Tax and Accounting Services

Transaction Entry & Bookkeeping Cleanup

Keeping your financial records accurate and up to date is essential for making informed business decisions, preparing for tax season, and maintaining compliance. At Brightlight Bookkeeping, we provide expert transaction entry services to ensure that every financial activity is recorded correctly and efficiently in your accounting software.

Our Transaction Entry Services Include:

• Accurate Data Entry: Every transaction—whether income, expenses, payments, or deposits—is entered and categorized properly, ensuring precise financial records.
• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation: We cross-check your bank and credit card statements against recorded transactions to identify discrepancies and prevent errors.
• Customized Chart of Accounts: We tailor your accounting system to reflect the unique structure of your business, ensuring meaningful and organized reporting.

Bookkeeping Cleanup & Error Correction

If your books are disorganized, incomplete, or contain errors from previous entries, we specialize in bookkeeping cleanup. Whether your records were managed in-house or by another professional, we will review, correct, and organize your financial data to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Fixing Misclassifications & Errors: We identify and correct incorrect entries, duplicate transactions, or missing data.
• Bringing Books Up to Date: If you’ve fallen behind on bookkeeping, we help catch up on overdue entries and reconciliations.
• Ensuring Compliance: We align your records with accounting standards and tax requirements to prevent future issues.

With our bookkeeping services, you gain peace of mind knowing your financial data is accurate, complete, and ready for decision-making. Let us handle the numbers so you can focus on growing your business.

Financial Planning for Your Future

Your financial goals are unique, and achieving them requires careful planning, strategic decision-making, and expert guidance. At Brightlight Bookkeeping, we go beyond traditional bookkeeping to help you map out a clear financial path for the future—whether it’s securing a comfortable retirement, funding your child’s college education, or purchasing a new home.

Our Financial Planning Services Include:

• Retirement Planning: Whether you're just starting to save or nearing retirement, we help you create a strategy that ensures financial security. From maximizing contributions to tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s to estimating future expenses, we provide the insights you need to retire with confidence.
• College Education Planning: Rising tuition costs make early planning essential. We guide you in setting up 529 plans and other education savings accounts, helping you invest wisely so you can support your child’s academic future.
• Homeownership & Major Purchases: Buying a home or making a significant investment requires financial preparation. We assist with budgeting, debt management, and tax strategies to help you reach your homeownership or investment goals faster.
• Business Growth & Succession Planning: For business owners, financial planning isn’t just personal—it’s about ensuring long-term success. We help you structure your finances for growth, plan for ownership transitions, and optimize tax strategies to build lasting wealth.

Why Work With Us?

• Strategic Planning: We take a proactive approach to financial planning, helping you anticipate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Tax-Efficient Strategies: We ensure your savings and investments align with tax laws to maximize benefits and minimize liabilities.
• Personalized Guidance: Your goals are unique, and our approach is tailored to your specific financial situation and aspirations.

Planning for the future doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With expert guidance and a well-structured plan, you can confidently move toward your goals. Let’s build your financial future together.

Personalized Tax Services for Your Unique Tax Situation

Your financial life is unique, and your tax strategy should reflect that. Whether you're an individual navigating a complex tax situation or simply looking to optimize your tax outcome, Brightlight Bookkeeping offers personalized tax services to help you reduce your future liabilities and ensure full compliance with tax laws.

