Books kept, taxes filed, questions answered
For freelancers, landlords and small firms who would rather be doing their actual work. Fixed monthly fees, no hourly meter.
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Everything a small business needs from its accountant, at a price you can plan around.
Bookkeeping
Monthly reconciliations and reports you can actually read.
We work in your accounting software, categorize transactions, reconcile the accounts and send a clear one-page summary each month.
- Monthly reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Clean-up of prior years
- Management reports
Tax preparation
Personal and business returns, filed accurately and on time.
We look for deductions you're entitled to and keep you clear of the ones that draw attention.
- Sole proprietors and LLCs
- S-corporations and partnerships
- Rental property returns
- Quarterly estimates
Payroll
Paychecks, filings and year-end forms handled for you.
Small teams of one to twenty-five, with direct deposit, garnishments and state unemployment registered correctly.
- Weekly to monthly payroll
- Quarterly filings
- W-2 and 1099 preparation
- New-hire setup
Entity setup
Choosing and registering the right structure from day one.
We explain the trade-offs of LLCs, S-corporations and partnerships, and handle the state filings.
- Entity selection
- State registration
- EIN and tax elections
- Operating agreements via counsel
Advisory
Occasional conversations that save real money.
Pricing, hiring, big purchases, a second property. Book an hour and get a straight answer.
- Cash flow planning
- Budgeting
- Buy or lease decisions
- Retirement contributions
Audit support
Calm, organized help when a letter arrives.
We respond to notices, assemble documentation and represent you in correspondence with the IRS and the Georgia Department of Revenue.
- IRS and state notices
- Document preparation
- Representation
- Amended returns
How we're different
Three promises we make to every new client.
One fixed fee
You'll know what each month costs before you sign. Extra hours are never billed without your written agreement.
Plain English
Our reports lead with what changed and what to do about it. The rest is in the appendix.
Two-day replies
Every email gets a real answer within two business days. Tax season included.
The firm
A small practice on Bull Street with a long memory for its clients' businesses.
Margaret Ellison, CPA
PrincipalTwenty years in practice. Specializes in small business and rental property tax.
Devon Okafor, EA
Enrolled agentRepresents clients before the IRS. Runs our payroll practice.
Laura Whitfield
Senior bookkeeperKeeps forty clients' books tidy and has never missed a close.
Book an intro call
Tell us about your business and we'll suggest a fixed monthly price. The first conversation is free and there's no obligation.
112 Bull Street, Suite 4, Savannah, GA 31401(912) 555-0146
books@quillandledger.example
By appointment, Monday to Friday 9 to 5