Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Electrical Contractor Rescues Suspended LLC With Bookkeeping Cleanup and FTB Resolution
A California electrical contractor faced license suspension after falling behind on filings. Apex Bookkeeping cleaned up two years of books and connected him with a local tax pro to negotiate with the FTB, ensuring his business stayed compliant and operational.
Jul 15, 2025
overview
A California electrical contractor operating as an LLC reached out to Apex Bookkeeping after his business was suspended by the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). With his contractor’s license renewal deadline fast approaching, he needed years of bookkeeping caught up, accurate records prepared for tax filings, and a path to get his entity back in good standing.
Challenge
The client’s challenges were serious and time-sensitive:
Business license at risk of expiring due to FTB suspension
No completed bookkeeping for 2021 and 2022
Tax filings overdue, preventing license renewal
Just two weeks to resolve the suspension and file required returns
Solution
Apex Bookkeeping quickly assembled a plan:
Cleaned and reconciled all bookkeeping for 2021 and 2022 within the 2-week window
Delivered accurate financials for tax preparation
Connected the client with a trusted local tax professional to file returns and negotiate with the FTB
Coordinated timing to ensure the entity was unsuspended and the contractor’s license could be renewed on schedule
Built a compliance game plan so the business would avoid similar issues in the future
Result
Bookkeeping completed across two years under a tight deadline
Overdue returns filed by outside tax partner using Apex’s clean financials
Entity successfully unsuspended by the FTB in time for license renewal
Contractor kept his business operational and avoided disruption of work
Impact
Business saved from suspension and potential license loss
Stronger compliance systems in place going forward
Demonstrated Apex Bookkeeping’s ability to deliver in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations
Client gained a trusted partner network (bookkeeping + tax pro) for long-term stability