I Have a U.S. Company, but I Am Not Sure Which Reports and Forms I Need to File. Can You Help?

Yes. We review your company type, state of formation, business activities, income, employees, independent contractors, sales tax obligations, and current bookkeeping. We then explain which filing and reporting requirements may apply to your business and outline the next steps.

Can I Schedule a Consultation Before Forming a Company in the United States?

Yes. In fact, it is better to address these questions before registration rather than afterward. We help you understand which business structure may fit your business model, which bookkeeping and tax considerations may arise after formation, and what should be planned before launch.

I Already Formed an LLC but Have Not Done Any Bookkeeping. Where Should I Start?

The first step is to determine whether the company has had any business activity, including income, expenses, bank transactions, payment processor activity, marketplace sales, independent contractors, or employees. We review your current situation and explain what needs to be reconstructed, set up, or prepared.

I Have a Bookkeeper, but I Am Not Sure the Books Are Being Maintained Correctly. Can You Review Them?

Yes. We can review your current bookkeeping system, financial reports, transaction categories, bank reconciliations, and any areas of concern. After the review, we explain where the risks are, what needs to be corrected, and whether the current records can be used for future reporting.

Can I Ask One Specific Question Without Signing Up for Ongoing Support?

Yes. A consultation can focus on a specific issue, such as 1099 forms, sales tax, payroll, Form 1040, selecting an accounting system, preparing information for a CPA, working with independent contractors, or another particular situation.

Do You Provide a Verbal Answer or a Specific Action Plan?

We aim to provide more than a general answer. You receive a clear workflow outlining what to review, which information to collect, what actions to take, and in what order. For more complex issues, we explain the available options and the potential consequences of each decision.

Can You Support Your Answer with Links to Official Sources?

Yes, when the issue requires verification. We rely on official guidance, regulations, forms, and filing requirements so that our recommendations are supported by authoritative sources rather than based on opinion alone.

Do You Work with Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, or PayPal?

Yes. We assist with eCommerce, marketplace, and payment processor matters, including sales, fees, refunds, sales tax, bank deposits, data reconciliation, and preparing information for bookkeeping and reporting.

Do I Need to Collect and Pay Sales Tax?

It depends on the states involved, your sales volume, business model, and other factors. During the consultation, we can review your situation, verify the relevant details, and explain whether a separate sales tax analysis is needed and what information will be required.

Do I Need to Issue 1099 Forms to Independent Contractors?

It depends on who your business paid and how much was paid. We help you determine whether 1099 forms may be required, which contractor information to collect, and how to organize the process without last-minute confusion at year-end.

I Am Not a U.S. Resident. Do I Still Need to File Tax Returns or Maintain Books?

Nonresident status does not automatically eliminate tax, reporting, or bookkeeping obligations. The requirements depend on your business structure, transactions, income, state, tax classification, and other factors. We review your situation and explain which obligations may apply specifically to you.

Can I Estimate in Advance How Much Tax I Will Owe?

A preliminary estimate is possible when information about your income, expenses, company structure, and bookkeeping is available. We can help prepare the data needed for the calculation and explain which factors may affect the final tax amount.

I Received a Letter from the IRS or a State Tax Agency. Can You Help Me Understand It?

Yes. We can review the letter, explain what it means, identify any deadlines or required actions, and outline what you need to prepare for a response or the next steps.

Can I Transfer My Bookkeeping or Tax Work to You After the Consultation?

Yes. If the consultation shows that hands-on support is needed, we can assist with ongoing bookkeeping, bookkeeping cleanup and setup, tax support, sales tax, 1099 reporting, or management reporting.

How Much Does a Consultation Cost?

The cost depends on the complexity of the issue, the scope of the analysis, and whether you need a written assessment, document review, or a step-by-step workflow. After your initial inquiry, we clarify the scope and recommend the appropriate consultation format.

Business, Tax, and Accounting Consulting for U.S. Companies

Accounting City helps founders work through questions about U.S. company formation, bookkeeping, taxes, and the financial side of running a business.

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U.S. Business, Tax, and Accounting Consulting

Accounting City helps founders work through questions about U.S. company formation, bookkeeping, taxes, and the financial side of running a business.

