Homerun advice.
Striking out your tax burden.
BATS, Better Accounting & Tax Strategies, prepares returns, plans ahead and keeps the books for individuals and businesses in every U.S. state, so you keep more of your take-home pay.
- Written quote before any work
- Encrypted document portal
- Federal, state & local filings
Know the count before you step up
Calendar-year filers. Dates move to the next business day when they fall on a weekend or holiday.
What does your game plan look like?
Tap everything that applies. We'll line up the services that fit your situation.
Every service a household or business needs at tax time and all year
32 services across 5 practice areas, each with its own detailed page.
Tax Preparation & Filing
Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.
Individual Tax Preparation
Federal and state Form 1040 preparation for W-2 earners, families and investors, filed electronically and reviewed line by line.
Learn moreTax Preparation & FilingBusiness Tax Preparation
Partnership, S corporation and C corporation tax returns prepared accurately and on time, with K-1s delivered to owners.
Learn moreTax Preparation & FilingSelf-Employed & Freelancer Tax
Schedule C returns, self-employment tax planning and quarterly estimates for freelancers, contractors and gig workers.
Learn moreTax Preparation & FilingMulti-State Tax Filing
Part-year, nonresident and multi-state business returns for people who moved, commute across state lines or work remotely.
Learn moreTax Preparation & FilingExpat & International Tax
U.S. tax returns for Americans abroad and foreign nationals in the U.S., including FBAR, FATCA and foreign income exclusions.
Learn moreTax Preparation & FilingEstate & Trust Tax
Form 1041 fiduciary returns, final personal returns and estate tax filings for executors, trustees and families.
Learn moreTax Preparation & FilingNonprofit Tax Filing
Form 990 series returns, tax-exemption applications and compliance support for charities, foundations and associations.
Learn moreTax Preparation & FilingAmended Tax Returns
Correct past returns with Form 1040-X or business amendments to claim missed refunds or fix errors before the IRS does.
Learn moreTax Planning & Strategy
Year-round planning that lowers what you owe before the return is ever filed.
Tax Planning & Strategy
Proactive, year-round tax planning that lowers your bill through timing, structure, retirement contributions and credits.
Learn moreTax Planning & StrategyBusiness Formation & Entity Selection
Choose the right structure (sole proprietor, LLC, S corporation or C corporation) and set it up correctly from day one.
Learn moreTax Planning & StrategyS Corporation Tax Strategy
S corp elections, reasonable salary analysis, payroll setup and annual 1120-S compliance that turn the election into real savings.
Learn moreTax Planning & StrategyReal Estate Investor Tax
Rental property, short-term rental, 1031 exchange, depreciation and cost segregation tax strategy for real estate investors.
Learn moreTax Planning & StrategyCryptocurrency & Digital Asset Tax
Crypto gains, staking, mining, DeFi and NFT tax reporting, reconciled across wallets and exchanges.
Learn moreTax Planning & StrategyQuarterly Estimated Taxes
Accurate quarterly estimated tax calculations and payment reminders that keep you clear of underpayment penalties.
Learn moreIRS Representation & Resolution
Audits, notices, back taxes and tax debt handled by people who deal with the IRS every week.
IRS Audit Representation
Representation before the IRS and state tax agencies during correspondence, office and field audits.
Learn moreIRS Representation & ResolutionBack Taxes & Unfiled Returns
Catch up on years of unfiled federal and state returns, reduce penalties and get back into good standing.
Learn moreIRS Representation & ResolutionIRS Payment Plans & Tax Debt Relief
Installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, currently-not-collectible status and lien or levy release.
Learn moreIRS Representation & ResolutionIRS Notices & Letters
Fast, accurate responses to IRS and state tax notices such as CP2000, CP14 and identity verification letters.
Learn moreIRS Representation & ResolutionIRS Penalty Abatement
Requests to remove failure-to-file, failure-to-pay and other IRS penalties through first-time abatement or reasonable cause.
Learn moreAccounting & Bookkeeping
Clean books, reliable payroll and financial reporting that keep your business ready for tax season.
Bookkeeping Services
Monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and financial reports so your numbers are always current and tax-ready.
Learn moreAccounting & BookkeepingPayroll Services
Full-service payroll with direct deposit, federal and state payroll tax filings, W-2s and new-hire reporting.
Learn moreAccounting & BookkeepingQuickBooks Setup & Cleanup
QuickBooks Online setup, chart of accounts design, cleanup of messy books and training for you and your team.
