Four Steps To Advance Tax Planning For Small Businesses

Posted on: 4 November 2015

Tax planning is a fairly lofty goal. It means not only getting your taxes turned in on time but actually thinking about them months in advance and taking steps to minimize the taxes you'll have to pay and maximize the deductions you'll cash in on. You may cringe at the idea of planning so far ahead when you're struggling to stay on top of your hectic schedule as it is, but all you really have to do to take advantage of this possibility is to follow a few simple steps.
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Are You A New Freelance Writer? Here Are Three Accounting Tips You Should Keep In Mind

Posted on: 30 October 2015

Freelance writing can be a rewarding way to get paid for being creative. However, from time to time you will be responsible for accounting tasks in order to handle your taxes properly and to keep your finances in order. Here are a few accounting tips that can help you if you are a freelance writer who is just starting out. Separate Business and Personal Finances Because freelance writing may be a different kind of work than you are used to, it can be easy to forget that you are running a business.
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Just Married? The 5 People You Must Meet With As Newlyweds

Posted on: 29 October 2015

After the wedding and honeymoon are over, most newlyweds are still busy adjusting to their new lives, getting to know new family members and setting up a new home. But it's important to make time to meet with 5 specific people as you begin your new married adventure. Here are those 5 vital people to schedule time with -- the sooner the better. 1. Lawyer Schedule a sit-down with a lawyer to create or revise both partners' wills and/or trusts.
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Business Consulting Reasons For The Small Business Owner

Posted on: 27 October 2015

Are you a small business owner? Are you struggling to figure out why you're having problems paying your handful of employees or other bills every month? Before you throw in the towel and say that your business is failing, it may be time to hire an accountant who does business consulting. While you may already be hiring an accountant to do your taxes, that's not all they're good for. Here are some other reasons to consider hiring your accountant at other times: 
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