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We don't give generic advice and send you on your way

We look at the situation, review the facts, evaluate the options, and tell you what makes sense for your business.

Consulting helps when you have a specific question but aren't sure what the right next step is: which structure to choose, how to set up the books, which forms apply, how to prepare for taxes, or what to do about contractors, payroll, sales tax, or reporting.

We break the issue down and give you a clear path forward.

What We Can Help With

01/ U.S. Company Formation and Structure

We advise on questions about forming and setting up a business in the United States. That includes helping you understand which structure fits the business model, what needs to happen after formation, and which accounting or tax issues should be addressed before they become a problem. This is especially relevant for non-U.S. founders, e-commerce businesses, IT companies, service businesses, and founders planning to work with U.S. clients, payment platforms, marketplaces, or contractors.

02/ Bookkeeping and Accounting

We help you work through U.S. bookkeeping questions: choosing an accounting system, setting up the books, recording transactions, handling bank activity, invoices, contractors, payroll, loans, depreciation, and other accounting items.

If the books are already being maintained but something doesn't look right, we can review the current setup, identify weak points, and explain what should be corrected.

03/ Taxes and Reporting

We help businesses and individuals get their bearings on U.S. tax questions. We help you understand which obligations apply, which forms are required, when the question needs a CPA or Enrolled Agent, and what information needs to be prepared before the calculation and filing. We don't stop at "ask a tax professional." We explain the logic, flag the risks, and give you a practical plan for what to do next.

04/ Sales Tax, 1099, and Payroll

Many questions come up about sales tax, Forms 1099, contractor payments, payroll, employees, compensation, bonuses, and the records behind them. We help determine what information needs to be collected, what should be reviewed, and how to set up the process properly.

05/ Management Reporting and Financial Analysis

We help businesses structure management reporting, budgeting, budget vs. actual, KPI calculations, and financial performance tracking. This is useful when the owner needs more than tax reporting and wants a clearer view of how the business is performing.

When It Makes Sense
to Get Advice

Consulting isn't just for companies that haven't launched yet.
Many founders come to us after the business is already running and the real operational questions begin: how to maintain the books, what to do about taxes, how to handle payments, what the CPA needs, or how to get ready for tax season.

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Worth a conversation if:

You're forming a U.S. company and want to understand the accounting and tax implications before you start
The business is running, but the books are inconsistent or raising questions
You need help with sales tax, Forms 1099, payroll, or contractors

You aren't sure which forms apply to the company
You need to prepare information for a CPA
You're in a gray area
You need more than an answer - you need a sequence of steps
You want a second opinion before acting on a decision

How Advisory Works

1. We Review the Situation

We start with the facts: entity type, state, business activity, sales model, transaction volume, employees, contractors, marketplaces, payment platforms, and the current accounting setup.

2. We Look at the Full Context

We don't pull one question out of its context. A tax decision, for example, may depend on the entity structure, accounting, state, payments, sales activity, and where the business is headed next.

3. We Build the Recommendation

After reviewing the situation, we give you a clear answer: what's happening now, what options are available, which risks matter, and what needs to happen next. When useful, we also prepare a step-by-step action plan for putting the recommendation into practice.

4. We Back It Up

When the issue requires backing, we rely on IRS and state guidance, form instructions, accounting rules, and experience with similar situations. You get a recommendation you can understand and act on, not an opinion for its own sake.

5. We Can Stay Involved

If the next step requires hands-on work, we can move from advisory into bookkeeping, tax support, management reporting, financial reporting, or process setup.

What You Get

After the consultation, you know what happens next: what information needs to be prepared, which processes need attention, which forms should be reviewed, where the risks are, and which specialists need to be involved.

The result is not a collection of disconnected recommendations. It's a clear action plan for the issue in front of you - whether that's bookkeeping, taxes, financial structure, or reporting.

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We'll review the situation, clarify the key details, and recommend the next steps for U.S. company formation, bookkeeping, taxes, reporting, or the financial setup of the business.

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Accounting City LLC
30 N Gould St Ste R
Sheridan, WY 82801, USA

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