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Let Us Manage and Run Your Payroll for You
At Sound Business Services, we love handling your transaction postings and reconciliations, but did you know we also offer other services, including payroll? There’s no argument that payroll is a necessary task, but do you really want to spend your or your staff’s...
Move to the Cloud with QuickBooks® Online
QuickBooks® Online (QBO) is growing rapidly and revolutionizing the industry. If you are still using QuickBooks Desktop, you may be resistant to change. There’s nothing wrong with that; however, in today’s always-on world, we must all at least consider change in order...
A Good Accountant Can …
The last thing you want is to second-guess your CPA or accountant, but if you are even the least bit concerned about the decisions your accountant is making on your company’s tax and accounting needs, then it’s time to evaluate your relationship. It seems that clients...
It’s Time to Send 1099s
Happy New Year to one and all! Tax season 2015 is upon us, and with that comes a January requirement some businesses may forget about: sending 1099s. In short, Form 1099-MISC is required if you’ve paid $600 or more for services performed for your business by anyone...
‘Tis the Season to Give … Wisely!
December is a great time of the year for your company to make a donation to a nonprofit in need or a charity of your choice. Not only will your company get a tax write-off; your employees will also share your spirit of kindness and generosity. It’s always a good idea...
SBS Client Profile: Terry Phillips
In the first of a series of client profiles, I recently sat down with Terry Phillips who has his own firm in Atlanta, Terry Phillips Firm Inc. Here is what Terry had to say about his background, business focus and what he gets out of the SBS relationship. Jonathan...
5 Year-End Must-Dos by December 31
It’s that time of year when most of us are focused on the holidays … office parties, wrapping gifts and getting ready for a joyful season. That’s great, but you also should devote some of your time to what I call several year-end “Must-Dos” that will help you wrap up...
How to Get Ready for EMV Compliance
You probably remember when high-profile retailers encountered devastating data breaches over last year’s holiday. Ever since, the call for the smart chip credit card, or EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa), has grown louder, in an effort to make sure something like...
Document Retention 101
As a small business owner or employee, one thing you don’t want more of is paper. Yet, before you shred – yes, shred rather than toss in the trash – important documents, you need to know the guidelines on how long to keep documents, tax records and other important...
My Top 10 Favorite QuickBooks Online Apps
In my previous post about accounting for meals and entertainment expenses, I mentioned Receipt Bank as an app that syncs with QuickBooks Online to keep track of receipts and expenses. That’s just one example of an app that integrates with QuickBooks Online. Apps are...