Our Individual Tax Services Include:

• Comprehensive Tax Planning: We take a proactive approach to tax planning, tailoring strategies to your financial situation and long-term goals. From maximizing deductions and credits to minimizing your overall tax burden, we work with you to develop a plan that supports your needs and future growth.
• Tax Return Preparation (Form 1040): Our team prepares your Form 1040 and any related IRS forms accurately and efficiently, ensuring your tax return is filed correctly and on time. We handle all the details, so you don’t have to worry about missing any key information or deductions.
• Deductions & Credits Optimization: We carefully review your situation to ensure you’re taking full advantage of available tax credits and deductions, including those related to dependents, education, homeownership, and healthcare.
• IRA, 401(k), & Retirement Contributions: We guide you in maximizing retirement savings contributions, which can lower your taxable income now while preparing for a secure financial future.
• Alternative Income & Self-Employment Taxes: If you’re self-employed, an independent contractor, or have other sources of non-wage income, we help you navigate the unique tax challenges of those income streams.
• Tax Filing Extensions & Late Filings: If you need more time to file, we can assist with tax filing extensions. If your filing is overdue, we provide expert advice to minimize penalties and interest.
• IRS Representation & Audit Support: Should you receive a notice from the IRS or face an audit, we offer professional representation and support to resolve issues swiftly and efficiently.

Why Choose Brightlight Bookkeeping for Your Personal Taxes?

• Tailored Strategies: We recognize that no two tax situations are alike. Our approach is customized to fit your financial circumstances, providing maximum benefit for your specific needs.
• Maximized Deductions & Savings: We dig deeper to identify every potential deduction or credit, ensuring you keep more of your hard-earned money.
• Accuracy & Timeliness: We ensure that your tax returns are accurate and filed on time, reducing the risk of costly mistakes and penalties.
• Ongoing Support: We don't just file your taxes and walk away—we provide year-round guidance and support to help you plan for future tax seasons and financial success.

Get the expert help you need for your unique tax situation. Let Brightlight Bookkeeping help you navigate the complexities of taxes, reduce your tax burden, and ensure your financial future is secure.

Comprehensive Payroll Services for Your Business

Managing payroll is more than just cutting paychecks—it’s about ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while keeping your employees satisfied. At Brightlight Bookkeeping, we take the complexity out of payroll processing so you can focus on running your business. Whether you have a small team or a growing workforce, our payroll solutions ensure timely payments, proper tax filings, and full compliance with federal and state regulations.

Our Payroll Services Include:

• Payroll Processing & Direct Deposits: We handle everything from calculating wages and deductions to issuing employee paychecks and setting up direct deposits, ensuring your team gets paid accurately and on time.
• Payroll Tax Filings & Compliance: Avoid penalties and missed deadlines with our full-service payroll tax filing. We calculate, withhold, and submit payroll taxes for federal, state, and local agencies while ensuring full compliance.
• Quarterly & Annual Payroll Tax Returns: We manage and file your quarterly payroll tax reports (Form 941) and annual filings (Form W-2, W-3, and 1099) so you remain compliant with IRS and state tax requirements.
• Employee Benefits & Deductions Management: From health insurance and retirement contributions to wage garnishments and tax-exempt benefits, we accurately track and process all employee deductions.
• New Hire Reporting & Compliance: Stay compliant with federal and state employment regulations by ensuring all new hires are properly reported to the necessary agencies.
• Contractor & Freelancer Payments (1099 Filings): If your business works with independent contractors, we handle 1099 filings, ensuring compliance with tax reporting requirements.
• Custom Payroll Reports: Gain deeper insights into payroll expenses, labor costs, and tax liabilities with customized payroll reports designed to help you make informed financial decisions.

Why Choose Brightlight Bookkeeping for Payroll Services?

• Accuracy & Timeliness: We ensure every paycheck, tax payment, and filing is handled accurately and on schedule.
• Compliance with Payroll Laws: With ever-changing payroll tax laws and regulations, we keep you ahead of compliance requirements to prevent costly penalties.
• Stress-Free Payroll Management: We take care of the heavy lifting so you can focus on growing your business while keeping your employees happy.
• Flexible Solutions: Whether you need full-service payroll management or just assistance with tax filings, we tailor our services to fit your business’s needs.

Don't let payroll complexities slow you down. With Brightlight Bookkeeping, you can trust that your payroll is handled professionally, ensuring smooth operations and compliance. Let’s simplify payroll management together.