ACCOUNTING & TAX FOR TECH STARTUPS

Build your business.
We’ll help keep the
numbers in order.

Bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation for early-stage tech companies. PathwayCFO helps you understand your finances, stay organized, and prepare for what comes next.

Also serving individuals, founders, and self-employed professionals.

OUR SERVICES

Accounting and tax support
for your next stage.

From keeping your books current to preparing your tax returns, get practical support built around your business.

01

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Keep your financial records organized and your books up to date. Get a clearer view of your income, expenses, and cash position so you can make informed decisions.

  • Monthly bookkeeping and account reconciliation
  • Financial statements and reporting
  • QuickBooks setup and ongoing support
  • Bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up
02

Business Tax Preparation

Tax preparation that accounts for how your business is structured and where it operates. We help organize the information needed for your returns and explain what you need to know.

  • Federal and state business tax returns
  • Corporate, partnership, and sole proprietor returns
  • Coordination of bookkeeping and tax records
  • Estimated tax and filing deadline guidance
03

Individual Tax Preparation

Personal tax preparation for founders, employees, freelancers, and families. Get help bringing your tax documents together and understanding your return.

  • Federal and state individual tax returns
  • Self-employment and freelance income
  • Investment and equity compensation reporting
  • Estimated tax payment guidance

WHY PATHWAYCFO

You understand technology.
Your accountant
should, too.

Startup finances come with their own questions. PathwayCFO combines accounting and tax support with firsthand experience building and working with technology businesses.

01

Built around early-stage businesses

Get support focused on the essentials: reliable books, useful financial information, and organized tax preparation.

02

Direct communication

Work directly with Tom and get explanations in plain language, with clear next steps.

03

A connected view

Your business books and tax returns should work together. And when your personal taxes overlap with your business, we can help connect the details.

THE PERSON BEHIND THE NUMBERS

Meet Tom Taulli.

Founder, PathwayCFO | Enrolled Agent

Based in Southern California.

I’m Tom Taulli, an Enrolled Agent, technology entrepreneur, and author. I’ve built a technology business and spent years writing and teaching about software, AI, and business.

I started PathwayCFO to help entrepreneurs bring more clarity to their accounting and taxes. My approach is straightforward: understand your situation, keep the details organized, and explain what matters.

As an Enrolled Agent, I’m federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS. I also hold Intuit QuickBooks Certification Level 1.

GETTING STARTED

A straightforward way to get started.

01

Tell us about your needs.

Share a little about your business, your current accounting setup, or the tax preparation help you’re looking for.

02

Agree on the scope.

We’ll discuss the services, timing, and fees before work begins.

03

Move forward with a clear plan.

You’ll know what information to provide, what happens next, and how we’ll work together.

LET’S TALK

Let’s get your
finances organized.

Starting a company, catching up on your books, or looking for help with your tax return? Tell us what you need.

Accounting and tax support.
A clear next step.

Please do not include Social Security numbers, tax documents, account numbers, or other sensitive information.