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Anomaly CPA is a US-based, nationwide virtual CPA firm for startups, growing businesses, and real estate investors.
We deliver GAAP-ready bookkeeping and monthly close, accrual revenue recognition, investor/diligence-ready reporting, and proactive award-winning tax strategy (QSBS §1202, §41/R&D, multi-state, REPS, cost segregation)—all remote, in all 50 states.
Founders and owners use us to replace fragmented bookkeepers and one-off “credit shops” with a single accountable team that executes month-to-month and at year-end.
Packages start from $750/mo for bookkeeping, with tax advisory and scale as you scale. We’re recognized for tech-forward operations and publish weekly strategy content tailored to your needs.
Anomaly Case Studies
R&D Credit Adds $500K
Claimed only $110k R&D credit in prior year with a CPA who was not an expert
- Anomaly’s study qualified 92 % of engineering wages as R&D Elgible.
- Identified $1.6 million of cloud-compute spend eligible under Rev. Proc. 2023-8.
- Elected the Payroll Credit vs Income Tax Credit
Outcome
Extended runway by 4.5 months given the reduced FICA Tax Outlay
Seed-to-Series A SaaS
platform - New Client
Investor diligence PRE Anomaly uncovered 14 months of unreconciled expenses and negative gross-margin reports.VC was spooked and client contacted us with an urgent need
- Deployed Anomaly CPA “clean-up” team.
- Rebuilt revenue recognition schedules in QuickBooks.
- Re-classed 4400 transactions and reconciled six bank/Stripe accounts.
- Implemented monthly close checklist and Anomaly KPI dashboard.
Outcome
Gross margin restated from –12 % to 63 %, restoring investor confidence
Delivered audited, GAAP-compliant financials in 30 days.
Closed VC Round
Pick a Plan That Matches Your Stage
Founders Package
Best for startups in the pre seed or seed rounds that need to keep the trains running in the early days. We take care of A-Z for your bookkeeping, accounting and corporate tax needs while you begin your journey
- Dedicated Accounting and Tax Specialists
- Cash basis monthly accounting and bookkeeping
- Founder’s Reporting Dashboard with Key Metrics
- C Corporation Federal & State Tax Returns (+analysis on your state tax filing requirements
- Delaware Franchise Tax Filing
- R&D Credit Feasibility Analysis
- Year round tax strategy
Scale Package
Best for startups post seed rounds that are looking to scale, have consolidated entities or foreign ownership. Focus on scaling the business while wehandle the back office accounting complexities and all things corporate tax.
Everything In Founders Package +
- Hybrid accrual or full accrual accounting
- Founder’s Reporting Dashboard with Key Metrics
- Foreign Reporting Requirements (5471/5472) if necessary
Anomaly’s R&D Credit
Why give up 20% of your R&D credit away to a company that won’t even sign your return?
We offer flat pricing—no matter the size of your credit - and deliver expert analysis backed by years of experience.
The R&D credit can offset up to $500,000 in FICA taxes during your early years and is one of the most overlooked benefits for startups.
Bonus: Many states offer additional credits too!
FAQs
FAQs About Our Cloud Accounting Services
Do you handle QSBS and §41/R&D?
Bookkeeping & tax for startups starts at $750/mo
Yes, 100% virtual across the US.
The Founder's Reporting Dashboard, included in the Scale Package ($1,500/month), provides key startup metrics updated monthly after close. It tracks revenue trends, burn rate, runway, gross margin, and other KPIs relevant to fundraising conversations and investor reporting. The dashboard gives founders real-time visibility into their company's financial health.
Yes. Delaware franchise tax filing is included in both the Founders Package ($750/month) and Scale Package ($1,500/month). Anomaly CPA calculates the franchise tax using the most advantageous method (authorized shares vs. assumed par value) and files on behalf of the client to ensure compliance with Delaware's annual requirements.
Startup tax add-ons include: Additional State Compliance at $500 per state (with ongoing filing analysis), Founder Personal Tax Returns starting at $1,250 (with integration of personal and business tax considerations plus quarterly estimates), and Foreign Owners/Subsidiaries compliance starting at $3,650 (international tax regulations and strategic advice on foreign ownership structures).
Anomaly CPA offers two all-inclusive startup packages: the Founders Package starts at $750/month (cash basis bookkeeping, corporate tax returns for federal + up to 3 states, Delaware franchise tax, safe harbor quarterly estimates, annual R&D credit feasibility analysis, and year-round tax strategy) and the Scale Package starts at $1,500/month (adds hybrid or full accrual accounting, Founder's Reporting Dashboard with key metrics, and foreign reporting if needed).
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