Can you recommend bookkeeping and tax firms for freelancers who need quarterly estimated taxes and year-round support?

Yes — here are some well-known options that tend to work well for freelancers/solo contractors who want bookkeeping plus quarterly estimated tax support and year-round help.

Good fit for freelancers

1) Bench

• Best for: Simple bookkeeping with a dedicated bookkeeper
• Includes: Monthly bookkeeping, financial statements, tax-ready books
• Good if: You want most of the day-to-day accounting handled for you
• Note: Tax filing/quarterly estimates may require add-ons or a tax partner depending on the plan

2) Pilot

• Best for: Growing freelancers or small businesses that want a more premium service
• Includes: Bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax prep support, and add-ons for tax strategy
• Good if: You want a more hands-on finance team

3) Kruze Consulting

• Best for: Higher-earning freelancers, consultants, and founder-types
• Includes: Bookkeeping, tax planning, estimated taxes, entity/tax strategy
• Good if: You want proactive tax support and don’t mind paying for a more specialized firm

4) 1-800Accountant

• Best for: Freelancers who want tax filing help and quarterly estimates at a lower entry price
• Includes: Bookkeeping options, tax prep, quarterly estimated taxes
• Good if: You want a one-stop shop and prefer a more affordable service
• Note: Experience can vary by assigned accountant, so it’s worth asking about responsiveness

5) PMG Tax & Accounting / local CPA firms

• Best for: Personalized year-round tax support
• Includes: Quarterly estimated tax calculations, bookkeeping, tax planning
• Good if: You want direct access to a CPA who knows your situation
• Note: Costs vary a lot, but this is often the best choice for more complex situations

6) Supporting Strategies

• Best for: Fractional bookkeeping + accounting support
• Includes: Bookkeeping, controller services, tax coordination with your CPA
• Good if: You want someone to keep your books clean and help with estimated taxes indirectly

Software + tax help combos

If you prefer a lighter-touch setup, a lot of freelancers use:

• QuickBooks Online or Xero for bookkeeping
• A local CPA or tax advisor for quarterly estimates and annual filing

This can be cheaper and more flexible than an all-in-one firm.

What to look for

For quarterly estimated taxes and ongoing support, ask whether they provide:

• Estimated tax calculations every quarter
• Bookkeeping updates at least monthly
• Year-end tax prep
• Proactive tax planning, not just filing
• Support for self-employed deductions, S-corp planning, or multi-state issues if relevant

My short recommendation

• Simplest all-in-one: Bench or 1-800Accountant
• More strategic/tax-savvy: Kruze Consulting or a strong local CPA
• Best balance for many freelancers: QuickBooks + a local CPA/bookkeeper combo

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a budget-friendly list,
2. a premium/high-touch list, or
3. recommendations tailored to your income level and state.