As a busy business owner, you’re always looking for ways to save your time and money. And, you certainly don’t want to waste your precious time, energy, and hard-earned cash on accounting tasks. The solution? Accounting software.
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What Is IRS Form 1099?
Did you pay any vendors this year? There are many types of payments, ranging from rents to prizes and awards. And if you did pay a vendor, you might be required to file Form 1099-MISC. So, what is IRS Form 1099?
Read More What Is IRS Form 1099?Changing Accounting Software? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Making the Switch
As a small business owner, you already have enough on your plate. There’s no reason to hold on to accounting software that doesn’t meet your needs. Changing accounting software can make your business’s day-to-day run smoother than ever.
Read More Changing Accounting Software? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Making the SwitchNot Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big Time
Part of being an employer means running payroll. And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […]
Read More Not Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big TimeWhat Is the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?
Thanks to political campaigns and debates on immigration, you might have heard of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The Act is a big topic that politicians keep coming back to. But, what is the IRCA, and what does it mean for your business?
Read More What Is the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?Pay Secrecy Policies: Are You Breaking the Law?
For many years, it was typical for employers to discourage discussions about pay in the workplace. And, many businesses had or have pay secrecy policies to prevent employees from talking about their compensation. Nowadays, pay transparency is on the rise to help combat gender inequality at work. In fact, 17% of private companies practice pay […]
Read More Pay Secrecy Policies: Are You Breaking the Law?Certified Management Accountant Certification: What Is It, and Should You Get It?
Are you an accounting professional hungry for new accolades, knowledge, and ways to stand out from the competition? If so, you might be interested in getting your certified management accountant certification. You can expand your financial planning and strategic financial management skills through this CMA certification.
Read More Certified Management Accountant Certification: What Is It, and Should You Get It?What Are Your Equal Employment Opportunity Responsibilities?
Most employers are required to comply with equal employment opportunity responsibilities. These responsibilities ensure that you do not discriminate against employees because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws related to workforce discrimination. The EEOC has resources where you […]
Read More What Are Your Equal Employment Opportunity Responsibilities?What Is the Child and Dependent Care Credit?
You work long hours as a small business owner. And if you have children or dependents, you might need help providing care while you work. But with 58% of families expecting child and dependent care expenses to cost more than $10,000 per year, things can add up quickly. Did you know the IRS offers some […]
Read More What Is the Child and Dependent Care Credit?Keep Track of Your Giving Spirit With a Donation Expense Journal Entry
Did your business make a donation? Are you thinking about making one? If your business is in the giving spirit and donates to a nonprofit, you need to make a donation expense journal entry. The way you record a donation expense journal entry differs depending on the types of donations you give.
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