HandyBooks handles job reconciliations, contractor tax filing, payroll, and profitability reporting — so you can focus on customers, not your numbers.
Handyman accounting specialists
Solo operators to multi-crew teams
Service businesses nationwide
"Finally found accountants who understand materials, mileage, subcontractors, and job margins. We cleaned up six months of books in two weeks."
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Mike P. — Owner, FixRight Handyman · ★★★★★
98%★★★★★Client retention rate
800+Businesses Served
$4.2M+Tax Savings Identified
98%Client Retention Rate
12+Years Trades Expertise
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Bank-Level Encryption
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SOC 2 Ready
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BBB Accredited
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QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Tools we work with every day
WHY HANDYBOOKS
Built specifically for handyman businesses
Generic accountants miss job costing, mileage, tools, and subcontractor issues. We understand field service businesses because we work with trades every day.
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Service business specialists
Every advisor understands mobile crews, materials, and small contractor bookkeeping — not just generic bookkeeping.
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Capture every deduction
We track tools, vehicle costs, supplies, software, uniforms, and every legal deduction available.
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Practical financial guidance
Monthly reports, pricing visibility, and plain-English explanations of your margins.
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Secure & organized
Bank-level encryption and organized books keep your receipts, payroll, and client records protected.
⭐ 4.9/5 on Google
🏅 Top-Rated on Clutch
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OUR SERVICES
Everything a handyman business needs
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Handyman Bookkeeping
Invoice reconciliation, materials tracking, expense categorization, and clean monthly reports by job and month.
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Contractor Tax Filing
Business returns, mileage, equipment depreciation, estimated taxes, and entity filings handled correctly.
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Business Growth Advisory
Analyze job profitability, improve pricing, hire with confidence, and structure the business correctly as you grow.
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Payroll for Field Crews
Full-service payroll for technicians, helpers, office staff, and subcontractors — including 1099 prep.
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IRS Notice Support
IRS notices, payroll issues, and messy books can escalate fast. We help organize records and support the response process.
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Job Cost Dashboards
Real-time revenue, labor cost, materials spend, and margin dashboards linked to your bookkeeping stack.
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HANDYMAN BUSINESS ESTIMATOR
Estimate Your Annual Tax Liability
Enter your service revenue, deductible expenses, and structure to get a quick estimate — and see where planning may reduce it.
$80,000
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$30,000
$0$400,000
🧰 Estimated Rate: 30%
Net Business Income
$50,000
Ownership Structure
Sole Proprietor
Estimated Annual Tax
$15,000
A HandyBooks advisor can identify deductions and entity options that may lower this significantly.
Actual liability varies based on owner pay, vehicle deductions, payroll mix, entity elections, and state taxes.
THE HANDYBOOKS DIFFERENCE
We speak contractor, not accountant.
Most accounting firms treat handyman work like any other small business. We know it is different — job costing, materials, mileage, subcontractors, deposits, and crew payroll require specialized knowledge.
Dedicated trades accounting experts — no generalists
Integrated with QuickBooks, Jobber, Housecall Pro & Stripe
Job and monthly profitability reporting
Proactive year-round tax planning — not just filing season
12+Years service business expertise
CLIENT STORIES
Trusted by handyman businesses across the country
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"HandyBooks caught missed mileage, tools, and vehicle deductions my previous accountant never mentioned. They know service businesses inside and out."
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Chris W.Handyman Owner, Austin TX
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"Their monthly reports showed which jobs were actually profitable and which ones were wasting crew time. Best decision we made all year."
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Sarah L.Owner, HomeFix Crew, Denver CO
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"When payroll notices started arriving, HandyBooks organized everything fast. We solved it quickly and finally had clean records."
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Anthony R.Remodel & Repair Company, Nashville TN
4.9★★★★★118 Google Reviews
4.8★★★★★72 Clutch Reviews
5.0★★★★★49 Trustpilot Reviews
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SOC 2 Ready
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BBB Accredited
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QB ProAdvisor
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Remote Nationwide
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Trades Focused
Stop leaving contractor deductions on the table.
Your first consultation is free. Let's find what your current setup is missing.
HANDYMAN BOOKKEEPING
Clean books for every job you complete.
Invoice reconciliation, customer deposits, materials tracking, and expense categorization — organized so you always know where the money is going.
HOW IT WORKS
Bookkeeping built for field service revenue
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Connect your tools
We sync directly with Jobber, Housecall Pro, Gusto, or your existing PM software to pull transactions automatically.
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Monthly cleanup
Every invoice, material purchase, fuel cost, and owner draw categorized correctly — with clean books every month.
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Reports you will actually use
Monthly P&L, category trends, contractor spend, and year-end reports ready for tax filing.
✓Invoice and deposit reconciliation
✓Customer deposit tracking
✓Materials vs. subcontractor categorization
✓Vehicle, fuel, and tool tracking
✓Monthly business P&L
✓Equipment depreciation schedules
✓Year-end tax package
✓Jobber / Housecall Pro integration
Ready for books that match your business?
Start with a free review of your current bookkeeping setup.
CONTRACTOR TAX FILING
Every deduction found. Every return filed right.
Business returns, mileage, equipment depreciation, subcontractor compliance, and estimated taxes — we handle the complexity so you pay only what you legally owe.
WHAT WE COVER
Contractor tax is messy. We handle all of it.
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Business Tax Filing
Accurate service revenue and expense reporting for sole proprietors, LLCs, and S-Corps.
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Equipment Depreciation
Vehicles, tools, trailers, and equipment depreciation handled correctly every year.
