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Oakmont Management Group

Oakmont Management Group operates out of Technology Drive in Murrieta, handling tax preparation and bookkeeping for individual filers, small-business owners, and real estate investors across the valley. The firm covers the standard accounting scope: individual and business tax returns, payroll processing, QuickBooks setup and training, bookkeeping, and basic business advisory work. The client mix skews toward W-2 wage earners, sole proprietors, rental property owners, and contractors rather than large multi-entity operations requiring audit or sophisticated tax planning. January through April is the firm's heaviest period, as with most tax practices, but year-round bookkeeping clients smooth the seasonal crunch. For homeowners with straightforward W-2 returns and no business income, the big-box tax software or a quick prep-shop visit may be sufficient; Oakmont works better for small-business owners juggling quarterly estimates, rental schedules, or contractor income who need ongoing bookkeeping rather than once-yearly compliance. The practice sits in the local-operator lane — useful when a business owner or investor wants continuity and someone who knows their specific situation rather than rotating through a national franchise's annual cycle.