Tag Archives: tax season

I Received a Tax Notice. What Do I Do?

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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 […]

Which reports do I need for taxes?

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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. […]

Four Steps to Ensure Accurate Year-End Reports

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Financial reports are essential for understanding your business’ financial health. However, verifying their accuracy is critical to make informed decisions. Accurate reports at year end are incredibly useful to your tax accountant as well. Your financials can help them build a basis for an effective tax strategy throughout the year. In this article, we will […]

How can paying taxes be less painful?

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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 […]

What is Depreciation?

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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? […]

What are journal entries?

What are journal entries

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 […]

Five Tips to Get Ready for a Pain-Free Tax Time

Now is a perfect time to get your financial records in order. Tax moves you make now can mean saving you money. Here are five quick tips for you to feel more prepared about your financial status as you go into year-end. Avoid Penalties This time of year is ideal to double-check your tax payments […]