David Kupferman, CPA helps individuals and businesses plan taxes in plain English, resolve IRS and FTB problems, and get CFO-level clarity — from Columbus Avenue in North Beach.
470 Columbus Avenue, Suite 204, San Francisco, CA 94133
1994
Founded in San Francisco
CPA
Principal-led practice
ASTPS
Tax problem solvers member
North Beach
Columbus Avenue office
Services
From annual returns to high-stakes IRS matters and CFO-level counsel, the practice pairs technical depth with personal service — one client at a time.
Plain-English planning, year-round checkpoints, and hands-on problem solving.
Tax
Plain-English tax planning and return preparation for individuals and businesses — so you can work hand-in-hand with us on techniques that fit today’s laws and rulings.
Defense
David Kupferman, CPA is among a small percentage of CPAs specialized in tax problem resolution — audits, collections, liens, levies, appeals, and negotiated resolutions.
Advisory
More than 25 years of CFO-level counsel on structure, financing, valuations, and cash — for startups, established companies, and owners who need a steady financial partner.
Forensic
Economic damages, forensic analysis, and investigation support that brings accounting rigor to legal matters — backed by Certified Forensic Accountant credentials.
Tax problem resolution
David has helped reduce taxes, win audits, negotiate installments, release liens, halt and retract levied funds, win appeals, and compromise tax debts — with specialist training from the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers and credentials as a Certified Forensic Accountant.
Client voice
“Every time I’ve been audited, David’s won. I’ve never had to pay the government any more money than I owed them.”
David Schach
Client testimonial
Principal · Founder
David Kupferman, CPA · DABFA
North Beach, San Francisco · since 1994
Principal
A KPMG-trained CPA who has stood both in public practice and as CFO for U.S. and international tech ventures. David helps high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and businesses that need seasoned tax advice — and the resolve to finish hard problems.
Founded in 1994, the practice still serves many of the same businesses and families from those early years. The office runs a secure, fully paperless workflow so your information stays protected and your work stays efficient.
Memberships & certifications
How we work
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Reach David’s North Beach office by phone or send a message through the contact form. Tell us what you need — tax prep, a notice, or a business question.
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We learn your entities, history, and pressure points. Prior returns and notices get a clear-eyed look so opportunities and risks surface early.
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A practical path for planning, filing, representation, or consulting — explained in plain English, then executed with care.
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Many of the same families and businesses since 1994. Secure paperless workflows and a team that stays with you between seasons.
Client voices
“Every time I’ve been audited, David’s won. I’ve never had to pay the government any more money than I owed them.”
David Schach
Client
“It’s on a first-name basis, it’s a family. There are no surprises at the end of the year.”
Marwan Hannon
Client
“What impresses me about David is his total commitment to his clients. He analyzed the complexity of my problems and broke it down, and explained it to me in a way that I could understand.”
Rodel Rodis
Attorney
“David hasn’t lost to the IRS in over five audits I have had to endure. 5-0 is a great record. David is the best in the business.”
David S.
Long-time client
“I was up against the wall with an issue with the IRS that my prior accountant had completely dropped the ball on… David jumped into that immediately, took care of it, got it resolved.”
Debra Lerch
Malpractice Attorney
“The best and most ethical CPA I have found in the Bay Area. I highly recommend him.”
KG
Client
Confidential offer
Facing a notice, an audit, or a return that never sat right? Share your situation for a confidential conversation. We will look for clarity, next steps, and whether a deeper engagement makes sense — without pressure or guaranteed-savings promises.
FAQ
The firm focuses on tax planning and compliance for individuals and businesses, IRS and California FTB representation and tax problem resolution, CFO and business consulting, and litigation support / forensic accounting.
David Kupferman, CPA (DABFA) leads the firm from North Beach, San Francisco. He is a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers and a Certified Forensic Accountant (American College of Forensic Examiners).
The office is at 470 Columbus Avenue, Suite 204, San Francisco, CA 94133, near North Beach. Parking is available at North Beach Garage, 735 Vallejo Street — about one block away. Call (415) 242-1111 or use the contact form to get started.
Yes. Tax problem resolution is a core specialty — audits, collections, liens, levies, appeals, and negotiated resolutions. Call or book a consult so we can review your notice and next steps.
The practice was founded in 1994 and still serves many of the same businesses and families from those early years — with a fully paperless, secure workflow.
Call (415) 242-1111 or book through the contact page. Email david@sfcpa.com works too. The client portal is for existing clients — new prospects should call or book.
Contact
Call, book through the contact form, or email. New clients start with a conversation — the portal is reserved for current engagements.
Parking: North Beach Garage, 735 Vallejo St — about one block away.
470 Columbus Avenue, Suite 204 · North Beach, San Francisco
Use the firm’s contact form for a structured message, or email David directly. Include your name, best phone, and a short note on your tax or business situation.
