If you’re a small business owner, you can deduct your mileage on taxes as a business expense. But, make sure you’re following the rules about what drives you can deduct. Here’s what every small business owner should know about deductible business mileage.
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Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Is Required for LLCs, Corps, More
Attention! On December 26, 2024, a federal appeals court reinstated a nationwide injunction halting the enforcement of the BOI reporting requirements. Reporting companies do not need to comply with the BOI reporting deadline pending a further order from the court. Stay tuned for updates. A new rule, known as company beneficial ownership information reporting, took effect on […]
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5 Signs It’s Time to Hire an Accountant
Accounting, taxes, and financial planning are tricky tasks to navigate, plain and simple. Thankfully, there are tools, like accounting software, you can use to streamline your responsibilities. But at some point, you might decide to hire an accountant for their professional guidance.
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What Is Inventory?
Unless you own a service-based business, you likely have inventory. Knowing how much inventory you have is crucial for managing accurate small business accounting books, ordering new stock, and making pricing decisions. So, what is inventory?
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Colorado Delivery Fee: Knock, Knock? Who’s There?
If you have a business in Colorado that delivers or ships products to customers within the state, you may be responsible for the Colorado delivery fee.
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How to Create a Business Budget: From Planning to Profit
People are budgeting more than ever—86% of Americans, to be exact. And they’re budgeting for a good reason. Eighty-five percent of people said budgeting helped them get out or stay out of debt. Whether you’re a budgeter in your personal life or not, one thing’s for certain: Budgeting for your business is a must.
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How to Leverage Strategic Pricing for Your Small Business
Businesses depend on their profits to survive. As a small business owner, you need to be diligent in your efforts to turn a profit for your company. One way your business can make money is through strategic pricing.
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S Corp vs. LLC: Which Is Better for Your Business?
When you start a company, there are several business structures. Two popular types of business structures are an S corporation and LLC. Are you choosing between these structures? Find out the key differences between S Corp vs. LLC and learn which is best for you.
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Activity-based Costing (ABC) System: Finding Where Your Money Goes
Not sure what activities your overhead costs are going towards? With activity-based costing, product-focused businesses can get into the nitty-gritty details to better allocate expenses. That means you can more accurately analyze your spending—and price your products.
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Trade Name vs. Business Name: Do You Know the Difference?
One of the first things you do as a business owner is choose a business name. Your business can operate under your legal business name. Or, you can operate your company under a trade name. So, what’s the difference? Read on to learn more about business names vs. trade names and how they contrast.
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