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For years, Fechter & Company has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Fechter & Company's expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.

Fechter & Company is one of the leading firms in and throughout Sacramento. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve.
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Craig R. Fechter, CPA, founded Fechter and Company in 2000 and built the Firm into the 18th largest accounting form in Sacramento California a the time of his passing in 2022. Scott A German has been with Fechter & Company as a principal since 2009. Mr. German brings his practical experience providing outsourced controller services to a wide variety of clients.
Fechter & Company provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. We strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment. Fechter & Company's financial statement services comprise all three levels of assurance depending on your company's needs.
Have you just started a new business? Did you know expenses incurred before a business begins operations are not allowed as current deductions? Generally, these start up costs must be amortized over a period of 180 months beginning in the month in which the business begins. However, based on the current tax provisions, you may elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up and $5,000 of organizational costs paid or incurred. The $5,000 deduction is reduced by any start-up or organizational costs which exceed $50,000.
Following are some generally recognized financial planning tools that may help you reduce your tax bill. Charitable Giving - Instead of selling your appreciated long-term securities, donate the stock instead and avoid paying tax on the unrealized gain while still getting a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value.
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Greg H.
Mar 23, 2020
I was extremely happy with their service. Very professional and fast. They may not be the cheapest, but often you get what you pay for! It's the little things that make the difference. The completed tax file came direct to my door. Pre-addressed envelopes, already stamped, and paper clipped to the forms I needed to send in to the IRS made it simple and convenient. I'll work with Craig and his team again!
Tim C.
Feb 24, 2020
I have used Fechter and Co for many years to handle my taxes. I have found them to be reasonable, professional, and honest. Craig has been very helpful and responsive to all of my questions and concerns. Even after I moved out of Sacramento, I continued to work with him. If anyone I know needs a good CPA, I send them his way.
Deepthi Sekhar
Sep 20, 2019
I will not recommend their service to anyone. We had booked a month in advance for a consultation. They rescheduled twice at the last moment - did not bother to notify me in advance. That, I can forgive. But, the third time around, they randomly decided to cancel the scheduled consultation. And, surprise - did NOT bother to notify me about it. I called 2 hrs before the appointment time just to confirm the time and I was told that they are not willing to see me because they are busy right now. Did they give a thought that as a working professional, I too have a busy schedule and that if they had intended to cancel my appointment, I would at least like to get a reasonable heads-up about it? This establishment lacks the basic courtesy to respect and value the time of others.
Christy Shankman
May 30, 2019
I am a friend of someone who called into Fechter and Company. Craig who is the CPA at the firm discriminated against my friend based on her status as a transgender female. She called him and she have a basic straight forward case. She has a w2. Craig proceeded to ask her questions about her gender like "Are you a dude?" and then said "You are a male with a female voice?". "I don't believe you, you have a male voice but a female name, you are a scammer. and said I'm not going to do your taxes." My friend said "I didn't do anything wrong." and Craig proceeded to say " no you didn't do anything wrong but you have a male voice with a female name and I'm not going to take on your case." And then hung up the phone.

This was a consultation which is where they are learning about your taxes. Before any tax details were shared he made these statements. He had no basis for this horrible treatment. There is a recording of the event this is horrible discrimination
Kathy D.
Jul 20, 2018
This firm is expensive, and cares about the money they make over the concern of the customer. Multiple mistakes were made on my tax return or documents overlooked to prepare the document. The abilities of the CPA were questionable and when an inquiry was made about her abilities and concerns over mistakes made on my tax document, the owner shrugged it off and said work with the CPA. Despicable customer service, self serving firm, and extremely expensive.
Howard C.
Nov 27, 2017
I worked with Lamar. If you are a regional center vendor, these guys are worth a call. I found Lamar professional, fair, straight-forward yet down-to-earth and somebody you can work with. Pricing decent compared to others i have contacted or worked with. I like Lamar, one of the partners there.
Shelley Sheppard-Coen
Sep 02, 2017
Have been using Fechter & Co for years 10+. Always professional, exceptional service. Follow up is amazing. The best thing about tax time is Craig and his awesome team. Plus, you get to chat with Esther at least once a year.
Jordan W.
Feb 10, 2015
I had a complicated tax situation last year that Craig took care of promptly and professionally. I did not have a w-2 from a prior employer, only a breakout of wages in Excel. Even though he'd never worked on a situation like that previously, I was very confident he would figure it out after I spoke to him, and he did not disappoint. Highly recommended!
Warren M.
Oct 01, 2012
Had Mr Fechter do my taxes for a couple years. Very good man and gets the job done.