Acumen Accounting & Tax Services
Foundation Matters: Entity, Accounts, Payroll, and Compliance
We guide you from concept to operating business - evaluating the tax and accounting implications of each entity type, managing required registrations, establishing accounting and payroll systems, and ensuring compliance from day one.
It May Be Time To Switch If...
You’re forming an LLC/Corp and want it structured correctly the first time - without expensive corrections down the line.
You plan to hire or pay contractors and need rules for payroll and 1099s.
You’ll sell in multiple states or online and need registration guidance.
Why Choose Us For New Business Setup & Compliance
Right Structure, Lower Stress
We assess the tax and accounting implications of your entity and elections to ensure the structure fits your business model.
Fewer Surprises
We handle the required registrations and provide a filing calendar to keep you on schedule.
Technology that Strengthens Controls
Properly maintained accounts and well-selected systems keep operations efficient as you scale.
Businesses often begin operating before the core setup is complete, which leads to tax and payroll issues later.
Our proven process covers every step: assessing entity implications, securing IDs, registrations, setting up accounting and payroll systems, and scheduling filings from the start.
Entity & Registrations
EIN, state filings, tax accounts, and required reports.
Accounting & Payroll Setup
QuickBooks Online, chart of accounts, invoicing, expenses, and payroll.
Filing Deadlines
A schedule of required deadlines so you know exactly when each filing is due.
We Help Businesses Like Yours
Some of the Industries We Serve
Automotive Service Providers
Comprehensive accounting for auto repair shops and car washes with equipment depreciation guidance and industry-specific financial reporting.
Real Estate Professionals
Complete accounting services for real estate brokers, including commission tracking, transaction management, and tax optimization strategies.
Personal Care & Beauty Services
Business accounting for hair salons and barbershops, including cash flow management and industry-appropriate tax planning strategies.
Attorneys & Legal Professionals
Full-service accounting for attorneys and law firms, handling business operations, compliance, and professional tax planning needs.
Mental Health Professionals
Standard business accounting services for mental health professionals, helping manage practice finances, compliance, and professional tax obligations.
Non-profit Organizations
Tailored accounting services for nonprofit organizations, supporting fund management, donor reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Common Questions
Get Answers Before You Decide
It depends on profit levels, funding goals, and risk tolerance. We model the tax, payroll, and administrative impact of each option, then outline scenarios and elections so you can make an informed decision with your legal advisor.
If owners take wages (e.g., S-Corp) or you hire employees, yes. Otherwise, we set clear rules for draws and reimbursements until payroll is needed.
We identify where you have nexus, register where required, and configure systems to track and file correctly.
Rapid growth can outgrow the initial structure. We review your entity, accounts, payroll, and compliance, identify gaps, and put the necessary pieces in place to realign operations.
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