When disaster strikes, you have a lot on your mind. Your first thoughts might be of repairing damages and getting your business back up and running. But then, it hits you … Oh no, my taxes are due soon. Thankfully, there’s tax relief in disaster situations.
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Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Is Required for LLCs, Corps, More
A new rule, known as company beneficial ownership information reporting, took effect on January 1, 2024, impacting small business owners nationwide.
Read More Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Is Required for LLCs, Corps, MoreHow to Issue a Corrected 1099 (MISC and NEC)
Do you file Forms 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC? If so, you might mix up the forms, enter incorrect information, or use a form from the wrong tax year. If you make a mistake on either form, you may need to issue a corrected 1099.
Read More How to Issue a Corrected 1099 (MISC and NEC)How Much Do Small Business Owners Make? The Answer May Surprise You
Running a small business takes passion, gumption, and determination. But, becoming a small business owner isn’t a fast track to getting rich. So, how much do small business owners make?
Read More How Much Do Small Business Owners Make? The Answer May Surprise YouWhat Is Zero-Based Budgeting? How it Can Help Small Businesses
To stay on top of your business expenses, you need to constantly plan and update your small business budget. When you make a traditional budget, you use the previous budget and tweak it. This might not be the most effective way to make a budget, especially for small companies. Another option is zero-based budgeting. What […]
Read More What Is Zero-Based Budgeting? How it Can Help Small BusinessesWhat Is Gross Profit?
Do you know how profitable your small business’s operations are? You don’t have to be a financial expert to find out. You can calculate your gross profit to compare the funds you put into your business.
Read More What Is Gross Profit?How to Complete a Market Analysis the Right Way
When you start a business, do you just wing it? Or, do you take time to plan and research your strategies before you jump into the market? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you probably prepare your business before taking the plunge.
Read More How to Complete a Market Analysis the Right WaySuspense Account in Balance Sheet: Use for Questionable Transactions
Sometimes, you don’t have all the necessary information for accounting. Missing or incorrect details can derail your bookkeeping efforts, but you need to record every transaction. Use a suspense account when you’re not sure where to record general ledger entries.
Read More Suspense Account in Balance Sheet: Use for Questionable TransactionsActivity-based Costing (ABC) System: Finding Where Your Money Goes
Not sure what activities your overhead costs are going towards? With activity-based costing, product-focused businesses can get into the nitty-gritty details to better allocate expenses. That means you can more accurately analyze your spending—and price your products.
Read More Activity-based Costing (ABC) System: Finding Where Your Money GoesHow to Post Journal Entries to the General Ledger
As a business owner, you juggle a number of tasks, including accounting. You’re responsible for creating journal entries after every transaction. But that’s not all. You also need to know how to post journal entries to the general ledger. Learn how here.
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