Learn moreAccounting & BookkeepingFinancial Statements & Reporting
Compiled financial statements and management reports for lenders, investors, boards and owners.
Learn moreAccounting & BookkeepingFractional CFO & Advisory
Part-time CFO support: cash flow forecasting, budgeting, pricing, KPIs and growth planning without a full-time hire.
Learn moreAccounting & BookkeepingSales Tax Compliance
Sales tax nexus studies, state registrations, return filing and voluntary disclosure for sellers in multiple states.
Learn moreAccounting & Bookkeeping1099 & W-2 Filing
Year-end 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC and W-2 preparation and e-filing, with W-9 collection and TIN matching.
Learn moreAccounting & BookkeepingE-Commerce Accounting
Accounting for Amazon, Shopify and Etsy sellers: payout reconciliation, inventory, COGS and marketplace sales tax.
Learn moreOutsourcing Services
Extra capacity for CPA firms, tax practices and growing businesses: tax preparation, bookkeeping, AP/AR and dedicated accounting staff.
Outsourced Tax Preparation for CPA Firms
White-label preparation of 1040, 1065, 1120-S and 1120 returns inside your own tax software, ready for your review and signature.
Learn moreOutsourcing ServicesWhite-Label Bookkeeping for Firms
Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations and close delivered under your firm's brand, so you can serve more clients without adding headcount.
Learn moreOutsourcing ServicesDedicated Remote Accounting Staff
A dedicated tax preparer, staff accountant or bookkeeper who works as part of your team, on your systems and your schedule.
Learn moreOutsourcing ServicesAccounts Payable & Receivable Outsourcing
Bill processing, vendor payments, invoicing, collections follow-up and cash application, handled on schedule with clear approval controls.
Learn moreOutsourcing ServicesOutsourced Accounting Department
A complete finance back office: bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, monthly close and reporting, run by one team for a fixed monthly fee.
Learn moreMost people only meet their tax preparer once a year. That's the problem.
By the time a return is prepared, the year is over and most savings opportunities are gone. BATS works the whole season: clean books in spring, strategy in the summer and fall, and filing that simply records the plan.
Get a year-round plan| What matters | BATS | Filing-only preparer |
|---|---|---|
| Planning that happens before December 31 | Year-round, with mid-year projections | Usually only at filing time |
| Books, payroll and taxes in one place | One team sees the whole picture | Separate providers to coordinate |
| IRS and state notices, audits and debt | Handled in-house with your authorization | Often referred elsewhere |
| Every state you live, work or sell in | All 50 states and D.C. | Can be limited |
| Know the cost up front | Written quote before work starts | Varies |
From first call to filed return, without leaving home
Book a consultation
Tell us about your situation in a short call or video meeting.
Share documents securely
Upload files through an encrypted client portal from any device.
Get your plan and filings
Your advisor prepares returns, books or a strategy and reviews them with you.
Stay on track all year
We keep an eye on deadlines, estimates and changes in tax law for you.
Built for the people the big chains rush through
Individuals & families
W-2 earners, families and investors who want every credit and deduction they are owed.
Small businesses
LLCs, S corporations and partnerships that need clean books, payroll and smart returns.
Self-employed & freelancers
Contractors and gig workers managing self-employment tax and quarterly payments.
Real estate investors
Landlords, short-term rental hosts and investors using depreciation and 1031 exchanges.
E-commerce sellers
Amazon, Shopify and Etsy sellers juggling payouts, inventory and multi-state sales tax.
Taxpayers with IRS problems
People facing audits, notices, back taxes or tax debt who need someone in their corner.
Covering all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Pick your state to see local tax rules, or go straight to one of 248 major cities we serve.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about how BATS works.
Do you work with clients in every state?
Yes. BATS works with clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. through secure online meetings, e-signatures and an encrypted document portal, and we prepare returns for every state that taxes income.
Do I need to meet in person?
No. Most clients never need to visit an office. Calls and video meetings cover everything from tax planning to audit preparation.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on the complexity of your return or engagement. After a consultation we give you a written quote before any work begins.
Can you help if I am behind on my taxes?
Yes. We file past-due returns, respond to IRS notices and set up payment plans or settlements when you qualify.
Will you represent me before the IRS?
With your signed authorisation (Form 2848), we can speak with the IRS on your behalf for audits, notices and collections.
Ready to step up to the plate?
Book a consultation and get a clear plan for your taxes and books, wherever you are in the U.S.