Question 1

What types of businesses does Purple Sapphire work with?

Accepted Answer

Purple Sapphire Business Solutions works EXCLUSIVELY with travel and tourism entrepreneurs including tour operators, activity providers, travel agencies, and adventure tourism businesses. They do not serve other industries, which allows them to develop deep expertise in the unique financial challenges of the tourism sector.

Question 2

What services does Purple Sapphire offer?

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Purple Sapphire offers three core services: Bookkeeping (monthly reconciliation, financial statements, accounts payable/receivable), Tax Preparation & Filing (business and personal returns), and Tax Planning (proactive strategies to minimize tax liability). All services are delivered virtually by a team that specializes in tourism businesses.

Question 3

How much does Purple Sapphire bookkeeping cost?

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Purple Sapphire offers flat-rate monthly bookkeeping packages: Main Cabin ($500/month for businesses up to $300K revenue), Business Class ($1,100/month for $300K-$750K revenue), and First Class ($2,000+/month for $750K+ revenue). Tax preparation and planning services are quoted separately based on complexity.

Question 4

What makes Purple Sapphire different from other accountants?

Accepted Answer

Purple Sapphire exclusively serves the travel and tourism industry, giving them deep understanding of seasonal cash flow patterns, booking platform commissions, travel-specific tax deductions, and industry regulations. Founder Kirstin Reeder is an Enrolled Agent and Certified Tax Coach with specific expertise in tourism business taxation.

Question 5

Is Purple Sapphire available in my state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Purple Sapphire is a virtual accounting firm that serves travel businesses across all 50 US states. Their team works remotely with clients nationwide, using cloud-based tools for seamless collaboration regardless of location.

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