A new rule, known as company beneficial ownership information reporting, takes effect on January 1, 2024, and small business owners are not exempt.
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IRIS 1099: What to Know About the Information Returns Intake System
Do you need to file Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, or another 1099 type? You can use the IRS’s Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) to e-file 1099s.
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The Ins and Outs of E-Filing 1099s With the IRS
When you own a business, you may need to hire an extra helping hand, like a vendor or contractor, to get a job done. And when you pay an independent contractor or vendor, you may be responsible (depending on how much you paid them during the year) for distributing and filing either Form 1099-NEC or […]
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Check Your Financial Records With a Trial Balance
Are you an accounting wizard? Maybe, maybe not. Regardless, your math needs to add up. And sometimes, even the greatest mathematicians make mistakes. If you make an accounting error, you must find it—before it harms your business. That’s where a trial balance comes in.
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How to Fill Out Form 1120: A Guide for Corporations
According to the Small Business Administration, 81.2% of large employers and 24.8% of small employers are corporations. Structuring your business as a corporation comes with benefits like limited liability and increased access to capital. It also comes with its own unique small business tax return—Form 1120. Do you know how to fill out Form 1120?
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“SOS! Do I Need to Prepare a 1099 for Credit Card Payments I Make to Contractors?”
Paying a contractor to perform work for your business comes with a little disclaimer: reporting said payments on Form 1099-NEC. But what if you pay your contractor using a credit card? Do you have to prepare a 1099 for credit card payments?
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What Is Quick Ratio? Learn How to Swiftly Calculate This Metric
Does your business have enough liquid assets to cover short-term liabilities in a pinch? To find out, you can use the quick ratio. Keep reading to learn the quick ratio definition, how to calculate your ratio, and more.
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How to Use a Comparative Income Statement for Your Small Business
You’re an expert at running your business, not analyzing financial numbers. But as a small business owner, you need to know how your decisions affect your company. By reviewing your accounting books, you can leverage data to grow your company. One important report to look at is the comparative income statement.
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What Is Financial Reporting and Analysis in Small Business?
During day-to-day operations, you make transactions for your business. Knowing how to organize and review this information is key to long-term success. One way to keep track of transactions is to manage financial reports. What is financial reporting?
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Expense Reporting for Small Business
If you have employees, expense reporting is an important part of your accounting process. Expense reports allow flexibility and make it easier for employees to do their jobs. To save your business time and money, create an expenditure report policy.
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