
05 · File
Do my forms agree?
Your W-2, Form 3921 and broker 1099-B all have to line up on the return, or the same income can be taxed twice.
Stock options FAQs (article on bhuiyancpa.com) -
Got a grant letter or a Form 3921?
Bring it to a free initial consultation. Mohammed will tell you where you are on the schedule and what to plan for next.
Plan my equity taxes
Individuals & families
Getting more return on your return.
Private client work goes well past filing: planning, representation when the IRS writes, and the estate and gift questions that come with building wealth in the Valley.
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Tax return preparation
Returns for individuals and families.
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Tax planning
Decisions made before the year closes, not after.
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Stock option planning & AMT
ISOs, NSOs and the Alternative Minimum Tax.
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Audit & appeal representation
We talk to the IRS so you don’t have to.
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Expatriate & foreign national returns
For the Valley’s international workforce.
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Estate, trust & gift tax
Estate and trust returns, estate tax returns, gift tax and charitable gifting.
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Personal CFO & family office
Ongoing financial oversight for households with complex finances.
About us · Since 2007
“Personal attention is the hallmark of our philosophy.”
Mohammed Bhuiyan founded the firm in Santa Clara in 2007 to help clients through the complicated world of taxes and accounting. You get the founder, a tax attorney and a certified bookkeeper, not a call center.
Founder
Mohammed Bhuiyan, CPA
Mohammed spent ten years in audit and consulting for non-profits, school districts and special districts, then started the firm in 2007. Clients call him Motin.
- California licensed CPA
- B.S. Accounting, Cal Poly Pomona
- AICPA member
- CalCPA member
“It’s been 10 Years i am filing taxes with Motin and no issues seen so far.”
Tax attorney
Shiva Moozoun, Esq., LL.M.
Shiva served as tax attorney and accountant at a San Francisco law firm and has worked for well-known Bay Area CPA firms. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from Towson University and teaches tax as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University.
- LL.M. Taxation & J.D., Golden Gate University
- Admitted to practice law in California
- Bar Association of San Francisco
- Adjunct professor of tax, GGU
Certified public bookkeeper
Yeasin Bhuiyan, CPB
Yeasin has over four years of experience across auditing, bookkeeping, tax and consulting engagements with non-profits and small businesses.
- California licensed CPB
- NACPB member
- B.S. Management, Ohio State
Accountant
Walia Wahid
Walia graduated on the dean’s list and is working toward her CPA license.
- B.Comm (Hons), University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- Dean’s list
- Pursuing CPA
Intern
Muna Ahmed
Muna earned her bachelor’s at San José State University and is pursuing her M.S. in Accounting there.
- Bachelor’s, San José State University
- Pursuing M.S. Accounting, SJSU
In clients’ words
Ten years of returns, “no issues seen so far.”
Quoted word for word from public Google reviews of Bhuiyan & Associates. Each one links to the original.
Bhuiyan is hands down the best CPA in the Bay Area. He genuinely cared about my situation, providing expert guidance every step of the way. His deep knowledge and professional approach made him the best investment for both my finances and peace of mind. The pricing is fair and competitive, offering great value without being overpriced. He quickly resolved outstanding issues that had been pending for a while. Highly recommend!
Motin is great, super quick and reasonable prices. helped clean up a few years and spoke with the IRS directly for me.
Good Job Motin ! It’s been 10 Years i am filing taxes with Motin and no issues seen so far.
Mohammed’s expertly handles taxes, accounting, and challenging financial situations. He is both methodical and deeply knowledgeable in his field, plus has a Welcoming personality, —highly recommended!
Bhuiyan & Associates have been handling my Tax Returns for years. Never had a complaint. Very professional and prompt. The accountants are easy to reach. Just make an appointment and you are all set.
Free second look
Not sure last year’s return was right?
Prepared it yourself, or an option exercise made it messy? Bring it to a free initial consultation and get a CPA’s read before the next deadline.
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Bring last year’s return
Plus your W-2s, any Form 3921 or 1099-B from your equity plan, or your business books. Nothing to upload; bring it to the meeting.
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A CPA reads it with you
A CPA walks through the return line by line: options and AMT, deductions, entity setup, anything the IRS has written to you about.
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Leave with a straight answer
What looks right, what to fix, whether an amended return makes sense, and what the work would involve. The first consultation is free.
Free resources
Read up before you sit down.
The firm’s library of tax guides, written for Silicon Valley employees, landlords and business owners.
Equity comp
Stock options library
Five plain-English articles on ISOs, NSOs, AMT and planning.
Landlords
Real estate & rental property
Deductions, passive-loss rules, repairs vs improvements, cost segregation.
Self-employed
Business owners & 1099 workers
Home office, contractor vs employee, categorizing income and expenses.
Tools
Tax calculators
Quick what-if calculators for planning ahead of a meeting.
Clients
Who the firm serves
Hundreds of businesses, individuals and non-profits across nine industries.
Questions
Straight answers first.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. Bhuiyan & Associates offers a free initial consultation. Request one through the consultation form on the contact page or call the Santa Clara office.
Do you handle stock options and the Alternative Minimum Tax?
Yes. Stock option planning and AMT planning are core individual services, and the firm publishes a five-article library on stock option taxes, AMT and planning rules for employees with equity.
Who will actually work on my taxes?
Founder Mohammed Bhuiyan, a California licensed CPA, leads client work. He is supported by tax attorney Shiva Moozoun, Esq., LL.M. (Taxation), certified public bookkeeper Yeasin Bhuiyan, and accountant Walia Wahid.
Can you deal with the IRS for me?
Yes. The firm provides audit and appeal representation for individuals and representation for non-profit organizations, and can help clean up prior-year returns.
Do you work with non-profits?
Yes. Services include outsourced accounting, GAAP compilations, loaned staff, internal control documentation, tax-exempt returns, representation, and advice on exempt status, UBTI and planned giving.
Where is the office?
The office is at 2118 Walsh Ave, Unit 110, Santa Clara, CA 95050, in Silicon Valley. The firm serves individuals, businesses and non-profits across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Free initial consultation
Let’s get your financials done right.
Call the Santa Clara office, or send the consultation form and pick a morning, afternoon or evening time. The team will get back to you shortly.