ARA Government Services LLC

ARA Government Services LLC mixes two quite different lines of work under one roof: financial compliance tasks such as tax returns, bookkeeping and payroll, and technology and project services including data analysis, cloud and file-transfer management. It aims its services at small businesses and at government bodies, and runs its tax, bookkeeping and payroll work in a virtual setting so clients can reach their documents remotely.

What ARA Government Services LLC offers

• Tax preparation — federal and state returns for estates, trusts, S and C corporations, partnerships, sole traders, non-profits and gift tax, with planning meetings after filing.
• Bookkeeping — preparation of financial statements plus sales, franchise and payroll tax filings, with ongoing access to a named bookkeeper.
• Payroll — full payroll processing and help keeping employers compliant with the required forms through the year.
• Project, programme and workflow management — initiation, planning, monitoring and closure of projects, plus swimlane and process flowcharts for workflow improvement.
• Data analysis and feasibility studies — descriptive and predictive analytics to inform planning decisions.
• Translation, transcription and IT services — language work alongside API management, managed cloud and managed file transfer.

Who it works with

The firm describes its clients as small businesses and government organisations drawn from a range of industries.

Key facts

• Payment options: cards, cheques and cryptocurrency are accepted
• Delivery: tax, bookkeeping and payroll services are handled online