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Our Mission
Prado Tax Services is committed to delivering a personalized service that provides a clear picture of your fiscal tax situation and a comprehensive plan that benefits your best interests.
Who We Are
About Us
"Once again, Prado Tax came through for us, helping us understand our tax situation and saving us a ton of work and frustration."
–Client
Prado Tax Services is a licensed tax preparer and a premier provider of tax filing solutions for individuals and businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. We understand just how important, sensitive and even stressful dealing with taxes can be. For this reason, we take unique approach and take the time to understand our client’s finances in great detail for starters. This allows our client to simplify their taxes and eliminate the stress of dealing with taxes every year, come tax season.
Our Story
Prado Tax Services was founded in 2006 by Marlon Villavicencio. Marlon has always had an inquisitive mind and a passion for helping others. Taxes were among the many things that Marlon was mystified by since early on in his career. The complexity of the tax system and the many misconceptions surrounding it fascinated Marlon and helped shape his approach to his work. In fact, everyone one he came across had different views, stories and for for many, it was not an comfortable subject to bring up.
His desire to simplify and clarify the tax experience for others led him to establish Prado Tax Services. These two things were the catalysts that brought everything together. Since opening its doors in 2006, the business has grown steadily and earned a reputation for excellence in the Bay Area. With a commitment to personalized service and transparency, Prado Tax Services has become a trusted partner for many individual and business clients.
The name Prado is a tribute to Marlon’s mother’s last name, as she has been an important pilar of support in his life. In Spanish, the word Prado stands for “meadow.” Think of green pastures, rolling hills and a beautiful nature scene. For many, Tthat’s not exactly what they think of when taxes come to mind. However, despite the often-stressful nature of tax matters, clients can rely on the Prado team to provide a welcoming and supportive environment.
Today, Prado Tax Services continues to thrive and grow with a large number of repeat clients and referrals to this day, making it a premier choice when it comes to filing taxes for Bay Area residents and businesses. From tax preparation to financial planning, our team is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of all of clients, delivering a personalized experience unique to every individual and business.
Why Choose Prado Tax Services
We realize you have many options when it comes to filing your taxes. Though, it's important to make sure that your tax preparer understands your needs and can deliver optimal results. We invite you to get to know us and understand the values we choose to operate everyday!
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Meet Our Team
Marlon Villavicencio
Tax Advisor
Marlon Villavicencio is a dedicated Tax Advisor at Prado Tax Services, a firm he founded in 2006. With a rich background in personal and business tax preparation, Marlon has been serving clients since 2000, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to exceptional service. He begain his professional career journey working for franchise tax firms, where he became immersed in helping people tackle tax returns. During his tenure working for several well-known establishments, he recognized there was a dire need for a better and more personalized service. One that would deliver a more comprehensive and thorough overview of the client’s tax returns. This led him to establish Prado Tax Services as a firm that is laser-focused on providing a tailored service to people.
Marlon is a CTEC (California Tax Education Countil) and IRS Registered Tax Preparer. This ensures that he is well-versed in the latest tax regulations and compliance requirements. His areas of expertise include personal and business income tax preparation, small business consulting, and corporate income tax preparation. At Prado Tax Services, Marlon’s goal is to deliver a personalized, professional, and trustworthy service to everyone he serves. His commitment to deliver the best service experience while strictly adhering to all current tax laws is second-to-none. Furthermore, his approach is rooted in a dedication to excellence and support, making sure each client receives the highest standard of professional support.
Outside of work, Marlon stays informed about current events to maintain a clear picture of life, striving for a balanced lifestyle. His greatest passion is his family, which he cherishes deeply.
Claudia Villavicencio
Tax Advisor
Claudia Villavicencio is a dedicated professional with a strong background in administration and accounting. Combining her expertise in administration and accounting and understanding the needs of the working class, Claudia delivers personalized service experience to each client with a legitimate compassionate approach, she has been engaged in tax preparation since 2016, continually challenging herself and updating her knowledge to keep pace with changes in the tax system.
Currently pursuing advanced certifications in taxation, she strives to offer the most up-to-date advice and solutions to her clients. Claudia is also passionate about creating a company where clients feel like family. A place of trust and a place that has each client’s best interests in mind. Transparency and integrity are the cornerstones of her business philosophy, ensuring that every client interaction is built on trust and honesty.
Beyond her professional life, she enjoys reading, discovering new places with her family, and cooking. She finds inspiration in exploring different cuisines from around the world and often incorporates her culinary adventures into her client meetings, creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere.
How We Keep Your Data Secure?
We understand just how important keeping your data safe is, especially in today’s world, where cybercrime is at an all-time high. We have designed our IT and Operational infrastructure with security-first. We run a complete paperless business environment, and store all of our client’s data in highly encrypted cloud-based server technology. Additionally, we are always making investments proven to maximize our clients’ data.
Paperless infrastructure
We run a paperless office. This means we do not physically store any tax or personal identification information anywhere onsite. We shred any printed material on a daily basis to prevent it from getting into the wrong hands.
cloud-based technology
We use Citrix as our digital document management platform, where our clients can login from the comfort of their home and upload their tax documents so that we can assist in the filing process.
multi-factor authentication
Our document upload platform features multi-factor authentication technology to confirm your identity. This advanced technology is proven to keep your information safe and secure at all times.