Do Paperwork
DO PAPERWORK
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Do Paperwork, founded by Michelle Miele, is a queer-led CPA firm that helps individuals and businesses stay confident and compliant with their finances. They offer tax preparation, bookkeeping, and CFO-level advising tailored to creatives, freelancers, and radical entrepreneurs across the United States.
Their approach is collaborative, judgment-free, and designed to meet clients where they are. Whether you’re launching something new or organizing years of chaos, Do Paperwork is here to help you feel confident and in control of your money.
VIRTUAL SERVICES
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Description: Do Paperwork prepares and files federal and state tax returns for individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations. Their approach includes a thorough review of deductions, credits, and compliance requirements to minimize your tax liability and avoid surprises.
Access: Virtual.
Price: Starting at $450 for individuals; business returns start at $1,000.
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Description: Do Paperwork provides monthly or quarterly bookkeeping using QuickBooks or Xero (or others), including reconciliations, transaction categorization, and basic reporting. Ideal for business owners who want clean, accurate books without doing it themselves.
Access: Virtual.
Price: Starts at $325/month or $500/quarter based on volume and complexity.
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Description: For businesses ready to level up, Do Paperwork offers strategic financial advising, cash flow planning, pricing reviews, and quarterly check-ins to help you make confident money decisions.
Access: Virtual.
Price: Custom packages available starting at $500/quarter.
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Description: If you're facing IRS notices, back taxes, or unfiled returns, Do Paperwork helps you get back on track. They handle communication with the IRS, create resolution plans, and guide you through options like payment plans, offers in compromise, or penalty relief.
Access: Virtual.
Price: Pricing varies based on case complexity; consultations start at $250.
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Description: Do Paperwork helps new business owners set up the right legal and financial foundation. They help you in choosing an entity, getting EINs, setting up accounting systems, and more so you start strong and stay compliant.
Access: Virtual.
Price: $350 for a basic setup consultation.
CONTACT DO PAPERWORK
Michelle Miele is a queer CPA with a passion for making financial systems accessible, affirming, and human. With a background in both public accounting and small business consulting, Michelle founded Do Paperwork to support creatives, freelancers, and radical entrepreneurs in navigating taxes, bookkeeping, and big-picture financial decisions with clarity and confidence.
Michelle blends deep technical knowledge with a practical, people-first approach. She’s known for breaking down complex tax and financial topics into clear, manageable steps and for meeting clients exactly where they are. Her work is rooted in care, clarity, and a commitment to helping folks build sustainable, thriving businesses on their own terms.

