by Brandon Dante | Jan 3, 2020 | Tax Tips
Lots of us set New Year’s resolutions, some of which we keep, and many of which we don’t. But there’s one resolution you should absolutely follow through on: the one about having a sit-down conversation with your accountant in January. Most people only sit down and...
by Brandon Dante | Dec 11, 2019 | Tax Tips
If you run a small business in the North Bay area, then you know how important it is to claim all possible deductions during tax time. Make sure you’re not leaving money on the table. Here are a few tax deductions for small businesses in 2019 that are not to be...
by Brandon Dante | Nov 14, 2019 | Tax Tips
If you’ve got an extra Bay Area room or apartment, renting it out on Airbnb can be a great way to make extra cash. But there are tax consequences to earning a side income with Airbnb. If you’re renting your property on Airbnb, here are a few tax issues to keep in...
by Brandon Dante | Oct 2, 2019 | General Tips
Is a recession coming? Some economists are reading the signs – trade wars with China, a looming Brexit, a slowdown in economic growth – and not liking what they see. Our last recession, the Great Recession, was the worst since the Great Depression. It...
by Brandon Dante | Sep 6, 2019 | Bookkeeping
You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing accounting software but the choices can be overwhelming. Here are a few things to consider when narrowing down your choices. The size of your business. A multi-million dollar business with offices in several...
by Brandon Dante | Jul 31, 2019 | Bookkeeping
Books in Balance specializes in delivering expert, affordable bookkeeping services for small businesses, sole proprietors, and nonprofits in the San Francisco area. No matter how small your business, we function as your accounting department — helping your business...
by Brandon Dante | Jul 3, 2019 | Business Tips
Want to make the leap to self-employment after spending time in the corporate world? Making that change often requires a shift in mindset. To make it on your own, you have to start thinking like a business owner – not an employee. Here are a few areas where...
by Brandon Dante | Jun 3, 2019 | Bookkeeping
Running a restaurant can be an incredibly rewarding job, but it’s also a challenge. One of the more difficult parts, and a key factor in any restaurant’s success or failure, is how well you manage your restaurant’s finances. Restaurant bookkeeping comes with special...
by Brandon Dante | May 15, 2019 | Tax Tips
What you need to know about the amended tax return process....
by Brandon Dante | May 6, 2019 | Bookkeeping
Bookkeepers keep track of all the money going in and out of your business. While big companies usually have in-house bookkeepers, smaller companies and individual-owned businesses often hire one on a freelance basis—saving significant money and time. Bookkeepers can...
