Plan Ahead..Tax Time is Just Around the Corner!

Tax Credits and Tax Deductions are great! Both reduce the amount of taxes you will have to pay at tax time but there is a big difference. Tax DEDUCTIONS reduce your taxable income while tax CREDITS reduce the amount of tax you pay. Why is this important? Well let’s say you want to buy a…
Corporate budgets, as well as household ones, are arguably one of the most important tools you can use. Creating a budget for your business will provide a guideline for expected income and expenses and enable you to compare your anticipated financial goals with the actual numbers. In essence, it will serve as a barometer for…
As a business owner, unless your business is accounting, bookkeeping is normally the last item on your to-do list. But is ignoring your company’s finances wreaking havoc on your business? According to an Entrepreneur Magazine article, “Entrepreneurs who hire accounting help usually discover they weren’t doing nearly as well on their own as they thought…
So, you started a business? Kick-Ass!!! Now the fun begins. Do you incorporate? Form an LLC? Are you a sole proprietor? WHAT?! Here are a few of the basics… If you are all by yourself in this little (or big) venture, you ARE a sole proprietor. But you have options…Forming an LLC is a good…
Ever wonder why some small businesses pay far fewer taxes than others? It all comes down to expenses, deductions, credits, and documentation. Here are some important tips to help you maximize your small business deductions and only pay what you NEED to… Tip #1 Keep detailed records of all ALL expenses. This means always ask…
Running a small business can be overwhelming. Boy, do I know the feeling! Are you the owner, the manager, accountant, human resources director, compliance department, janitor, salesman, and IT guy/gal all in a single day? Yep, I’ve been there and so have my clients. When you’re first starting out, it seems like a no-brainer that…