Blog | Practical Accounting Solutions

Jul 22, 2019
2 min

Are You Ready for Retirement?

Although tax season is over, Practical Accounting Solutions is still keeping busy! We wanted to give you an exclusive first look at our upcoming event: Get Ready to Retire! Here are the details: Get Ready to Retire: a Retirement Seminar presented by Practical Accounting Solutions and Primerica Tuesday, August 27th from 6-8PM Park Lane Tavern 1 Towne Centre Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 What You'll Learn: ►How to Find the Best Retirement Saving Plan for You Your finances are

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Jun 24, 2019
3 min

Know these 4 Things Before Taking Out a Personal Loan

There are plenty of reasons why taking out a personal loan might be a great financial move for you or your family. Read on to learn more about when you may want to take out a personal loan and how to use it to your best advantage! Photo by Melissa Walker Horn on Unsplash 1. Why You Need a Personal Loan There are plenty of reasons why you may need a personal loan. You could be trying to consolidate debt, plan a big event, finance your home remodeling, or making a large purchas

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Jun 18, 2019
2 min

Bookmark these Resources for Your Small Business

In the past, if you wanted information, you got in your car and visited your local library. Once there, you had the choice of either browsing the shelves or asking a librarian to help you find what you're looking for. While libraries are still great sources of information, the explosion of the Internet allows you to research from your kitchen table! But, what resources do you truly need? Read on for some resources that can help your business! Photo by Jaredd Craig on Unsplash

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Jun 11, 2019
2 min

5 Books on Personal Finance Everyone Should Read

Queue the ABBA song and have a jam session while you take note of these 5 books on personal finance everyone should read! Looking for a summer read? Put down the novels and pick up a finance book like these below: Photo by Ben White on Unsplash 1. Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together, by Erin Lowry Many financial books are aimed toward middle-aged folks, but this one is for the millennial who is just getting their financial life started. Low

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Jun 4, 2019
4 min

Why You Need a Lifelong Personal Finance Plan

You plan for the weather on a rainy day, you plan your social outings and kids' extracurricular activities. You may even plan your month-to-month budget. But do you have a lifelong personal finance plan? Building your personal finance plan will help you work toward your bigger goals and stay on track. Read on to find out more! Photo by STIL on Unsplash Why You Need a Financial Life Plan Think if your financial life as a vacation itinerary. There are fun places you plan to vis

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May 28, 2019
2 min

Workshop Recap

Thank you to all who attended our first workshop series Finance Fundamentals for Your Small Business! We hope we offered you some helpful insight on how to manage your business finances for future success. For those who missed the exciting workshop series, here's an overview of what participants learned. Couldn't make it? No worries, we plan to schedule similar workshops in the near future. Be on the lookout for emails with more information! Photo by Practical Accounting Solu

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May 21, 2019
2 min

5 Books All Small Business Owners Should Read

There are thousands of books that can help you create a successful small business, but which ones are actually worth your time? Read on to see a list of the top 10 more recommended books for small business owners! Photo by David Iskander on Unsplash 1. Setting the Table: The Transforming power of hospitality in business by Danny Meyer Written by CEO and award winning restaurateur of the Union Hospitality Group, Danny Meyer gives insight on how every company can use classic ho

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May 14, 2019
2 min

5 Signs it's time to Outsource Your Business Finances

Every small business is different, and every small business owner is, too! This means what while some owners love managing their company's finances, others dread regularly crunching the numbers. But, when do you know if it's the right time to outsource your financial duties? Read on to see the 5 signs it's time to outsource your business financial needs. Photo by Kaleidico on Unsplash 1. Your business is growing You became an entrepreneur for a reason, and that reason likely

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May 7, 2019
2 min

Your 401K or IRA

For some, retirement seems like a lifetime away, but it is imperative to plan planning your retirement early to ensure you are financially set. Today we talk about the basics of saving for retirement and tips on how you can plan for your retirement day! Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Your 401K The 401K is the most common form of retirement plan. However, there are limits to how much you can invest per year. In 2019, the limit for those under 50 is $19,000 annually and $25,

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Apr 23, 2019
5 min

5 Easy Steps to Managing your Payroll

As your business grows, you may find you need to hire your first employees. While this is an exciting step for any business owner, it is important to ensure you take the right steps when setting up and managing employee payroll. Read on for 5 easy steps for managing employee payroll! Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash 1. Consult with payroll professionals and register as an employer As a business owner, you most likely have an accountant or other business mentor who can

