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Tax Planning Tips for Business Owners: Mid-Year Review
A mid-year tax checklist for business owners: estimated payments, retirement plan contributions, deductions and credits, employee benefits and expert advice.
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Accounting Tips & Insights
Plain-English guides to bookkeeping, taxes and financial management for small business owners, from the Accountable Numbers team.
A Guide to Internal Controls
What internal controls are, the fraud and error risks of weak controls, and how to implement them with risk assessments, segregation of duties and training.
Annual Inflation Adjustments for 2024
The IRS’s 2024 inflation adjustments: standard deductions, tax brackets, AMT and EITC, plus new 401(k), IRA, SIMPLE, HSA and FSA contribution limits.
NEW! File Your 1099s for FREE on IRIS portal
The IRS’s free IRIS portal lets businesses e-file Form 1099s. Learn its features, the new 10-return e-file threshold, and how to apply for a TCC to use it.
Common Forms of Business Debt & Tips to Pay It Back
Common forms of business debt, from short-term loans to invoice financing, and practical ways to repay it: repayment plans, consolidation and cost cuts.
Salary Budgets for 2024 Increase at Historic Rates!
US salary increase budgets rose 4.4% in 2023, the most in over two decades, per The Conference Board. What it means for business owners planning for 2024.
How to Choose: S-Corp, C-Corp, or LLC
Compare C-Corps, S-Corps and LLCs on liability protection, taxation, ownership limits and paperwork to choose the right structure for your new business.
How to Set Up Your Company’s Chart of Accounts
How to set up a chart of accounts: the five main account categories, numbering codes, a free sample spreadsheet, software options and maintenance tips.
Common Tax Write-Offs for Solopreneurs
Eight tax write-offs solopreneurs often use, including home office, vehicle mileage, training, marketing, equipment, health insurance and retirement plans.
Small Business Accounting 101
Five accounting basics for small business owners: pick an accounting method, build a chart of accounts, keep records, and prepare and review statements.
Three Powerful Strategies to Accelerate the Travel Expense Approval and Reimbursement Process
Three ways to speed up travel expense approval and reimbursement: a clear policy, better technology and benchmarking, plus why to route it through AP.
How to Choose: Cash vs Accrual Basis Accounting
How cash and accrual basis accounting differ, which businesses must use accrual, the tax planning trade-offs, and how to transition from cash to accrual.
Accounting for Growth: Strategies to Optimize Financial Performance
How financial analysis, budgeting, cash flow management and well-chosen KPIs help small business owners make informed decisions and plan for growth.
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