Bookkeeping and Tax Services for Santa Monica Businesses
Bookkeeping and tax preparation for contractors, trades, and service businesses in Santa Monica. Clean books, tax-ready records, and a CPA who gets blue-collar work.
What We Handle
Santa Monica keeps trades and service businesses busy year-round. Renovations in Ocean Park, commercial maintenance along the Promenade, new builds and remodels across the Westside. The work doesn’t stop. But the bookkeeping often does.
We handle the financial side for contractors, tradespeople, and service companies working in and around Santa Monica. Monthly books, tax returns, and cleanup when things have fallen behind. We’re a Long Beach bookkeeper and CPA firm that works remotely with clients across the Westside and Greater LA.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and monthly financial statements. Your books stay current every month so you can see where your money is going and actually plan for what comes next.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
If your books are months or years behind, we start here. We organize everything, fix errors, and get your records current before transitioning to regular monthly service.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Annual federal and state returns prepared from books we’ve maintained all year. No scrambling for receipts in March. No missed deductions because records were incomplete or thrown together at the last minute.
Tax Strategy
Tax Strategy
Proactive tax planning for equipment purchases, vehicle deductions, retirement contributions, and entity structure decisions. The kind of planning that saves real money when your books are accurate enough to support it.
Santa Monica Trades and Service Businesses
Most of the businesses we work with don’t have an accountant on staff. The owner handles everything from estimating jobs to managing crews to figuring out taxes on a Sunday night. At some point the books fall behind and tax season turns into a scramble.
We work with blue-collar businesses doing roughly $200K to $5M in annual revenue. Businesses that need real financial support but aren’t ready to bring on a full-time bookkeeper. If you’re working in Santa Monica and need someone to take the books off your plate, that’s exactly what we do.
Construction and Contractors
Construction and Contractors
General contractors, remodelers, and builders working on Santa Monica’s residential and commercial projects. We handle job costing, progress billing, and the financial tracking that helps you bid accurately on the next project.
Home and Property Services
Home and Property Services
Landscapers, roofers, pool service companies, and other property maintenance businesses serving Santa Monica’s residential neighborhoods. We track revenue by customer or property and keep your records organized for tax season.
Skilled Trades
Skilled Trades
Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and welders. Your work takes you across the city and beyond. We make sure your books reflect every job and every expense, no matter how many locations you’re covering in a given week.
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
Commercial janitorial crews, residential cleaning companies, and pressure washing businesses. High transaction volumes, significant labor costs, and tight margins that require accurate tracking to stay profitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses in Santa Monica?
Yes. We work with contractors, trades, and service businesses throughout Santa Monica and the Westside. Everything is handled remotely so your location doesn't create any barriers.
How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $200 per month. Pricing is based on your monthly transaction volume. We'll give you a flat rate after reviewing your books so there are no surprises.
Can you handle my tax return too?
Yes. Michael Garr is a licensed CPA. We prepare business and personal tax returns, and because we maintain your books throughout the year, the filing process is straightforward with no last-minute scrambles.
What if I haven't touched my books in over a year?
That's common with the businesses we work with. We do catch-up bookkeeping to organize everything and get your records current, then transition into monthly service going forward.
Do I need to come to your office?
No. We work remotely with all clients. You share access to your bank feeds and upload documents through a secure portal. Most of our Santa Monica clients prefer it this way since there's nothing to schedule around.
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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