Generally, yes: virtual assistant fees paid for business work are usually a deductible business expense in the US. Keep your invoices and ask your CPA how it applies to your business.
Below is what a Bookkeeping Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.
What Your Bookkeeping Assistant Handles
Best for small businesses, agencies and contractors who want clean books every month. Typical work includes:
- Transaction categorization and bank reconciliation
- Invoicing, payment reminders and collections
- Bill pay preparation and vendor records
- Payroll preparation for Gusto, ADP or QuickBooks Payroll
- Expense receipt matching
They already work in tools like QuickBooks Online, Wave, Bill.com and Xero. See the full Bookkeeping Assistant page for every task.
Bookkeeping Assistant Prices
Our current monthly prices for a Bookkeeping Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.
- Starter, 20 hours a month: $320 ($16.00 an hour)
- Growth, 40 hours a month: $608 ($15.20 an hour)
- Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,152 ($14.40 an hour)
- Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,176 ($13.60 an hour)
A Senior Specialist starts at $432 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $608. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.
How to Get Started
- Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
- Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
- Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
- Share access through the vault and give your first tasks
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For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Hiring a Virtual Bookkeeper for QuickBooks and Xero: What They Do and What It Costs.