Most businesses must pay taxes to the IRS. And, companies report information about their income, tax deductions, and tax payments on small business tax returns, which vary based on business structure. When nonprofit organizations apply for and gain tax-exempt status, they do not have to pay federal income taxes. So, do nonprofits file tax returns? […]
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How to Find Your Customer Lifetime Value
According to one report, 65% of business comes from existing customers. But, do you know how much value each customer adds to your small business over the course of your relationship? To estimate the total that customers will spend at your company, calculate customer lifetime value.
Read More How to Find Your Customer Lifetime ValueHow to Find Your Customer Acquisition Cost
Hooking new customers is an expensive pain point for many businesses. Your new customer acquisition cost (CAC) can be anywhere from five – 25 times as expensive as hanging onto your current buyers. How much are you dishing out on marketing to potential customers? Is all that spending paying off? To measure your efforts, you […]
Read More How to Find Your Customer Acquisition CostBusiness Tax Return Due Date by Company Structure
As a busy entrepreneur, you don’t always have the time to think about your business tax return due date. It can be easy to miss your business tax return deadline with so much on your plate. You may be asking yourself, When are business taxes due? Learn more about your business tax due date and […]
Read More Business Tax Return Due Date by Company StructureAccounting Terms You Should Know
As a small business owner, the idea of learning accounting lingo can be intimidating. You may not know many terms used in accounting. To better understand your business’s finances, you may want to review a few basic accounting terms. To help you get started, below are explanations of common accounting terms.
Read More Accounting Terms You Should KnowWhat Is Liquidity?
Does your business have enough money to pay off debts? If you aren’t sure, then you need to learn about liquidity.
Read More What Is Liquidity?What to Do If You Receive an IRS Notice (Besides Panic)
Receiving a tax notice from the IRS can be scary. But, there are basic steps that you can take when responding to IRS notice.
Read More What to Do If You Receive an IRS Notice (Besides Panic)How to Handle Impairment of Assets the Right Way
In business, the value of your assets doesn’t stay the same. An asset’s market value might be higher or lower than its book value. If the value of your assets permanently changes for the worse, you need to record the impairment of assets.
Read More How to Handle Impairment of Assets the Right WayWhat to Do When a Customer Check Bounces
If you accept check payments from customers, you need to know that the checks might not always clear. A customer might not have enough in their bank account to cover the check amount. Learn what to do with checks that bounce.
Read More What to Do When a Customer Check BouncesAccount Reconciliation for Small Business Owners
When you run a small business, one error in your accounting books can result in inaccurate financial statements, poor cash flow management, and even an IRS audit. To make sure your records are accurate, familiarize yourself with account reconciliation.
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