FAQ – Bookkeeping for Tutors
Common questions and answers about our bookkeeping for tutors.
Talk to a Bookkeeping Expert TodayThese FAQs are crafted for private tutors, tutoring agencies, and educational consultants who want organized financial records, simplified income tracking, and better tax-season readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of tutoring businesses do you support?
We support private tutors, online educators, group tutoring businesses, test prep instructors, and educational consultants.
Can you separate income by subject, student, or location?
Yes. We can set up custom tracking to help you view income by student group, tutoring topic, or class type.
Do you work with both online and in-person tutors?
Yes. Whether you run sessions online or in-person, we tailor your bookkeeping to reflect how you operate.
How do you handle recurring student payments or subscriptions?
We reconcile payments received through Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, or education platforms and track recurring revenue accurately.
Can you help me track hours worked vs. income earned?
Yes. If you provide session logs, we can align earnings with hours and identify gaps or underbilling.
What expenses are typical for tutors?
Common expenses include software tools, books, supplies, advertising, transportation, and continuing education.
Do you provide reports that help during tax time?
Yes. You’ll receive categorized financial reports to simplify 1099 filing, deductions, and quarterly tax estimates.
Do you assist with tracking contractor or teacher payments?
Yes. If you hire other tutors or assistants, we’ll organize and reconcile payments for 1099 issuance.
Can you help me understand which business expenses are deductible?
We categorize all relevant expenses and flag items commonly accepted by CPAs and tax professionals.
Do you support tutors with multiple income streams (e.g., courses, materials)?
Yes. We can track revenue from live sessions, recorded lessons, digital materials, and other sources.
Do you support tutors with multiple income streams (e.g., courses, materials)?
Yes. We can track revenue from live sessions, recorded lessons, digital materials, and other sources.
How do you manage platform income from services like Wyzant, Teachable, or Outschool?
We reconcile payout reports and fees from educational platforms to ensure accurate gross vs. net tracking.
What if my tutoring income is seasonal?
We adjust our bookkeeping support based on your academic year or tutoring calendar.
Do I need to use QuickBooks or Xero?
Yes. We support both platforms and can help you set up your chart of accounts if needed.
What is the cost for tutoring bookkeeping?
Pricing depends on transaction count and service complexity. Most solo tutors qualify for our base plan.
How do I get started?
Schedule a free onboarding consultation. We’ll review your current system and build a customized bookkeeping plan for your tutoring business.
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