Bookkeeping and Tax Services for Garden City Businesses
Bookkeeping, tax prep, and consulting for Garden City small businesses. Built for seasonal operations along the Grand Strand.
Garden City Accounting Services
GMJ Accounting provides bookkeeping, tax and consulting services for Garden City small businesses. Monthly books, tax preparation, payroll setup, and the kind of accounting support that fits a beach town economy with seasonal swings and tight off-season margins.
Most of our Garden City clients are running restaurants, retail shops, vacation rental operations, or service businesses along the Grand Strand. We handle the back-office work so owners can focus on the summer rush instead of catching up on reconciliations in October.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, monthly financials delivered. Your books stay current year-round, not just when tax season forces the issue.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind from a busy summer? We clean up months or years of backlog, reconcile what’s been missed, and bring everything current before transitioning to monthly service.
Tax Prep and Strategy
Tax Prep and Strategy
Business tax returns prepared with books we’ve maintained all year. Gina is an IRS Enrolled Agent, so if a notice or audit shows up, we represent you directly and handle the response.
Cash Flow Planning
Cash Flow Planning
Budgeting and cash flow forecasting built around seasonal revenue. We help you plan for slow months, set aside taxes during the busy season, and avoid the cash crunch that hits a lot of beach businesses in February.
Garden City Businesses We Serve
Garden City has its own rhythm. Summer brings the pier crowds, the rental turnover, the lines at the seafood spots. Winter is quieter. Businesses that thrive here know how to ride that wave, but the bookkeeping has to keep up either way.
We work with owners doing roughly $100k to $5M in annual revenue. Big enough to need real accounting support, small enough that hiring a full-time bookkeeper or controller doesn’t make sense yet.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars
Seafood spots, beachfront grills, bars near the pier. Restaurant bookkeeping involves tip reporting, food cost tracking, high transaction volume, and the daily sales reconciliation that keeps owners honest about margins.
Retail and Beach Shops
Retail and Beach Shops
Surf shops, gift stores, souvenir shops, boutiques along Atlantic Avenue. We track inventory, separate seasonal revenue patterns, and handle the sales tax filings that come with retail operations.
Vacation Rentals and Hospitality
Vacation Rentals and Hospitality
Short-term rental operators, property managers, and small hospitality businesses serving Garden City visitors. We handle accommodations tax, owner statements, and the revenue tracking that keeps reporting clean across multiple properties.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
Builders, remodelers, HVAC, and trades working across Horry County. Job costing, progress billing, and the financial reporting that helps you bid accurately and finish projects in the black.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with seasonal businesses along the beach?
Yes. A lot of Garden City businesses run heavy in summer and slow down in the off-season. We help owners track that swing in the books, plan for the slower months, and stay on top of quarterly taxes during the busy stretch.
How much does bookkeeping cost?
Full-service bookkeeping starts at $225 per month. The final price depends on how many transactions you have and how complex your business is. We give you a flat monthly rate after looking at your books.
Do we have to meet in person?
No. We work remotely with our Garden City clients, which keeps things efficient. Documents are shared through a secure portal and we handle communication by phone, email, or video call.
Can you handle South Carolina sales and accommodations tax?
Yes. We track what you owe across state and local jurisdictions, file on time, and keep you compliant. That matters in Garden City where short-term rentals and food service businesses deal with multiple tax obligations.
What if my books are behind from a busy summer?
We do catch-up work on a project basis. Whether you're a few months behind or haven't touched the books since last season, we clean it up, get you current, and then take over the monthly work going forward.
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First Step:
Start With a Call
Tell us about your business and what you need help with. We'll ask a few questions, evaluate your current situation, and let you know how GMJ can support your books, taxes, and day-to-day operations.
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