Why would the boss need to learn how to do the bookkeeping? Isn’t that something you hire someone else to do? Well yes, you do. BUT, many of us start our businesses playing all of the roles because there isn’t...Read More
Do you have employees currently paid by salary rather than an hourly rate? If so, review what you pay to make sure you are in compliance with the new law that took effect December 1. The Department of Labor has...Read More
Delegating and technology are two things that most of us business owners are afraid of. It’s tough to let go of doing things the way we’ve always done them. Getting support either through hiring an assistant or using technology to...Read More
Are you planning on starting a business? There are some important things you'll need to know about taxes, entity types, how to account for your income/taxes, etc. Type of Business: A business can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, S corporation, or limited...Read More
An EIN (Employment Identification Number) is assigned by the IRS for businesses that have registered as any type of entity (corporation, partnership, trust, etc.). It is the number used to identify the business for tax purposes, and to allow the...Read More
Many small business owners run their financial transactions though personal bank and credit card accounts thinking it is easier (and possibly less expensive). As a business owner, you need to have separate bank and credit card accounts for many reasons....Read More
Many businesses have looked at the cost of hiring an employee versus a freelance worker and have decided to classify them as a 1099 worker to save money. Unless the worker actually qualifies under IRS and state guidelines, I don’t...Read More
IRS e-file: It’s safe. It’s easy. It’s time. Most taxpayers—nearly 80 percent-- file electronically. If you haven’t tried it, now is the time! The IRS has processed more than 1 billion individual tax returns safely and securely since the nationwide...Read More
I was recently contacted by a prospect who has been having some trouble with their current bookkeeper not doing the work timely. I explained that we do an evaluation of the books to see if there are any problems before...Read More