Who we are

At B4 Ledger Group LLC, we are dedicated to providing expert bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation services specifically tailored for small businesses. Our approach is deeply rooted in the extensive experience of our founder, Michelle Bachtel, a seasoned QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

With over 33 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping and 22 years as a Senior Tax Preparer, Michelle established B4 Ledger Group LLC with a clear mission: to simplify your financial operations and empower you with the peace of mind needed to focus on growing your business. She specializes in the accurate and compliant handling of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and comprehensive tax preparation for both individuals and businesses.

Whether you're a startup, a growing company, or an established enterprise, we deliver comprehensive, personalized solutions including:

  • Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations

  • Transaction categorization and cleanup

  • QuickBooks balance corrections

  • Payroll processing and compliance

  • Individual and business tax preparation

  • Timely and accurate financial reporting

Our commitment is to empower small business owners with the financial clarity and confidence they need to succeed. Rooted in professionalism, integrity, and dedication, we treat your books and finances as if they were our own—accurate, timely, and stress-free.

Discover the difference that experience makes. Partner with B4 Ledger Group LLC today and let us handle the numbers—so you can get back to running your business.

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What we do

  • Business setup services help entrepreneurs establish new ventures or expand existing ones. They provide expert guidance and support to navigate the complex legal, financial, and administrative requirements of starting and running a business.  .

    • Registration and Licensing: Handling the paperwork and filings to register your business with relevant authorities and obtain necessary licenses and permits at local, state, and federal levels.  

    • Financial Setup and Banking: Guiding you through setting up business bank accounts, merchant services, and payment gateways.

    • Human Resources and Payroll Setup: Assisting with HR processes, including payroll, benefits, and compliance with labor laws.

    • Market Research and Business Planning: Providing insights into your target market and assisting with the creation of a comprehensive business plan.  

    • Ongoing Compliance: Ensuring your business remains compliant with all legal and regulatory mandates, including tax filings and other reporting requirements.

    These services aim to streamline the startup process, save time and money, and help businesses avoid costly mistakes, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on their core operations.  

  • Description text gThese services typically involve:

    • Reconciling discrepancies: Identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies in financial records.

    • Categorizing transactions: Properly classifying past income and expenses to ensure accurate reporting.

    • Catching up on overdue entries: Inputting missing data from previous periods.

    • Organizing financial documents: Streamlining and tidying up digital and physical financial records.

    • Correcting QuickBooks balances: Specifically addressing and fixing any balance errors within QuickBooks software, as mentioned on the page.

    Essentially, bookkeeping clean-up services aim to bring a business's financial records up to date and in proper order, providing a clear and accurate picture of its financial health.

  • Item descB4 Ledger Group LLC's payroll services go beyond simply cutting checks. They aim to:

    • Simplify Payroll Processing: This involves calculating wages, deductions, and net pay for employees, which can be a complex and time-consuming task for small business owners.

    • Ensure Compliance: Payroll involves strict adherence to various federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. B4 Ledger Group LLC's service ensures that businesses remain compliant, minimizing the risk of penalties and legal issues related to payroll taxes and reporting. This includes proper filing of payroll taxes (like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes) and generating necessary tax forms for employees.

  • Full-service bookkeeping is customizable depending on the individual needs of your business. It typically involves:

    • Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations: This ensures that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and that bank and credit card statements match the company's records.  

    • Transaction categorization and cleanup: Correctly classifying income and expenses, and rectifying any errors in past entries.  

    • QuickBooks balance corrections: Specifically addressing and fixing any balance discrepancies within QuickBooks software.

    • Timely and accurate financial reporting: Providing regular financial statements (like profit and loss statements and balance sheets) that offer a clear picture of the business's financial health.  

    Essentially, full-service bookkeeping means B4 Ledger Group LLC handles all aspects of a small business's day-to-day financial record-keeping, allowing the business owner to focus on operations rather than administrative tasks.

  • income tax services involve:

    • Individual and Business Tax Preparation: This includes preparing and filing federal, state, and local income tax returns for both individuals and various business structures (like sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations).  

    • Compliance: Ensuring that all tax filings adhere to current tax laws and regulations to avoid penalties and legal issues.  

    • Maximizing Deductions and Credits: Identifying eligible deductions and credits to help minimize tax liability and potentially increase refunds for clients.

    • Financial Reporting: Utilizing the accurate financial records from bookkeeping to produce the necessary reports for tax filing.

    Essentially, B4 Ledger Group LLC's income tax services aim to expertly manage the complexities of tax season for both individuals and small businesses, providing peace of mind and helping to optimize tax outcomes.

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