Serving Portola Valley & the Peninsula

Accounting Services in Portola Valley, CA

Monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks accounting, payroll, and business & individual tax services for Portola Valley businesses — flat-rate plans and direct access to Bill or Hannah.

Portola Valley Accounting for Professionals

Portola Valley is one of Silicon Valley's most affluent communities — home to tech founders, executives, investors, and professional services businesses. We provide accurate, discreet bookkeeping and tax services.

Flat-Rate Monthly Plans

One predictable monthly price covers reconciliations, reports, and direct access to Bill or Hannah. No hourly billing surprises.

QuickBooks Certified

QuickBooks setup and ongoing maintenance. Catch-up accounting if you've accumulated months of backlog.

Business & Individual Tax

Business returns for LLCs, S-corps, and partnerships, plus personal 1040s. We coordinate to minimize overall tax liability.

Startup & QSBS Expertise

Portola Valley founders with QSBS Section 1202 qualified stock or R&D credit situations get attention to the details that matter most at exit.

Accounting & Bookkeeping in Portola Valley

Monthly Bookkeeping

Bank and credit card reconciliations, transaction categorization in QuickBooks, and monthly P&L and balance sheet.

QuickBooks Setup & Maintenance

New QuickBooks setup or cleanup of existing books. Catch-up accounting for months of backlog.

Business Tax Preparation

Federal and California returns for LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors. Quarterly estimated tax planning included.

Individual Tax Returns

Personal 1040s for Portola Valley business owners and professionals. We coordinate business and personal returns for optimal outcomes.

Payroll Processing

SurePayroll-powered payroll with direct deposit, quarterly 941s, W-2s, and California compliance. Portola Valley follows CA state wage ($16.90/hr).

QSBS & R&D Credits

Documentation for QSBS Section 1202 qualified small business stock and R&D credits under IRC Section 41 — common needs for Portola Valley tech founders.

Portola Valley Accounting FAQ

Do you provide accounting services in Portola Valley CA?

Yes. B&H provides remote accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation for Portola Valley businesses and individuals through our secure portal. Call 408-256-0339 for a free consultation.

What minimum wage applies to Portola Valley?

Portola Valley follows California's state rate of $16.90/hr — no local ordinance. But workers performing 2+ hours/week in adjacent Palo Alto ($18.70) must be paid at Palo Alto's rate for those hours.

Do you handle both personal and business taxes for Portola Valley owners?

Yes. We prepare business returns (LLC, S-corp, sole proprietor) and personal 1040s. We coordinate both to minimize overall tax liability — a common need for Portola Valley business owners with investment income and complex situations.

Can you help with QSBS Section 1202 for Portola Valley founders?

Yes. We're familiar with QSBS Section 1202 qualified small business stock requirements — a common planning opportunity for Portola Valley tech founders — and document qualifying stock properly. Read our QSBS guide on our blog for more details.

More Services for Portola Valley Businesses

QSBS Section 1202 for Startup Founders

Portola Valley tech founders with qualifying small business stock need proper documentation to exclude gains at exit. Read our complete guide to QSBS Section 1202.

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Startup Accounting & R&D Credits

Portola Valley entrepreneurs building tech companies need startup accounting, QuickBooks, and R&D credit analysis. Our startup accounting service covers the full scope.

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Our Flat-Rate EZ Process

See how B&H's monthly bookkeeping works — upload, reconcile, report. Most clients spend under 20 minutes a month. One flat monthly price.

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