Professional Tax Services for Salon and Spas

If you own a salon or spa, your business is more complex than most people realize.

We know there is a lot more you would rather do to grow your business than focusing on the accounting side of things. You’re managing service revenue, retail sales, payroll, commissions, tips, inventory, scheduling software, and constant staffing changes. At the same time, you’re expected to stay compliant with tax law, payroll regulations, and state requirements.

When you partner with us, we help eliminate the accounting side from your busy schedule, so you can focus on growing your clientele and craft. What sets us apart is our dedication to helping you to understand the story behind the numbers, so you can feel confident and aware of your business finances. Our experience in working with the beauty industry, helps us to understand your business and prepare you for success.

If you’re serious about building a profitable, stable beauty or wellness business, you’re in the right place.

Our Approach To Accounting and Finances

It starts with a clear look at where your business stands today. Your books, payroll setup, tax structure, reporting systems — all of it should support growth, not create confusion. If there are gaps or inefficiencies, we address them directly so you’re not building on a weak foundation.

Once your systems are structured correctly, you gain consistent monthly reporting and proactive planning. You know your margins. You understand your labor costs. You see your tax exposure before it becomes a problem.

As your salon or spa evolves, the financial strategy evolves with it. You’re not left reacting to surprises. Instead, we review performance together, identify pressure points early, and adjust before small issues turn into expensive ones.

Because beauty businesses have unique compensation models and layered revenue streams, risks tend to surface in predictable places. Labor costs creep up. Retail margins get overlooked. Entity structures remain unchanged even as revenue increases.

You bring the vision and operational leadership. We bring the financial analysis and structure.

Hear From Our Clients


“I have been going to Lightheart, Sanders and Associates for the pass 7 years. Previously I was during my own taxes, what a mistake. Once I started letting Kevin prepare my taxes, I have saved tons of money. The staff has been wonderful and were always available to answer all my tax questions. Great job, guys…”
Anthony P.

“I wish I had met the team at Lightheart Sanders long before I did. After meeting Andrew Bodin, I was convinced he could provide the level of service I needed from an accountant. After reviewing my previous year’s taxes, they realized I was missing out on thousands of dollars in tax savings. I now trust this team with all of my accounting needs.”
Mark M.

“We have used Lightheart and Sanders for over 15 years and have extremely pleased with their services and professionalism. Their knowledge base on taxes and Federal year to year changes have saved us money as well. The BEST IN THE BUSINESS!”
Alfredia M.

“I started working with LSA a few months ago and I’ve had a great experience with everyone I have worked with. My onboarding with LSA was easy, they are very responsive, organized, and meet you where you are at. I am very hands on with my business and they worked out a personalized plan for what my needs are. I also love that they are willing to teach me about how to be a smarter business owner. I wish I could give more than a 5 star review. Thank you LSA!”
Francie C.

“We have been working with Lightheart, Sanders for years and the level of service (all around) has been fantastic. For me personally, I have experienced advice and mentoring from individuals at [LSA] way above and beyond normal expectations that put me in a mindset to recommend their services at the highest possible level.”
James L.

“Great experience working with Lightheart Sanders & Associates. They are competent and very responsive to questions.”
Neal H.

“They are really great to work with and have great communication which is key in running a business. They are always there for any questions I have.”
Eddie K.

Hiring an Industry-Specialized CPA Saves You Time

You didn’t open your salon to become a bookkeeper. When accounting is disorganized, it pulls you into work that doesn’t grow the business. Reviewing unclear reports, fixing payroll errors, tracking down missing information — it adds up quickly.

With properly structured systems and consistent reporting, your financials become predictable. You know where your business stands each month. You’re prepared for tax obligations well before deadlines. Payroll and compliance issues are handled proactively.

That shift allows you to step out of constant problem-solving and into leadership.

Full Look at What We Do for Salon & Spa Owners

We provide full-service accounting and advisory support tailored specifically to salons and spas.

