Accounting services for all.

We frequently encounter clients who come to us overwhelmed with a collection of receipts, expressing their frustration: "I own a business, but I’m not sure how to keep the books in order, let alone handle business taxes." Our response is always the same: "We’ve got you covered." At Small Business Alternatives, we understand the complexities of managing finances, and we’re here to offer expert support every step of the way. With our dedicated accounting professionals by your side, you can rely on us for all your small business accounting and bookkeeping needs, allowing you to focus on what matters most—growing your business.

OUR SERVICES

Take control of your finances.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Small Business Alternatives provides small business accounting and bookkeeping services for small businesses in Erie, PA. We don't just do basic accounting at our office, although there is a lot of it. When it comes to accounting and bookkeeping services, our professional accounting staff can do everything from A to Z and then some. We can help you with everything from QuickBooks support to monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual sales tax filing.


Documents to Include:

  • Receipts (neat and orderly)

  • Bank statements

  • Check registers

  • Sales tax information (if applicable)

  • Payroll information (if applicable)

  • Quarterly filings

  • W2’s

Financial Planning

Small Business Alternatives offers financial planning services for small businesses in Erie, PA. We understand how overwhelming financial planning for small businesses can be, especially if you are a start-up with no prior business management experience. From QuickBooks tutorials to budgeting and forecasting, our certified accountants will consult with you to determine your financial goals and help you reach them. 


Services Include:

  • QuickBooks tutorials and set-up

  • New business set-up including obtaining an EIN number and PA 100

  • Benchmarking

  • Budgets, forecasts, and projections

  • Tax planning and consulting

Payroll

Small Business Alternatives offers professional payroll services for small businesses in Erie, PA. We are able to process payroll on a weekly, bi-weekly, or bi-monthly basis. Our professional accounting staff will work with you to determine the best payroll services that fit your needs. Our payroll fees vary depending on the number of employees, services needed, frequency of payroll, etc. We recommend using direct deposit, but it is not necessary.


Process Payroll Fees/ Quarterly Taxes:

  • 1st Quarter Payroll Taxes - Due 4/30/2024

  • 2nd Quarter Payroll Taxes - Due 7/31/2024

  • 3rd Quarter Payroll Taxes - Due 10/31/2024

  • 4th Quarter Payroll Taxes - Due 1/31/2025

Taxes

Small Business Alternatives offers tax accounting services for small businesses in Erie, PA. We integrate accounting, management consulting, and clients' future plans to manage taxes and effectively plan for your future needs. We offer small business tax accounting services such as personal, partnerships, corporate, and not-for-profit tax return preparation as well as tax planning and consulting.


Important Tax Due Dates:

  • Corporate & Partnership Returns (1065) - March 15, 2024

  • Personal Taxes - April 15, 2024

  • Non-profit (990) - May 15, 2024

  • Business Tax Extensions - September 15, 2024

  • Personal Extensions - October 15, 2024

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The road to financial freedom starts with a single step. Reach out to us and start your journey today.