Monthly bookkeeping
Every transaction sorted and categorized each month, so your numbers stay current instead of piling up.
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Bookkeeping & IRS Tax Resolution
IRS letters keep you up at night?
Now Accepting New Clients
We get it, we’ve been there too. You don’t have to face this alone. Reach out today, and let’s figure this out together.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Shoe-box catch-up
- Tax returns, current & past years
- 10% military, veteran & senior discount
Month-end report Reconciled
Bank statement balanceMatched
Credit card transactionsCategorized
Mystery gas-station receiptsIdentified
Monthly reportsDelivered
Books✓ Balanced
Illustration only.
- Veteran-OwnedU.S. Marine Corps veteran owner
- InsuredProfessional liability (E&O) insured for bookkeeping
- Secure Client PortalEncrypted, two-step sign-in
- Locally OwnedIdaho owned & operated
- Idaho LLCRegistered Idaho business
- Free Consultation30 minutes, no obligation
- Upfront PricingFlat-rate, in writing
- Fast Garnishment ResponseWe act quickly on levies
Who we help
Built for small businesses
- Local small businessesShops, services, and trades across the Treasure Valley.
- Self-employed ownersSole proprietors and one-person shops who'd rather work than reconcile.
- Military & veteran ownersService members and veterans, with 10% off.
- Owners who fell behindMonths or years of receipts in a box, a bag, or a glovebox.
- Remote clientsSmall businesses outside Idaho, including California.
Services
Bookkeeping, tax returns & IRS tax resolution
Straightforward bookkeeping, individual and self-employed tax returns, and help getting back on track with the IRS, for folks across Idaho and beyond. No jargon, no drama, and no receipt left behind.
Bank & card reconciliation
We reconcile your books to your bank and credit card statements so what's on paper matches what's in the account.
Monthly reports
Clear monthly financial reports that show where the money came from, where it went, and how the month went.
Shoe-box catch-up
Behind on your books? Bring us the receipts, statements, and shoe boxes. We'll sort them out and bring your records up to date.
Start my catch-upMilitary, veteran & senior discount
Service members, veterans and seniors get 10% off. It's a small thank-you, and we mean it.
Confidential by default
Your financial information stays confidential and is handled with care. We keep work papers for at least 7 years, then securely destroy them.
Individual & self-employed tax returns
Individual and self-employed tax returns (Form 1040 with Schedule C, plus state) for 1099 contractors, subcontractors, real estate agents and brokers, and other self-employed folks. Current and past-year returns. We'll help you catch up on unfiled years and get back in compliance with the IRS. We do not prepare corporate or partnership returns. See pricing below. We are taking on new clients.
Start my tax returnOwe the IRS or the state?
Back taxes can pile up for lots of reasons: self-employment income with nothing taken out, a W-4 set to too many allowances, or cashing out a 401(k) or other assets without knowing the tax that comes with it. It happens to good, hardworking people. We prepare current and past-year returns, help you catch up on unfiled years, and help you get back in compliance with the IRS and the state. No judgment, just a plan to get you squared away.
Catch up on back returnsWage garnishment & levy release solutions
Paycheck or bank account being taken by the IRS? We help with wage garnishment and bank levy releases: we pull your IRS records, prepare any missing returns, and prepare the financial paperwork the IRS asks for. Once the IRS agrees to release a levy, the release often happens fast, sometimes within hours. Every case is different and no result is guaranteed.
Get in compliance and get your garnishment releasedFirst-time penalty abatement
Got hit with an IRS penalty for filing or paying late? If you have a clean record for the past three years (no significant penalties), have filed all required returns, and have paid or set up a plan to pay what you owe, you may qualify for the IRS First-Time Abate penalty relief. One clean slip-up, not a lifetime ban. We pull your IRS records (with your signed Form 8821), check whether you qualify, and help you request the relief yourself. Ask about pricing in your free consultation.
See if I qualify for penalty reliefIRS Payment Plans, Offer in Compromise & Currently Not Collectible
Owe the IRS more than you can pay? We review your income, expenses, and assets using IRS standards, show you which option fits (a payment plan, an Offer in Compromise, or Currently Not Collectible status), and prepare the paperwork. No result is guaranteed.
Can't pay the IRS? Start herePricing
Clear pricing, plainly stated
Upfront "starting at" prices, the same for every client and every city. Your first 30-minute consultation is free.
Monthly bookkeeping
starting at $275 / month
Up to 100 transactions a month. Higher volume is quoted.
- Transactions sorted and categorized
- Reconciled to bank and card statements
- Monthly financial reports
- Your rate is locked in while you're an active client
Simple catch-up bookkeeping
$1,500 flat
Up to 12 months of records, one bank account, under about 100 transactions a month.
- Receipts and statements sorted and recorded
- Back months reconciled
- Books brought current, ready for monthly service
- Half down, the rest at delivery
Bigger catch-up jobs
$175–$375 / month of records
Priced by volume. Final price confirmed in writing after we review your records.
- $175 / month: under 100 transactions
- $275 / month: 100–300 transactions
- $375 / month: 300+ transactions or missing statements
Tax returns
starting at $225
Individual return (Form 1040 + state). We are taking on new clients.
