by tbcinfo | Feb 2, 2012 | General
Groundhog Day…What are the odds? The overall consensus, except in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania…is that the groundhog’s predictive accuracy rate is 39% according to the National Climatic Data Center. I wonder how much money would be saved if news rooms & radio...
by tbcinfo | Dec 13, 2011 | General
The Other 364 Days It’s hard for me to transition from “gobble-gobble-gobble” to “Ho-Ho-Ho” quickly. Feeling off balance is easy on the monetary roller coaster ride between Thanksgiving & New Year’s Day. Businesses don’t want to ‘miss the boat’; Consumers don’t...
by tbcinfo | Nov 4, 2011 | General
MOTHER NATURE Mother Nature is incredibly smart, but you need to look behind her mask. I already know which trees in my neighborhood start changing colors first and the ones scheduled to become breathtakingly beautiful. Historically, I resent the gusting October...
by tbcinfo | Oct 10, 2011 | General
Columbus We shouldn’t be so hard on ourselves when business isn’t going according to plan. Remember – Columbus Day is still on everyone’s calendar. This poor guy ended up on the wrong continent more than once, in a...
by tbcinfo | Oct 3, 2011 | General
We use all our resources to bring you useful and up-to-date information. This item comes from the The General Ledger. What makes a reimbursement plan “accountable”? Reimbursements to employees for tools and equipment used in the business are tax free when...
by tbcinfo | Sep 1, 2011 | Tax
Is your business office in your home? Did you know that the IRS allows you to take a tax deduction for this? There are however, certain parameters. To qualify, the area must be used regularly and exclusively for business purposes. It should also be a clearly...
by tbcinfo | Aug 1, 2011 | Tax
As with mileage, it is important to keep good records of all your meal or entertainment expenses throughout the year. In addition to the price of the meal (how much), the IRS wants to know the 4 W’s: who you were with – names of your guests why you met – reason for...
by tbcinfo | Jul 1, 2011 | Tax
It is very important to keep a good record of your mileage for tax purposes. You should always record the beginning and ending mileage each year. This is important whether you use mileage or depreciate your vehicle. When you use mileage, you should keep some kind of...
by tbcinfo | Jun 1, 2011 | General, Tax
Vacations are fun and usually for your personal pleasure. However, sometimes you use part of your vacation to explore or expand your business opportunities. If you do this, and keep good records, you will be able to write off at least part of your vacation. To...
by tbcinfo | May 3, 2011 | General
The Bookkeeping Company has partnered with the USS Ranger Foundation in an exciting community project that will positively impact the whole region and there is opportunity for everyone to get involved. How much do you know about the efforts to bring the retired...
