It's Tax Season! The Best Questions to Ask an Accountant

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It's Tax Season! The Best Questions to Ask an Accountant

It’s that time of year when “accountants near me” is quite a popular Google search. But Google or the yellow pages aren’t always the best way to find the right accountant.

Before scheduling an accounting consult you want to make sure you know the right questions to ask an accountant or tax preparer.

Your Goals

Knowing what you want to accomplish by hiring an accountant can help you find the right person for the job. Some common goals of small business owners include increasing revenue, decreasing expenses, staying organized, paying as little tax as possible, and making sure all required tax returns are filed on time to avoid penalties and interest.

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Taking Risks and Redefining Success: Why I Went From an In-Demand Accountant to an Unknown Author

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Taking Risks and Redefining Success: Why I Went From an In-Demand Accountant to an Unknown Author

I've been blogging for about 2 years now. Before this blog, I had a health and fitness blog but that website is long gone now. It was one way I dealt with having a high stress career.

Over the last couple of years, I've shared bits and pieces of my story here on my blog. I’ve written about why I didn’t write for twenty years and how I define my success as a writer, but I haven't really shared why I went from being a successful accountant to an unknown author. It's about time don't you think?


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5 Ways a CPA Can Help You Grow Your Business When You're Just Getting Started

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5 Ways a CPA Can Help You Grow Your Business When You're Just Getting Started

If you already have a CPA you work with, then you know how valuable they are. Did you know that most people only visit their CPA when it’s time to file their taxes? If you’re a business owner, this can be detrimental to the health of your business. CPA’s can help you with so much more than just filing your taxes.

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Your Author Business: Tax Tips for Canadian Writers and Authors

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Your Author Business: Tax Tips for Canadian Writers and Authors

There are a few basic things every author or freelance writer should consider. I know, I know, it’s not tax season and nobody wants to think about taxes right now, but the accountant in me is here to tell you it’s incredibly important to pay attention to your business at all times of the year. This goes for any business, not just writers and authors.

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What Does My Accountant Need to Do My Taxes?

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What Does My Accountant Need to Do My Taxes?

Like many questions to do with taxes, the answer depends on a number of things. I’m going to assume that if you’re asking this question, you’ve never worked with an accountant before. So, what does your accountant need to do your taxes? The information your accountant requires falls into two categories: general information all taxpayers are required to provide to their accountants and information specific to your unique tax situation.

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