- Self-employed (1040 with Schedule C): starting at $425, includes up to 10 1099 forms, $15 each additional
- Hand-entered stock trades quoted separately
- Past-year and unfiled returns: same price as the current year
IRS records pull & review
$200 / taxpayer
We pull your IRS transcripts (with your signed authorization) and review what the IRS has on file.
- See every W-2, 1099, and 1098 reported to the IRS
- Find missing years and balances owed
- Married couples: $200 for each spouse
Wage garnishment / levy release
starting at $950
Help when your paycheck or bank account is being levied. Once the IRS agrees, releases often happen fast, sometimes within hours (not guaranteed).
- We pull your IRS records
- We prepare the financial paperwork the IRS asks for
- Missing returns priced separately
Free 30-minute consultation10% off for military, veterans & seniorsPay online by card or bank transferBank transfers: freeCards: 3% card fee
Prices are starting points based on typical volume. We confirm your price in writing after reviewing your records, before any work begins. Monthly clients prepay at the start of each month by automatic payment. We do not offer payroll. We do not prepare corporate or partnership returns.
How it works
Getting started is simple
Five steps, start to finish. No boot camp required.
Tell us what’s going on
Tell us what you need help with, whether it’s bookkeeping, tax returns, or an IRS problem.
Sign Form 8821
This IRS form lets us pull your IRS records so we can see exactly where you stand. It does not let us act for you.
We review your records
We take a look at what you have and send you a clear, written price.
Sign and get started
Sign the client agreement, share read-only account access or statements, and we get to work.
Stay squared away
Reconciled books and monthly reports, with invoices you can pay online.
About us
Local, owner-run, and detail-obsessed
Leatherneck Bookkeeping is an owner-operated Idaho bookkeeping and tax preparation business with more than 25 years of hands-on experience since 2001. We serve small businesses across the Treasure Valley and throughout the United States, and we are taking on new clients.
The name is a nod to the old Marine nickname, and to the work ethic that goes with it: show up, pay attention to detail, and finish the mission. You'll work directly with the owner, not a call center.
AccurateEvery entry checked against the statements.
Straight talkPlain-English answers to your questions.
ReliableConsistent monthly service you can count on.
DiscreetYour numbers are your business.
Client stories
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FAQ
Questions, answered
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout the Treasure Valley and across Idaho. We also work with remote clients, including in California.
How far behind is too far behind?
There's no such thing. Up to 12 simple months is $1,500 flat. Bigger jobs are $175–$375 per month of records depending on volume, so whether you're three months behind or a few years, we'll quote it in writing and get you current.
What do you need from me to get started?
A signed client agreement, read-only access to your bank and credit card accounts (or your monthly statements), and W-9s for any contractors you pay.
How do I pay?
Invoices can be paid online by card or bank transfer. Bank transfers are free; card payments carry a 3% card fee. Monthly clients prepay at the start of each month by automatic payment, and catch-up jobs are half down with the rest at delivery.
Do you prepare tax returns?
Yes. We prepare individual and self-employed tax returns (Form 1040 with Schedule C, plus state), including for 1099 contractors and real estate agents. We handle current and past-year returns, and we'll help you catch up on unfiled years. We do not prepare corporate or partnership returns. If you need one, we'll keep your books clean and organized and hand them to your tax preparer. If you don't have a preparer, we're happy to refer you to a trusted firm with 25 years in business that handles corporate, partnership and other business returns. Individual returns start at $225 and self-employed returns at $425; past-year returns are the same price as the current year.
Can you help with a wage garnishment or bank levy?
Yes. Garnishment and levy release help starts at $950. We pull your IRS records, prepare any missing returns, and prepare the financial paperwork the IRS asks for. Results depend on the IRS.
Can you help get IRS penalties removed?
Often, yes. The IRS offers First-Time Abate penalty relief for failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, and failure-to-deposit penalties if you have a clean penalty history for the prior three years, have filed all currently required returns (or valid extensions), and have paid or arranged to pay the tax owed. We pull your IRS records with your signed Form 8821, check whether you qualify, and help you request the relief. It does not remove the tax itself, and the IRS makes the final call. Ask about pricing in your free consultation.
What if I can't pay anything right now?
If your income only covers basic living costs, the IRS may put your account in Currently Not Collectible status, which pauses collection like levies and garnishments. Interest and penalties still keep adding up while it is paused. We prepare the financial forms the IRS needs to review your situation.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. Your first 30-minute consultation is free, with no obligation.
Do you run payroll?
No. We don't offer payroll.
Are you a CPA firm?
No. We are not a CPA firm, law firm, or enrolled agent, and we don't perform audits or other assurance services.
Do you really offer a military or senior discount?
Yes. Active-duty service members, veterans and seniors receive 10% off.
Free consultation
Request your free consultation
Tell us a little about your situation, whether it's your books, this year's taxes, or a few years behind. We'll reply by email with next steps and a written quote.
- Emailleatherneckbookkeeping@gmail.com
- Phone(208) 614-1965
- Service areaNampa & the Treasure Valley, Idaho, plus remote clients