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Accounting & Tax Services for Small & Growing Businesses in Northern Virginia
Whether you are just getting started or growing fast, we keep your books accurate, your payroll on time and your taxes planned, so you always know where your business stands. We work with all kinds of small businesses, from staffing and marketing agencies to medical and therapy practices and home service companies, across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland from our base in Ashburn.
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Business snapshot
- Accounts reconciled
- Profit and loss delivered
- Payroll and sales recorded
- Quarterly taxes planned
A clear picture of your business, every month.
Why small business accounting matters
The financial challenges small businesses face
Most owners did not start a business to do bookkeeping. But without clean numbers, it is hard to price, hire, borrow or plan for taxes.
Not knowing true profit
Sales are not profit. Monthly reports show what you actually earn and where money goes.
Cash flow surprises
Slow paying customers and big bills can sneak up without a clear view of cash.
Tax time stress
Missed deductions and surprise tax bills are common without planning during the year.
Businesses we also serve
See our specialties Small businesses of every kind
Beyond our specialty industries, these are some of the businesses we keep books, payroll and taxes for every month.
Recruiting & staffing agencies
Payroll heavy books, client billing and cash flow tracking.
Marketing & creative agencies
Profit by client, pass through ad spend and freelancer payments.
Medical & therapy practices
Practice bookkeeping, provider payroll and quarterly tax planning.
Home service companies
Job costing, crew payroll and sales tax for cleaning, landscaping and other trades.
Professional services
Architects, engineers, IT firms and other service businesses that bill by project.
Retail & local shops
Sales and deposit reconciliation, inventory and Virginia sales tax.
How we help
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Accounting services for small businesses
Monthly bookkeeping & reporting
Clean books and easy to read monthly reports so you always know your numbers.
Accounting & BookkeepingBookkeeping cleanup & catch-up
Behind on the books? We reconcile past months and get you current.
Cleanup & Catch-upBusiness tax preparation
Returns for sole proprietors, LLCs, S corps and partnerships, filed on time.
Business Tax PreparationTax planning for owners
Plan owner pay, entity choice and estimated payments to keep more of what you earn.
Tax PlanningPayroll services
Cloud based payroll and payroll tax filings for you and your team.
Payroll ServicesQuickBooks Online setup
QuickBooks Online set up correctly from day one by a ProAdvisor.
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
Why firms choose us
A finance partner for growing businesses
With over 30 years of combined experience, our team keeps your business's books accurate, compliant and ready for tax season. Learn more about our firm.
Confidential by default
Secure document sharing and strict privacy for your business's financial data.
Flat monthly pricing
Plans start at $395 a month, with no hourly surprises.
100% remote
Work with us from anywhere in Virginia, Maryland or DC.
A dedicated contact
One person who knows your business and answers within one business day.
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FAQs
Small business accounting questions
I just started my business. Is it too early for a bookkeeper?
No. Setting up your books correctly from the start saves time and money later, and makes tax season much easier.
Can you help me choose the right business entity?
Yes. Through our new business formation and tax planning services, we help you compare options like an LLC or S corp based on your situation.
What small business accounting services do you offer?
Monthly bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation and tax planning, all under one roof. Most small businesses start with a monthly plan and add services as they grow.
How much does accounting for small and growing businesses cost?
Monthly plans start at $395 and depend on your transaction volume and number of accounts. See our pricing page for details.
Can you help if our books are behind?
Yes. Our bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up service gets past months reconciled before we move you to a monthly plan.
Do you work with small and growing businesses outside Ashburn?
Yes. We work remotely with clients throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland.
Serving small and growing businesses across Northern Virginia
From our Ashburn office, we work remotely with small and growing businesses in Ashburn, Leesburg, Reston, Herndon, Tysons, Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria, as well as Washington, DC and Maryland.