Bookkeeping services Boston businesses need: recording income and costs, tracking Massachusetts sales tax and reconciling the bank each month. A trained remote bookkeeper does the work and a team lead reviews every month.
Bookkeeping services Boston businesses rely on keep money records in order and Massachusetts taxes ready each period. A trained remote bookkeeper records income and costs in your own QuickBooks or Xero and sends a clear monthly report. A team lead checks every month before it reaches you.
What bookkeeping services Boston businesses hand off first
Most Boston businesses start with the tasks that take the most time each week:
- Entering bank and card transactions into QuickBooks or Xero.
- Coding each cost to the right expense category.
- Matching supplier invoices to bank payments.
- Tracking Massachusetts sales tax collected and paid each period.
- Month-end bank reconciliation and a short monthly summary.
Your bookkeeper handles these on a set schedule. You review the report each month and send corrections. They come back the same day.
Massachusetts sales tax and Boston bookkeeping
Massachusetts charges a flat 6.25% sales tax on most taxable sales. Unlike many states, there is no county or city add-on — the rate is the same across the state. Meals and prepared food carry a separate 6.25% meals tax. Your bookkeeper codes each transaction to the right rate and exemption so the quarterly return is ready without last-minute work.
Boston industries we support
We work with technology, biotech and life sciences, financial services, education, healthcare, professional services and ecommerce businesses in Boston and Greater Boston. Your bookkeeper works in the software you already use. No migration needed. See our guides to bookkeeping services New York and bookkeeping for small businesses.
How to check the work each month
- Compare the bank balance in your software to your statement.
- Pick five transactions and check they are in the right category.
- Review the sales tax total and compare it with the prior period.
- Ask for a list of items that could not be matched automatically.
Where AI helps
Your bookkeeper is a real person. AI helps sort and code items faster and flags amounts that look unusual. A person checks every entry. A team lead reviews the full month before it reaches you.
What bookkeeping services Boston cost
Pay-as-you-go bookkeeping starts at $12 an hour (USD) with hours that never expire. A dedicated bookkeeper starts from $5.62 an hour on a monthly plan. Compare that with a local Boston bookkeeper at $40 to $70 an hour. See the bookkeeping service, pricing and the bookkeeping pricing guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Boston?
A remote bookkeeper through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 an hour on a dedicated plan, or $12 an hour pay-as-you-go. Local Boston bookkeepers typically charge $40 to $70 an hour.
Do Boston bookkeeping services handle Massachusetts sales tax?
Yes. Your bookkeeper tracks Massachusetts sales tax collected and paid each period. Massachusetts has a flat 6.25% rate with no local add-on. Your bookkeeper keeps the records ready for your accountant to file.
What software does a Boston remote bookkeeper use?
They work in QuickBooks Online or Xero — both widely used by Massachusetts businesses.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
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