Small Business Toolkit

We know that small business owners have many tasks on their to-do list each day. Finding the time to accomplish it all is an even greater challenge.

The Small Business Toolkit is a free knowledgebase to help you quickly find answers to your most common accounting, payroll and tax questions and guide you toward local resources, accountants, tax professionals and other practitioners that can save you time and increase profitability.

To learn more, simply view our FAQ, blog posts and articles by our member accountants or our quick accounting glossary [link to glossary]. If you don’t find the answer to your question here, just click on the Find an Accountant box located at the top of each page. At the click of a mouse, you’ll find a listing of experienced accountants near your small business.

Choosing a Retirement Plan for Your Small Business

Published on : Jan 12 2012

Once your business is up and running, you most likely will start thinking about your future retirement plans. Some small business owners think that they will just sell their business when it comes time to retire and live off the proceeds of the sale. This is not always the best approach. While a business can certainly run without a retirement plan in place, a retirement plan is useful for both the business owner and to provide a key benefit in recruiting and retaining employees. It provides tax deductions and tax-deferred income for the future.

Small Business Accountants and Their Services

Published on : Jan 12 2012

A small business accountant is one who specializes in serving the needs of small businesses. An individual with a small business will need help initially setting up their financial records. Additionally, small businesses have potentially complicated tax issues, especially if the business owner is working out of his or her home. Small businesses may need help with payroll and financial advice.

The Importance of Proper Bookkeeping

Published on : Jan 12 2012

Bookkeeping is one of the most essential tasks of any business. Without proper bookkeeping, your business could very quickly and easily crash into a wall. Small business owners can do their bookkeeping on their own, but many invest in a bookkeeping service that will save them not just precious time but the risk of making very costly financial mistakes.

What is an IRS Tax Audit, and How to Avoid One

Published on : Jan 12 2012

Everyone knows that a call from the Internal Revenue Service is nothing to smile about. They’re not calling to reward you money or tell you that you qualified for more tax deductions than what you’ve claimed on your tax return. More than likely if your business gets a call, a letter or a notice from the IRS, you are being audited. A tax audit is when the IRS scrutinizes your business for false or inaccurate reports. This sounds scary, especially as this scrutinizing audit may often result in tax debts owed the IRS and associated penalties; but there are ways you can avoid a tax audit.

Five Questions to Ask When Looking for the Right Small Business Accountant and Bookkeeping Service

Published on : Jan 12 2012

Your small business means a lot to you, and it should. It gives you the freedom to do the things that you care about and maintain financial independence in your life. Managing the finances of your business can seem like a job all by itself; that’s why there are small business accountants who do just that as a profession.

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Small Business Toolkit

Choosing a Retirement Plan for Your Small Business

Small Business Accountants and Their Services

The Importance of Proper Bookkeeping

What is an IRS Tax Audit, and How to Avoid One

Five Questions to Ask When Looking for the Right Small Business Accountant and Bookkeeping Service

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