Depending on your business structure, you can pay yourself a salary, take draws from your profits, or both. Use this guide to learn how to pay yourself by entity type, the calculation method, and cost…

Good e-commerce bookkeeping starts with understanding exactly what's in each payout, which fees were deducted, and how refunds affect the final amount. This Shopify accounting guide covers how Shopify…

Starting a business in NY can be a great decision, but there are challenges to address, high taxes to pay, and intense competition. Use this blog to learn how to establish your operations, costs, main…

Running an Amazon FBA business removes many of the operational headaches sometimes associated with self-fulfillment. This article covers the four areas that trip up FBA sellers most: inventory valuati…

An operating agreement is important because it outlines your LLC’s provisions, regulations, and rules. LLC owners forming a new business and existing owners who need to formalize or update their gover…

While Shopify may collect sales tax on your behalf depending on your settings, reporting your income to the IRS is entirely your job. This guide walks you through filing taxes on Shopify, covering eve…

Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, and independent online store owners should use this article to understand the top tax deductions they can claim to minimize their tax bills, along with cost of goods sold and sa…

Thumbtack taxes work differently than a regular employee paycheck, because Thumbtack classifies its pros as independent contractors. That distinction changes how you file, what you pay, and what you c…

Smart and savvy tax planning from the start helps California small businesses thrive. These 9 easy steps to starting a small business in the state will help, along with your own market research to pla…