Bookkeeping & Tax Services for Hyde Park Businesses
Bookkeeping, tax prep, and advisory for contractors and trades in Hyde Park. CPA-backed, flat monthly rates, clean books year-round.
Bookkeeping and Tax for Hyde Park Businesses
TradeBuilt Accounting provides full-service bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory for small businesses in Hyde Park. Monthly transaction tracking, reconciled accounts, financial statements, and books that are ready when tax season comes around. All backed by a licensed CPA who understands how trades and service businesses actually operate.
Hyde Park is full of people who work hard and run real businesses. Contractors picking up jobs across South LA. Cleaning crews and landscapers covering routes through the neighborhood and beyond. The last thing those owners need is to spend their nights sorting receipts. We take that work off your plate at a flat monthly rate.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, books closed every month. You get a P&L and balance sheet that actually reflect what is happening in your business. No more guessing.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind on your books by a few months or a few years? We clean everything up, organize the backlog, and get you current. Most of our clients came to us in exactly that situation.
Business & Personal Tax Returns
Business & Personal Tax Returns
Your books feed directly into your tax return because we handle both. That means every deduction gets captured. Equipment purchases, vehicle expenses, subcontractor payments, and anything else the IRS allows.
Tax Strategy & IRS Representation
Tax Strategy & IRS Representation
Proactive planning to reduce what you owe. And if the IRS sends a letter, we deal with it directly so you do not have to. Having a CPA who already knows your books makes a real difference when questions come up.
Hyde Park Industries We Serve
Hyde Park sits right in the middle of a busy stretch of South LA. Crenshaw Blvd, Florence Ave, and the surrounding blocks are lined with small businesses that keep the community running. With the growth happening nearby in Inglewood and along the new metro corridor, a lot of local contractor bookkeeping services clients are busier than ever and need their finances to keep up.
We work specifically with blue-collar and service-based businesses. That focus means we already understand job costing, crew payroll, equipment depreciation, and the other financial details that make your industry different from a typical office business.
Construction and Contractors
Construction and Contractors
General contractors, remodelers, and builders working jobs across LA. We track costs by job, handle progress billing, and keep your financials in shape for bonding, lending, or license renewals.
Skilled Trades
Skilled Trades
Electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, and welders. Whether you are a one-person shop or running a small crew, we make sure the books reflect your real profitability and that nothing gets missed come tax time.
Home and Property Services
Home and Property Services
Landscapers, roofers, pest control, and pool service companies covering Hyde Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. We track route-based expenses, manage vendor payments, and reconcile the high transaction volume that comes with running multiple crews.
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
Commercial janitorial and residential cleaning businesses. We handle the bookkeeping around contract revenue, supply costs, and worker classification so you stay compliant and know which accounts are actually profitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you located in Hyde Park?
No. Our office is in Long Beach but we work remotely with clients across South LA and Greater Los Angeles. Everything from document sharing to monthly reviews is handled online. It keeps costs low and scheduling simple.
How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $200. Your rate depends on how many transactions you run each month. We'll give you an exact flat-rate quote after looking at your books.
Can you help with taxes too?
Yes. Michael Garr is a licensed CPA. We handle business and personal tax returns, tax planning, and IRS representation if you get a notice or audit. Having your bookkeeper and CPA under one roof means nothing falls through the cracks at tax time.
What if I haven't done my books in over a year?
That's common with the businesses we work with. We do catch-up bookkeeping to get everything organized and current, then roll into monthly service so it stays that way. No judgment.
Do you only work with contractors?
We focus on blue-collar and service-based businesses. That includes contractors, tradespeople, cleaning companies, landscapers, property maintenance, and similar operations. If you work with your hands or run crews in the field, we're set up for your type of business.
Long Beach's CPA for Contractors and Trades
The Next Step:
A Quick Conversation
Tell us about your business and where you need help. We'll ask a few questions, let you know what we can do, and give you a quick quote.
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