One of the most common methods of showing appreciation to staff is by issuing year-end bonuses. Your employees work very hard, and as a business owner, you want to reward their efforts. While paying a bonus to your employees may sound simple, both federal and state agencies have rules regarding the taxability of these types […]
Category Archives: Year End
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Nov
Nov
Although the 4th Quarter has barely begun, the Beyond Team has been busy getting ready for year-end. At our firm, the first four months of the year requires “all hands on deck”. We find that year-end goes most smoothly when transactions and reconciliations are up-to-date before the actual end of the year. As the old […]
07
Nov
Nov
The weather is cooling down and the days are getting shorter. As we notice these changes each year, it is a reminder that the year is drawing to a close. Here at Beyond, it’s our cue to begin preparing for the year-end and especially for filing 1099s. What is done in November can greatly reduce […]
03
Jan
Jan
Happy January! You know what that means – it’s 1099 time! Exciting! Okay, maybe not everyone gets excited about 1099s, but I recently got a shirt that says “Wine ’em dine ’em 1099 ’em!” Which makes me excited for 1099s. Thanks for that shirt SalesPad by the way. But in all honesty, 1099s can be stressful, […]
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Mar
Mar
This time of the year is when most businesses are finalizing the last fiscal year for taxes. Once you have finalized your transactions for the prior year or period, it is very important to lock the dates in Xero. In the article, we discuss why you should lock dates and how to do so. What does […]
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Jan
Jan
January is here and with it comes the task of determining who requires a 1099-MISC form. Running a 1099 report in Xero is very useful in the review process. It is designed to help you locate contacts and payments that qualify for 1099 reporting. Note: To run the 1099 Report, you must have Advisor access […]
It may seem hard to believe, but now is the time to be thinking about your 1099s. The year will be over soon and if you prepare now for filing 1099s and take the following two steps as soon as possible, then you will save yourself the headache that we all associate with this necessary […]