Few people enjoy tax time, especially small business owners. It can be confusing and overwhelming whether it’s your first year filing or you’re an old pro. However, understanding which tax credits are available to you can lighten your tax burden. Don’t confuse tax credits with deductions, however. Deductions lower your taxable income by a percentage, …
Bookkeeping and accounting require attention to detail to ensure an accurate picture of your company’s finances. Unfortunately, sometimes discrepancies and confusion arise—but transactions still must be recorded. Suspense accounts allow you to record transactions, then resolve any issues later. Here’s a brief overview of what suspense accounts are and how to effectively utilize them in …
Keeping track of your financial transactions is one of the most basic tasks a business owner must perform. If you don’t know where your money is going and how much is coming in, you won’t be able to make smart business decisions. General ledgers are record-keeping systems. Each financial transaction is recorded twice (a credit …
When you’re a small business owner, monitoring your financial performance is an important way to measure your success. Comparing your company’s financial performance to your competitors will help you determine whether you’re keeping up with the competition, pulling ahead, or lagging behind. While it’s always good to have a baseline performance indication, it’s also a …
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As a small business owner, you may find yourself wearing many hats: owner, product creator, employee manager, and more. Many business owners originally start their companies because they’re skilled in one area, such as creating a product. Financial processes, on the other hand, can present new challenges. Instead of struggling through bookkeeping and tax preparation …
Now that the winter holidays are behind us, most small businesses are focused on their tax obligations for the previous year. Given 2022’s significant inflation and other financial challenges, business owners are looking for every tax break they can find. If you hosted a company party or two over the holidays, there’s good news: all …
As the end of another year approaches, business owners tend to be busier than ever. Many businesses see increased activity at this time, especially retail and seasonal companies. On top of that, there are some year-end bookkeeping tasks you need to perform, to make your 2023 tax season easier. Here’s what to do to get …
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Keeping your personal and business finances separate is one of the most important things you can do as a business owner. Not only does it make bookkeeping and tax preparation easier, but business bank accounts often have special perks for business clients. Choosing the right bank for your small business account depends on your individual …
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When you’re starting a business, there’s a lot to learn. Even experienced owners can find themselves confused by finances, bookkeeping, and especially terms of art. One common question is why the number under “net income” never seems to match how much money you have in the bank. Here’s a quick guide to net income, cash …
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When you’re tracking your costs for bookkeeping and accounting purposes, there are three different types to know: fixed, variable and semi-variable. While fixed and variable costs are generally self-explanatory, semi-variable costs can confuse new business owners. Understanding fixed, variable and semi-variable costs will help you get a better idea of where you’re spending money, create …
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