Bookkeeping, Tax & Payroll for California Small Businesses
Clean, reconciled books and compliant California tax & payroll — delivered remotely every month for businesses in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco & San Jose. QuickBooks & Xero certified.
Everything a California business needs, under one roof.
Bookkeeping, payroll, tax and sales tax — with the California-specific details handled correctly.
California Bookkeeping
Monthly transaction recording, bank reconciliation and financial reporting for California small businesses — clean, accurate books every month.
California Payroll
California payroll with state withholding, SDI and CalSavers retirement compliance, plus year-end W-2 and 1099 preparation.
California Tax Services
Stay ahead of California's progressive income tax, the $800 minimum LLC franchise tax and FTB filing requirements with tax-ready records.
California Sales Tax
Track California's statewide rate plus city and district sales taxes accurately, and stay compliant with the CDTFA.
Tools we work with.
The stack we work in every day — whatever you already use, reconciled into QuickBooks or Xero so your numbers all live in one place.
Bill.comDext
Bill.comDextUsing something else? We almost certainly work with it — just ask.
California's diverse economy, one accounting partner.
From LA's media and San Diego's biotech to Silicon Valley tech and Central Valley agriculture, we support California businesses across every sector.
A dedicated partner — not a shared, one-size-fits-all firm.
Cloud Accountants
- California-aware tax & compliance
- CDTFA district sales tax tracked accurately
- $800 LLC franchise tax & FTB filings handled
- CalSavers & SDI payroll compliance
- Cloud-based — QuickBooks & Xero certified
Other accountancy firms
- No California-specific tax expertise
- Resources shared across dozens of clients
- Payroll and books split across providers
- Local/state taxes often miscategorized
- Rigid processes, higher costs for less
What every California client gets.
Clear deliverables, every month — nothing vague.
“Very helpful, honest, excellent work and great communication.”
California bookkeeping FAQs.
Quick answers to what business owners ask us most before getting started.
01How much does a bookkeeper cost in California?
02Do you handle California district sales tax?
03Can you handle the California franchise tax and FTB filings?
04Do you work remotely with LA, SF and San Diego businesses?
Bookkeeping in every US state.
Remote-first — the same clean books wherever your business is based.
Get your California books in order.
Book a free consultation and we'll review your setup and outline exactly how we'd manage your books, payroll and California tax.