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Accountant and bookkeeper in Kansas City, MO

Online bookkeeping, catch-up books, payroll support and tax-ready financials for small businesses in Kansas City, Overland Park, Independence, Lee's Summit and Olathe — at a flat $15 per hour.

Kansas City, Missouri levies a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city, and many metro businesses operate on both sides of the Kansas–Missouri line.

#Kansas City at a glance
1CountyJackson County
2State income tax (2026)Graduated, 2% to 4.7%
3State sales tax4.225%
4Time zone for callsCentral
5Rate$15 per hour
MO35b  ·  Local industries

Kansas City industries we work with

Logistics

Logistics is one of Kansas City's core sectors. We set up the chart of accounts, reports and tax tracking around how these businesses actually operate.

Engineering

Engineering is one of Kansas City's core sectors. We set up the chart of accounts, reports and tax tracking around how these businesses actually operate.

Healthcare

Healthcare is one of Kansas City's core sectors. We set up the chart of accounts, reports and tax tracking around how these businesses actually operate.

MO35c  ·  Questions

Kansas City accounting FAQ

We are an online accounting and bookkeeping firm serving Kansas City and the surrounding area — Overland Park, Independence, Lee's Summit, Olathe — entirely through cloud software and video calls scheduled in Central time. You get the same work as a local firm, usually faster, at $15 per hour.

Kansas City, Missouri levies a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city, and many metro businesses operate on both sides of the Kansas–Missouri line. We track these in your books alongside Missouri state requirements.

We charge $15 per hour wherever you are. Most small Kansas City businesses need somewhere between a few hours and a couple of days of bookkeeping a month, and you get a written estimate before we start.

We are an accounting and bookkeeping firm, not a CPA firm, so we do not sign or file returns. We prepare tax-ready books and local tax schedules for your CPA or Enrolled Agent and coordinate with them directly.

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