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April 16th may feel like a joyous occasion for small business owners and an excuse to throw down the tax towel and shake off the tax blues for another year, but this kind of approach can be dangerous, to say the least! Ditching tax talk for the rest of the year after filing, can land you in big trouble when the next tax season gets into full swing, and here’s… Read More

All small businesses will go through a series of ups and downs, and solving some of the problems that can arise, takes time and patience. Most owners of small businesses complain of not having enough time to do everything that is required of them, but finding time to update the books so that their bookkeeper can do their job efficiently, is one thing business owners must do if they’re to… Read More

Taxes are a hassle no matter how you tackle them, but there are ways of simplifying the whole process by planning in advance to help minimize your stress levels when your taxes are due: Don’t leave anything until the last minute: This may sound like common sense to most of us, but believe it or not, every year thousands if tax payers leave their filing right until the last minute,… Read More

With April 15th very definitely behind us, most US citizens who didn’t file for an extension, have filed their taxes successfully, either alone, or with the help of a tax professional. Many folks will be disappointed to discover that they owe taxes, while others will be pleasantly surprised with a refund. Tax refunds can naturally vary in size, but some may be a significantly large sum of money; research shows… Read More

There are some tax tips that can just as easily apply to the professionals involved with other people’s taxes, as to the tax payer themselves, and both parties are more than capable of succumbing to the stress that often accompanies tax season. Here are some ways of helping to lower your stress levels, whether you’re filing your own taxes, or filing on behalf of a client: Stress can lead to… Read More

Expenses are a major part of most small business owners tax filing preparations each year, and you can never be organized enough when it comes to keeping track of them. If you spend hours searching through drawers, boxes and cupboards for receipts, then you can be confident that your ‘system’ requires updating. Fortunately, updating an ineffective expense tracking system is not difficult, it’s more about developing good habits and sticking… Read More