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Why file your tax returns ASAP?

The tax filing season has opened up to individuals. The Internal Revenue Services has shifted the deadline for tax filing to April 17, 2018. The filing deadline was extended by two days (usually, it is April 15 every year) because 15 April 2018 falls on a Sunday. The 16 th  is observed as Emancipation Day, a holiday in Washington D.C. Just like any other Federal holidays, Washington holidays have an impact on the deadline for filing of tax returns. Tax filers must regularly check with the IRS website for latest updates. The IRS had announced Jan 29 th  as the official day of the start of tax season 2018. A projection indicates that 155 million tax returns will be filed for the financial 2017. 70% are expected to receive a refund. Though the IRS hasn’t promised a refund date, it is anticipated that more than 90% of the tax submitted will receive the refunds within 21 days. It is apparent that the sooner you file your tax returns, the sooner you are going to be refunded. Why

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TOP 5 ACCOUNTING STRATEGIES TRENDING IN 2018

Financial gurus predict a sea change in the way accounting process is going to evolve this year, 2018. Gone are the days when bookkeeping and financial accounting were done manually. Presently, we are heading into a total transformation where automation,  Outsourcing Bookkeeping , and cloud accounting are endorsed globally by the business community and corporate houses. While small business houses, bookkeepers, and CPA accounting firms avail the support of CPA bookkeeping services by outsourcing their work significantly, let us look at the top 5 most trending accounting methods this year. 1. Automation Automation in accounting is a boon to small and large businesses. The automation process has slowly replaced manpower in accounting during 2017.  Manual accounting is gradually phasing out and industries are opting for automation because it saves a great amount of time and is very cost-effective. Accountants of CPA firms and bookkeepers can focus on other crucial acco

WHY IS MONTHLY CLEANUP OF BOOKS & ACCOUNTS IMPORTANT?

Have you ever wondered why your bookkeeping system is in shambles? We do realize how an organized, clean, well maintained books of accounts depict the health of the business. This scenario arises when a lukewarm attempt is made to DIY bookkeeping, lack of time, incompetent bookkeeper or just failing to get it done. A sensible way is to start your bookkeeping in the correct way from the beginning. Maintaining the books and balance sheets regularly, or rather at the end of every month will generate squeaky clean books. Considering the fact that you haven’t been updating on a monthly schedule, you need to start all over. Installing QuickBooks or any other bookkeeping software of your choice will be the first step. For your benefit, here is a run through of bookkeeping tasks to close the books every month. This monthly routine helps you maintain cleaner books, easier business decision making and get tax-ready for the end of the financial year. Accounts Receivable Your monthly