Mobile CPA Firm for S-Corps & Small Businesses
With 18+ years of experience helping business owners across the country, I bring specialized expertise to Mobile’s Shipbuilding, Aerospace, Healthcare economy. Whether you’re managing seasonal revenue tied to Gulf Coast shipping cycles and hurricane disruption planning or capitalizing on Airbus Final Assembly Line and Austal USA shipyard creating a growing advanced manufacturing cluster, SDO CPA provides the virtual accounting support your business needs.
We offer cloud-based tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and fractional CFO services designed for Mobile business owners who want proactive guidance — not just annual tax filing.
Key Takeaways: Mobile CPA Services
- Virtual CPA services — Full tax, bookkeeping, and advisory support without geographic limitations
- Alabama tax expertise — Alabama has a graduated income tax (2%-5%) plus a business privilege tax planning and multi-state compliance
- Industry focus — Specialized experience with Shipbuilding, Aerospace, Healthcare
- Transparent pricing — Upfront estimates starting at $300/month; if scope changes, we discuss it first
- Responsive support — Direct CPA access, same-day responses
Accounting & Tax Services in Mobile, AL
Mobile is Alabama’s port city and an increasingly important aerospace and shipbuilding hub. The Port of Mobile handles over 25 million tons of cargo annually as the state’s only deepwater port, while Airbus’s $600 million A320 family assembly facility represents the company’s only U.S. manufacturing operation. Along the Brookley Aeroplex industrial corridor, Austal USA builds Navy combat ships under $5+ billion in active contracts, employing over 4,000 workers. AM/NS Calvert’s $1.5 billion steel facility adds further industrial depth to Mobile’s manufacturing economy.
Gulf Coast businesses face distinct cash flow challenges tied to shipping cycles, seasonal tourism revenue, and hurricane disruption planning. Alabama’s graduated income tax requires careful planning for business owners managing contracts that span both commercial and government sectors. Mobile companies serving customers along the I-10 corridor from New Orleans to Pensacola also face multi-state sales tax and nexus obligations that add filing complexity.
SDO CPA works with Mobile business owners across shipbuilding, aerospace supply chain, maritime services, and healthcare to set up proper job costing, manage seasonal cash flow forecasting, and optimize entity structures for both state and federal tax efficiency. Whether you’re an Airbus supplier at Brookley or a maritime services company operating from the Port of Mobile, we provide monthly bookkeeping and fractional CFO services designed for contract-driven and seasonal businesses.
Alabama Tax Planning Tip
Alabama’s graduated income tax tops out at 5% on income over $3,000 (single) / $6,000 (married). S-Corp owners should evaluate the pass-through entity tax election (PTET) to work around the federal SALT deduction cap. Alabama also offers a unique federal income tax deduction on state returns — one of only three states allowing this.
CPA Services for Mobile Businesses
Business Tax Preparation
Federal and Alabama business tax returns for LLCs, S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors.
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and financial statements using QuickBooks or Xero.
Payroll Services
Full-service payroll processing, tax deposits, and quarterly filings through Gusto integration.
Tax Planning & Strategy
Proactive tax planning to minimize liability through entity selection, retirement contributions, and timing strategies.
Fractional CFO
Cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial strategy for growing Mobile businesses.
S-Corp Tax Services
Reasonable compensation analysis, QBI optimization, and S-Corp election guidance for Mobile business owners.
Common Challenges for Mobile Business Owners
Challenge
Mobile businesses often face seasonal revenue tied to Gulf Coast shipping cycles and hurricane disruption planning, making tax planning and cash flow management more complex than standard approaches allow.
Our Approach
We provide proactive tax planning and fractional CFO services tailored to Mobile’s business environment, helping you handle seasonal revenue cycles and hurricane disruption planning with confidence.
Challenge
Many Mobile business owners struggle to get timely responses from their CPA, especially during busy seasons when questions are most urgent.
Our Approach
SDO CPA provides direct access to your CPA team with same-day response times. No call centers, no waiting weeks for answers.
Challenge
Tax preparation alone doesn’t help Mobile business owners understand their financial position or make informed decisions throughout the year.
Our Approach
We deliver monthly financial reports with actionable insights, helping you understand cash flow, profitability, and tax liability before year-end.
“SDO CPA helped our shipyard services company manage seasonal cash flow and set up proper job costing. They saved us $9,500 on our first S-Corp filing.”— Angela M., Marine services company owner in Mobile
How to Get Started With SDO CPA
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Book a call to discuss your Mobile business, current financial setup, and goals.
Get Your Custom Proposal
Receive a clear proposal with upfront estimates — if scope changes, we discuss it first.
Seamless Onboarding
We connect to your QuickBooks or Xero and organize your books within 30 days.
Ongoing Partnership
Monthly reports, proactive tax planning, and year-round CPA access.
Why Mobile Business Owners Choose SDO CPA
Alabama Tax Expertise
We understand Alabama has a graduated income tax (2%-5%) plus a business privilege tax and help Mobile businesses maximize tax advantages while managing federal obligations and multi-state complexity.
Transparent Pricing
Clear monthly estimates for standard services. We scope your needs upfront and communicate before any additional work. See our pricing.
Cloud-Based & Virtual
Access your financials anywhere. We work with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Gusto, and Ramp to keep your Mobile business running smoothly.
S-Corp & Partnership Specialists
Our clients are pass-through entity owners. We handle reasonable compensation analysis, K-1 preparation, QBI optimization, and entity selection.
Responsive Communication
Get answers when you need them. Our team responds within one business day, and you’ll have direct access to your CPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for Mobile Business Owners
Also Serving Gulf Coast Alabama
SDO CPA provides virtual CPA services to businesses throughout Gulf Coast Alabama and Alabama.
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