Do You Understand Your Numbers?

Our accounting, tax, and advisory services help modern business owners gain clarity and confidence in their finances. Whether you operate in the United States or across borders, we help you understand your numbers so you can make informed decisions about growth, taxes, and long-term financial strategy.

Our Core Services Helping Modern Business Owners Understand Their Numbers

Expat & Digital Nomad Tax Returns

File your U.S. taxes correctly while living and working abroad. We help digital nomads and expats stay compliant with complex international tax rules while avoiding costly mistakes.

Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

Know exactly where your business stands financially.
Clear, organized financial reports help you understand your numbers and make confident decisions.

Cash Flow & Financial Clarity

Understand your numbers, forecast your runway, and make confident business decisions with clarity over your finances.

Business Tax Strategy & Returns

Tax preparation and strategy designed for growing businesses. We help founders stay compliant while optimizing their tax position as their business expands.

Cross-Border Tax Planning

Strategic tax planning for entrepreneurs living and working globally. We help structure your finances to reduce tax exposure while staying fully compliant.

We typically work with service-based business owners generating $300K+ in annual revenue who want proactive financial guidance and long-term strategic support.

Financial Guidance That Grows With Your Business

What to expect when you work with us

Peace of Mind Across Time Zones

Never worry about missing an IRS deadline again. We ensure your U.S. tax and reporting obligations are handled accurately and on time, no matter where you operate your business. With proactive oversight and reliable compliance support, you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

Proactive International Tax Strategy

We do more than record history—we help you shape your financial future. Our team provides proactive guidance on structuring your business, maximizing international tax benefits, and making strategic decisions that legally reduce your tax burden while supporting long-term growth.

A 100% Remote, Cloud-Based Platform

Our services are built on a secure, cloud-based technology stack designed for modern businesses. You can access your financial data, share documents, and communicate with our team anytime from anywhere. It’s a seamless, paperless experience that keeps your financial information organized and accessible.

Clear Communication for Global Clarity

We understand the challenges of operating across different time zones and jurisdictions. Our team prioritizes clear, timely communication that keeps you informed and confident in your financial decisions while simplifying the complexities of international accounting and tax planning.

Services That Evolve With Your Journey

Your business evolves over time, and your financial strategy should evolve with it. Our services are designed to scale as your company grows, adapting to your changing business structure, tax needs, and financial goals.

Financial Clarity for Better Business Decisions

Understand how your numbers impact hiring, growth, and tax strategy so you can make confident decisions as your business evolves.

Those Who Trust Us

I highly recommend Basta+Croop! They have a great team that's able to help with a wide variety of uncommon tax situations.

Jeremiah A

Their work resulted in a tax bill that was over $6000 less than when I had it prepared by my previous CPA.

Zoe M

Expertise, professionalism, and efficiency are exactly what we needed, helped us with our business and personal finances.

Dotte D

They helped me with a difficult situation and were great at communicating throughout the process.

Sarah C

Before working with BastaCroop, I had revenue coming in but didn’t really understand what the numbers meant for my business. Now our books are organized, our reports are clear, and I finally feel confident making decisions instead of constantly second-guessing the financial side of things.

Tom F.

I used to feel embarrassed admitting that we were profitable but still struggling with cash flow. I just didn’t understand what the numbers meant. Neil made it easy to talk through and helped me see what was really happening in the business. Now I feel much more confident about our finances.

Tiffany R.

My previous accountant sent financial statements every month, but I never truly understood what the numbers meant. It always felt like there was something I should know but didn’t. Neil changed that completely. He explained the numbers in a way that finally clicked, and now I genuinely understand the financial side of my business. That clarity has been a huge relief.

Ray O.

Your Journey to Financial Clarity

How We Work With Clients

1

Start the Conversation

Begin by completing our contact form. We’ll follow up with a short questionnaire to better understand your business, your financial goals, and your current accounting or tax challenges. This helps us determine whether we’re the right partner to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence.

