Tax preparation and year-round planning for REALTORS®, brokers, investors, landlords and short-term rental owners throughout Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Baldwin County.
Alabama: (251) 202-9789 · Arizona: (623) 257-3048
Jeff Hockett, EA has prepared tax returns since 1991 and has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2004. That combination gives Hockett Tax firsthand experience with the tax issues real estate professionals deal with every day — from vehicle expenses and quarterly estimates to S corporations, rental properties, depreciation and investment-property sales.
Planning appointments are included in every membership. If you are weighing a sale, a purchase, a refinance or a new entity, that is exactly when to call — one client who called two months too late paid about $42,000 more than they needed to. Read that story.
Everything runs through the secure client portal, by phone and by video — no office visit needed. Hockett Tax is registered to do business in Alabama and holds a City of Foley business license. Pricing is the same flat monthly membership we use in Arizona; agents with an S corporation typically start at Gold, Platinum or Titanium.
No charge and no pressure. Tell us about your business and properties and we will tell you what we would change.
Book a free consultation (251) 202-9789“I do not even know where to start. There is a reason Hockett Tax and Payroll is so highly recommended by so many people in my industry (real estate). I came to him with W-2s, 1099s, several rental properties, a property in Mexico, and another business venture. He really took his time to explain everything and answer every question I have (even if I asked it 3 times). He is extremely knowledgeable and gives you straightforward advice, which I appreciated.
He is AVAILABLE — every time I had a question or thought I would put it in the chat and I would have an answer the same day (most times within 10 minutes).
Lastly, and most importantly, if you’re reading this review you are probably wondering if I feel like he saved me money. Yes, yes, yes. Not only did he save me money but he recognized some pretty serious mistakes that could have been financially devastating that he very well could have charged me a substantial amount of money to fix. I am quoting his email when he told me:
It sucks for people when people give bad advice, and I am not one to take advantage of the situation.
He fixed the mistakes I came to him with, saved me money on my return, and is already giving me advice on how next year we can do more to save me money. I finally feel like we are in such good hands and I will recommend Hockett Tax and Payroll over and over again. Thank you Jeff!”
“Hockett Tax And Payroll Services helped me form my PLLC and has managed my payroll and taxes ever since I became a Realtor 6 years ago. Very professional and responsive. Answers all my questions clearly. I highly recommend them to my friends, family and co-workers. Thank you Hockett Tax!”
ShawnGoogle review“As a real estate agent and investor, I needed a tax professional who knows their stuff around my specific industry — and Jeff delivered! He is easily accessible and helped maximize my deductions. I am filing with confidence this year knowing Jeff looked out for me.”
AmitGoogle review“Jeff is incredibly knowledgeable and a true professional! I found Jeff after a year in which I had to pay thousands of dollars in taxes. I learned the hard way, and wish I would have found him sooner! He helped me structure my business in a way that saves me thousands in taxes every year! He immediately answers any questions I have. He is very responsive, fast, and efficient. His website has a portal that makes it very easy to upload every document and keeps everything organized. I would highly recommend Hockett Tax & Payroll Service!”
MarcoGoogle reviewSometimes. Once your commission profit is consistently high enough, an S-corp election can reduce self-employment tax — but it also means running payroll, paying yourself reasonable compensation and filing a separate return. We run your actual numbers and tell you which side of the line you are on.
Yes. How the property is classified, personal-use days, lodging tax, what is deductible against the rental and what happens when you sell all change the result. Bring your rental statements to the consultation and we will walk through it.
No. Alabama clients work with us through the secure client portal, by phone and by video. You upload documents, we ask our questions, and you review and sign electronically.
An agent filing as a sole proprietor usually fits Bronze or Silver, depending on rentals. Agents with an S corporation or partnership typically start with Gold, Platinum or Titanium, which include both the business and personal returns. See pricing.
A 15-minute call with Jeff is free, and you'll leave it knowing what you'd pay and what we'd change.
Alabama: (251) 202-9789 · Arizona: (623) 257-3048
