Receiving a tax notice might raise concerns, but as a small business owner, staying composed and taking specific steps can help navigate this situation smoothly. Here’s a simple five-step guide on what to do when you receive a tax notice: Step 1: Don’t panic It’s really important to stay calm. Take a moment to carefully […]
Category Archives: Tax
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Feb
Feb
Gathering your documents for taxes may not be your favorite task of the year, but fear not – with the right information in hand, you can make the process way smoother for both you and your tax accountant. Here’s a guide to the reports you should gather to have what you need for your taxes. […]
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Sep
Sep
You just received your business tax return. You are distressed because you owe taxes. Every year tax time is stressful because you are scrambling to come up with the money for the taxes owed. You promised yourself this would not happen again, but you do not know how to change things. Let’s discuss the positive […]
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Mar
Mar
You often hear about depreciation in reference to your taxes. What exactly is it though? Is it important? How does it affect your business? In this article, we will discuss what depreciation is and why should you care about it. Our goal is to make this mysterious accounting term easier to understand. What is depreciation? […]
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May
May
Understanding journal entries can be confusing. Your accountant or bookkeeper has probably let you know that these are essential for your accounting. Why do you need journal entries? What are the components of a journal entry? When would you use a journal entry? We will discuss these questions and provide examples of when journal entries […]
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Apr
Apr
You had your business taxes prepared and you learned that you owe business taxes. You feel stressed about paying your taxes on time but know that you will find a way to pay them one way or another. One thing you know for sure is that you do not want to feel this way next […]
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Feb
Feb
Adjusting journal entries, or AJEs, is an accounting term you might have heard thrown around before and never quite understood. You may have even received AJEs from your tax accountant in the past, had no idea what to do with them, and ended up shoving them in a desk drawer or filing them away somewhere. […]
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Dec
Dec
The preparing and filing of your 1099s can be time-consuming at best and frustrating at worst. We prepare hundreds of 1099s every year and have learned some lessons along the way. Here is what we have learned to make preparing and filing 1099s a little less painful. Make the preparation of your 1099s this year […]
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Nov
Nov
You feel anxious about your taxes. You want to know ahead of time what your profit will be for the year. And you want to plan the strategy for your profit. When should you even start planning for your year-end? The good news is that by planning ahead you can both estimate and control your profit for […]
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Dec
Dec
Updated April 27, 2020 “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” – Douglas Adams I have to agree with my good pal Doug here – keeping track of deadlines is hard! For some business owners, it’s a full-time job. You have project deadlines for customers, payroll deadlines for […]