What Happens to Your Bench (Bookkeeping) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Books
Get final books delivered
Tax prep
Complete any pending tax work
Service
Cancel bookkeeping service
Step-by-Step Guide
Get final books delivered
Ensure Bench delivers the final set of books and financial statements before cancelling the service.
Download all financial records
Download all monthly financial statements, tax-ready reports, and transaction records from your Bench dashboard.
Cancel Bench service
Cancel the Bench bookkeeping service after receiving final books and downloading all records.
Document Now Checklist
- Bench account email
- Monthly service cost
- Status of current books
- Tax filing status
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Bench (Bookkeeping). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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