Guides
Practical, sourced walkthroughs for small-business bookkeeping tasks.
How to Import a Bank Statement CSV into QuickBooks Online, Wave, and Xero
The exact column layout each app expects, the formatting mistakes that make uploads fail, and how to fix them.
Do You Have to Pay Out Unused PTO When an Employee Leaves? State-by-State Guide
Which states require vacation payout at termination, which follow your written policy, and how to calculate the payout.
A 30-Minute Monthly Bookkeeping Routine for a 1-5 Person Business
A simple monthly checklist to keep your books clean, plus quarterly tax dates and how long to keep records, sourced from the IRS.
How to Calculate Overtime Pay (With Bonuses and Salaried Examples)
The federal overtime rule in plain English, how to find the regular rate, and worked examples, sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How Much Should a Freelancer Set Aside for Taxes? (2026 Self-Employment Tax Guide)
How self-employment tax is calculated, when quarterly estimated payments are due, and how to avoid the underpayment penalty, sourced from the IRS.
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