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8 Questions to Ask a Potential Tax Preparer

Doing your own taxes is a great way to save money, but let’s face it — some of us have pretty complicated taxes and prefer to avoid the stress of making sure everything’s accurate. Using the services of a professional who knows all the tax rules can be a load...
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How to Handle Your Teenager’s Taxes

My son's been rocking his first part-time job. He works about 20 hours a week, and has managed...
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Consumers will remember how brands market during the coronavirus outbreak. Realign your marketing strategy for the times with these customer-first suggestions.
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9 Ways to Pivot Your E-Commerce Marketing Strategy During COVID-19

Consumers will remember how brands market during the coronavirus outbreak. Realign your marketing strategy for the times with...
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Many of us often go into a mad scramble the weeks or even days leading up to April 15th, trying to collect tax documents and getting all our questions answered. It's a vicious cycle that seems to happen every year.
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5 Things You Should Do NOW To Prepare For Tax Season

April 15th may well possibly be the most dreaded day in America. It is otherwise known as Tax...
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What is one way for an entrepreneur to decrease risk?

What is one way for an entrepreneur to decrease risk? Getting out there and starting your own business...
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What must an entrepreneur do after creating a business plan?

What must an entrepreneur do after creating a business plan? Now that you have written up a business...
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What is a financial statement?

What are financial statements and why should I care? No matter how big or small your business is,...
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HI, I’M ASHLEY, AFC®️

Accredited Financial Counselor®, Profit Strategist, Quickbooks Elite ProAdvisor, Business Enthusiast, Pollyanna Theorist and Burrito Aficionado. I am dedicated to helping moms start a business, take control of their lives and create a life by design. Accounting is the language of business and at AIRE we speak accounting.

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    It might seem convenient to connect your personal It might seem convenient to connect your personal card to QuickBooks Online (QBO), but it can lead to messy books, inaccurate reporting, and missed deductions.

Here’s why it’s not ideal:

- Business and personal expenses should be kept separate for clean, accurate records

- Personal charges can clutter reports and make tax prep more difficult

- Sorting through mixed transactions can be time-consuming and prone to errors

The better approach?

- Use a separate credit card strictly for business

- Only connect business accounts to QBO

- If you’ve already mixed them, mark personal transactions as “owner’s draw” to keep things clear

Keeping your books clean now saves you time, stress, and potential tax issues later!

Need help untangling your transactions? Send us a message we’ve got you covered.
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    Still using the default chart of accounts from you Still using the default chart of accounts from your accounting software?

Sure, it’s easy to stick with but it’s not built for your business.

An optimized chart of accounts gives you:

1. Clear revenue tracking by service or product type

2. Smart expense categories that align with tax deductions

3. A clean separation between business and personal activity

The default setup is just a starting point not a strategy.

Make your numbers meaningful. Create a chart of accounts that works for your business, not just any business.

Need help with cleanup or restructuring? Let’s talk.
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    Summer is the perfect time to reflect on how far y Summer is the perfect time to reflect on how far you’ve come and set your sights on what’s next while also making space for both inspiration and joy.

Give yourself permission to breathe, reset, and dream even bigger.

Tag a friend who needs this reminder today.
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    Business owners... don’t let this deadline sneak Business owners... don’t let this deadline sneak up on you.

Quarterly estimated tax payments for the period April 1 to May 31 are due June 16, 2025.

Staying on top of it means avoiding late fees, penalties, and unnecessary stress.

Save this post and tag your entrepreneur friends!
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    Can you believe we’re already six months into th Can you believe we’re already six months into the year?

June is the perfect time to:

- Review your financials and your goals

- Clean up your bookkeeping before Q2 ends

- Plan ahead for summer promotions or slower seasons

Staying on top of your finances now means less stress when tax time rolls back around.

Let’s make June count with intention, clarity, and progress.
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    ***Schedule/publish on a Friday*** Enjoy your wee ***Schedule/publish on a Friday***

Enjoy your weekend! You’ve earned it! ✨
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