Unless you’ve been planning for 2021 taxes all year, it’s time to take actions that can reduce your IRS obligation. We’ve talked before about the importance of planning for taxes year-round. If you haven’t been able to do that because 2021 has been another complicated year, it’s not too late. There are things you can […]
How Do You Connect to Your Banks in QuickBooks?
Importing your bank transactions into QuickBooks saves time, improves accuracy, and makes you a better money manager. It’s been a long time since your only options for learning about your bank balances and cleared transactions involved your telephone and your monthly statement. These days, accounting software and websites allow you to set up online connections […]
How To Deal With a Past-Due Tax Return
“Better late than never” applies when it comes to filing income tax returns. Here’s what you should know. Maybe you didn‘t get your 1040 done in time in a previous year and you figured you couldn’t still file your income taxes. Or maybe you thought you’d owe money that you didn’t have. Or perhaps you […]
Ready to Reconcile in QuickBooks? How to Prepare
It may be one of your least favorite accounting tasks. But account reconciliation is easier if you get ready for it. There’s no question that account reconciliation is a dreaded chore. So much so that many small businesspeople simply don’t do it. QuickBooks’ reconciliation tools and its ability to import transactions from your banks make […]
Are You Tracking Absolutely All of Your Tax-Related Business Expenses?
If you’re self-employed, understanding what’s deductible and recording all of your business expenses should be priorities. When you work for yourself, accurate accounting is critical. The IRS pays special attention to tax returns prepared by sole proprietors. Not only does the agency try to determine whether all taxable income has been recorded, but they also […]
How to Use QuickBooks’ New Customer Groups
You can now create groups of customers and automate the process of sending payment reminders. QuickBooks has a new set of tools that can help you deal with what is probably one of your most pressing problems: getting customers to pay. Here’s how to use this new feature. Creating Your Groups QuickBooks has added an […]
Hiring An Independent Contractor? Your Tax Obligations
First time hiring an independent contractor? Here’s what you need to know about taxes. Two months ago in this column, we explained the differences between employees and independent contractors. The IRS has strict rules that you must follow when you make this distinction because there are very different tax rules for each type of worker. […]
How to Track Inventory in QuickBooks
Knowing where you stand with your company’s product count is crucial. QuickBooks can help you stay current. If your company sells physical products, you know how important it is to always be aware of your stock levels. You have to know what’s selling and what’s not. And you need to get a head start on […]
Know Where You Stand: Use QuickBooks Reports
It’s impossible to have a clear picture of where your business is headed without regularly running QuickBooks’ built-in reports. If you’re currently using QuickBooks, you know how it’s transformed your daily bookkeeping practices. You can create sales forms like invoices quickly and actually find them when you need them. Your customer and vendor records are […]
Do You Need To File An Amended Tax Return? Here’s How
If you made an error on a tax return over the last three years, you can amend it by filing an IRS Form 1040-X. It happens more often than you might think. Millions of individuals have to make one or more changes on a tax return they’ve already filed every year. The IRS has a […]