2

Your Strategy Session

If it looks like we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule a strategy call to review your situation. During this conversation, we’ll discuss your business structure, financial reporting, and tax considerations while identifying opportunities to improve clarity and long-term financial outcomes.

3

A Custom Roadmap

After our conversation, we’ll prepare a customized proposal outlining the services that best support your financial goals. This roadmap explains how our accounting, tax, and advisory services will work together to provide clarity, compliance, and long-term financial support.

4

Seamless Global Onboarding

Our onboarding process is designed to be simple and fully remote. You’ll meet your dedicated team, gain access to our secure cloud platform, and we’ll organize your financial records so everything is structured correctly from the start.

5

Ongoing Partnership & Support

We become your long-term financial partner. Through ongoing reporting, regular check-ins, and proactive tax guidance, we help you understand your numbers and make informed decisions as your business grows.

Financial Clarity for Modern Business Owners

Running a business while living or operating internationally creates unique financial and tax challenges. Our integrated accounting, tax, and advisory services help global entrepreneurs stay compliant, understand their numbers, and build a financial strategy that supports both their business and lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with business owners or individuals?

We primarily work with modern business owners, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs who want ongoing financial clarity and proactive financial support.
Many of our clients run location-independent businesses or operate internationally. They rely on us for accounting, tax strategy, and financial guidance throughout the year — not just during tax season.

What does ongoing accounting support look like?

Our Client Accounting Services are designed to give you clear, reliable financial information every month.
Depending on your needs, this may include:
• Monthly bookkeeping
• Financial reporting and insights
• Cash flow planning
• Tax strategy and compliance
• Support for international or multi-currency businesses
The goal is simple: help you understand your numbers so you can make better business decisions.

How do your services help me understand my numbers better?

Many business owners receive financial reports every month but still struggle to understand what the numbers actually mean.
Our approach focuses on helping you cut through financial noise and focus on the numbers that truly matter—things like profitability, cash flow, margins, and the key financial drivers of your business.
Instead of overwhelming you with reports, we translate financial data into clear insights so you can confidently make decisions about pricing, hiring, growth, and long-term strategy.

My business earns income in multiple currencies. How do you handle that?

Many modern businesses operate globally and receive payments in multiple currencies. We help structure your accounting systems so currency conversions, financial reporting, and tax compliance are handled accurately. This ensures your financial statements remain clear and your U.S. reporting requirements are properly addressed.

How do your fees work?

We operate on a fixed monthly advisory model based on the level of support your business needs.
This allows us to provide ongoing guidance, proactive planning, and open communication throughout the year—without surprise charges for routine questions or conversations.
Our goal is to build long-term partnerships with business owners, not just prepare tax returns once per year.

Do I still have to file U.S. taxes if I live and work abroad?

Yes. The United States taxes its citizens and permanent residents on their worldwide income, regardless of where they live.
However, provisions such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) and the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) can significantly reduce or eliminate double taxation when structured properly.
We help clients remain compliant while implementing strategies that optimize their global tax position.

What’s the difference between the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) and the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)?

Both provisions help prevent double taxation for Americans living abroad.
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion allows qualifying individuals to exclude a portion of foreign-earned income from U.S. taxation.
The Foreign Tax Credit provides a credit for taxes paid to another country.
The best strategy depends on factors such as your income level, residency status, and the tax system of the country where you live. We analyze your situation each year to determine the most advantageous approach.

You're based in Charlotte, NC. Can you work with clients living abroad?

Absolutely. We are a fully remote firm designed to serve globally mobile professionals and business owners.
Whether you’re based in Lisbon, Bali, Mexico City, or traveling between countries, our systems and communication processes allow us to work with clients seamlessly from anywhere in the world.

How do you keep my financial information secure?

Protecting your financial information is a top priority. We use secure client portals and trusted cloud-based systems for document sharing and communication. Our processes follow modern cybersecurity best practices so you can collaborate with us safely from anywhere in the world.

Have a specific question about your situation?

Schedule a consultation today and start gaining clarity on the numbers that drive your business.