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CPA vs. Tax Preparer: Which Is Best for Your Business?

As a small business owner, you always want to do what’s best for your business. This includes making the perfect hires, selecting the right vendors, and choosing the best person to do your taxes. But which is best for your business, a CPA or a tax preparer? Use this blog as your guide to understanding […]

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A Guide to Small Business Expense Tracking

Tax season is right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your small business taxes. This includes everything from invoices, receipt books, bank statements, and any records pertaining to your small business expenses. Maybe you’re well-prepared and already a pro at keeping a detailed daily expense tracker. Or maybe you’ve let some things […]

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Top 7 Questions to Ask an Accountant

Certified accountants have the knowledge and experience needed to help you navigate the taxes and finances specific to your business. However, it’ll take the right accountant with the appropriate experience and background to give you the support that you need. To help you find the right accountant for your business, we’ve developed a list of […]

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Accountant for Freelancers: 5 Reasons You Need One in 2023

Freelancers work in almost every industry. Their work allows flexibility in various sectors for many workers, but freelancers still have accounting needs they must meet. With the new year upon us, it’s an excellent time for freelancers to prepare for their annual tax needs. There’s time to implement strategies and ways that an accountant or […]

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Year-End Accounting Checklist for Small Business Owners

While most people don’t think of tax season as an exciting time to look forward to, it doesn’t have to be something you dread. You’ll be okay if you know what you’re getting into and prepare. And there’s no better time to prepare than right now, especially as we start approaching the end of the […]

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How to Read a Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement

Transforming a dream into a thriving business requires ingenuity, planning, and tireless dedication. But to truly elevate your venture and foster growth, there’s another essential skill to acquire – understanding the profit and loss (P&L) statement.  Navigating the financial landscape is critical to keep your company thriving, and while you don’t need to be an […]

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Real Estate Accounting: A Simple Guide for Your Complex Business

All small businesses, regardless of industry, require good management and accounting. Your company is a complex system. To run the business well, you need a cool head and the ability to juggle many moving pieces. The real estate business is certainly no exception.  From working with clients to acquiring and managing properties, there are a […]

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5 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Small Business Accounting

Starting a business can be equally exciting and stressful. Before you can get your business up and running, there’s much to consider regarding small business accounting and taxes. Ideally, a CPA (certified public accountant) tax accountant could handle everything from the initial EIN filing to business tax preparation on your behalf, so you can focus […]

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Self-Employed House Cleaner Tax Deductions

Nothing may be more rewarding than laboring all day to clean up a messy house and then seeing how sparkling and new it looks after this hard work. While house cleaning service providers may get this nice dose of satisfaction, they are still like all self-employed professionals who get hit with countless taxes and IRS […]