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Taxes: To Do Yourself or Not Do Yourself
Every January 1st it starts, the numerous ads for tax preparation services reminding us that by the end of the month we’ll have our tax
Do You Have Everything You Need to File?
It’s a New Year and with all the tax changes everyone is facing this year it’s a good idea to make sure you have everything
Tax Changes coming in 2013 – Are You Prepared?
With Congress and the President still figuring out how to fend off the so-called “fiscal cliff” – the fact that government spending cuts are set
Don’t Fall Prey to Tax Scams
Taxes are inevitable. The government must have money to provide for its operations, whether you agree with what it does with your money or not,
Keep Your Records and Consult a Tax Professional
During tax season, the major focus is on correctly preparing your tax return. This requires different kinds of records, from receipts to log books and
Is it Deductible?
Probably the most common question accountants get from their clients when dealing with taxes is “Is it deductible?” To answer accurately, accountants evaluate all the
Improve Cash Flow by Updating Your Payment Terms
You probably didn’t plan on extending credit to all of your customers when you started your company. You probably weren’t thinking about the number of
Congress Reviews the Capital Gains Tax Rate
Two congressional committees, the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, recently held a join hearing to review capital gains taxes and
The Importance of Differentiating Personal Expenses and Business Expenses
The temptation always exists for owners of closely held corporations to mix their business and personal expenses—sometimes beyond the legal limits. It seems easier and
Tips to Reduce Big Refunds and Prevent Tax Bills
You can still adjust your 2012 tax withholding to avoid large tax refunds or tax bills when you file your returns next year. Though some
Can payroll services make your life easier — and less expensive?
It’s practically a law of physics — the more stuff you hold on to, the more you spend. It’s true for physical things as well
Corporations Expect Accountants to Focus on the Future
The global economy presents many uncertainties. But something that is certain is that fact that accountants are in high demand to interpret how changing markets
QuickBooks 2012 New Feature: Intuit EasySaver
Larger orders mean more discounts. But some small businesses often just don’t order enough volume to take advantage of these discounts.
Maximize the Benefits You Get from Your Accountant
A good accountant knows your business and his business well. He does his homework to make sure that he stays up-to-date on the latest accounting rules, regulations and ways to improve his services. Your accountant should understand financial management and how to maximize profits.
Accounting Services Tools: Software as a Service versus Cloud Computing
If someone hasn’t approached you trying to sell you Software as a Service, get ready.
Software as a Service or SaaS (pronounced “sass”) is a new way to purchase software or other IT services without requiring new hardware. Also, SaaS doesn’t require you to do any installation or updating yourself. Instead, software is installed and maintained on computers at a separate location by your provider and delivered to you via a web browser using your Internet connection.
How To Improve Your Collection Rates
It’s true that no one likes to be the bad guy. But it’s also true that you never agreed to donate your services to your clients.
When it comes to your accounts receivable, it’s important to first understand the processes you currently have in place and then how to leverage these processes to mitigate your risk and increase your chances of payment.
Invest in Money Management and Save
These days, we see a lot of businesses looking for ways to cut excess expenses and save. But before any business can really gauge what they should keep and what they should eliminate, it’s essential to spend some time on money management.
Save Time and Money with Online Bookkeeping Programs
Often, small- and medium-sized businesses struggle to maintain good records for their accountants. Without enough time or the proper tools, it’s easy to get tangled
How Do You Know if Your Gift is Taxable?
It’s easy to think of gifts as tax-free. In polite society, we don’t like to discuss the value of gifts. Don’t they just appear magically and bring happiness?
Boost Your Federal Income Tax Return with These Four Tax Credits!
The deadline to file your federal income tax return (April 17th) is fast approaching! We want you to be able to maximize your return, so here are a few last-minute tips on common tax credits you may be eligible for — and may be missing out on!
The Ins & Outs of Claiming a Dependent on Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Return
Whether you’re a new parent or you’ve been claiming dependents for years, tax law is complicated and always changing — and at Beaton Accounting, we want to you stay on top of your taxes for an audit-free, wealth-maximized year.
Wondering where’s your refund? Don’t worry! Click here.
Most of us don’t look forward to filing our taxes, but we can always take a bit of comfort in that silver lining: the tax refund.
Iffy about your filing status on your 2011 tax return? Read this!
If you’ve ever filed taxes before, you know that your filing status is one of the largest determining factors when it comes to your federal income tax return.
Tax Filing Season is Often Identity Theft Season
At Beaton Accounting, if there’s one thing we want you to keep in mind most of all when filing your taxes this year, it’s to be extremely cautious with your personal information at all times.