As the calendar year reaches its halfway point, many people are focused on vacations, warmer weather, and mid-year work goals. But there’s one more critical item that deserves your attention: your finances. A mid-year financial review is a smart, proactive step to ensure you remain on track with your financial goals—and can make the necessary […]
Managing Remote and Hybrid Workers
Whether or not the number of people working from office buildings ever returns to pre-COVID levels, one thing appears certain: Remote and hybrid work models are here to stay. Business owners and other managers who rely on individuals who are working remotely full- or part-time are refining and elevating their management skills so that they […]
Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Common Small Business Mistake
Managing a small business involves juggling many responsibilities, and payroll taxes often get overlooked. Unfortunately, failing to handle payroll taxes properly is a common mistake that can lead to significant financial and legal issues. What Are Payroll Taxes? Payroll taxes include federal income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA), unemployment taxes, and state […]
Give Your Finances a Quick Once – Over with QuickBooks Online
Got 15 minutes? That’s all it should take to log into QuickBooks Online and get a quick read on the state of your finances. How does QuickBooks Online fit into your normal workday? Do you only log in when you have to send an invoice or record a payment, for example? Do you save up […]
Can I Still File Taxes Without My W-2 or 1099?
Filing taxes can be stressful, and it’s even more challenging if you’re missing key documents like your W-2 or 1099. These forms report your income and are essential for filing your taxes correctly. But what happens if you don’t have them by tax time? Can you still file your taxes without them? The good news […]
An HSA Can Also Be Used to Save for Retirement
Health savings accounts (HSAs) were created as a savings vehicle to help people pay out-of-pocket medical expenses. If qualified, you can establish an HSA in much the same way you establish a traditional savings account or an individual retirement account. You can open one with a lump-sum payment or through regular contributions, usually through paycheck […]