Fulton County
Bookkeeping, Tax and Business Consulting in Union City, GA
Personalized bookkeeping, reporting, tax and business strategy support for individuals and business owners in Union City, from Proactive Strategies, Inc.
Union City sits on I-85 southwest of the airport, with Highway 138 and South Fulton Parkway connecting it to the wider south side. Warehouses, truck terminals and light industrial buildings occupy much of the land near the interchanges, and Atlanta Metro Studios has added film production to the mix. Older neighborhoods and a small downtown core keep the community feeling distinct from its busier surroundings.
Freight and production both rely on workers who may come and go, and the rules on employees versus contractors can trip up even careful owners. Getting that wrong can bring letters from tax agencies long after the job is finished. Proactive Strategies, Inc. helps Union City companies run accurate payroll, reconcile their bank accounts, and keep books that are ready for a tax preparer or a loan application. If a notice has already arrived, we help you understand what it asks and prepare the paperwork. You can talk it through at a free consultation by phone, online or by appointment.
Local details for Union City
Business licenses
Businesses inside Union City city limits generally register with the City of Union City; unincorporated addresses nearby go through Fulton County. Georgia registrations with the Secretary of State and the Department of Revenue are the same statewide.
Services
How we help clients in Union City
Financial Reporting & Analytics
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Bookkeeping
Keeping up with the books is hard when you are also running the business. We track income and expenses, reconcile your bank accounts and keep your records current, so Union City owners can see what came in, what went out and what is still owed. Union City carriers and warehouse vendors pile up fuel cards, tolls and repair tickets quickly, so recording them weekly beats rebuilding the month from a glovebox.
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Financial Reporting
A report only helps if you can read it. We prepare clear financial statements and recurring reports for Union City businesses, then walk through what the numbers mean for your cash, your costs and your next decision. A small Union City carrier learns more from revenue and cost per lane or truck than from a general statement, especially when fuel and repair bills swing.
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Financial Projections
Planning ahead takes more than a guess. We build 13-week cash flow forecasts, 12-month rolling forecasts and budgets for Union City businesses, so you can see a tight month coming and test a decision before you make it. Freight along the I-85 corridor near Union City can slow with little warning, so a forecast that tests a quieter quarter helps before adding a truck.
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Payroll Services
Running payroll by hand takes time most Union City owners do not have. We take care of the processing and the state and federal tax payments, and keep the records organized for year-end. Union City companies may pay drivers by the mile and warehouse crews by the hour, and production jobs at nearby studios can add short-term workers, so pay setups need careful checking.
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Business Tax Preparation
From corporate returns to contractor 1099s, we help Union City businesses file accurately and on time. We also look at your quarterly estimated payments, so tax season does not bring an unexpected bill. Union City carriers who use owner-operators should keep agreements and 1099 totals in order, because those contractor payments can be a large part of what a business tax filing shows.
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Tax Concerns & IRS Notices
An IRS letter is stressful, but most can be worked through step by step. We help Union City clients read the notice, gather the right records and prepare a response. An authorized representative of your choosing handles any representation. Drivers and small carriers around Union City sometimes receive letters long after a job ended, so old settlement sheets and contractor records are worth keeping where you can find them.
Business Processes & Strategies
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Process Implementation
When a key person is out, does the work stop? We help Union City teams set up repeatable workflows and written procedures, so tasks get done the same way no matter who is doing them. A Union City truck terminal or warehouse vendor with crews on different shifts needs one clear way to handle dispatch, paperwork and damage reports, whoever happens to be on duty.
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Process Improvement
Good processes still wear out as a company grows. We look at where Union City teams lose time or redo work, then recommend practical changes that fit how your people already operate. Around the Highway 138 interchange, a missed delivery window or a slow gate can ripple through a Union City company's whole day, so tracing the delay usually points to one fixable step.
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Book of Business
When client details live in one person's head, the business carries a real risk. We help Union City owners document their accounts and review them regularly, so nothing important slips through. A Union City carrier can rely heavily on a few shippers, so a yearly review of each account's margin and payment habits shows where the risk really sits.
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Accounting Systems
Outgrown your spreadsheets? We help Union City owners move to a working accounting system, keep records in order and give your team written steps to follow, so the setup lasts after we finish. Union City firms that handle dispatch, driver settlements and invoicing in separate programs often benefit when those records feed a single accounting file instead of a weekly spreadsheet.
