When tax season rolls around, it is time to start gathering your financial records and make an appointment with your tax preparer. Here are some documents to make sure you bring with you when getting your taxes filed by a professional. Income Documents The first type of documents you need to bring to a tax preparer or accountant is any documents related to your income. If you have a regular payroll job, this is likely your W-2 forms.
19 February 2016
As much as you would like to be in charge of most departments in your organization, the simple truth is that it is not easy. The best way to seize control of these departments is by having some form of vetting done from time to time. The accounting department is one of the departments that should be given a high priority as it deals with money, which is vital in the running of any business.
27 January 2016
The business activity statement is an important financial element to consider in every business. If you have recently registered your business, you will need to fulfil the obligation attached to this taxation requirement. Basically, the BAS is designed as a tax-reporting form that allows companies to present their taxation obligations. This requirement must be fulfilled on a monthly or quarterly business, and it is generally imposed by the Australian Taxation Office.
26 January 2016
Getting an accountant for your firm is not an easy task. There's a huge talent gap in the accounting industry and successful firms need to re-strategize so as to ensure that they pick the best accountant. This process doesn't just involve looking for a guy who's good at crunching up numbers and getting maximum returns when filing taxes. So how is it done? How do you pick the best man for the job in your firm?
25 January 2016
Having your own business can be freeing, energizing and tiring. Finding a virtual bookkeeping assistant can be all these things and more. Finding the right one for your business can be tricky, but with the right questions you can have the right person working for you in no time. Here are some basic questions to ask the potential employee before hiring. Experience You probably already know you don't want to hire someone with no experience or very little education.
25 January 2016
There is no question that as a small business owner and entrepreneur, you will wear a number of different hats. However, when you hire professional small business accounting services, you can ease some of your load and give yourself more time to focus on growing and expanding your business. These accounting firms offer a number of different services, from simple bookkeeping to a number of more complicated issues, including audits and business tax returns.
5 January 2016