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Straight answers for business owners.
Bookkeeping, tax, and financial strategy, written from the perspective of people who run businesses and deal with these questions themselves.
Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Small Businesses: How to Calculate What You Owe
If you own a business and no one is withholding tax from your income, the IRS expects payment four times a year. Here is exactly how to figure out how much, and how to stop guessing.
LLC vs. S-Corp: Which Saves More on Taxes for a Small Business?
An S-corp election can cut your self-employment tax bill by thousands, or cost you money in payroll and filing fees. The difference comes down to one number: your net profit.
How to Read a Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) for Your Small Business
Your profit and loss statement tells you whether your business actually makes money. Most owners glance at the bottom line and miss what the rest of it is telling them.
How Much Does Small Business Bookkeeping Cost?
Bookkeeping costs vary widely, but for most small businesses the real question is not what it costs. It is what bad bookkeeping costs you.
Why Service Business Owners Need Specialized Bookkeeping
Most accounting firms were built around product businesses. Service businesses have different cash flow patterns, different tax exposures, and different reporting needs.
Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Tax preparation files what you owe. Tax planning reduces what you owe. Most small businesses only get one of those.
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