Category: Baton Rouge

Manage Your Business Finances Like a Pro: Halloween Edition

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Halloween is around the corner, and while ghosts and goblins may spook you, your business finances should be the last thing haunting you. As a business owner, managing your finances is one of the most crucial aspects of running a business, yet often neglected. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. At Bayou Bookkeeping […]

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How to Close Out First Quarter Financials

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As the first quarter of 2023 draws close, many business owners and office managers ask themselves the same question: How do I navigate closing out my financials? Those unfamiliar with this process may feel overwhelmed with where to start and what numbers to look for. But, have no fear! With a few easy steps, you […]

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HR Management, Payroll, and Tax Services for Small Businesses

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Small businesses must contend with various challenges to success. First, entrepreneurs face economic, supply chain, and regulatory compliance issues. Additionally, you must determine where and how to focus on required tasks, such as HR management, payroll, and tax services. What do these tasks entail, how much time do they require, and does it make sense […]

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The Difference between Tax Negligence and Tax Fraud

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What happens when the IRS finds an inaccuracy on your return? Mistakes are a fact of life – even mistakes on taxes – and the IRS recognizes this. After all, taxes are complicated and leave room for error and misunderstanding. Nevertheless, mistakes can be costly or, even worse, lead to tax fraud charges. In this […]

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5 Big Financial Issues Small Businesses Face

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Small businesses face many challenges. As it so happens, most challenges seem to be financial in nature. Or, at least the challenges faced present financial risks and repercussions. Bayou Bookkeeping & Tax Services supports small businesses daily with professional bookkeeping and financial services. Consequently, we keep a finger on the pulse of what keeps business […]

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More Time for Your Mission: 4 Financial Processes Nonprofits Outsource

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As a nonprofit, your time and resources are limited. As a result, you need to focus on your mission and serving your community, not on administrative tasks. Did you know that farming out some of your financial processes can help you free up time and energy to focus on what you do best? In this […]

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It’s April: Time to Close Out First Quarter and File Taxes

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The older you get, the faster time flies. It seems like last tax season just ended, yet here you are again. This time of year brings pressure to make numbers, close the books, produce financial reporting, and limit tax liability for business owners. With the first quarter of 2022 complete, now is the time to […]

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Time to Finalize Your Financial Statements for Tax Return Season

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It’s that time of year again! Tax return season is upon us. The Bayou Bookkeeping & Tax Services team wants to help you make this process easier and more efficient, so we compiled some tips. This post covers how to properly finalize your financial statements in preparation for your tax returns.

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It’s Time to Close the Books on 2021: Bayou Bookkeeping & Tax Services

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As we near the end of the first quarter, it’s time to close the books on 2021. This process can be daunting for business owners, but it doesn’t have to be. Here at Bayou Bookkeeping & Tax Services, we want to help you finalize your previous year’s transactions/journal entries, finalize your financial statements, and close […]

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New Year, New Business Financial Strategy

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Each new year brings the opportunity to take a look back and reflect on the previous year. Then, you look ahead and consider what changes to make and how to improve. The act applies to business financial strategy as much as personal choices. If you haven’t already, now is the time to wrap up year-end […]

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