Effective May 31, 2012 QuickBooks will no longer support the 2009 software version, so if you haven’t upgraded yet please consider doing so now. It doesn’t mean that your software will stop workin...
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April 17th is almost here. This means you have to complete and file the following 2011 tax items, if required, by April 17th. Ignore the date and you will pay penalties! Check with your accountant...
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Your Accountant may ask you to send them an Accountant’s Copy of your QuickBooks data. This might be quarterly or only at the end of year when they’re getting ready to prepare your taxes. Here’...
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Are you self-employed or an employee that uses a portion of your home for business use? Have you considered taking the Home Office Deduction? Years ago people stayed away from this deduction, b...
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I recently traveled and flown alone for the very first time in my life. It was an adventure, to say the least. Life is full of first time adventures; especially when you are running a business. Firs...
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If you haven’t figured it out by now, I don’t like taxes! So whenever I feel it necessary to write on the subject (such as now) I will usually just redirect you to someone that really know...
Read More →What’s the best way to charge a client for services you provide? Many virtual assistants charge by the hour. More and more though are beginning to charge a flat rate for projects, a project fee. Her...
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Every month on the 1st you have to pay your mortgage or rent payment. If you use QuickBooks for your accounting, you can have the software automatically enter the bill for you, or remind you to do it ...
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Is it time? Are ready to do your taxes? The first thing you need to do is set up an appointment with your accountant or a tax professional (or are you planning on tackling them yourself?). Then, so yo...
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With tax time just around the corner you want to be sure to account for all your business expenses. So how do you account for Business expenses paid with personal funds? Let’s use this scenario as a...
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