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…
Business owners, do you really need to keep all those receipts? The short answer is YES. The long answer is… As a small business owner, you make tons of purchases for your business. If you are like me, you make them all with a debit or credit card because, after all, who uses cash in…
In my now 17 years in business, I have learned so many lessons. I have learned what I am good at. What I struggle with. What I love and what I would rather not do. I have learned how to subdivide undeveloped land, file payroll taxes, dispute with the IRS, file UCC liens, and how…
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…
Hiring your kids to work in your small business can be a great idea. You can teach them the value of a hard-earned dollar and their compensation may be tax deductible, minimizing your business taxable income. Here are some things to consider…Make sure their pay is commensurate with their age, experience, and education. If their…
Often overlooked, receipt keeping is a necessary component of good bookkeeping. Receipts are the primary and easiest way for a business to support all entries recorded on the books and on tax returns. Should the IRS audit your business’ tax return, they will require supporting documentation showing not only the amount paid but a detail…
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…
Is your bookkeeper working with you to maximize your tax write-offs? Is she helping you to reduce your company’s tax liability? Is he pushing you (nagging) to get him the documentation that he needs to document EVERY POSSIBLE expense your company may have? Ask yourself the following questions….. 1. Does your bookkeeper provide suggestions on…
Business Owners…As we are nearing the close of this tax season, make sure you are taking advantage of every opportunity to cut your tax bill. Business owners can deduct business expenses from the amount of income they earn throughout the year. For an expense to qualify as a “business expense” it must be directly related…
Here are some important dates you need to get on your calendar: By January 31, 2019 Form 940 due – Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return Form 941 Quarterly Reports due Form 943 due – Employer’s Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees Form 944 due – Employer’s Annual Federal Tax Return (replaces form 941)…
