Bookkeeping tips for business owners who don’t want accountant-speak
Practical bookkeeping, cleanup, tax, and reporting tips for small business owners, therapy practices, nonprofits, and service-based businesses. No jargon. No scare tactics. Just useful explanations to help you understand your numbers and make better decisions.
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What to Send Your Tax Pro in January (So Tax Season Isn’t Miserable)
A simple January checklist of what to send your tax pro (or bookkeeper) so tax season is faster, cleaner, and way less stressful—no scavenger hunt required.
2026 IRS & Payroll Changes That Can Trip Up Small Businesses (Including Overtime + the New Postmark Problem)
2026 has a few updates small business owners shouldn’t ignore—IRS inflation adjustments, overtime classification basics, and a USPS postmark change that could make “on-time” mail look late. Here’s what to do.
1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC: Who Gets What in 2025?
Confused about when to send a 1099-NEC vs a 1099-MISC? This post breaks down who gets which form in 2025, what counts as nonemployee compensation, and how to keep your contractor reporting clean and stress-free.