George J. Laning CPA
“George is a phenomenal accountant and an absolute pleasure to work with.”
Best Bookkeeping Services near Palo Alto, CA
1 of these companies is based in Palo Alto; the others serve Palo Alto from towns including San Jose (18 mi), Campbell (13 mi) and Redwood City (9 mi).
2 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 15, 2026
Kpgcpa Financial Services
“Having worked with him, I know that he is an excellent CPA who is very knowledgeable.”
Martinez & Walker
“I have had the pleasure of doing my taxes with this company and I can recommend them with confidence since their experience and professionalism is maximum”
A Reliable Bookkeeping Service
“A Reliable Bookkeeping Service is a small, personalized service that is ten times better than the big, impersonal accounting services I have used.”
Accountyfy
“We have been working with Fay and her team for over 4 years now, the whole process is simple, communication is great all year log and I feel like my information is safe when using their online resources.”
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Tax Armour
“I'm proud to say that Tax Arrmour is an essential partner and part of my team with unparalleled experience and council on many layers of complex tax responsibility.”
The 15 companies listed for Palo Alto, CA keep books, reconcile accounts and close the month for businesses. What each says about its packages and software comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Palo Alto, CA
The 15 companies on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 290 reviews. When clients rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "efficient" and "patient". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are business services (5), tax services (5), quickbooks services (4), industries (3) and services for individuals (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 2 offer remote or virtual consultations; 2 offer payment plans; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the companies on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book a consultation.
Do any bookkeeping companies listed for Palo Alto offer a free assessment?
A first consultation without charge is stated by 7 of the 15 companies. It usually means someone looks at your file, counts the monthly transactions, and gives you a price. Have login access ready or the quote will be a guess.
L. Lopez, CPA & Associates
“Long story short, they are very professional and thorough while also being personable - a combination that's hard to find.”
Fractions Tax Services & Bookkeeping
“Ruby was able to answer some questions I had about my situation.”
Accounteam
“We endorse and recommend Svetlana and Accounteam as Quickbooks accounting professional experts!”
Abacus Tax and Accounting
“She is super knowledgeable in all area's of tax & finance, she also knows a thing or 2 about real estate finance as she worked in that area previously.”
Silicon Valley Accounting & Tax Firm
“Taking care of the structure & set up of my small business and helping in tax planning were all done in an expedited manner and it was a pleasure to work with.”
CD Tax & Bookkeeping Services
“I appreciate that he follows through, and responds quickly.”
TJO & Associates Tax Preparation
“Brian and team are super responsive, do a fantastic job with precision and pride.”
All About Business Services
“Neal has been been my outside accountant for my business and has kept track of my trust accounting for nearly a decade.”
Sunrise Tax Pro Services
“I will always recommend Sunrise Tax pro Services to anyone and everyone.”
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