Clare Accounting Group

Accounting and Bookkeeping


Just starting your business? Have you obtained a bank account? All bookkeeping starts with a bank account. Have you chosen a bookkeeping program/software?

Common options include but are not limited to the following:

  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • Sage 50cloud/Peachtree

Choosing and implementing a new accounting software system can be a challenging undertaking. With that said, there is no shortage of accounting software solutions for your business. Cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), and other technological innovations are adding more dimensions to technology decisions. Our experience with various packages currently on the market as well as awareness of new products allow us to aid you in choosing and implementing a system that will suit your company’s needs. Furthermore, we can analyze the nature of your business and financial transactions, current technology, future business plans and emerging needs to identify and implement a software solution that is flexible enough to grow and change with your business. Training and support will ensure minimal disruption of your everyday business processes.

If your business does not currently have accounting staff or if your business is outgrowing its current bookkeeping system, we can provide comprehensive accounting & bookkeeping services to ensure the smooth operation of the financial side of your business. As your business needs grow and change, we can provide input and planning assistance to make sure your accounting and financial systems keep pace with your business needs.

Clare Accounting Group will review your accounting & bookkeeping requirements and will charge a monthly, quarterly, or annual flat fee.

Property Tax Return

Since all personal property taxes are state imposed, each jurisdiction may include different types of property in the tax assessment. Additionally, these taxes are often imposed by local governments, such as cities and counties, making the rules even less uniform across the country. Each state, or even each local jurisdiction such as a county, will have its own specific form you must fill out to report your personal property tax.

If you end up paying personal property taxes to your local government, the IRS allows you to claim a deduction for it on your federal tax return. However, the IRS requires you to satisfy certain requirements, regardless of how your government classifies the tax.

Clare Accounting Group will identify your personal property tax requirements and file the annual property tax return if deemed necessary to ensure that you or your business is able to claim a deduction for the property tax you have paid.

For an annual fee Clare Accounting Group can file your property tax return.


Sales Tax Return

State and local tax authorities are looking to maximize sales tax collections. We can help you understand and manage your sales tax obligations and prepare sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner.

Types of Sale Tax Returns for Washington State:

  • Combined Excise Tax

This return is used for reporting your business income, sales tax, and use tax. Use this form if you do not qualify to use the tax returns below. The Combined Excise Tax can be filed, monthly, quarterly, or annually.

  • Business & Occupation Activities

This return is customized for annual taxpayers who report under certain B&O tax classifications and do not collect retail sales tax. Taxpayers can also report use tax on this form. The Business & Occupation Activities return is filed annually.

  • Retailing and Other Activities

This return is customized for annual taxpayers who collect retail sales tax and report under certain B&O tax classifications. The Retailing and Other Activities return is filed annually.

  • Sales Tax Remittance

This return is customized for annual taxpayers who gross less than $28,000 and owe less than $2,000 retail sales tax.


Clare Accounting Group will review your sales tax return requirements and will charge a monthly, quarterly, or annual flat fee based on the filing requirements of your business.

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