Michael M. Dutkowski, SRTP — more than thirty years helping individuals, families, and small businesses across the desert, Riverside, and Orange County file accurate returns and plan with confidence.
For more than three decades, I've been preparing tax returns and advising clients across the Coachella Valley, Riverside, and Orange County. My practice, Michael Pro Services, is small by design — you work with me directly, not a rotating cast of preparers.
Most of my clients are families, retirees, self-employed professionals, landlords, and owner-operated small businesses. They stay with me year after year because I return calls, explain the why behind every number, and treat their returns the way I'd treat my own.
As a participant in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program, I'm credentialed to represent you on the returns I prepare and sign — so if a notice arrives, you're not navigating it alone.
Straightforward scope, transparent pricing, and a preparer who is available year-round — not just from January through April.
Accurate, on-time federal and California returns for individuals and families — from straightforward W-2 filings to returns with rental income, investments, and itemized deductions.
Tax work for the people who keep the Valley running — contractors, service providers, hospitality operators, short-term rental hosts, and owner-operated LLCs and corporations.
The most significant savings are earned before year-end, not at filing. I work with clients year-round to model scenarios, time income and deductions, and avoid surprises in April.
Beyond the day-to-day numbers — financial statements, year-end close, and the analysis you need to make informed business decisions and stay tax-ready year-round.
Filings for estates, trusts, and final returns — handled with the care these circumstances call for. I coordinate with attorneys and executors when needed.
If a letter arrives from the IRS or California FTB on a return I prepared and signed, I can speak with them on your behalf under the Annual Filing Season Program.
A short call or in-office meeting to understand your situation, review last year's return if applicable, and quote a flat fee before any work begins.
A simple checklist of what I need — in person, by secure upload, or by mail. I follow up directly if anything is missing or unclear.
I prepare the return, double-check every figure, and walk you through the result before anything is filed. Questions are welcome and expected.
Electronic filing, confirmation, and a digital copy for your records. If anything comes up after, I'm still here — not just at tax time.
Senior Registered Tax Preparer — verified in the national PTIN Directory of Registered Tax Return Preparers.
Annual Filing Season Program — continuing education completed annually, with limited representation rights before the IRS.
Three decades of returns prepared for Coachella Valley, Riverside, and Orange County families, professionals, and small businesses.
Annual federal and California tax update coursework keeps every return aligned with current law.
Active Preparer Tax Identification Number with the IRS — required for every return prepared for compensation.
Compliant with California tax preparer registration requirements and familiar with FTB procedure.
“Every return I sign goes out only after I would be comfortable defending every number on it. That standard hasn't changed in over thirty years, and it isn't going to.”
Don't see yours? Call 714-608-0511 — I'm happy to answer before we start anything.
SRTP stands for Senior Registered Tax Preparer — a credentialed, IRS-recognized tax professional. A CPA is licensed more broadly in accounting and auditing. For individual and small-business tax preparation and planning, an SRTP in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program is fully qualified to prepare your return and represent you on it.
Yes. Many clients work with me entirely by phone, email, and secure document upload. In-person meetings are available at the Cathedral City office for clients who prefer them.
I quote a flat fee for each engagement after the initial consultation, based on the complexity of your situation. No surprises, no hourly timers running in the background.
Your most recent prior-year return, W-2s and 1099s, any 1098 mortgage/interest statements, property tax records, and any business or rental records if applicable. I'll send a full checklist when we schedule.
Yes. Catch-up filings are common work for me — we'll map out which years to address, in what order, and coordinate with the IRS on any balances before they escalate.
On any return I prepared and signed, I can communicate with the IRS on your behalf under the Annual Filing Season Program — handling notices, document requests, and examinations. For complex litigation, I will refer you to a tax attorney I trust.
Most calls are returned the same business day. If I'm with a client, leave a message and I'll be back to you within 24 hours.
