Hiring an accountant? Consider these three things first.
Okay, let's be honest, making more money makes it A LOT easier to set yourself up financially. However, until you can make more, the other cheat code is being smart with the money you have. Whether you think you make a little or a lot, it's important to manage what’s coming in, where it's going. That way you can determine how you can use that to create more. This is why it's important to pay attention to accounting.
5 Ways Your Tax Preparer Can Help You Year-Round
Did you know that most tax-preparers offer more than just tax services? Yep, that guy that does your taxes also works in finance and can help your business year-round. Shameless plug aside, it's true. Tax filing season isn’t the only time you should be thinking about taxes, in fact, many tax-preparers double as accountants and can be helpful to you all year. Tax season has come to an end. Most are glad it's over, saying sayonara to their tax preparer, but it may be a good idea to keep them around. Many tax preparers work in crossover roles as an accountant, bookkeeper, or both. Having taxes prepared by a cousin who does the family’s taxes every year is great, but for business owners and high-income earners, it’s smart to work with someone year-round.