Bookkeeping and Tax Services for Old Northeast Businesses
Bookkeeping, tax prep, and payroll for Old Northeast businesses in St. Petersburg. CPA-backed monthly services for local professionals and small businesses.
Bookkeeping and Tax Services for Old Northeast
Old Northeast is one of the most established neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, with tree-lined streets, historic homes, and a steady mix of small businesses along 4th Street and the surrounding corridors. Professional offices, boutique shops, restaurants, and service businesses all operate here alongside an active real estate market driven by the neighborhood’s character and desirability.
We provide bookkeeping, tax preparation, and payroll for small businesses in Old Northeast and across St. Petersburg. Miguel Zavaleta is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience working with owner-operated businesses. Whether you need monthly books kept current or a full tax strategy, we handle it without you needing to hire an internal accounting employee.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliation, monthly close, and financial statements delivered every period. Your books stay current so you can make decisions based on actual numbers instead of rough estimates.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Annual federal and state business tax returns prepared by a CPA who already knows your books. Quarterly estimates tracked throughout the year so April doesn’t bring surprises. Tax planning that accounts for your entity structure and Florida-specific considerations.
Payroll
Payroll
We run payroll, handle tax deposits and quarterly filings, and issue W-2s and 1099s at year-end. Your employees get paid on time and your compliance obligations are met every period.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
If your records are months or years behind, we start by cleaning up the backlog. Transactions organized, accounts reconciled, errors corrected. Once current, we move into regular monthly service so you don’t fall behind again.
Old Northeast Businesses We Work With
Old Northeast business owners tend to be hands-on people running their companies while wearing too many hats. The bookkeeping falls behind because there are more pressing things to deal with every day. By the time tax season arrives, the records are a mess and cleaning them up costs more than keeping them current would have. Our Tampa Bay bookkeeping services are built for exactly this situation.
We work with professional firms, real estate investors, restaurants, retail shops, and service companies. Businesses generating enough revenue to need professional bookkeeping but not enough to justify a full-time hire. That gap is where we operate.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Law firms, architects, engineers, and consultants with offices in and around Old Northeast. We handle trust accounting, overhead tracking, and partner reporting. Clean financials that give you visibility into firm performance without spending your own time producing them.
Real Estate
Real Estate
Old Northeast’s historic housing stock attracts real estate investors doing renovations, managing rental properties, and flipping homes. We track income and expenses by property, handle depreciation schedules, and keep records organized for lenders and tax filings.
Restaurants and Retail
Restaurants and Retail
Cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops along the neighborhood corridors. Sales tax compliance, tip reporting, inventory cost tracking, and the day-to-day financial management that food and retail businesses need to stay on top of margins.
Creative and Consulting Firms
Creative and Consulting Firms
St. Petersburg’s creative economy has grown significantly, and Old Northeast is home to marketing agencies, designers, photographers, and independent consultants. We handle project-based revenue tracking, contractor payments, 1099 filings, and the bookkeeping that lets you focus on client work.
Common Questions
Do you work with businesses in Old Northeast?
Yes. We serve businesses throughout Old Northeast and greater St. Petersburg. We're based in Riverview and handle everything remotely, so your location in the neighborhood doesn't affect how we work together.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $200 per month depending on your transaction volume and complexity. We'll give you an exact quote after reviewing your business.
Can you help if my books are months behind?
Absolutely. Catch-up work is one of the most common starting points for new clients. We get your records current and then move into ongoing monthly service.
Do you prepare tax returns too?
Yes. Miguel Zavaleta is a licensed CPA in Florida. We handle business and personal tax returns, quarterly estimates, and tax planning. Having the same firm do your books and your taxes means a cleaner process at year-end.
Do I need to meet in person?
Not required. Everything is handled remotely through secure document sharing and regular communication. That said, we're happy to meet if you prefer it.
Tampa Bay's Small Business CPA Firm
First Step:
A Short Conversation
Tell us about your business and where you need support. We'll walk through your situation, answer your questions, and give you a clear quote.
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