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Highly Profitable Tax Prep & Bookkeeping Bus. - Wilmington, NC
Asking Price
$265,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$265,000
Cash Flow
Call/Email
Name: Tom Morse
Name
Tom Morse
Description
Business Overview
Specializing in small business formation, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and full-spectrum tax preparation, this practice has earned an impeccable reputation through organic word-of-mouth referrals and prominent Google search visibility. With a curated client base emphasizing long-term, high-quality relationships—many spanning over 15 years—the business prioritizes profitability and client satisfaction over high volume.
Financial Highlights
Average Annual Revenue: $226,534
Average SDE: $123,675
Key Strengths
Over 25 years of proven operational success and deep client loyalty
Organic growth via referrals, eliminating the need for paid advertising
Top-tier Google rankings for consistent, cost-free lead generation
Premium customer service with same-day response times
Efficient home-based model minimizing overhead costs
Strategic client selection focused on high-value, profitable accounts
Proven track record of seamlessly replacing lost clients with superior ones
Transition Support
The seller is committed to a seamless handover and is offering subcontracted support throughout the 2025 tax filing season to maintain client relationships and ensure uninterrupted operations.
This ready-to-operate, turnkey book of business delivers immediate cash flow and expansive growth prospects in one of North Carolina's most sought-after markets. Ideal for buyers ready to step into a stable, scalable venture with minimal startup risk.
https://tworld.com/locations/North-Carolina/eastern-nc/listings/Highly-Profitable-Tax-Prep-Bookkeeping-Bus-Wilmington-NC
Business Details
Year Established:
1999
Employees:
1
Reason for sale:
Pursuing Representation as an Enrolled Agent (EA)
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
N/A
Other Information
Listing Number:
13485-532295
Sales:
$226,534
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$123,675
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:87701 / Listing Number 13485-532295
Business Category:
Accounting
Keywords:
Transworld
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