Bookkeeping · Payroll · Taxes for Small Businesses

Run your business. We'll run the numbers.

Clean books, on-time payroll, and accurate filings give owner-operated small businesses the confidence to grow — without the spreadsheet stress or the April scramble.

Bookkeeping
Payroll
Taxes
  • 150+ small businesses served
  • On-time filings, tracked every month
  • No long-term contract
  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Small business owner reviewing finances on a tablet

Peace of mind, year-round

“I used to dread April. Now I know my books are clean, my taxes are filed, and nothing's falling through the cracks.”

Problems we solve

The back-office problems that drain time, money, and sleep.

Most owners didn't start a business to chase spreadsheets or decode tax notices. These are the real headaches we take off your plate — before they turn into penalties or cash-flow surprises.

Books that never get reconciled

Months behind · unclear profit · bad decisions

You can't tell if a job actually made money. We reconcile your books in QuickBooks Online on a cadence that matches your package, so your financials are clean and tax-ready when it matters.

Payroll that eats up your week

Late deposits · missed filings · unhappy team

We run payroll through Gusto, handle W-2s and 1099s, and make sure federal and state filings go out on time — every time.

Taxes that feel like a black box

April scramble · penalties · overpayments

We prepare business and personal returns together, estimate quarterly payments, and look for deductions before the year ends.

Sales tax across cities and states

Juggling rates · missed filings · audit risk

If you sell across multiple jurisdictions, we track the rates and file on time so you stay compliant as you expand.

Workers classified the wrong way

W-2 vs 1099 confusion · back taxes · fines

We make sure contractors and employees are classified and reported correctly, keeping your records audit-ready.

No plan before tax season hits

Surprise bills · missed deductions · cash crunches

Proactive tax planning through the year helps you keep more of what you earn and avoid nasty surprises.

How it works

From first form to your financial rhythm.

Tell us about your business, see our pricing structure, and schedule a call. On the call we'll confirm the right package and your exact monthly price, then begin onboarding.

STEP 01

Express interest

Share a few quick details about your business and see whether we're a good fit.

  • Complete the Get Started form
  • See our packages and pricing
  • Schedule an intro call
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STEP 02

Intro call

Meet with our team to finalize the right package and your exact monthly price — no pressure.

  • Review your business together
  • Confirm package and pricing
STEP 03

Onboard

Once you decide to move forward, we onboard you and begin ongoing service.

  • Sign engagement and onboard
  • Begin ongoing service
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Packages & pricing

Two tiered packages, priced by your annual revenue.

Pick the cadence that fits your business. Both packages include bookkeeping and tax returns — Green adds quarterly planning, payroll, and sales tax.

Blue

Annual cadence — clean books, accurate returns.

Monthly price by annual revenue

Under $500K$300 – $800 / mo
$500K – $1M$800 – $1,500 / mo
$1M – $5MStarts at $1,500 / mo

What's included

  • Annual bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online
  • Business and owner personal tax returns
  • One annual review meeting to discuss financials and tax strategy

Green

Quarterly cadence — proactive tax strategy, payroll, and sales tax.

Monthly price by annual revenue

Under $500K$500 – $1,000 / mo
$500K – $1M$1,000 – $2,000 / mo
$1M – $5MStarts at $2,000 / mo

What's included

  • Everything in Blue
  • Quarterly bookkeeping
  • Quarterly review meetings with tax projections
  • Payroll through Gusto
  • Sales tax filings

Exact monthly price depends on your business — confirmed on a short intro call. See pricing for your business →

Our promise to you

Three guarantees, not just promises.

You shouldn't have to worry about whether your accountant will deliver. These guarantees remove the risk from switching — and from staying.

30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

If you're not happy with your first month of ongoing service, we'll refund those fees. If we've already completed a significant one-time project — such as a full books cleanup or tax return — its value is deducted from the refund.

No Long-Term Contracts

Cancel anytime with 30 days' notice. We earn your business every month — never lock you in with setup traps or exit fees.

Late-Filing Penalty Coverage

We file every return and payroll form on time. If we miss a deadline and cause a penalty or interest charge, we pay it.

Trusted by small business owners

Real results from owners who stopped dreading their books.

150+

Small businesses served

Since 2021

Helping businesses grow

Tracked

On-time filings, every month

Passageway helped us build the business from the ground up — banking, planning, and growing from zero to ten employees. They treat our success like their own.
Shawn · Founder & Business Owner
Extremely knowledgeable and always quick to respond. Their attention to detail and proactive approach give us complete confidence in our books.
Brooke · Agency Owner
Fast, efficient, and knowledgeable — best in the biz. The Passageway team is always a call, text, or email away when questions come up.
Andrew · Service Business Owner
Passageway has been crucial in ironing out my federal taxes and company structure, saving me time, stress, and money. I highly recommend them.
Jason · S Corp Owner
Very nice people to work with and reasonably priced. They're efficient, and I'm glad I found them to help with my accounting.
Duane · Solo Business Owner
I've been with Passageway for 8 months and could not be happier. The communication is top notch, and I always feel heard. Such a relief.
Sara · Business Owner

Referral partners

Bankers, attorneys, advisors, coaches — refer with confidence.

When you send a small business owner our way, they walk away with clean books and tight compliance — and you look like the hero who made the recommendation.

Learn about our referral program →
  • Their books get clean.

    Reconciled on your package cadence, ready for any conversation.

  • Compliance stays tight.

    Filings on time, every time. No surprises.

  • You stay in the loop.

    Quiet updates so you can keep doing your job.

  • We stay in our lane.

    Accounting, tax, payroll. Nothing else.

Common questions

Questions small business owners ask before switching.

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