Once you’ve entered them, the hard part’s over. Also, why you should use QuickBooks’ Bill Tracker Last month, we talked about how helpful it is to record and pay bills in QuickBooks. Using the software’s tools will ensure that you always have a record of bills and their payments. We
Adding an employee? QuickBooks allows you to control his or her access to the software. Here’s how. We’ve talked before about how to keep your QuickBooks data safe from hackers, and we hope you’re still following best practices for data security. But how do you ensure the safety of your
5 Ways to Get QuickBooks Ready for 2024 It’s hard to start fresh in 2024 when you still have 2023 tasks to do. Here are some ways to catch up on your accounting in QuickBooks. January’s tough. The holidays are over. Tax forms are starting to trickle in. You probably
As the year draws to a close, it is important to assess your financial situation and consider strategies to optimize your tax position for the upcoming tax season. This year-end tax planning guide serves to help you make informed decisions that can positively impact your tax liability. Year-End Tax Planning
10 Tips for Better Budgeting… …and how QuickBooks can improve your chances of budget success Budgets are hard to maintain through the best of times let alone the last three years. First there was COVID. Then supply chain issues. Then a disastrous rise in inflation. If you’ve been trying to
Donating cash and property to your favorite charity is beneficial to the charity, but also to you in the form of a tax deduction. However, to be deductible your donation must meet certain IRS criteria. First, the charity you’re donating to must be a qualified charitable organization, with tax-exempt status.
Did you know that you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to a Health Savings Account (HSA) without taxes or penalties? According to the IRS, you’re permitted to make one such “qualified HSA funding distribution” during your lifetime. Typically, if you have an IRA and an HSA, it’s a
Many Americans receive disability income. If you’re one of them or know someone who is, you may wonder whether it’s taxable. As is often the case with tax questions, the answer is “it depends.” KEY FACTOR The key factor is who paid it. If the income is paid directly
For various reasons, business owners sometimes decide to put their companies on the market. To successfully negotiate the sale of a business, it’s critical to understand the tax implications. Armed with this knowledge, you can assess the impact of various transaction structures and sales price allocations on your net proceeds
Receiving a sudden and sizable influx of cash may seem like a dream come true. It can be, but many people get carried away by a windfall and end up in worse financial shape. If you’re hit with a financial windfall, here are some points you should know. RISKY
