Get accurate books and clear financial direction with bookkeeping and outsourced accounting services in Reno, NV from JR Clausen CPAs. You work with licensed, senior CPAs who manage your numbers all year, not just at tax time.
Bookkeeping keeps your daily financial records accurate and current. Outsourced accounting goes further and hands your full back office to our team. Reno and Sparks owners come to us when spreadsheets or a part-time bookkeeper no longer keep up.
Clean books do more than satisfy the IRS. They show you real profit, cash flow, and where your money goes each month. With our team, you get numbers you can trust and advice you can act on.
Many Reno business owners hold onto their books far too long. The right time to outsource is before small errors turn into big problems. These signs mean it’s time to bring in a professional team.
You keep meaning to update your records, but the work piles up. Late books mean you make decisions on old or missing numbers.
When you cannot tell what you earned last month, your bookkeeping needs help. We bring your records current and keep them that way.
Every spring you dig through receipts and bank statements to rebuild the year. This costs you time, money, and peace of mind.
Year-round bookkeeping from JR Clausen CPAs makes tax season simple. Your CPA already holds clean, ready records.
New hires, new locations, and new revenue add financial complexity fast. A part-time bookkeeper often cannot keep up with that pace.
Reno’s economy keeps expanding, and many local businesses hit this wall. Outsourced accounting scales with you as you grow.
Two reports show different totals, or the balance never looks right. Bad data leads to bad decisions and missed tax savings.
You should be able to open your books and believe what you see. Our senior CPAs give you numbers you can stand behind.
Nevada gives business owners real tax advantages, but it also comes with rules many people miss. Good bookkeeping keeps you compliant and helps you use those advantages. Here is how the local tax picture affects your records.
Nevada has no state personal or corporate income tax, which draws many businesses to Reno. That does not mean you skip filings.
You still owe federal taxes and several state-level obligations. Clean books make each of these filings faster and safer.
Nevada charges a Commerce Tax on businesses with more than $4 million in gross revenue. Your books need to track revenue by category to file this correctly.
Miss the details, and you risk penalties or overpaying. We set up your records to capture what the state requires.
If you have employees, Nevada’s Modified Business Tax applies to your wages. Your bookkeeping must track payroll accurately each quarter.
Errors here create filing problems and extra costs. We keep payroll data clean so these returns stay accurate.
Many Reno-Tahoe businesses also operate across the California line. That triggers California filing rules that differ sharply from Nevada’s.
Because our firm holds licenses in both states, we handle both sides. Your books stay ready for filings in either state.
We follow a clear four-step process that gets your books clean and keeps them that way.
We start with a full look at your current records and systems. This shows us what works and what needs to be fixed.
We clean up past errors and build a clear chart of accounts. Then we connect your bank feeds and software so data flows automatically.
Each month we reconcile accounts, track expenses, and record every transaction. You get accurate books without lifting a finger.
We send clear monthly reports and walk you through what the numbers mean. You always know where your business stands.
Reno business owners have plenty of bookkeeping options, from apps to part-time help. What sets JR Clausen CPAs apart is the level of experience behind your account. We built our firm on long-term client relationships across Northern Nevada.
A licensed, senior CPA oversees your account, so you are never handed off to junior staff alone.

We hold active CPA licenses in both states, which matters for any business near the Reno-Tahoe line.

The combined legacy of JR Clausen CPAs and Knott CPA brings decades of trusted relationships across the region.

Keeping your business's finances organized and properly set up shouldn't be a headache. Tell us what you're dealing with and we'll get you set up right.

Bookkeeping pricing depends on your transaction volume, number of accounts, and how far behind your books are. Most Reno small businesses fall into a predictable monthly range once we review your needs.
At JR Clausen CPAs, we give you a flat monthly quote after a free consultation, so there are no surprise bills. Call us for a quote based on your actual business.
Bookkeeping records and organizes your daily transactions, such as sales, bills, and payroll. Outsourced accounting includes bookkeeping plus higher-level work, like financial reporting, tax planning, and CFO-level advice.
Many Reno business owners start with bookkeeping and add services as they grow. At JR Clausen CPAs, we build a plan that fits your size and goals. Contact us to find the right level for your business.
Yes. At JR Clausen CPAs, we serve business owners across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Incline Village, and the Lake Tahoe basin.
We also work with clients in Fernley, Fallon, Minden, Gardnerville, and other Northern Nevada communities.
Because our work is cloud-based, distance never blocks clean, timely books. Contact us to confirm service for your area.
Nevada has no state income tax, but your business may owe the Commerce Tax, Modified Business Tax, or sales and use tax. Each of these depends on accurate, well-organized records.
As members of the AICPA and CPAs licensed in Nevada, we set up your books to handle every Nevada filing correctly. Call us to review your current setup.
Yes, and this is a common need in the Reno-Tahoe area. Many businesses cross the state line, which creates California filing duties on top of Nevada’s rules.
JR Clausen CPAs holds CPA licenses in both Nevada and California, so we manage both sides from one place. Contact us to keep your cross-border books clean and compliant.
Stop losing nights and weekends to bookkeeping and get numbers you can trust. Our senior CPAs give you clean records, clear reporting, and steady guidance all year.