Prepare for Tax Season in 30 Minutes a Month
A monthly system for simple, stress-free bookkeeping. Written for real business owners — not accountants.
- A 12-month system that takes just 30 minutes each month
- Monthly action plans with 'Do This, Not That' guides
- Pre- and post-assessments to measure your progress
- Downloadable worksheets and resources included
Kim Erick
Home Time Business Services
Tax season doesn't have to be stressful
Everything Piles Up
Crawling through twelve months of receipts and bank statements just to file your taxes.
Tax Stress from Waiting
Tax stress isn't caused by taxes -- it's caused by waiting. Documents live in ten different places.
Missed Deductions
One client saved $5,000 just by organizing their numbers. Proper bookkeeping protects your deductions.
Overwhelm, Not Inability
You're capable -- but overwhelmed because bookkeeping feels like one more thing on an already full plate.
What if tax prep only took 30 minutes a month?
You don't need hours of bookkeeping every week. You don't need to become an accountant. You just need 30 minutes a month.
How Tax-Ready Is Your Business?
This assessment from the book helps you evaluate where you are right now. It is not about perfection — it is about awareness.
I wait until tax season to gather documents.
Written for busy business owners — not accountants
You don't need hours of bookkeeping every week. You don't need to become an accountant. You don't need color-coded spreadsheets or fancy systems. This book is for you if:
- You're catching up, starting fresh, or trying to avoid another stressful year
- You're smart and capable at what you do — but overwhelmed by bookkeeping
- You want clean, consistent records and predictable tax savings
- You want fewer surprises, less anxiety, and a year-round system that works
- You want control over your numbers, your decisions, and your tax season
Business owners who benefit most:
Compare Your Options
See the difference between struggling through tax season and having a proven system.
Without a System
- Hours scrambling at tax time
- Missing deductions you deserve
- Stress and anxiety every April
- Paying accountants for basic organization
- Guessing if your records are correct
With This Book
- 30 minutes a month keeps you organized
- Every deduction tracked and documented
- Tax season becomes a non-event
- Accountant time focused on strategy, not cleanup
- Confidence your books are audit-ready
Hiring a bookkeeper
$300-500/month
$3,600-6,000 per year
This book + your time
One-time purchase
Plus 30 min/month of your time
What You Will Learn
13 chapters covering every month of the year, each with a focused 30-minute action plan and "Do This, Not That" guides.
Chapter 01
January — Set the Foundation
Give your financial information a home. Build a simple folder structure that reduces search time, confusion, and stress for the next 12 months.
12
Monthly Chapters
13
Appendix Worksheets
9+
Downloadable Resources
2
Pre & Post Assessments
Preview the Included Resources
All of these are included in one combined PDF and delivered to your inbox when you sign up. Click any resource to preview.
How It Works
Four simple steps to transform your tax preparation from stressful to seamless.
Step 01
Take the Pre-Assessment
Start by evaluating where you are right now. The book's built-in assessment reveals habits you didn't even realize you had — and that clarity helps the rest of the system click.
A Book You Can Trust
This book is backed by 16+ years of banking experience, a master's degree in public administration, and 8 years helping real business owners get organized.
- Practical, actionable advice you can use immediately
- Real templates and checklists (not just theory)
- Written by Kim Erick — 16 years banking, 8 years as a business owner
- System that works with any accounting software
Kimberly Erick
Founder, Home Time Business Services
Kim Erick is the founder and owner of Home Time Business Services, where she helps small business owners reduce tax-time stress and take back control of their financial lives. With over sixteen years of banking experience, Kim developed a deep understanding of how businesses operate, where they struggle, and what they truly need to stay financially healthy.
Kim holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from Heidelberg University, as well as a Master of Public Administration from Kent State University. She also served as a Performance Auditor for the State of Ohio, giving her a unique perspective on efficiency, accuracy, and financial accountability.
Through Home Time Business Services, she empowers business owners to keep more of their time, more of their money, and more of their peace of mind.
Written by Someone Who Gets It
With eight years of business ownership and sixteen years in banking, Kim combines clarity, education, and practical systems to help clients stay organized and confident.
Years in Banking
Deep understanding of how businesses operate financially
Years Business Owner
Founder of Home Time Business Services
Advanced Degrees
Heidelberg University & Kent State University
Auditor
Former Performance Auditor for the State of Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Here are answers to the most common ones.
Prefer a guided walkthrough?
The book and resources are everything you need to manage your bookkeeping on your own. But some readers prefer guided reminders, walkthroughs, and everything organized for them.
The 30-Minute Tax Course walks you through the same system in the book, step by step, with built-in reminders so nothing falls through the cracks. Think of it as having Kim there with you each month.
The book is enough.
Everything you need is in the book and the free resources. The course is simply for those who want more structure and support.
DIY Readers
Book + free downloadable resources
Guided Implementation
Book + course with reminders and walkthroughs
Start your organized year today
Get the book and the free resource packet to begin building better bookkeeping habits one month at a time.
Get the BookGet the Tax Prep Resource Packet
Sign up and Kim will send you the complete resource packet -- templates, checklists, and guides -- delivered straight to your inbox.
You will receive:
Tax Prep Resource Packet
PDF -- checklists, guides, worksheets
Mileage Log Spreadsheet
Auto-calculated IRS deductions
Both files are sent automatically after you sign up. No extra steps needed.