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Sales Tax Accounting Basics [+ Journal Entry for Sales Tax Examples] 

Patriot Software

When you sell goods to customers, you likely collect and remit sales tax to the government. And when you purchase products, you typically pay sales tax. But, how do you record these tax collections and payments in your accounting books? Sales tax accounting.

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Business Bank Account Basics for Skagit County Business Owners

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Okay … so along those lines (and speaking of critically important tasks), if you haven’t yet set up an appointment to get your tax filing rolling, we suggest you get on that pronto. To open your account, get your federal and state tax ID numbers, aka your Employer Identification Number (EIN). Let’s talk about it. 360-424-1040.

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Accounting Basics for Small Business Owners [By a CPA]

LyfeAccounting

But interestingly enough, many small businesses often neglect their accounting until tax time, or don’t do it all. As a CPA that studies and practices accounting, I know that accounting isn’t the most exciting thing in the world. However, eventually, you will be faced with the reality of accounting. Look, I get it.

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New changes to Xero’s plans in Australia from July

Xero

Introducing Xero’s partner plans for accountants and bookkeepers We’re also simplifying partner plans from four down to two (Xero Ledger and Non-GST Xero Cashbook will remain unchanged). These partner plans are only available to be purchased by accountants and bookkeepers.

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What Are The Accounting Methods? Guide To Cash And Accrual Methods

Snyder

Find out what the rules, benefits, and limitations of each of those methods are and how accounting methods apply in the real world of business. Financial accounting basics: types and rules of accounting methods Cash basis method = things ‘count’ when the money moves Accrual basis method = things ‘count’ when they start moving 2.

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Accrual Accounting vs Cash Accounting: What Is the Difference Between Accrual and Cash Accounting?

Snyder

As a small business owner, making sense of the accounting basics and bookkeeping terminology might be giving you a little bit of a headache. At the same time, being able to successfully maneuver the world of accounting is crucial to the success of your business. What is cash-basis accounting?

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5 Customer Loyalty Strategies for Skagit County Small Businesses

SkagitCountyTaxServices

The IRS recently gave the green light for PLESAs (pension-linked emergency savings accounts). Basically, these are individual accounts in defined contribution plans and are designed to encourage employees to save for financial emergencies. Thanks to the Secure Act 2.0,