What is Use Tax, and when should I be paying it?
Often ignored, either accidentally or intentionally, use tax is an important part of your company’s bookkeeping. At the most basic level Washington State Use Tax can be described as: Use Tax – Tax paid...
View Article3 Ways a Bookkeeper Can Help You Survive Tax Season
Every year, as the tax season nears its end, I get contacted by business owners who suddenly remember a very important deadline is approaching. Many business owners, especially new startups, put off...
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“Hey, How Long Do I Have to Keep These Records?”
I’ve had many business owners ask me how long they have to keep their business records and receipts. Sadly, the answer is not as simple as we might have hoped; it really depends on what type of...
View ArticleSmall Business Bookkeeping: 5 Steps to Staying Organized
Is an organized filing system the weak link in your business? It’s time to turn over a new leaf and update your organizational practices. Organize documents by date and client (if applicable) as they...
View ArticleBookkeeping Software for Contractors
It’s the time of year when QuickBooks Desktop clients need to upgrade their license to the newest version. Some of my clients begin thinking about moving to one of the online accounting services, so I...
View ArticleSummer Financial Check Up!
As the summer months come rolling in, the last thing people want to think about is their taxes. Didn’t we just finish those anyway? The thing is, as you find out every tax season, your CPA gets pretty...
View ArticleMy favorite Quickbooks & Xero addons
Quickbooks and Xero are pretty powerful programs on their own, but it can still take a lot of time getting information into and out of your accounts. So when you start using addons to streamline the...
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Keeping the Books Clean – 10 Bookkeeping Tips for Small Business Owners
Whether you are starting a new company, or trying to get messy bookkeeping under control, it should be a priority for every small business to have clean, organized books, and a plan to keep them that...
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New W-2 Form Deadlines
As we are nearing the end of the year, it’s time to start thinking about W-2 and W-9 forms. I know, it’s everyone’s favorite part of the holiday season! The following are some tips for meeting your W-2...
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W-9 & 1099 Forms Explained
Year end is getting closer and closer. My last post covered what you need to know about employee W-2 forms. This time I’ll go over the equivalent forms for non-employee contractors, W-9’s and 1099’s....
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