Bookkeeping software made for Washington businesses
Leah Books knows Washington's taxes because Leah Bookkeeping works with them every day for businesses here. B&O, sales tax by location, Paid Family and Medical Leave, WA Cares and L&I are built in. Want a bookkeeper too? Add a paid bookkeeping package from Leah Bookkeeping in Vancouver, WA.
B&O tax, worked out for you
Each sale goes to the right B&O classification, like retailing, wholesaling or service, with a worksheet ready when you file your excise return.
Sales tax by location
Washington sales tax is charged at your customer's local rate and set aside as you go, with the due date and a link to pay.
Payroll that knows Washington
Paid Family and Medical Leave, WA Cares and L&I workers' comp are figured every pay period, with the reports ready for ESD and L&I.
Every Washington account in one place
Keep your UBI, Department of Revenue, ESD and L&I account numbers in Leah Books, and see what's due to each agency before it's late.
- Department of Revenue: sales tax and B&O on your excise return
- Employment Security Department: unemployment, Paid Leave and WA Cares
- Labor & Industries: workers' comp by hours worked
- City business licenses and city B&O, like Vancouver
The rest of your books, done in one app
Everything a small business runs on, from the first invoice to the year-end close.
- Invoices, recurring billing and a customer portal where customers pay by card or bank
- Bills and checks printed on your own stock, with signatures approved by PIN
- Receipts read for you and matched to the bank charge
- Bank feeds, reconciliation, and profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports
- E-signatures and PDF tools built in
Questions
Does Leah Books handle Washington B&O tax?
Yes. You pick how each product or service is taxed, and Leah Books sorts your sales into the B&O classifications, like retailing, wholesaling and service and other activities, with a worksheet for your excise return.
Does payroll include Paid Family and Medical Leave and WA Cares?
Yes. Leah Books figures the employee and employer shares of Paid Family and Medical Leave, WA Cares premiums and L&I workers' comp every pay period, and shows what to pay ESD and L&I and when.
Does Leah Books file my taxes for me?
Leah Books prepares your state returns and payroll forms, like 941s, 940s, state reports and W-2s, for you to submit. Payroll pays employees by paper check printed from Leah Books. Direct deposit isn't available yet.
Does a bookkeeper come with my plan?
No. Leah Books plans are software, made by accountants, and every plan includes help desk support for using Leah Books. Want a bookkeeper too? Add a Leah Bookkeeping package, a separate paid service from Leah Bookkeeping, a bookkeeping firm in Vancouver, Washington. With a package, Leah Bookkeeping categorizes, reconciles and reviews your books every month and sends you a Summary Report. Every package includes the Leah Books Complete plan at no extra charge.
Can I move my books from the software I use now?
Yes. In Leah Books, go to Settings, then Move From Another App. Upload your customer list, your recurring invoices and each bank account's past transactions as CSV files, then set up opening balances. Step-by-step videos show every part, and the help desk can walk you through it.
How much does it cost?
Plans start at $29 a month for your whole business, and payroll is $3 a month per employee. See the pricing page for the current plans.