Backstage Accounting: Proactive financial management, personalized for you.
QuickBooks setup, payroll for contractors and household employees, and monthly reconciliations to keep your books accurate and stress-free.
Clear, timely financial statements and performance summaries that give you insight into cash flow, spending, and growth trends.
Accurate multi-state sales tax tracking, filing, and remittance so you stay compliant without surprises at year-end.
Monthly review and cleanup of bank, credit, and vendor accounts to ensure every transaction is matched and error-free.
Federal and state payroll tax submissions, year-end W-2s and 1099s, handled with precision and on time.
Federal and state tax returns for individuals, small businesses, and household employers — prepared accurately and filed on time.
Proactive, year-round strategies to reduce your tax burden through smart deductions, credits, and timing of income and expenses.
Expert review and response to tax notices — helping you understand the issue, resolve it quickly, and avoid future penalties.
Advice on whether to operate as an LLC, S-Corp, or sole proprietorship to maximize tax efficiency and protection.
Seamless integration between your books and taxes — ensuring your records are ready for filing and audit-proof.
Monitor inflows and outflows to keep operations running smoothly and anticipate future funding needs.
Short- and long-term projections to guide decision-making and help plan for growth or economic shifts.
Personalized budgets built around specific financial goals — from saving for expansion to reducing expenses strategically.
Identify which products, clients, or services drive your bottom line and make informed adjustments for higher returns.
Quarterly or annual check-ins to evaluate financial performance, track KPIs, and ensure accountability to your goals.
I’m Rance Albert, a licensed CPA in Illinois and active IRS tax preparer (PTIN holder). My background spans years of public-sector financial management and direct experience helping individuals and families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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