B&H provides bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and QuickBooks accounting to Oakland small businesses — flat-rate plans, direct access to Bill or Hannah, and East Bay expertise tailored to Oakland's diverse economy.
Oakland's economy spans Port logistics, the Uptown arts and restaurant scene, Chinatown and Fruitvale's immigrant-owned businesses, and a growing downtown tech presence. We understand the full range — and California's complex tax rules that apply to all of them.
We serve businesses across the East Bay and South Bay — Oakland, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose — with deep knowledge of California payroll, sales tax, and business filing requirements.
Oakland's minimum wage is $16.50/hr as of January 1, 2026. Our payroll service applies the current Oakland rate automatically and alerts you before each annual adjustment.
We work with Oakland's Chinatown, Fruitvale, and Temescal business communities — patient, clear guidance for owners navigating California business requirements for the first time.
One predictable monthly price covers your bookkeeping, reports, and direct access to us. No hourly billing surprises — you always know your accounting cost.
Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations in QuickBooks, transaction categorization, and financial reports — P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement delivered every month.
New business QuickBooks setup or catch-up on months of messy books. We get Oakland businesses current and structured so year-end tax time isn't a crisis.
Weekly or bi-weekly payroll via SurePayroll — direct deposit, physical checks, quarterly 941 filings, W-2s, and automatic Oakland minimum wage compliance at $16.50/hr.
CDTFA sales tax returns prepared and filed on time for Oakland retailers, restaurants, breweries, and e-commerce sellers. We track taxable revenue and prepayment schedules.
Annual federal and California tax returns for S-corps, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietors. Quarterly estimated tax planning to avoid April surprises.
Behind on your books? We reconstruct months or years of records quickly and accurately — a common need for Oakland food, logistics, and creative businesses that outgrew DIY accounting.
Yes. B&H serves Oakland businesses remotely through our secure client portal. We work with Port logistics firms, Uptown creative businesses, Chinatown and Fruitvale immigrant-owned businesses, and e-commerce entrepreneurs. Call 408-256-0339 for a free consultation.
Monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks setup and cleanup, payroll (including Oakland $16.50/hr minimum wage compliance), California sales tax filing, and business and individual tax preparation. We also do catch-up accounting for businesses behind on their records.
Yes. We work with Oakland's diverse business community including Chinatown retail shops, Fruitvale restaurants, and immigrant-owned firms across East Oakland. We provide patient, clear guidance for owners navigating California business requirements.
Oakland's minimum wage is $16.50/hr as of January 1, 2026. Our payroll service automatically applies the current Oakland rate and updates each time the city adjusts the wage. We also alert you to upcoming changes so you can plan your labor budget.
Full-service accounting for Oakland's diverse business community — from Port logistics operators to Uptown restaurants to Fruitvale retail. Monthly books, tax prep, and payroll under one flat-rate plan.
Oakland accounting & bookkeeping →Oakland's $16.50/hr minimum wage requires precise payroll compliance. Our flat-rate payroll service handles direct deposit, quarterly 941 filings, W-2s, and automatic wage-rate updates every January 1.
Oakland payroll services →See how B&H's monthly accounting process works — upload documents, we reconcile and report. Most Oakland clients spend under 20 minutes a month.
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