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Mileage & Vehicle Deductions
Track business mileage, vehicle use, and actual expense deductions without the usual guesswork.
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Estimated Tax Planning
Avoid surprises with quarterly planning based on actual business performance.
Stop overpaying on your business taxes.
Most small handyman businesses leave thousands on the table every year. Let's fix that.
BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORY
Grow smarter, not just busier.
Strategic guidance on pricing, hiring, cash flow, and business structure from advisors who understand mobile service operations.
ADVISORY SERVICES
Think beyond your current workload
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Entity Structure
LLC, S-Corp, or sole prop — we help you choose and set up the right structure as your business grows.
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Pricing Analysis
Know which jobs, service lines, or crews are actually creating profit before you hire or expand.
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Cash Flow Optimization
Identify underpriced jobs, labor issues, and cash leaks before they hurt your growth.
PAYROLL FOR FIELD CREWS
Pay your crew right. Stay compliant.
From technicians to helpers and office staff, we handle payroll processing, contractor 1099s, workers' comp, and state compliance.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Payroll built for handyman businesses
✓W-2 crew payroll processing
✓1099 subcontractor preparation
✓Federal & state tax deposits
✓Workers' comp tracking
✓Direct deposit setup
✓New hire reporting
✓Quarterly & annual filings
✓State compliance support
IRS NOTICE SUPPORT
Messy books become expensive problems.
Late filings, payroll notices, 1099 mismatches, and disorganized books attract scrutiny. You need specialists, not generalists who only show up after the damage is done.
HOW WE HELP
We help you get organized fast
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Same-day assessment
Send us the notice or problem and we will assess the scope and outline next steps within 24 hours.
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Documentation support
We gather and organize your books, payroll records, receipts, and tax documents so the response is easier and cleaner.
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Zero referral cost
We never charge a referral fee. Your interests always come first.
JOB COST DASHBOARDS
See your business performance in real time.
Connect your tools and get live revenue tracking, labor monitoring, margin visibility, and cash flow forecasting in one clean dashboard.
DASHBOARD FEATURES
Your business at a glance
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Revenue by Month
Revenue tracked monthly so you instantly see performance trends and seasonality.
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Job Pipeline
Pending estimates, booked work, and completed jobs in one place.
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Gross Margin
Estimated gross margin calculated automatically as revenue and expenses update in real time.
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Cash Forecast
Upcoming expenses, payroll pressure, and cash runway across the business.
Every type of handyman business.
Whether you run solo, manage a few crews, or specialize in bigger remodel jobs — we have deep expertise in your situation.
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General Handyman Services
Small repair jobs, punch lists, installations, and odd jobs create lots of transactions. We keep the books clean so you know what is really profitable.
Invoice and deposit cleanup
Mileage and fuel tracking
Tool and supply categorization
Simple monthly reporting
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Plumbing & Electrical Contractors
Higher-ticket service calls often mean bigger materials spend, permits, and subcontractors. We help you track margins and keep taxes under control.
Materials-heavy job tracking
Subcontractor and permit expenses
Project margin visibility
Monthly cash flow reporting
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Painting, Drywall & Finishing
These businesses move fast and often use temporary labor, irregular jobs, and changing material costs. We make the numbers easy to understand.
Crew and subcontractor tracking
Materials and paint cost categories
Deposit and progress invoice tracking
Simple tax-ready books
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Remodeling & Renovation Crews
Larger projects mean longer timelines, bigger cash swings, and more planning. We help you keep reporting organized while the business scales.
Progress billing support
Large material purchase tracking
Crew payroll coordination
Project cash planning
Not sure which service you need?
Every business is different. Book a free 30-minute call and we will tell you exactly what you need.
Pricing
Simple and transparent pricing for modern businesses.
Essentials
$99/ month
AI-assisted bookkeeping for solo handymen and small crews.
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Core
$249/ month
Monthly Revenue: $50,000
Custom
Contact Sales
For multi-crew companies or complex operations.
Starter
$750/ year
Federal business return and one state filing.
Growth
$1,450/ year
Entity support, estimates, and multi-state filing.
Enterprise
$3,400/ year
Complex business and owner tax support.
Basic CFO
$1,750/ month
Financial reporting and practical growth guidance.
Growth CFO
$3,150/ month
Pricing analysis, hiring planning, and margin reporting.
Enterprise CFO
$5,250+/ month
Advanced planning for scaling service businesses.
Operations Starter
$500/ month
Payroll support and bill-pay guidance.
Operations Growth
$1,200/ month
Job-to-cash operations and simple automation.
Operations Enterprise
Custom
Custom operational support for growing crews.
ABOUT US
Built for tradespeople, not generic bookkeeping.
HandyBooks was built for owners who are great with tools and customers — but do not want accounting chaos slowing the business down. We built something better.
"I saw too many great service businesses guessing at taxes, payroll, and pricing — so we built HandyBooks to make the numbers finally make sense."
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Jordan M. — Founder, HandyBooks · ★★★★★
OUR VALUES
What drives everything we do
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Specialization over generalization
We focus on service businesses so we can be genuinely world-class for handyman owners and field crews.
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Proactive, not reactive
We flag issues early — before payroll, taxes, or pricing mistakes become expensive.
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Plain-English explanations
We translate bookkeeping and tax complexity into practical actions you can use right away.
Let's talk about your handyman business
A free 30-minute call with a trades accounting specialist. No pressure, no sales pitch — just honest advice.
Book a free consultation
We'll review your current setup and tell you exactly how we can help.
We respond within one business day. No spam, ever.
Why handyman owners choose us
We help small handyman businesses stop overpaying on taxes and start understanding their margins.
