Expert Accounting & Bookkeeping Services to Propel Your Startup's Growth

Professional accounting and bookkeeping services streamline your startup's early-stage finances, ensure compliance, and help your business grow with expert support.

Trustpilot

400% ROI*

From small business services on average

25 Hours**

Saved during tax preparation

1 Million+***

Consultations delivered

Powerful Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping Services for Startups

Equipment, licenses, permits, and other costs associated with launching a startup leave many owners and entrepreneurs searching for ways to save money. A common cost-cutting tactic is taking on as many tasks as possible, including accounting and bookkeeping duties. While this may help startups get by in the short term, working with accounting professionals specializing in startups and long-term scalability is essential to their financial health.

Startups that are set up to compete for the long-term use bookkeeping to thoroughly record financial data, which provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with the best tools for critical, up-to-the-minute decision-making and forecasting. Accountants use that data to produce financial reports and financial statements, ensuring startups understand their profitability, cash flow, and economic future clearly.

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Startup Bookkeeping

We track your revenue and operating expenses and share findings with easy-to-understand reporting and metrics.

Talk to Your Accountant

Schedule a call whenever you have a question or need financial advice, or shoot us a quick message.

All Startups Welcome

We work with various startups in every industry and all 50 states.

"The service is more convenient and much faster than we anticipated. The portal and home page setup are user-friendly. Easy to use once you’re familiar with the website. The turn around time for the returns were pretty quick as well as the responses to all questions and inquiries."

Esmond.

November 2024, Trustpilot

Actual customer testimonial. Photo is illustrative only.

Getting started is easy and free.

Connecting with 1-800Accountant, the startup accounting and bookkeeping experts is easy and free. Here's what to do:

1. Select a convenient date and time within your schedule to speak to one of our experts.

2. Tell us about your startup's goals and challenges during this 30-minute call, a $199 value.

3. Once fully onboarded, we’ll create a year-round income tax strategy to combat and resolve business challenges and match you with an accountant for your accounting needs and a bookkeeper experienced in serving the distinct bookkeeping needs of startups, ensuring a minimal annual tax burden.

Specialized Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Tax Services for Startups

Tax Preparation and Filing
Sales Tax Compliance
Tax Advisory
Quarterly Estimated Taxes
Startup Bookkeeping Services
Payroll Services

Tax Preparation and Filing

We do your tax planning and filing by finding every deduction you’re entitled to and ensuring your startup is optimized.

Startup Accounting FAQs

What accounting and bookkeeping services do startups need?

We recommend accounting services, including business tax preparation and filing, tax advisory, and quarterly estimated taxes, to ensure compliance with deadlines and tax laws. We also recommend full-service bookkeeping, which includes industry-specific expertise from a dedicated bookkeeper.

While not every startup launches with employees, we recommend payroll if your business has them.

Why do startups need professional accounting and bookkeeping?

Startups need professional accounting and bookkeeping services to save time and money and gain the peace of mind to focus on growth. Financial professionals keep up with the latest tax law changes impacting startups' state and industry and can make immediate money-saving recommendations.

For example, when your startup works with 1-800Accountant, our experts will evaluate your current entity structure and make recommendations that could cut your tax bill by up to 50% in the first year.

Is it risky for startups to do their own books and tax preparation?

If you don't have the time or training to properly record your financial data in your books or accurately prepare and file your taxes, it is a risk to address those responsibilities yourself. Improper recordkeeping removes your ability to make critical, data-backed business decisions and can impact many areas of your startup. And if you miscalculate your taxes or miss a deadline, you may receive penalties or increased IRS scrutiny.

How do accounting and bookkeeping services help startups with taxes?

These services represent a cost-effective alternative to hiring an in-house accountant or bookkeeper. Rather than spending time and money on a full-time employee, startup founders can hire a CPA firm to handle financial and administrative functions.

How can an accounting service help startups with financial planning and budgeting?

An outsourced virtual accounting firm produces reports designed to help startups better understand their profitability, cash flow, and financial path. Often, business owners turn to these firms for help understanding their finances at a high level for tax planning, forecasting, and advice. These insights are based on financial information compiled by a startup's bookkeeper.

What tax deductions can my startup claim?

Most, if not all, of your initial costs will be eligible for deduction as business expenses. This includes the cost of setting up your business entity and filing with state and federal authorities. Any fees associated with starting your business before operation are included here. This includes equipment, hiring costs, and even the accounting software and bookkeeping software you buy for your accounting system.

Can 1-800Accountant help us claim R&D tax credits?

Yes, 1-800Accountant can help your startup claim R&D tax credits. You can deduct costs incurred to develop a new product or service. This can include a lot for a startup, as R&D is costly! You can choose to deduct R&D expenses all at once or amortize them over a period of time beyond this tax year.

How does 1-800Accountant ensure data security for startup clients?

1-800Accountant uses industry-standard 128-bit SSL encryption to protect your data. As an added safeguard, our team remains vigilant and alert to emerging security threats to ensure your information is always secure.

How does 1-800Accountant’s accounting and bookkeeping services help startups grow?

Our services are powered by expert CPAs, tax professionals, and technology, enabling your startup to minimize tasks while maximizing tax savings. This allows you to focus your time and energy on growing your new business while we handle the rest.

Learn How Our Accounting Services Can Streamline Your Operations

Speak to our experts about streamlined accounting and bookkeeping for your startup today!

Get the most out of your startup by working with the professionals at 1-800Accountant. All it takes is a quick call to get started!

*Based on a $12.2k average 2022 tax refund per client, which is 4x the cost of a full-service package. Source: first-party data.

**Includes average business tax preparation, form completion and submission, record keeping, and other misc admin time. Source.

***Historical first-party data.