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Fractional CFO & Business Advisory
Not every company needs a full-time CFO, but many need that kind of thinking. We give Union City businesses part-time senior financial guidance on cash, budgets and major decisions. Buying another truck, leasing yard space near South Fulton Parkway or taking on a large freight account are the kinds of Union City decisions where a part-time financial voice helps.
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Business Coaching
Sometimes what an owner needs is a steady second opinion. Our coaching helps Union City business owners and their teams turn good intentions into clear goals and consistent follow-through. Many Union City carriers and small production vendors are run by owners who started behind the wheel or on set, and learning to delegate can feel like a second career.
Individual Services
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Income Tax Returns
Filing feels lighter with someone walking through it with you. We prepare individual income tax returns for Union City residents and families, including 1099 and self-employment income, and explain what was reported and why. Owner-operators, drivers and freelance crew members living in Union City often receive 1099s from several payers, and mileage and equipment records can matter as much as the forms.
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Business Plans
Whether the plan is for a lender, a partner or your own direction, we help Union City owners put the idea on paper, test the numbers and shape it into something people can act on. A plan for a Union City trucking or film-support venture should be realistic about equipment costs and the uneven work that comes from freight cycles and production schedules.
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Business Starter Services
Have an idea and not sure where to begin? We help people in Union City get a new business organized, with registrations, a separate set of records and a simple routine from day one. Someone in Union City moving from driving for others to running a single truck should set up registrations, insurance records and separate books before accepting the first load.
More Services
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Notary Services
From affidavits and contracts to I-9 verifications, we offer notary services with convenient mobile options. Tell us what you need signed and we will let you know if we can come to you in Union City. Drivers based around Union City can be out for days at a time, so it helps to plan signatures for contracts or forms around the next stretch at home.
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Human Resources Management
As a Union City business adds staff, informal habits stop working. We help put practical human resources management in place, from onboarding to documentation, so people know where they stand. Terminal and warehouse employers in Union City often run on hands-on training and quick hiring, so documented safety rules and complete employee files need someone responsible before problems arise.
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Interim Executive Leadership
When a senior role opens up unexpectedly, the work still has to get done. Our interim leadership support helps Union City companies maintain continuity while you find the right long-term person. If the operations manager at a Union City carrier or warehouse firm leaves suddenly, drivers and customers still expect the next load on time, which is where interim leadership can help.
Nearby areas we serve
How we work
The Proactive Strategies process
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Initial Consultation
A conversation about where you are, what is on your mind and what you would like to accomplish.
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Needs Assessment
We review the details, documents and priorities that matter to your situation.
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Strategic Recommendations
You receive clear, practical recommendations and a sensible order for acting on them.
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Implementation Support
We help put the plan in motion, organizing the work and coordinating with the people involved.
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Ongoing Guidance
As your business and life change, we stay available to revisit decisions and keep things on track.
Questions
Questions from Union City clients
Have a question that is not answered here? Book a consultation and ask us directly.
I run a small carrier out of Union City. Should my drivers be employees or contractors?
It depends on the actual working relationship, including how much control you have over when and how the work is done, who supplies the truck and how drivers are paid. Using the wrong classification can create payroll tax problems later. Proactive Strategies can help you organize the facts and set up payroll or 1099 records, and an attorney or tax adviser can confirm the legal classification.
Can I work with Proactive Strategies if I live or run a business in Union City?
Yes. Clients in Union City can work with us by phone, online or by appointment. After your consultation we explain how to share documents securely, so distance does not slow the work down.
Where does a Union City business get its business license?
A business located inside Union City city limits generally gets its business license, sometimes called an occupation tax certificate, from the City of Union City, while an address in unincorporated Fulton County is handled by the county. We help you confirm which applies to your address and keep renewals on your calendar.
Which Proactive Strategies services are available to Union City clients?
All of them. Union City clients work with us on bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll and business taxes, on process implementation and business strategy, and on individual income tax returns, business plans and starting a business. Book a consultation and we will recommend where to start.
Book a Consultation
Schedule a consultation from Union City
Request a consultation online, or give us a call. We will listen first, then help you decide on sensible next steps.