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About
Based in California, AR2i Business Solutions helps individuals and small business owners across the United States get caught up, organized, and back on track when bookkeeping, taxes, or financial records have become overwhelming. Through a fully remote service model, AR2i provides practical guidance and dependable support no matter where a client is located.
Whether someone has fallen behind, is unsure where to start, or has simply been avoiding the issue, AR2i helps clients move forward with confidence.
With more than 40 years of bookkeeping experience and over 12 years of tax preparation experience, our team specializes in helping clients navigate bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, clean-up and catch-up projects, and ongoing accounting support. We are especially known for helping small business owners understand their numbers, stay compliant, and make informed financial decisions.
Our goal is simple: help clients move from overwhelmed and uncertain to organized and informed.
Overview
Hired 150 times
Serves Discovery Bay, CA
Background checked
License verified
2 employees
5 years in business
Business hours
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Credentials
License verified
Tax Preparer (CTEC)
License state: CA
Background checked
Passed by Laura Walsh on Mar 30, 2024.
Services offered
Service needed
Filing status
Sole proprietorship
Partnership
C-Corp / Corporation
S-Corp
Annual revenue
Less than $100K
$100K - $500K
$500K - $1M
$1M - $5M
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
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Masood N.
Oct 21, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Just AMAZING! Laura went above and beyond to help with my taxes and was always responsive and gave me peace of mind. Definitely found my new tax advisor! Thank you Laura and Alexa!
AR2i Business Solutions's reply
Thank you so much for the kind words, Masood! 😊 Alexa and I are so glad we could make the process smooth and give you a little peace of mind along the way. We truly appreciate your trust and are thrilled to be your new go-to team for stress-free taxes!
Individual Tax Preparation
Scott C.
Apr 25, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a late notification that our previous taxpreparer was unable to help us this year. We found Laura and AR2i Business Solutions and she stepped right in at the last minute and took care of everything for our 2025 taxes. Professional, supportive and very easy to work with.
AR2i Business Solutions's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words, Scott! I'm so glad we were able to step in and assist you when you needed it most. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I'm happy we could make the process smooth and stress-free. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything in the future — I'm always here to help! Looking forward to working with you again next tax season.
Individual Tax Preparation
Eric W.
Apr 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura and AR2i provided exceptional taxpreparation service. Her communication was excellent - she kept me informed throughout the entire process and walked me through everything with great attention to detail. Very professional from start to finish. The service was a great value for the money spent, and I’ll definitely be working with her again next tax season!
AR2i Business Solutions's reply
Thank you so much for the thoughtful and kind words, Eric! I’m thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience. Clear communication and attention to detail are my top priorities, so I’m glad that came through. It means a lot to know you felt supported throughout the process. I truly appreciate your trust in AR2i Business Solutions and look forward to working with you again next tax season!
Individual Tax Preparation
Gary R.
Feb 27, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura did a fine job of assessing my more complicated than usual tax situation and offer different means of managing my tax submission this year. I found her professional and pleasant to work with and will remain a client going forward.
AR2i Business Solutions's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words, Gary! I truly appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your tax situation and am glad I could provide helpful options for managing your submission. It was a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to continuing to support you in the future. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions!
Individual Tax Preparation
Lenard L.
Sep 30, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura has done an excellent job at not only fitting my needs but finding them. I applaud her with my own personal difficulties with strategizing my tax returns they were a bit complicated but in the end we were able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Great way to start off a business relationship will be using her in the future.
AR2i Business Solutions's reply
Thank you Lenard. You are wonderful to work with. You have been up-front and honest with me the entire time - I appreciate that! It makes my part so much easier. I am looking forward to a long-term relationship.
Business Tax Preparation
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our fees are custom-designed to meet the needs of each individual client. These prices will be discussed during the consultation.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We start with a FREE consultation. This "meet-and-greet" conversation allows both parties to gain information about the task at hand and confidence about moving forward together. Prices and the next steps will be discussed during the call.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
For Tax Preparation: Laura is a CRTP and has been for 10+ Years.
For Bookkeeping: Laura has an AA in accounting and has been a Bookkeeper for 30+ years.
