There are various federal taxes that may apply to your small business. The type and form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them. At the federal level, several different taxes may apply. Excise Taxes The IRS defines an excise tax as a tax imposed on the sale […]
Starting a Side Gig in 2022? Your New Tax Obligations
It’s not just self-employed individuals who must pay estimated taxes. Here’s what you need to know. W-2 income tax withholding isn’t perfect. You’ve probably had years when you owed more than you expected to on April 15. Or you were pleasantly surprised to receive a sizable refund. The idea, of course, is to try to […]
Record Expenses in QuickBooks Online and On Your Phone
The money you spend to run your business must be recorded conscientiously for your taxes and reports. Here’s how to do it. You undoubtedly keep a very close watch on the money coming into your business. You record payments as soon as they come in and deposit them in your company’s bank account. But are […]
Expand QuickBooks Online’s Features: Use Integrated Apps
Expand QuickBooks Online’s Features: Use Integrated Apps Are you finding that you need more flexibility in an area of QuickBooks Online? Maybe it’s time to try an integrated app. When you first started using QuickBooks Online, you probably found that it supplied the tools you needed to manage your accounting – and then some. But […]
5 Common (and Costly) Payroll Errors and How to Avoid Making Them
Payroll is one of the most important aspects of any business, but it’s one that, when running smoothly, business owners don’t tend to think about; however, when there’s a payroll glitch, it jumps to the forefront of an owner’s mind. Here are several payroll mistakes that can cost you a bundle and how to avoid […]
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Differences
The distinction may be challenging to make sometimes, but the IRS has very strict rules about it. Depending on the size of your business, onboarding a new hire can involve a lot of reading and writing for both of you. You may want the new worker to fill out a personal profile. There could be […]