Tax planning for SMBs — focused on automotive and fleet businesses
Strategic tax planning to lower current year liabilities, preserve cash, and set your business up for sustainable growth in the USA.
Overview
Tincu specializes in small and mid-size auto businesses — dealerships, service shops, fleets. We combine proactive tax strategy, accurate accounting, and industry-aware advice to reduce taxes and strengthen cash flow.
- Entity and compensation strategy
- Depreciation & Section 179 optimization
- R&D credits, incentives, and state nexus planning
Tax Strategy
Year-round planning, quarterly reviews, and filing strategies aligned to business cycles.
Depreciation & Capex
Maximize Section 179, bonus depreciation, and MACRS benefits for vehicles and equipment.
Credits & Incentives
R&D credits, state credits, and vehicle electrification incentives where applicable.
Our process
- Assess: Detailed review of books, payroll, and ownership structure.
- Plan: Tax-year tactics, capital plans, and cash flow modeling.
- Implement: Adjustments, elections, and coordination with payroll.
- Monitor: Quarterly check-ins and compliance safeguards.
Frequently asked questions
Many optimizations (entity adjustments, accelerated depreciation) can impact the current year; timing depends on fiscal year and elections.
Yes — compensation structure, contractor classification, and payroll tax timing are part of our planning services.
Recent financials, tax returns, payroll summaries, asset lists, and loan agreements are the typical starting points.
Pricing overview
| Package | Who it's for | Includes | Starting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Micro dealerships & shops | Annual plan, filing review, 1 consult | $750 |
| Growth | Growing fleets & multi-site shops | Quarterly planning, entity review, depreciation audit | $2,200 |
| Enterprise | Established SMBs with complex assets | Monthly advisory, state nexus planning, credits screening | Custom |
Meet your advisor
Jordan Tincu, CPA — Lead tax advisor with 12+ years advising auto industry clients on tax, credits, and compliance.
Jordan focuses on practical strategies that preserve cash and reduce audit risk. Available for phone consultations and onsite reviews in the Bay Area.