Do You Need a Business License in Michigan?
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100% virtual tax + accounting
Expert tax & accounting services, anywhere.
Portside Tax & Accounting is a 100% virtual tax, bookkeeping, payroll and business advisory firm led by an IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent. We serve individuals, small businesses and nonprofit organizations all across the United States.
WHO WE HELP
Start with who you are
Pick the path that fits and see exactly what we do for you.
Individuals & freelancers
Tax returns for W-2 earners, freelancers, creators, and investors, all prepared and reviewed by an Enrolled Agent.
Learn moreSmall businesses
Bookkeeping, payroll, business taxes, and formation assistance for service-based LLCs, S-corps, and C-corps.
Learn moreNonprofit Organizations
Form 990 filings, Form 1023 applications, bookkeeping and payroll for nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations.
Learn moreWHY PORTSIDE
Simple, secure and handled for you
A real Enrolled Agent
You work directly with a licensed tax professional who can represent you before the IRS.
100% virtual, done for you
Share documents securely online and skip the office visit. We handle the rest.
Secure by design
Bank-level encryption and a private client portal keep your information protected.
TRUSTED BY CLIENTS
What our clients say
12Years of experience
200+Clients served
2,500+Returns filed
50States served
Paro
“We are a non profit who was seeking support in filing a 990 for the first time. Portside is AWESOME! Courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Couldn't ask for more.”
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Michael G.
President, Give Music, Inc.
“Dane is extremely knowledgeable and can explain processes in detail so that you understand what is happening. I have referred him to my family members and trust him with all tax needs. He really cares and goes to length to make sure we understand the process. He also makes sure we are doing what is best for us financially. I cannot recommend Portside enough!”
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Alyssa A.
Co-owner, Guardian Lock & Security LLC
“Thank you Dane for taking us on as a client! You are truly a pleasure to work with, and we highly recommend you. We look forward to working with you many times again!”
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Tracey V.
Individual Taxpayer
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Dane, an IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent (EA), is the founder of Portside Tax & Accounting. He is authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS, and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and Gusto Payroll Partner with 12+ years of experience. Learn more about Dane
HOW IT WORKS
Four easy steps
1
Intake
Answer a few questions online and get a clear price quote right away. You always see our pricing before we start.
2
Collaborate + upload
Meet your advisor and share documents through guided digital questionnaires in a secure, encrypted portal.
3
Your advisor gets to work
An IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent prepares your work and runs it through a quality review.
4
Delivery, approval + filing
Review your video walkthrough, approve and e-sign. We handle the filing.
Latest insights
Tax and business guidance from our team - in language that's actually understandable.
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