While you may think it’s better to take care of your small business accounting tasks in-house, you may be surprised to know that your business can benefit from having a professional accountant or CPA handle the job for you. Here are the top three reasons to outsource your accounting. 1. Peace of Mind The number […]
Don’t Wait Until December: Year-End Tax Actions You Should Take Now
Unless you’ve been planning for 2021 taxes all year, it’s time to take actions that can reduce your IRS obligation. We’ve talked before about the importance of planning for taxes year-round. If you haven’t been able to do that because 2021 has been another complicated year, it’s not too late. There are things you can […]
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Differences
The distinction may be challenging to make sometimes, but the IRS has very strict rules about it. Depending on the size of your business, onboarding a new hire can involve a lot of reading and writing for both of you. You may want the new worker to fill out a personal profile. There could be […]
How Using a Bookkeeper Can Help Run Your Business
A bookkeeper for your small business is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. You must always be aware of what is happening to your business on a basic financial level. Lacking that knowledge could hinder your business’s growth and success. Read more to learn what a bookkeeper does and how outsourcing your company’s bookkeeping tasks […]
Why Business Structure Matters
When you start a business, there are endless decisions to make. Among the most important is how to structure your business. Why is it so significant? Because the structure you choose will affect how your business is taxed and the degree to which you (and other owners) can be held personally liable. Here’s an overview […]
Pandemic Is a Wake-Up Call for Underinsured Small Businesses
Many small businesses have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike their larger brethren, small companies typically lack the cash cushion or access to funds that bigger businesses enjoy. Even with new programs to help small businesses out, such as the Paycheck Protection Program, many are seeing their resources run dry. A large number of […]