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Mar 26, 2019
2 min

Small Business Sales Tax

As a small business, you want to ensure you are correctly categorizing transactions and sales appropriately for tax purposes. Today, we talk about the basics of sales tax for products and services especially if you operate in multiple states! Photo by Ruthie on Unsplash What is sourcing? Sourcing is where your clients calculate sales tax. Local sales tax occurs at local levels as well as applying state tax sale. Two types of sourcing are recognized: destination-based and orig

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Mar 12, 2019
3 min

Is Your Small Business Being Audited by the IRS?

An audit can be stressful for any business owner, and even more so for those that bend the rules or do not keep organized business books. Today, we address 5 common factors the IRS considers when auditing small businesses. We also always recommend working with an accountant to help you navigate your audit! photo from wix.com 1. Does your business handle primarily cash? If so, ensure you have a consistent and organized way to record transactions if they occur. Ensure you do no

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Feb 26, 2019
2 min

Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction for Small Business Owners

We understand, taxes are hard. That's why we're here to help. Today, we break down one big change in the tax code that may affect your business: the Qualified Business Income Deduction. This change is in a series of others within the new tax code that helps you simplify your taxes as well as provide a significant reduction in how much you pay in Federal taxes. photo from wix.com Here's the Low-down With the recent government shutdown, many of these clarifications were long-aw

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Feb 5, 2019
3 min

5 Key Tasks an Accountant Can Do for Your Small Business That Tax Software Cannot

As a small business owner, you have more than just your personal taxes to consider when tax season rolls around. Taxes can be complicated and time consuming, and while tax software may seem like an easy alternative to hiring an accountant, that may not be the best option for your company! Keep reading to discover the 5 ways accountants can help you during tax season versus a do-it-yourself software. photo from wix.com 1. your accountant ensures you're compliant with the tax c

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Jan 29, 2019
2 min

3 Smart Ways to Invest Your Money

Investing is a long-term strategy of making more money and expanding your financial portfolio. It's also a personal choice on how you choose to invest: the stock market, bonds, mutual funds, new ventures, and many more! However you choose to invest, here are 3 reasons why investing is a great opportunity in expanding your financial gains! photo from wix.com 1. Be a Part of Something new There are approximately 543,000 new businesses that start each month according to Forbes.

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Jan 22, 2019
2 min

What Should I Bring to my Tax Appointment?

Tax season is just around the corner, and here at Practical Accounting Solutions we want to help you be prepared! Whether this is your first meeting with an accountant ever, or whether you just need a refresher, read on to discover what to bring to your tax appointment! photo from wix.com what to bring *click each link to learn more about this form Income Items W2s Independent Contractor Pay (1099-MISC) Interest Statements from Bank (1099-INT) Dividend Statements from Stock O

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Jan 8, 2019
2 min

Why Your Small Business Needs an Accountant

Accountants do more than just the basics of accounting. At the end of the day, they are financial experts that can save you and your small business money and time so your can focus on growing your company! photo from wix.com Many Accountants are Tax experts Many accountants are up-to-date and trained to learn the nuances of changing tax laws. These laws are confusing at best, so hiring a tax professional can help you understand changes and utilize them to your best interest.

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Jan 1, 2019
2 min

Happy New Year! Start Prepping your Taxes Today!

Happy New Year from Practical Accounting Solutions! Photo from Wix.com We wish you the best in 2019 and hope you have a wonderful year! It's not too early to start planning for tax season! According to the IRS, 36% of taxpayers wait until April to file their returns. We know how stressful filing your taxes can be, so we prepared some tips to help you file early and get your refund even quicker! Have a System Keeping organized is one of the best ways to make filing taxes easy.

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Dec 25, 2018
1 min

Happy Holidays from Practical Accounting Solutions

Photo from wix.com We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Festivus and any other holiday you may celebrate this time of year from Practical Accounting Solutions! The most important part about this time of year is surrounding yourself with family and friends and reflecting on the ups and downs of the year but always looking forward to the prospect of a New Year and everything that will come with it. Wishing you the happiest of holidays and we c

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Huge Tax Credit Opportunity for Virginia Residents