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Separate company and personal accounts are smart business

Susan Shalhoub

Keeping banking affairs apart brings benefits of time, peace of mind

Tax Deductions

3 ways to save business tax money (and 3 ways to grow it)

Susan Shalhoub

Which of these can you do now?

Bookkeeping

Catching up when bookkeeping falls behind

Kari Kerby

Small business owners’ back offices sometimes need to dig out.

Scam Alerts

Don’t be a victim of the tax gift card scam

Kari Kerby

Fraudsters pretend to be IRS agents, demanding payment

Tax Preparation

Tax filings need all income reported

Susan Shalhoub

There are a few things you can do to help your tax return process go smoothly. Accurately reporting income is one of them.

Accounting

7 ways accounting helps your small business

Susan Shalhoub

Unlock the benefits of having accurate financial records.

Tax Preparation

IRS backlog doesn't impact 2021 tax filings

Kari Kerby

The agency may be overloaded, but for those submitting returns, it's status quo.

Accounting

Financial documents guide your company's future

Kari Kerby

More than paper shuffling, year-end document gathering creates a game plan for your business.

Accounting

The business liquidity action list

Susan Shalhoub

Your company's financial health depends on its short-term ability to pay liabilities

Tax Deductions

Home office tax deductions: Know the rules

Susan Shalhoub

Those who are self-employed are eligible to claim expenses that add up, saving money over time.

Accounting

Symptoms your company needs an accountant

Kari Kerby

Hiring an accountant gets companies unstuck and frees them up to thrive.

Miscellaneous

IRS Audits: Fact and Fiction

Susan Shalhoub

They are rare and not as complicated as they are made out to be.

Tax Preparation

Making your accountant (and yourself) happy at tax time

Kari Kerby

Staying organized makes for an easier, more streamlined tax-filing season for all.

Accounting

Accountants help businesses at startup, ramp up and growth phases

Susan Shalhoub

Valuable guides for your company, at each stage.

Accounting

Job costing a step to true profitability

Kari Kerby

It's like knowing where the goal post is, so you can strategize how to get there.

Tax Preparation

Don’t fear COVID early-withdrawal tax penalties

Susan Shalhoub

With retirement savings, The CARES Act allows for exceptions before the 10% kicks in. (It's been an exceptional year, after all).

Bookkeeping

Asset inventory, management unveils a true picture of your company

Kari Kerby

Assets represent value in your business and have ramifications. Proper management is needed.

Bookkeeping

New businesses need expert bookkeepers

Kari Kerby

Starting a new business in the New Year? Getting bookkeeping help now, rather than later, pays dividends in value.

Miscellaneous

We comb reports for company savings

Susan Shalhoub

Company financial records hold the key to potential savings opportunities. A professional accountant can guide you toward decisions that can change the course of your business in terms of how much money it can save, free up and strategically reinvest.

Tax Deductions

The time to reduce taxable business income is now

Kari Kerby

Now is the time to plan how you'll reduce your company's taxable income before 2021.

Miscellaneous

Where businesses can (and cannot) use EIDL loan money

Kari Kerby

The SBA is clear on what EIDL funds can be used for - fixed operational business costs - not expenses connected with things like long-term debt or owner disbursements.

Accounting

Accountants can ready divorce financial paperwork, reducing costs

Kari Kerby

Many are not aware that a professional accountant can prepare a financial affidavit for divorcing couples. It's not a task that can only be done by a lawyer.

Miscellaneous

Federal SBA, Treasury issue clarifications on PPP, EIDL programs

Kari Kerby

The federal SBA is out with new details on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, providing more clarity for businessowners.

Bookkeeping

Company owners empowered with bookkeeping basics

Susan Shalhoub

Even if you have a professional handle bookkeeping, knowing the basics helps guide business decisions. The best time to learn? At your company's launch.

Tax Deductions

Tax credits and tax deductions: Different, but rowing in the same direction

Kari Kerby

Tax credits and tax deductions have unique factors at play. Your accountant can guide you into the best scenario for your company.

Employees

Employee benefits offer tax savings

Kari Kerby

It's always a good time to review your employee benefits package, or to implement one. There just may be savings waiting.

Miscellaneous

Are there ways to reduce your company overhead?

Nathaniel Comeaux

Analyzing business costs with an eye toward reducing expenses will improve your company’s bottom line. It's a good habit to review them periodically.

Bookkeeping

The chart of accounts: Your company’s representation

Kari Kerby

Having this area of your bookkeeping organized and up to date means knowing where your company stands.

Miscellaneous

Closing a business? There is work to be done, first

Kari Kerby

This may be the year you decide to close your company. Consult with your accountant to do it the correct way.

Miscellaneous

3 reasons you may be paying too much in business taxes

Kari Kerby

These are the main three things to look for when figuring out if your business is paying too much in taxes.

Miscellaneous

You changed your company’s business structure. Now what?

Kari Kerby

Your accountant should let you know when a business structure change is in your best interest. After the decision's made, it's time to spread the word and file appropriate paperwork.

Miscellaneous

Changing your business structure may be a profitable path

Kari Kerby

There are many reasons your business structure can change, hiring new employees and offering new services among them.

Sales Tax

Sales tax in the construction industry

Kari Kerby

A professional accountant can help construction companies avoid unpleasant surprises at tax time.

Bookkeeping

Common bookkeeping issues that love mid-year fixes

Kari Kerby

There is no time like the present to rectify these business bookkeeping matters. They could save you money in the long run.

Tax Preparation

Tax-document organization to make next year easier

Kari Kerby

The three-folder system can help you keep accountant's costs - and your sanity - in check.

Tax Deductions

Mileage tracking for tax deductions

Susan Shalhoub

Working remotely during the pandemic? You'll still have tax-deductible mileage if you run out to pick up supplies.

Scam Alerts

Scam mantra to remember: IRS reps never call on the phone

Nathaniel Comeaux

If the "IRS" calls you on the phone? Don't fall for it.

Accounting

Why you should customize reports for your business

Kari Kerby

Generation of custom reports is a basis of informed business decisions.

Bookkeeping

Keeping company bookkeeping in house? Kerby Accounting is a training resource

Kari Kerby

Bookkeeping is too important of a task to be neglected or handled by an employee who is not skilled in financial documentation.

Miscellaneous

Cash on hand from your tax refund? Where should you spend it?

Susan Shalhoub

Your tax refund can hold more value, depending on how you use it.

Specialized Industries

Building streamlined systems: accounting for construction firms

Kari Kerby

Construction firms benefit from accountants that understand their work and how it's done.

Miscellaneous

Welcome To Kerby Accounting

Nathaniel Comeaux

We are glad you're here.