Year-End Bookkeeping Service in White Plains, NY: Get Your Books Tax-Ready Before January
If you are reading this in November or December, you probably already know your books are not where they should be. Maybe a card was never connected. Maybe the receipts are in a shoebox. Maybe you just ran out of time. That is normal, and it is fixable before the tax deadlines arrive.
The short answer: Our year-end bookkeeping service gets your 2026 books tax-ready. We reconcile every bank, card and payment app account to December 31, clean up categories, separate personal spending, prepare your 1099s and deliver a year-end profit and loss and balance sheet your tax preparer can file from. It starts with a free 15-minute review and a flat quote.
Book your free year-end review or call (646) 917-7714.
Who this is for
- Owners who did their own books and want a professional to check them before filing.
- Businesses a few months behind who need to catch up and close the year in one go.
- Anyone who paid contractors in 2026 and is not sure who needs a 1099 under the new $2,000 rule.
- S corporations and partnerships with a March 15, 2027 deadline that comes fast.
- Owners switching bookkeepers who want a clean starting point for 2027.
We work with small businesses across White Plains, Westchester County, Yonkers, the Bronx and New York City: contractors, cleaning companies, daycares, salons, restaurants, landlords and consultants.
What our year-end bookkeeping includes
| What we do | What you get |
|---|---|
| Reconcile every account to 12/31 | Books that match your bank, card, loan and payment app statements |
| Clean up the year | No uncategorized items, no duplicates, personal spending moved to owner draws |
| Match card and app payouts | Square, Stripe and PayPal deposits matched, fees recorded as expenses |
| Contractor review | A list of who needs a 1099-NEC, W-9s requested, 1099s prepared and e-filed |
| Payroll tie-out | Year-to-date wages matched to payroll reports before W-2s and the NYS-45 |
| Equipment and vehicle list | Purchases documented for depreciation |
| Year-end reports | Profit and loss, balance sheet and general ledger, ready for your preparer |
| Close and lock | A closing date set so 2026 stays final |
Want to do it yourself instead? Our free year-end bookkeeping checklist walks through the same 10 steps.
How the free year-end review works
- Book a 15-minute call at a time that suits you. Pick a time here.
- We ask a few quick questions: how many accounts you have, what software you use (QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, spreadsheets or nothing), whether you have payroll or contractors, and when your books were last up to date.
- We tell you honestly where you stand: what is missing, how long the cleanup will take, and which deadlines matter for you.
- You get a flat quote before any work starts. No hourly surprises, and no obligation to go ahead.
Timeline: when to start
| If you start | What happens |
|---|---|
| November | Relaxed. Time to make year-end tax moves before December 31 |
| Early December | Comfortable. Books closed in early January, 1099s on time |
| Late December | Tight but doable for books that were kept up during the year |
| January | Rushed. 1099s and W-2s are due February 1, 2027 |
| February or later | Possible, but you may need an extension and pay rush pricing elsewhere |
Why owners in Westchester work with us
- We are local. Our office is at 75 South Broadway, 4th Floor, in White Plains. You can drop off paperwork or meet in person.
- Bookkeeping and taxes under one roof. The same team that closes your books can prepare your return and plan for 2027, so nothing gets lost in a handoff. See our tax preparation in White Plains.
- New York know-how. NY sales tax quarters, the NYS-45, NYC and Yonkers taxes and PTET elections are everyday work for us, not a footnote.
- Flat, upfront pricing. You know the cost before we start. For a sense of the market, read how much a bookkeeper costs.
What we tell owners who call us in December
You do not need perfect books to start. You need your bank and card statements for the year and a login to whatever software you use, even if it is a spreadsheet. We do the rest. The one thing we cannot fix in January is a missing W-9 from a contractor who stopped answering your messages, so if you paid anyone $2,000 or more by check, Zelle or bank transfer, ask for their W-9 now.
After year end: keep it easy for 2027
Once 2026 is closed, you can keep going with monthly bookkeeping services so next year's close takes an afternoon. Or keep your own books in BIB Pro for $29.99 a month, with receipt scanning, mileage tracking and quarterly check-ins from our team.
Book your free year-end review
Fifteen minutes, no obligation, and you leave knowing exactly where your books stand and what it will take to close 2026.
Book your free year-end review or call (646) 917-7714. London's Tax Services, 75 South Broadway, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in year-end bookkeeping?
Reconciling every bank, card, loan and payment app account to December 31, cleaning up categories and duplicates, separating personal spending, reviewing contractors and preparing 1099s, tying out payroll, and delivering a year-end profit and loss and balance sheet your tax preparer can file from.
How much does year-end bookkeeping cost in White Plains?
It depends on how many accounts and transactions you have and how far behind the books are. London's Tax Services gives a flat quote after a free 15-minute review, so you know the cost before any work starts.
My books are months behind. Can you still close 2026?
Yes. We catch up the missing months first, then close the year. Most catch-ups take one to two weeks once we have your bank and card statements.
Do you prepare and file 1099s?
Yes. We identify which contractors need a 1099-NEC under the 2026 $2,000 threshold, request missing W-9s, and prepare and e-file the forms before the February 1, 2027 deadline.
Do I have to come to the office?
No. Most clients send statements securely online, but you are welcome to drop off paperwork or meet at our office at 75 South Broadway in White Plains.
Can you also do my tax return?
Yes. London's Tax Services prepares business and personal returns, so the same team that closes your books can file your return and plan for 2027.