As the year ahead looms, many Louisiana business owners focus on wrapping up finances. Why? Doing so enables businesses to hit the ground running in the new year. Luckily, Bayou Bookkeeping & Tax Services understands that this can be a daunting process, and our experienced team of financial professionals is here to help.

In today’s fiercely competitive business environment, efficiency and precision are key to success. Streamlining your operations with professional bookkeeping and tax services can be a game-changer. These services liberate you from complex and time-consuming administrative tasks and provide accurate, up-to-date information, enabling you to make informed business decisions. In this post, Bayou Bookkeeping & Tax […]

Most small-to-mid-sized companies experience the challenge of generating more revenue than expenses. In tough economic environments, cost-cutting efforts only increase. Fortunately, Bayou Bookkeeping & Tax Services helps businesses do just that. This post reveals four ways businesses save money in a tough economy.

As a business owner or office manager, you’re responsible for the business’s financial integrity. To that end, a helpful guide on how to close the books and complete year-end financials for 2022 would probably come in handy. Whether you’re doing it yourself or working with an accountant, this article will help ensure that your finances […]

Tax preparation can be a daunting task for many people. From collecting the necessary information to understanding the changing tax laws, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when preparing your taxes. Fortunately, there are professional tax preparers who can help make your experience smoother and more stress-free. Let’s consider how you can maximize your time with […]

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 […]

GAAP stands for generally accepted accounting principles. GAAP is the basis for accounting rules, policies, and procedures. While GAAP rules apply to many things, one area includes accounting procedures. In other words, businesses can choose from three main types of methods to run the business. In this post, Bayou Bookkeeping & Tax Services explains each […]

Small business ownership is part of the American Dream. Starting a business in the U.S. contains fewer barriers to entry than in any other county. Still, nuanced requirements, laws, and regulations exist. Even seemingly simple processes include various elements. For example, one area that provides multiple aspects is payroll and taxes. Keep reading to learn […]

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 […]

Another year and another chapter are about to close, and you know what that means. It’s time to put a bookend on 2021 finances. Before you know it, 2022 will be here, which means your focus should be on financial forecasting and goals. But first, you’ll want to perform your 2021 tax filing. In this […]