An established residential and small-business neighborhood. Tides Bookkeeping serves West Side businesses remotely from the Augusta area - flat-rate monthly bookkeeping with a dedicated bookkeeper who knows your books.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · 100% Remote
West Side is one of Augusta's distinctive business communities. An established residential and small-business neighborhood. 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 West Side.
As part of the greater Augusta, ME economy within Kennebec County, West Side businesses share the same Maine 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 Augusta you are located - reconciled accounts, categorized transactions, and monthly profit-and-loss and balance-sheet reporting you can actually use.
Maine keeps sales tax simple in one way and tricky in another: there's no local sales tax anywhere in the state, so the rate never changes city to city - but the rate itself is tiered. The general rate is 5.5%, while prepared meals are taxed at 8%, lodging at 9%, and short-term auto rentals at 10%, on top of a graduated income tax topping at 7.15%. For restaurants, inns, and seasonal coastal businesses, charging the right rate on every sale is the work - and that's exactly what we keep clean.
Local businesses in and around West Side come in every shape. Explore how Tides supports each type across Augusta, ME.
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 West Side and the greater Augusta, ME 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 Maine 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 West Side business financially clean.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · First month guaranteed