Experts in your corner.
Powerful software to
back them up.
Meet your all-star team of small business experts. With online bookkeeping, tax filing, banking, and real human support, it’s the all-in-one financial solution your business deserves.
How Bench works
We get you set up
First, we’ll get to know your business. We’ll show you how Bench works and walk you through included services, like tax advisory and our free business checking account.
We do your bookkeeping
Each month, your bookkeeper organizes your business transactions and prepares financial statements. If they need anything from you, they’ll get in touch.
We file your taxes
Your Tax Advisor is on hand year-round to support your business. Come tax time, your tax team takes care of everything to make your tax filing simple and stress-free.
Need historical bookkeeping?
We pair you with expert bookkeepers to get your books up-to-date. Need more than two years of historical bookkeeping? Our Bench Retro team can work with you to get caught up for dissolving your business, filing for bankruptcy, or creating an IRS payment plan.
What you get with Bench
One-on-one expert support
You’ll receive real support from real humans, allowing you to take the guesswork out of running your business.
Tax season, minus the stress
No more year-end surprises—get your overdue books caught up, taxes filed on time, and access to year-round advisory services.
Powerful financial reporting
See how your business is doing, master your spending, and make smarter decisions with your money every step of the way.
Unlimited expert support
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Consistent check-ins
We’ll reach out regularly with bookkeeping updates. Have pressing questions that can’t wait? We’ll get back to you in one business day or less.
Easy to schedule review calls
Book a call with your bookkeeper directly through the Bench platform. Whether it’s a tax season review call or a monthly check-in, we’re always happy to talk shop.
Year-round advisory
Have complex questions or tax planning needs? Our tax advisors and Client Research Team are on hand year-round for planning and CPA-certified advice—at no extra cost.
“They message me when they need things, and are quick to respond to my questions or concerns. They run a tight ship! Everything is so organized and user-friendly.”
OMIT CEO, SGS
“I feel better knowing that professionals are handling my books so I can spend more time growing my business instead of monitoring nickels.”
JAY MARTIN CEO, SGS
Ditch the tax filing stress
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Year-round tax support
Tax time stress isn’t limited to tax season. That’s why we offer year-round tax advisory services. Our Bench Tax Advisors are on hand for all your tax planning needs, and we’ll make a custom tax plan that works for your business.
See the big picture
You’ll receive a Year End Financial Package that contains everything we need to file—and gives you a year-in-review snapshot of your business.
Get filed, fast
When your taxes are ready to be filed, we’ll handle all the details. Your tax team works in tandem to get you organized and filed on time, every time.
“This is the first year where it’s tax season and I don’t feel anxious one bit.”
OMIT CEO, SGS
“Now that Bench has a tax solution service, they’re a “one stop shop” for small businesses to manage their books and taxes while focusing on growth.”
JAY MARTIN CEO, SGS
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Crystal clear financial statements and reports
See what your money is up to. Your income statement, balance sheet, and visual reports provide the data you need to grow your business.
Real-time expense tracking
If you’re banking with LendingClub as part of our Core plan, get real-time reporting on all transactions. See business expenses in the Bench platform within one business day of transactions being posted to your linked bank account.
Simple to use anytime and anywhere
Forget about spending hours learning new software. The Bench platform makes it super simple to view your financials, update information, or check in with your team.
“Bench provides simple and clear graphics and information about my finances, allowing me to make informed decisions moving forward.”
OMIT CEO, SGS
“Bench helps keep my business finances crystal clear. No more guessing, no more fumbling around in Excel sheets.”
JAY MARTIN CEO, SGS
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