About Us:

CTA is a tax and accounting business based in the Monterey Bay, CA that specializes in individual tax preparation, bookkeeping and consulting services. 

Founded in 2022, CTA is the growth and advancement of Stephanie Connelly, an Enrolled Agent (E.A.) who is authorized to represent clients before the IRS and state taxing agencies in the same manner that a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is allowed. Stephanie has 10+ years working in this industry and wanted to strike out and further establish her own foothold in this ever-changing industry. Stephanie is originally from Watsonville, CA. She has worked at small-to-medium sized public accounting companies in Watsonville and Carmel. She has also lived on the East Coast where she gained experience in preparing state returns for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. 

CTA’s mission is to provide quality, affordable, technology forward, and knowledge-based services to help individuals and businesses meet their goals.