Small Business

March 1, 2013 

The Internal Revenue Service has expanded its Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), paving the way for more taxpayers to take advantage of this low-cost option for achieving certainty under the law by reclassifying their workers as employees for future tax periods.

February 28, 2013 

Fortunately, the experts at Avalara have put together the "Retailer's Guide to Sales Tax Holidays in 2013," a comprehensive list of tax exempt items and dates across the country.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 28, 2013 

For a limited time only, the leading cloud-based small business platform adds new product tier to give early stage businesses the tools they need to streamline operations from Day 1.

February 28, 2013 

Fewer Ohioans are going into business for themselves, and the state's level of self-employment is one of the lowest in the nation, according to data reviewed by the Dayton Daily News.

February 28, 2013 

March 25 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in several counties in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

February 28, 2013 

With tax refunds averaging around $3,000, a potential IRS delay in the processing of refund checks can cause hardship, particularly if those awaiting the refund already made plans for use of the funds.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 27, 2013 

Getting small clients to be diligent about their bookkeeping is a challenge that all accountants face, especially those who specialize in the smallest businesses.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 27, 2013 

From the March 2013 review section of Small Business Accounting programs. eTEK Accounting for Microsoft Office 2010 www.etek.net 800-888-6894 eTEK offers several accounting systems for businesses of different sizes and for specific industries. The include the smaller-business eTEK for Microsoft Office, eTEK for SQL Server for larger organizations, eTEK Fundamentals for government entities and non-profits,...…

February 27, 2013 

Wave Accounting212-334-9753www.waveapps.com Wave Accounting is part of Wave Apps, a suite of free or low cost apps which can be used by micro-businesses to run their business. The product is set up to work with business and personal accounts, and will automatically classify business expenses to accounts based on the payee information downloaded from the...…

Brian Tankersley

February 27, 2013 

Xero800-411-XEROwww.Xero.com Xero is an online client accounting system which has the goal of “zero data entry” by the accounting professional. The Company has made a number of strategic investments over the last year, and has significantly enhanced the headcount of its US operations with a number of accounting software industry veterans. Updates are released and...…

Brian Tankersley

February 27, 2013 

Intuit QuickBooks Online800-286-6800www.quickbooksonline.intuit.com Intuit QuickBooks Online was one of the first SaaS accounting software applications for small business, and has released many enhancements (including some designed for accountants) in the last two years. New features like QuickBooks Online for Accountants (QBO4A) and third party apps available in the Intuit Marketplace (IPP) make it possible for...…

Brian Tankersley

February 27, 2013 

Kashoo888-520-5274www.kashoo.com Kashoo is a Canadian based SaaS accounting software company which pitches itself as a “real, simple cloud accounting solution for small business, with anytime, anywhere access via your iPad or Web Browser.” The product has a strong following in Canada, and is currently used by users in over 130 countries. Key features include a...…

Brian Tankersley