Publisher's Synopsis
Color edition with 2020 updates. Our award-nominated book (Author Academy Awards, Oct. 2019) reflects the latest tax law changes and expanded with two new chapters.Do-it-yourself accounting and taxes are growing in popularity...but often leads to rookie mistakes that can make you fall hard and fast. It's true, look at how many small businesses close their doors during the startup years. Running a profitable business boils down to one thing - the numbers. And going it alone (without expert guidance) doesn't work out. This book reveals the inside scoop the authors gain while helping small business clients with federal income tax, state income tax, bookkeeping, business management, business plans and ideas, management accounting, technology recommendations, tax resolution, tax planning, and more. You'll learn practical information you can implement right now whether you're a sole proprietor, freelancer, side hustler, independent contractor, entrepreneur, partnership, LLC, or S-Corp.
Here's what the book reveals:- Tax tips accountants aren't always willing to share
- The lesser known problems small business owners face
- How tax write-offs affect your tax return
- Why small business bookkeeping is a top priority
- How to protect yourself when you make a mistake
