In the world of tech, there are thousands of tools you can use to make your life easier and there are a few that are a perfect fit for the jobs you need to do. These are the tools of your trade. Then there are software applications like QuickBooks Online. QBO is more than a tool; it’s a toolbelt. In addition to being one of the most powerful…
You may remember a lot of speculation and talk about a new simplified tax form that fits on a postcard. Like much of the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that inspired the new Form 1040, the details are still being worked out. The IRS has released draft versions of …
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While some taxpayers play the game of questionable tax deductions, many more hesitate to take perfectly legitimate tax breaks because they don’t understand the tax code and are afraid it will trigger an audit. As long as you’ve kept good records and followed IRS guidelines, the possibility of an audit…
Whether you do your own books, have a bookkeeper on staff, or have an outside professional handle it for you, there is always a chance of errors. Data entry errors, missed entries, misclassification, or even a technical problem with your software can cause problems. (Case in point, QuickBooks Online has …
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you probably know about the 20 percent deduction of qualified business income (Sec. 199A) for pass-through entities. Here is a brief summary, just in case you did not. Most C Corporations are getting a tax rate reduction…
If you’re like a lot of business owners, you try not to think about taxes until tax day approaches. Why go through the stress, right? Unfortunately…
Accounting and tax software are getting more advanced. It’s amazing what these programs can do and there is a constant stream of new applications with new, added functions. It makes some people wonder if they even need an accountant…
As part of President Trump’s tax reforms, meals and entertainment deductions are changing. These deductions have been very common for all sizes of businesses for years. Taking a client to lunch or out to an event to discuss a deal, bringing lunch in for employees, or feeding the team during an office party seem like business as usual. With the new…
There are various types of tax return preparers, including certified public accountants, enrolled agents, attorneys, and many others who don’t have professional credentials. You expect your preparer to be skilled in tax preparation and to accurately file your income tax return.