Question: How do you record in your bookkeeping when you accidentally pay an employee their gross pay instead of net pay, and they e-transfer you back the difference-including if they send back a little too much? Answer: Record the initial overpayment as usual, then treat the returned funds as a reimbursement from the employee. If...
To set up Expensify to work with QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll and reimburse employees for expenses via payroll: Sync Expensify with QBO as a “Bill” (not an expense or journal entry). Create a liability account in QBO to track reimbursable expenses. Add reimbursements as paycheck deductions in QBO Payroll. This process ensures expenses flow from Expensify to QBO...
Do you use QuickBooks Online for your business? If yes, you’ve probably faced some annoying problems. Here are some common issues and how you can fix them. Problem 1: Viewing Invoices and Credit Card Entries in QuickBooks Online When you want to look at an invoice or credit card entry, QuickBooks makes you click “edit”...
Yes—QuickBooks Elite Payroll can centralize time tracking for 150+ employees, including temp workers paid via agency invoices. But it’s not perfect. Here’s what you need to know before migrating from TSheets: Temp employees: You can track their time in Elite without adding them to your regular payroll. Payroll integration: Elite syncs with QuickBooks to automate wage calculations, tax filings,...
The Thin Line Between Creativity and Compliance Tax professionals often encounter clients pushing boundaries to maximize deductions. But when does “creative” cross into risky territory? A recent case involving an S Corp owner attempting to deduct 100% of weekly lunches with his spouse—a law partner—as “company-wide training” raises critical questions about legality, ethics, and IRS...
As a business owner, understanding current financing costs is crucial for making informed decisions. At CentsIQ Bookkeeping, we regularly monitor market conditions to provide our clients with valuable insights. Here’s our latest analysis of business interest rates as of April 21, 2025: Current Business Loan Rates SBA Loans (Above $150,000) 📊 Prime + 2.75% Best option...
QuickBooks Online (QBO) users are frustrated with rising costs, forced subscription models, performance issues, and missing features. Solutions include exploring alternative accounting software, optimizing QBO workflows, and working with certified professionals to ease the transition. Why Are Users Angry About QuickBooks Online (QBO)? Over the past six months, discussions on r/Accounting, r/QuickbooksOnline, r/Quickbooks, and r/Bookkeeping...
Yes, your journal entry is mostly correct—but let’s refine it to avoid equity account confusion and IRS red flags. Here’s the simplified approach: Debit Business Credit Card Expense: $150 (total bill). Credit Business Checking: $100 (portion paid by the business). Credit Shareholder Contribution (Equity): $50 (owner’s personal payment). No need for “Personal Funds Clearing” or “Loans to...
QuickBooks Online (QBO) users are primarily frustrated with the forced subscription model, significant price increases, performance issues, and feature limitations compared to Desktop versions. Many users report a 400-600% cost increase while experiencing reduced functionality. Solutions include exploring alternatives like Xero or Zoho Books, working with Certified ProAdvisors, and implementing specific workarounds for missing features....
Introduction: What is Nonprofit Bookkeeping? Bookkeeping for nonprofits is the process of recording, organizing, and managing financial transactions to ensure transparency, compliance, and accountability. Unlike for-profit businesses, nonprofits must track restricted and unrestricted funds, adhere to strict donor guidelines, and file specialized tax forms like IRS Form 990. Effective bookkeeping helps nonprofits demonstrate how every...
Are you considering filing as an S Corporation to save on taxes? While the potential tax savings can be significant, it’s important to understand both the benefits and the hidden costs before making this decision for your business. The Alluring Tax Benefits of S Corporations “File as an S Corp! You can save SO MUCH...
As a bookkeeper who’s worked with countless service businesses, I’ve seen firsthand how seemingly minor issues can significantly impact bottom lines. Many business owners focus on increasing revenue but overlook the critical leaks draining their existing profits. Left unchecked, these issues can cost your business thousands of dollars annually. Let’s examine the seven most damaging...
The High Cost of Comfort Zones Imagine discovering your business owes $15,000 in unnecessary taxes because of a simple accounting oversight. Or realizing that a missed form has turned your budget into a guessing game. These aren’t hypothetical scenarios—they’re real consequences of clinging to bad financial habits. At CentsIQ, we’ve seen firsthand how business owners...
A seasoned CFO recently shared his frustration: His company had chosen an S-Corp structure to save on taxes, only to find itself trapped in a rigid system that still left them overpaying. “We split profits evenly at around $80k each, but the ‘reasonable salary’ requirements eat into our flexibility,” he explained. This story isn’t unique—it’s...
As a business owner, payroll tax compliance can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. One wrong turn—like mismatching your Form W-3 and tax return—could lead to IRS penalties, delayed refunds, or even an audit. If you’re wondering, “What line on the W-3 for wages has to match the tax return? Is it Box 5?” you’re not alone....