# Accounting & bookkeeping - Link: https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/accounting-bookkeeping/ - Published: 2026-10-23T12:47:39-04:00 - Author: HAMTOCK Consulting GL 1. [Home](https://hamtock.com/) 2. [What we do](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/) 3. Accounting & bookkeeping GL # Books you canactually read. We keep your books current every month, so you always know where your business stands and tax time takes days, not weeks. * Small businesses * Startups * Nonprofits * Professional services [ Book a consultation ](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/accounting-bookkeeping/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE4MjUiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D) [ Call 240-432-2749 ](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/accounting-bookkeeping/+12404322749) HAMTOCK · Accounting & bookkeeping**Included** 1. Monthly reconciliation 2. Profit and loss reports 3. Balance sheet 4. Sales tax support Starts with a consultationReady What you get ## What is included ### Monthly reconciliation Bank and credit card accounts matched to your books every month. ### Profit and loss reports A clear monthly picture of income, expenses and profit. ### Balance sheet What the business owns and owes, kept accurate. ### Sales tax support Help with Maryland sales and use tax records and returns. ### Clean-up of past months Behind on your books? We catch you up first. ### Year-end package Everything your tax return needs, organised and ready. Is this for you? ## A good fit if… * Your books are months behind * You are not sure if the business is making money * Tax time means a box of receipts * A lender or partner wants financial statements Get ready checklist ### What to have on hand * Bank and credit card statementsLast 3 months to start * Your accounting software loginIf you use one * Last year’s business tax return * Loan statements * A list of regular vendors and customers You are all set. Book a time and bring these along. [ Book a consultation ](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/accounting-bookkeeping/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE4MjUiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D) Missing something? Book anyway, we will tell you what is needed. Your ticks stay on this device only. Please never email Social Security numbers. How it works ## Three steps ### Book a consultation We look at where your books stand today. ### Catch up and set up We clean up past months and set up a simple routine. ### Monthly close Each month we reconcile your accounts and send your reports. Questions ## Common questions ### Do I need to use specific software? No. We work with the common accounting tools and can recommend one if you do not have one yet. ### How far behind can my books be? We have caught up businesses that were a year or more behind. We start with a consultation to see the size of the job. ### Will this help at tax time? Yes. With current books, your business return can be prepared from clean numbers instead of a shoebox. More services ## Other ways we help 1040 Tax preparation Personal and business returns, prepared and e-filed. See the service → PLAN Tax planning Year-round moves that lower next year’s bill. See the service → W-2 Payroll Pay runs, payroll taxes and year-end W-2s. See the service → ADV Business consulting Practical advice on cash flow, pricing and growth. See the service → LLC New business formation The right entity, registered correctly from day one. See the service → ## Ready to talk about accounting & bookkeeping? Book a consultation in under a minute, or call the office. We reply within one business day. [ Book a consultation ](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/accounting-bookkeeping/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE4MjUiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D) [240-432-2749](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/accounting-bookkeeping/+12404322749) [contact@hamtock.com](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/accounting-bookkeeping/contact@hamtock.com) 10304 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20903