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Accountant and bookkeeper in Philadelphia, PA

Online bookkeeping, catch-up books, payroll support and tax-ready financials for small businesses in Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, King of Prussia, Camden and Bala Cynwyd — at a flat $15 per hour.

Philadelphia has some of the most complex local business taxes in the country: the City Wage Tax, the Net Profits Tax and the Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT).

#Philadelphia at a glance
1CountyPhiladelphia County
2State income tax (2026)Flat 3.07%
3State sales tax6%
4Time zone for callsEastern
5Rate$15 per hour
PA6b  ·  Local industries

Philadelphia industries we work with

Healthcare

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

Professional services

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

Higher education

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

PA6c  ·  Questions

Philadelphia accounting FAQ

We are an online accounting and bookkeeping firm serving Philadelphia and the surrounding area — Cherry Hill, King of Prussia, Camden, Bala Cynwyd — entirely through cloud software and video calls scheduled in Eastern time. You get the same work as a local firm, usually faster, at $15 per hour.

Philadelphia has some of the most complex local business taxes in the country: the City Wage Tax, the Net Profits Tax and the Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT). We track these in your books alongside Pennsylvania state requirements.

We charge $15 per hour wherever you are. Most small Philadelphia 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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