This year, taxpayers can put an extra $1,000 into their 401(k) plans. The IRS recently announced that the 2022 contribution limit for 401(k) plans will increase to $20,500. The agency also announced cost of living adjustments that may affect pension plans and other retirement-related savings next year. The contribution limit for employees who participate inContinue reading “IRS Changes to Retirement Plans in 2022”
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Saying Goodbye to 2021
The end of a year is filled with celebration of Christmas and festivities of ringing in a new year. However, for business owners it is also an important time to reflect on your financials, review your last year’s goals, and compare how your year went in regards to your budget and actual numbers. Business ownersContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to 2021”
Daily & Weekly Accounting
Accounting is something small businesses should do on a regular basis. Small business owners often put off accounting when they become busy with assisting customers. However, when audit season comes small business owners will likely spend hours catching-up and trying to identify and resolve any accounting discrepancies. Accounting isn’t a monthly, quarterly, and yearly task,Continue reading “Daily & Weekly Accounting”
Steps to Reducing Your Taxes
Tax credits and deductions change regularly, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated some deductions and limited some others. However, there are still ways for wage earners to lower their tax liability. Currently the federal income tax brackets range from 10% to 37%, but if you’re smart about claiming deductions and creditsContinue reading “Steps to Reducing Your Taxes”
Tips on Effective Debt Management for Business Owners
It is important to have debt management skills when you own a business. However, if you find yourself further in-debt than you would like and you do not have debt management skills, don’t panic. There are options available. Below you will find useful and effective tips to assist you in taking control of your debts.Continue reading “Tips on Effective Debt Management for Business Owners”
Getting Ahead of the Game #TaxSeason
Preparing your taxes early can help in alleviating last minute stressors and assist you in being better organized as you begin those first dreaded months of the year. Taxpayers experience dread as the new year approaches, but due to the global pandemic changing so many things, tax dread only seems to be getting worse. DueContinue reading “Getting Ahead of the Game #TaxSeason”
Common Accounting Terms Explained
Accounting is the process of recording, assessing, and communicating financial transactions which helps individuals and organizations understand their financial health. This work is done by keeping track of expenses, profits, and losses. Effective accountants ensure clients understand their legal obligations, financial performance, and that they can develop budgets and plan for their future. However, businessContinue reading “Common Accounting Terms Explained”
Accounting Software- Which one is the best?
While we did discuss tips and tricks for QuickBooks in our May blog post, there are other highly rated accounting softwares available. QuickBooks is the top-rated accounting software, but there are other names you may not recognize that also provide excellent features. Really the choice on softwares should be what suits your business the bestContinue reading “Accounting Software- Which one is the best?”
Is there a difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
“So you’re an accountant, isn’t that just a fancy name for a bookkeeper?” Well.. then what’s the difference between the two? We get this question all the time, as we jump between titles to perform different tasks and services. So we decided to break it down into the certain jobs that come with each role.Continue reading “Is there a difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?”
Should I hire an outside Accountant?
Outsourcing has become a new wave for many small to large companies. Hiring trusted accounting companies versus an in house accountant frees up time and resources that the company can utilize elsewhere. Here are some reasons that many businesses have begun to outsource their accounting needs. SAVING YOU MONEY Outsourcing first and for most isContinue reading “Should I hire an outside Accountant?”
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