Bookkeeping & Monthly Financial Reporting

We manage your ongoing bookkeeping so your records are accurate, organized, and decision-ready.

This includes reconciling accounts, categorizing transactions properly, and preparing financial statements that reflect the true health of your business.

For salons and spas, this often means aligning bookkeeping with your POS and scheduling systems, ensuring retail sales, service revenue, and payroll data are properly reflected.

You receive consistent monthly reporting, so you always know where your business stands — not months later.

Payroll & Compensation Oversight

Compensation structures in salons can be complex. Commission percentages, hourly wages, tips, and booth rental agreements all require careful handling.

We assist in structuring payroll systems correctly, monitoring labor cost ratios, and helping you understand how compensation impacts overall profitability.

We also provide guidance around worker classification to reduce compliance risk.

Tax Preparation & Proactive Tax Planning

We handle both business and individual tax preparation for salon and spa owners.

Rather than waiting until tax season, we evaluate estimated payments, deduction opportunities, entity structure, and long-term planning strategies throughout the year.

Beauty businesses often miss tax-saving opportunities simply because their accountant doesn’t fully understand the industry. We approach tax planning with your specific business model in mind.

Sales Tax & Compliance

Salons and spas often have mixed revenue streams. Services, retail products, and specialty treatments may be taxed differently depending on state rules.

We help ensure sales tax is applied correctly and filings remain compliant.

Reducing compliance risk protects your business from unnecessary penalties.

Entity Selection & Business Structuring

Whether you are launching a new salon, restructuring an existing one, or planning expansion, entity structure matters.

We provide guidance on entity selection and restructuring to support tax efficiency and long-term growth.

This is often one of the most overlooked areas in small beauty businesses, and it can have significant tax implications.

CFO & Strategic Advisory Support

As your business grows, basic bookkeeping is no longer enough. You need insight into what the numbers mean and how they impact your next decision. Through our CFO and advisory services, you receive higher-level financial oversight designed for salon and spa owners.

Instead of reviewing reports alone, you review them with guidance. Together, we interpret trends, identify pressure points, and create a plan that supports your long-term goals.

This gives you access to controller- and CFO-level insight without building an internal accounting department.

Beauty School Accounting Support

Beauty schools operate under additional layers of complexity, including tuition tracking, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements. We assist beauty school owners in building financial systems that support accreditation standards while maintaining profitability.

Our experience in the beauty industry allows us to approach these businesses with insight, not guesswork.

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Personal and Business Tax Planning

We know how stressful managing taxes can be for a small business owner. When it comes to taxes, we got you covered! We offer corporate and personal tax preparation and planning. Our tax preparation and planning services provide a smooth process with our 24/7 communication on the status of your tax returns.

Through tax planning, we will work with you to identify the issues together to come up with a strategy to assist you in your tax preparation and filing.

What Makes Lightheart, Sanders and Associates Different

We see salon and spa owners building something meaningful, often after years of working behind the chair or treatment room. We understand the transition from technician to entrepreneur.

Most people just see numbers, but we convert numbers to a conversation to make sense to you and that you are constantly aware of everything we do. We believe accounting should feel like a collaboration. You should understand what is happening in your business and why it matters.

Through hands-on experience, we are consistent in our communication and always following-up, making sure you know what is going on with your finances. We make it easy to get in contact with us and are all about over-communicating, so you don’t feel left in the dark and know we are there to help you in every step of the way.

When you work with us, you gain a partner who understands the beauty industry and takes your financial stability seriously.

A Team of Accountants on Your Side

Your salon or spa may be known for creativity, experience, and service. Behind that brand should be a financial structure just as strong. When your accounting is organized, your tax strategy is proactive, and your margins are understood, you operate differently. You hire confidently. You price strategically. You expand responsibly.

At Lightheart, Sanders and Associates, we help beauty business owners move from uncertainty to clarity.

Schedule a consultation and let’s talk about where your beauty business is today and where you want it to go.

Let Us Help You!