Tag: Candy Messer

What to Do With Un-Cashed Paychecks

Did you know that if an employee does not cash a paycheck that you can’t just void it in your system once it has become stale dated?  If you notice there are un-cashed checks in your accounting file after a...Read More

Why You Should Have a Business Plan

A business plan helps you know where you want to go and determine how you are going to get to there in the next 3-5 years.  Things to include in your business plan should be: (more…)

Get a W-9 Form From Vendors Before You Write Your First Check

As you may be aware, as a business owner, you are required to file 1099 forms each year for anyone subject based on the IRS guidelines.  In order to do so, you must have received a W-9 form from the...Read More

Dirty Dozen Tax Schemes

The Dirty Dozen listing, compiled by the IRS each year, lists a variety of common scams taxpayers can encounter. (more…)

Temporary Location Sales Tax Permits

Do you sell products and remit sales tax to your state tax agency?  Do you sometimes sell your products a craft fairs or temporary locations?  Are you aware of the regulations regarding these types of sales? As you are probably...Read More

Things To Consider When Hiring a Temporary Worker

Does your business get busier in the spring or summer and are you considering hiring temporary staff to help with the workload?  If so, keep in mind there are some things to consider.  The first is whether they can be a...Read More

Don’t be Scammed by Cyber Criminals

The Internal Revenue Service receives thousands of reports each year from taxpayers who receive suspicious emails, phone calls, faxes or notices claiming to be from the IRS. Many of these scams fraudulently use the IRS name or logo as a...Read More

How to Find an Accountant

If you are new in business (or need to find a better option than what you have now) it may be time to look for an accountant.  How do you find the one that is right for you and your...Read More

Why You Should Register for an EIN as a Sole Proprietor

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

Why It’s Important to Separate Business and Personal Funds

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