Tosha Inman CPA

True or false? You only need to think about taxes once a year!

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Actually, for business owners, tax builds up throughout the year, not just at tax time.

Checking in regularly helps you stay prepared, avoid penalties especially if you are required to pay on a set schedule, and make smarter decisions along the way.

If taxes feel overwhelming, the answer is not to ignore them.

It is to give them a little attention consistently to make tax time far less stressful.

These are real tools you can use today to save time, money, and stress.

- IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Get tax forms, filing information, tools and educational resources designed to help small business owners and self-employed individuals understand their tax obligations.

- Small Business Administration (SBA)
Access free business counseling, tools for planning and growth, funding info, and guidance on everything from starting a business to exporting products.

- Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Find free one-on-one business advising, training, and resources near you to help with planning, financial management, marketing and more.

- SCORE
Connect with volunteer mentors for free business guidance and support, plus workshops and tools for managing finances and strategy.

- U.S. Chamber of Commerce free resource guides
A curated list of free tools, templates, guides and opportunities you can use year round to grow and manage your business.

Have a question about your business? Drop it in the comments or send us a message.

Your Profit and Loss report can quickly show where money is going, especially in areas that may be creeping up without you noticing.

Here’s how you can do it:

- Run a Profit and Loss Comparison or Profit and Loss by Month report

- Set your date range and accounting method

- Compare to the Previous Period or Previous Year

- Review dollar and percentage changes to spot spending trends or spikes

Check for subscriptions you no longer use, rising software costs, or expenses that don’t directly support your goals.

A quick review of your Profit and Loss report each month can help you stay in control and make smarter decisions.

Follow our page for stress free and helpful tips for your business finances.

It’s not revenue...

It’s profit.

Profit shows that the business is actually working, not just busy.

It means...

- Expenses are under control
- Pricing is supporting the business
- There’s room to pay yourself and plan ahead

Seeing healthy profit tells me my clients can make decisions with confidence instead of guessing.

That’s when business feels lighter and more intentional.

If you’re not sure what your reports are really telling you, it may be time to take a closer look at your numbers.

Book a call with us to learn more!