A dedicated CPA who has a relationship with clients and understands their businesses can make a big difference in how likely a small business is to succeed both in both the short-term and the [...]
New business must often succeed through bootstrapping, and that’s a fine line to walk. A CPA is an additional expense, but he or she is also the person best suited to help you navigate it.
Preparing a simple spreadsheet with basic bookkeeping information will help you economize on billable hours when you’re working with an accountant. Don’t be embarrassed, either, to ask your CPA [...]
Tax time is coming, and for freelance workers, it is proof of how well your record-keeping skills are. Travel costs, meals, profits from different clients, office supplies, advertising costs and [...]
A CPA can help you limit your current tax obligation legally as well as put you in a good position for future taxes. A CPA can also look back and limit your obligation in past years as well.
Independent contractors work for themselves and are not considered employees of the clients that they do the work for. As a result, they may have tricky income tax situations due to the lack of [...]
When it’s time to do your taxes, whether it’s for yourself or your business, you have to be on the lookout for unqualified accounts. Here are a few warning signs that should throw up red flags [...]
It can be difficult to keep your financial life in order. However, if you follow these tips, you’ll find that the task can be much simpler than you thought.
When tax season arrives, many people start throwing paperwork into envelopes that will eventually wind up with their accountants. You can lower your stress and possibly increase your refund if [...]