Tax Accountant Business

3 Tax Accountant Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

A tax accountant prepares, files, and manages individual and corporate taxes according to tax laws and regulations. To become a tax accountant, consider taking tax law courses, so you are well prepared for your career. Although a bachelor's degree isn't always required, most accountants have one.

Some employers prefer hiring tax accountants with a Master's degree in accountancy or business administration.

In this list, you'll find real-world tax accountant business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a tax accountant business that makes money.

1. SimplySolved ($6M/year)

Haroon Juma, founder and managing director of SimplySolved, came up with the idea for his business when taxes were introduced in the GCC in 2017. Recognizing that many companies would struggle to manage their operations and legal obligations, he saw an opportunity to provide a simple all-in-one solution. With a deep understanding of good service design and operational know-how, Haroon started the company and has since grown it to manage over 300 companies, with a revenue of $4 million per annum and an annual growth rate of 40%.

How much money it makes: $6M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500K
How many people on the team: 27

Building A $4M/Year Company For SMEs: A Slow And Sustainable Growth Approach

Dubai-based SimplySolved has flourished since it was founded six years ago, thanks to its ISO certifications and skilled team. It manages more than 300 companies, handling all aspects of their back-office operations, and turns over $4m annually, experiencing growth of 40% a year, while retaining 4.9 out of five in Google rankings. Founder Haroon Juma says a solid platform, automation and providing a seamless user experience were among his priorities when launching.

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2. Free Cash Flow ($300K/year)

During COVID-19, accountant Alan Chen noticed online influencers facing financial mishaps. With his Big Four experience, he launched FreeCashFlow.io, now serving a niche market of content creators with precise tax and accounting solutions.

How much money it makes: $300K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 2

Helping Youtubers & Online Content Creators With Their Accounting Turned Into A $300K/Year Business

A case study about FreeCashFlow.io, an accounting agency that specifically caters to the financial needs of Onlyfans models and entrepreneurs, helping them with bookkeeping, taxes, and financial management, all while overcoming the stigma associated with the industry.

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3. A4E ($96K/year)

Sara, the original founder of A4E, launched the business in 2018 as a tax services company. However, after realizing that many of her tax customers had messy books and low profit margins, she decided to expand the services to include bookkeeping and CFO services. This shift allowed A4E to become a strategic partner for its customers, providing them with comprehensive accounting solutions. Since then, the business has experienced significant growth, with a MRR of $8k and a targeted MRR of $13k by the end of the year.

How much money it makes: $96K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 2

How We Started A $8K/Month Bookkeeping, Tax And CFO Service

A4E, a full-service accounting business, grew five times from when it started about a year ago when it was only offering tax services, and its current MRR is around $8k with a targeted MRR of $13k, providing 100% done-for-you accounting solutions that combine bookkeeping, taxes and CFO services under one roof and for an amazing value for US-based businesses in tech-related industries and services.

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