The university district and its student-serving businesses. Tides Bookkeeping serves BYU Area businesses remotely from the Provo area - flat-rate monthly bookkeeping with a dedicated bookkeeper who knows your books.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · 100% Remote
BYU Area is one of Provo's distinctive business communities. The university district and its student-serving businesses. Whether you run a storefront, a service company, or a home-based venture here, Tides Bookkeeping keeps your books accurate, categorized, and ready for tax season - without you ever leaving BYU Area.
As part of the greater Provo, UT economy within Utah County, BYU Area businesses share the same Utah tax and compliance landscape as the rest of the area. Our remote-first process means you get a dedicated bookkeeper and clean monthly financials no matter where in Provo you are located - reconciled accounts, categorized transactions, and monthly profit-and-loss and balance-sheet reporting you can actually use.
Utah keeps income tax simple - a flat 4.45% rate for 2026 (its sixth straight annual cut) that applies to individuals and corporations alike - but sales tax is layered. The 4.85% state rate stacks with county, city, and mass-transit options across more than 150 jurisdictions, so combined rates vary by location, and Utah is one of the few states that still taxes groceries at a reduced rate. Resort towns like Park City add a resort-community sales tax on top. Charging the right combined rate for every location is exactly what we keep clean.
Local businesses in and around BYU Area come in every shape. Explore how Tides supports each type across Provo, UT.
Job costing, subcontractor payments, and materials tracking.
Commission tracking, rental income, and investor reporting.
COGS, tip payroll, and vendor reconciliation done right.
Consultants, agencies, and attorneys - clean, simple books.
Practices, gyms, and spas - payroll and insurance handled.
Inventory costs, merchant fees, and online-sales reconciliation.
Salons, freelancers, and owner-operators - kept simple.
SaaS revenue, runway tracking, and investor-ready books.
Everything your books need, delivered remotely and priced at a flat monthly rate.
A dedicated bookkeeper, reconciled accounts, and clean monthly financial statements.
Learn more →Behind on your books? We get months (or years) of records caught up and accurate.
Learn more →Reliable payroll processing and payroll-tax record-keeping for your small team.
Learn more →Monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reporting so you always know your numbers.
Learn more →Yes. Tides Bookkeeping serves small businesses throughout BYU Area and the greater Provo, UT area. Our service is 100% remote, so you get a dedicated bookkeeper and clean monthly financials without any in-person meetings.
Absolutely. Catch-up bookkeeping is one of our specialties. Most catch-up projects are completed within 2-4 weeks; we work methodically through each month, get everything accurate, then move you onto regular monthly service.
We charge a flat monthly rate based on your transaction volume and complexity - no hourly billing and no setup fees. Book a free 15-minute call and we will give you an exact quote.
Yes. We coordinate directly with your CPA or tax preparer, share QuickBooks access, and keep your records clean so Utah sales-tax filings and year-end tax prep are simple and accurate.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We will review your current situation and give you a clear, honest picture of what it takes to get your BYU Area business financially clean.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · First month guaranteed