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Bookkeeping Cleanup Cost Estimator (Free Tool for Small Businesses)

Bookkeeping Cleanup Cost Estimator (Free Tool)

This free bookkeeping cleanup estimator gives a practical time and cost range to catch up your books based on how many months behind you are, your transaction volume, and whether you have payroll or sales tax.

Problems this tool helps solve

  • Not knowing what bookkeeping cleanup will cost
  • Not knowing how long catching up will take
  • Feeling embarrassed or overwhelmed about messy books
  • Delays when preparing tax returns or financial reports

Benefits you’ll get

  • Estimated hours and price range
  • A clear “what drives cost” breakdown
  • A checklist to speed up cleanup work
  • Optional next step to find bookkeeping help
Please select how many months behind.
Please select your transaction range.
Please select your records quality.
Please choose payroll yes/no.
Please choose sales tax yes/no.

Your bookkeeping cleanup estimate

Estimated cleanup time
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Includes review + categorisation + reconciliation (estimate).
Estimated cleanup cost (range)
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Based on common hourly ranges (informational only).

What drives cleanup cost?

    Checklist to speed up cleanup

      Next step (optional)

      If you want help catching up quickly or preparing for taxes, you can search for bookkeeping, tax prep, or accounting services. Buttons open in a new tab.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Bookkeeping cleanup is the process of catching up and correcting past records by categorising transactions, reconciling accounts, and fixing missing or incorrect entries.

      Cleanup cost depends on how many months are behind, transaction volume, payroll, sales tax, and how complete your records are. This tool provides a practical range based on those factors.

      Cleanup time depends mainly on transaction volume and how many months are behind. Better records reduce time. This tool estimates hours based on common cleanup workflows.

      You typically need bank and credit card statements, accounting software access (if used), invoices, receipts, and notes explaining unusual transactions.

      Yes. Accurate books help tax preparation because income and expenses are clearer, reducing errors and delays.

      No. This tool provides general estimates for planning only. A qualified professional can confirm scope, pricing, and requirements.

      Disclaimer: This tool is for general information and planning only. Results are estimates and may not reflect your exact situation. It does not provide accounting, financial, or tax advice. For accurate scope, pricing, and compliance requirements, speak with a qualified professional.

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