Business Details
14 Years
experience
Professional Tax & Bookkeeping Services Pittsburgh
John Craig Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation, founded in 2012, has served over 100 clients in Pittsburgh with personalized tax and bookkeeping solutions. We specialize in maximizing tax returns while ensuring year-round financial clarity for small businesses. Our owner, John Craig, a Robert Morris University graduate, combines seven years of corporate and personal finance experience to help clients avoid costly errors and focus on sustainable growth.By staying ahead of financial trends and leveraging deep local market knowledge, we provide tailored services including payroll, budgeting, and cash flow management. Our mission is to reduce client stress through meticulous record-keeping, transparent communication, and proactive tax planning strategies that protect both current and future financial interests.
Services
Tax Preparation
Small Business Accounting
Bank Reconciliations
Bookkeeping
Budgeting
Cash Flow Management
Financial Statements
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of combined tax and bookkeeping experience.
- Our personalized approach eliminates financial discrepancies and client stress.
- We provide comprehensive services including payroll and tax planning.
- Our owner graduated from Robert Morris University with finance expertise.
- We prioritize long-term financial strategy over short-term fixes.
What people say
Got over $200 more
Very knowledgeable
Patient and informative
Stress-free process
Best refund ever
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare accurate, compliant tax filings for individuals and businesses while maximizing eligible deductions. Our expertise helps clients avoid common errors that could trigger audits or reduce refunds. By staying current with federal and state tax code changes, we ensure optimal returns while maintaining strict adherence to legal requirements.
Small Business Accounting
We manage complete financial operations for small businesses, including general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, and quarterly tax planning. Our systematized approach ensures accurate reporting for informed decision-making while freeing business owners to focus on core operations without financial distractions.
Bank Reconciliations
We resolve discrepancies between financial records and bank statements through detailed analysis. This process identifies errors, prevents overdrafts, and maintains accurate financial reporting. Our meticulous approach eliminates time-consuming manual checks while ensuring complete financial transparency for business owners.
Bookkeeping
We organize transactions into complete accounting systems, producing trial balances and profit/loss statements. Our service includes receipt management, account categorization, and month-end reporting. This foundational work ensures businesses maintain accurate financial histories for tax purposes and strategic planning.
Budgeting
We develop customized budget frameworks based on business cash flow patterns and growth objectives. Our interactive approach identifies spending priorities, establishes savings targets, and creates contingency plans. This structured methodology helps businesses achieve financial stability while maintaining flexibility for unexpected challenges.
People
John Craig
Owner
John Craig founded his Pittsburgh-based bookkeeping firm in 2012 after graduating from Robert Morris University. With over a decade of combined experience in corporate and personal finance, he specializes in simplifying complex financial processes for small business owners while prioritizing long-term tax advantages.
Questions
Why hire a professional bookkeeper?
Professional bookkeeping ensures accurate financial records, tax compliance, and timely reporting, allowing business owners to focus on operations while avoiding costly errors.
What services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, financial statements, budgeting, and cash flow management for small businesses and individuals.
How do you maximize tax returns?
We thoroughly analyze eligible deductions, optimize filing strategies, and maintain year-round financial organization to ensure maximum legal tax benefits for clients.
Are services available remotely?
Yes, we offer virtual consultations and document submission options while maintaining in-person availability for Pittsburgh-based clients as needed.
What industries do you serve?
We work with diverse small businesses including retail, professional services, and creative industries, adapting solutions to specific regulatory requirements and financial patterns.
