Upcountry paniolo town — galleries, shops, and Upcountry businesses. Tides Bookkeeping serves Makawao businesses remotely from the Kahului area - flat-rate monthly bookkeeping with a dedicated bookkeeper who knows your books.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · 100% Remote
Makawao is one of Kahului's distinctive business communities. Upcountry paniolo town — galleries, shops, and Upcountry 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 Makawao.
As part of the greater Kahului, HI economy within Maui County, Makawao businesses share the same Hawaii 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 Kahului you are located - reconciled accounts, categorized transactions, and monthly profit-and-loss and balance-sheet reporting you can actually use.
Hawaii doesn't use a traditional sales tax - instead, nearly every business pays the General Excise Tax (GET) on gross income (about 4%, or 4.5% on Oahu), filed on Forms G-45 and G-49. Because GET applies to gross receipts, accurate revenue tracking is essential. We keep your books reconciled month to month so your GET filings are always ready.
Local businesses in and around Makawao come in every shape. Explore how Tides supports each type across Kahului, HI.
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 Makawao and the greater Kahului, HI 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. Because GET applies to gross income and is filed on Forms G-45 and G-49, we keep your revenue reconciled month to month so your GET filings are always accurate and on time.
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 Makawao business financially clean.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · First month guaranteed