Startup Accounting — Sunnyvale, CA

Startup Accounting in Sunnyvale, CA

B&H helps Sunnyvale tech startups build clean financial foundations — QuickBooks setup, monthly bookkeeping, R&D tax credit analysis, and payroll for semiconductor, software, and hardware companies near Lockheed Martin Space and AMD.

Accounting Built for Sunnyvale Startups

Sunnyvale hosts some of Silicon Valley's most active startup activity — semiconductor companies, defense tech ventures near Lockheed Martin Space, and LinkedIn's ecosystem of professional services businesses. Early-stage companies here need accounting that scales without surprise invoices.

R&D Tax Credit Analysis

Sunnyvale's dense semiconductor and software startup community often leaves R&D credits unclaimed. We analyze your IRC Section 41 qualified research expenses and document the credit — potentially $500K against payroll taxes for pre-revenue startups.

QuickBooks Setup from Day One

We configure QuickBooks with a chart of accounts appropriate for your funding stage, industry, and investor reporting needs. Starting clean costs far less than cleaning up a mess later.

Burn Rate & Runway Reporting

Investors want monthly burn rate and runway visibility. We produce the financial reports your board expects — P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow — every month as part of your flat-rate plan.

H-1B Payroll Compliance

Many Sunnyvale startups employ H-1B workers with prevailing wage requirements. Our SurePayroll-powered payroll service handles correct wage rates, California tax withholding, and timely federal and state filings.

Startup Accounting Services in Sunnyvale

QuickBooks Setup & Chart of Accounts

We configure QuickBooks Online for your business structure — C-corp, S-corp, or LLC — with a chart of accounts designed for your industry and investor reporting requirements.

Monthly Bookkeeping & Reporting

Monthly reconciliations, transaction categorization, and financial reports — P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement. Clean books every month for your board and tax filings.

R&D Tax Credit (IRC §41)

We identify qualified research wages, contractor costs, and supply expenses, prepare Form 6765, and document your R&D credit — applying it against income tax or payroll tax depending on your stage.

Payroll for Startups

SurePayroll-powered payroll with direct deposit, physical checks, quarterly 941 filings, California DE-9, W-2s, and Sunnyvale minimum wage compliance at $19.50/hr.

Business Tax Preparation

Federal and California tax returns for C-corps, S-corps, LLCs, and partnerships. Quarterly estimated tax planning and QSBS/Section 1202 analysis for eligible startup equity.

Catch-Up Accounting

Behind on your books since launch? We reconstruct records quickly — a common need for Sunnyvale startups that outgrew founder spreadsheets or hit a funding milestone requiring audited-ready financials.

Sunnyvale Startup Accounting FAQ

Do you provide startup accounting services in Sunnyvale CA?

Yes. B&H serves Sunnyvale tech startups with QuickBooks setup, monthly bookkeeping, R&D tax credits, payroll, and business tax preparation. We work with semiconductor companies, SaaS businesses, hardware startups, and defense tech ventures in Sunnyvale. Call 408-256-0339.

Can you help Sunnyvale startups claim R&D tax credits?

Yes. We analyze R&D expenses under IRC Section 41 — qualified research wages, contractor costs, and supply costs. Eligible startups under $5M gross receipts can apply up to $500,000 of R&D credits against payroll taxes annually. We document the credit and file Form 6765 with your return.

What accounting does a Sunnyvale startup need in its first year?

QuickBooks setup with a proper chart of accounts, monthly bookkeeping, payroll for W-2 employees, quarterly estimated tax payments, and a year-end business return. If you have investors, clean monthly financials are essential. We deliver all of this under one flat-rate monthly plan.

Do you work with Sunnyvale startups that have H-1B employees?

Yes. We process payroll through SurePayroll, applying prevailing wage rates, California income tax withholding, and timely 941 and DE-9 filings — all critical for H-1B compliance. Many of our Sunnyvale startup clients have international technical teams.

More Services for Sunnyvale Businesses

Monthly Bookkeeping for Sunnyvale

Flat-rate monthly bookkeeping in QuickBooks — bank reconciliations, P&L, and balance sheet each month. The foundation every Sunnyvale startup needs before it can claim R&D credits or prepare for investor due diligence.

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Payroll Services for Sunnyvale Startups

SurePayroll-powered payroll with Sunnyvale minimum wage compliance at $19.50/hr. Weekly or bi-weekly runs, direct deposit, 941 filings, W-2s, and H-1B prevailing wage support for Sunnyvale tech teams.

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Our Flat-Rate EZ Accounting Process

See how B&H's monthly process works — upload documents, we reconcile and report. Most Sunnyvale startup founders spend under 20 minutes a month on their accounting relationship with us.

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