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Straight talk on bookkeeping, taxes, and running a business, from someone who actually likes this stuff.
Help, I'm behind on my bookkeeping
Behind on your books is common and fixable. Here's why it happens, what it's actually costing you, and how catch-up work goes.
Is it really that bad to do my books once a year?
Annual bookkeeping technically works, but it costs you in taxes, decisions, and stress. Here's what monthly gives you that once-a-year can't.
Do I need a separate bank account for my business?
One business account is the cheapest, highest-return fix in bookkeeping. Here's what it prevents, why it matters at tax time, and how to set it up.
What are quarterly estimated taxes, and do I actually have to pay them?
If you're self-employed, the IRS expects tax four times a year. Here's how estimated payments work, how to calculate yours, and the deadlines.
Why photographing your receipts matters more than you think
The IRS can ask you to prove an expense, and memory doesn't count. Here's what the rules actually require and the ten-second habit that covers you.
What does it actually mean to "reconcile" your accounts?
Reconciling means proving your books match the bank, to the penny. Here's what it catches, how it works, and how often to do it.