Bookkeeping & CPA Services for Sarasota Small Businesses
CPA-led bookkeeping, tax preparation, and payroll for Sarasota small businesses. Monthly financials and tax-ready records from our Tampa Bay area firm.
What We Do for Sarasota Businesses
We’re a CPA-led firm based in the Tampa Bay area providing small business bookkeeping, tax preparation, and payroll for Sarasota businesses. Monthly financial statements, quarterly tax estimates, year-end filing, and the kind of advisory work that helps you make better decisions with your money. All without the cost of hiring a full-time accountant.
Sarasota sits about an hour south of our Riverview office, and we work with businesses throughout the city and surrounding areas. Everything is handled remotely, which makes the distance a non-issue and keeps costs lower for you.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and monthly close. P&L and balance sheet delivered every period so you know exactly where your business stands financially. No more guessing or waiting until tax time to find out how the year went.
Tax Preparation
Tax Preparation
Business and personal tax returns prepared by a CPA. When we maintain your books all year, tax season is straightforward because the numbers are already organized and accurate. We also handle quarterly estimates so April doesn’t catch you off guard.
Payroll Processing
Payroll Processing
We handle paychecks, tax deposits, quarterly filings, W-2s, and 1099s. Your employees get paid on time and your payroll tax obligations stay current without you tracking deadlines every pay period.
Florida Sales Tax
Florida Sales Tax
Sales tax calculation and filing for Sarasota County and the state. We track the rates, manage the deadlines, and keep you compliant so you avoid penalties and interest from late or incorrect submissions.
Sarasota Industries We Serve
Sarasota has been one of the fastest-growing areas on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and the business activity reflects that. New construction projects across the county, home service companies keeping up with residential demand, restaurants filling the downtown dining scene, and medical practices serving an expanding population. All of it needs accurate books.
Most of our Sarasota clients came to us because they had fallen behind. The business was growing, but the financial side wasn’t keeping pace. We clean things up, get the books current, and then keep them that way month after month.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
General contractors, roofers, HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and remodelers. Sarasota’s construction activity hasn’t slowed down. We handle job costing and project tracking so you know which jobs are profitable before the next bid goes out.
Home and Property Services
Home and Property Services
Landscaping, pool services, pest control, pressure washing. Florida weather keeps these businesses busy year-round. We track expenses across crews and service routes and deliver monthly financials that show where the money is actually going.
Real Estate
Real Estate
Investors, agents, and property managers operating in Sarasota’s active market. We handle entity-level bookkeeping for rental portfolios, commission tracking for agents, and the reporting you need for lending and tax purposes.
Restaurants and Hospitality
Restaurants and Hospitality
Sarasota’s dining and tourism economy supports a lot of food and hospitality businesses. We manage tip reporting, food cost tracking, sales tax, and the daily volume of transactions that make restaurant books complicated when they fall behind.
Common Questions
Do you have an office in Sarasota?
Our office is in Riverview, about an hour north on I-75. We work with Sarasota businesses remotely. Document sharing, regular communication, and monthly reporting all happen digitally, which works well for most business owners.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $200 per month depending on transaction volume and complexity. We provide a flat monthly rate after reviewing your business so there are no surprises.
Are you a CPA firm?
Yes. Miguel Zavaleta is a licensed CPA in Florida with over 20 years of experience. That means we handle bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory work all under one roof.
Can you help if my books are months behind?
Yes. Catch-up bookkeeping is one of the most common starting points for new clients. We reconstruct and organize your records, get everything current, and then move into ongoing monthly service.
Do you work with seasonal businesses?
Yes. Sarasota's tourism cycle means some businesses are busier in winter than summer. We structure our services around your actual business patterns rather than assuming every month looks the same.
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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