by Jelena Arkula | Aug 17, 2026 | 1099, Procedures
Are client meals deductible in 2026? Yes, at 50 percent, and they are now the most valuable meal category left after this year’s rule changes. But that 50 percent survives only with documentation, and most small business books fail exactly there. This guide...
by Jelena Arkula | Aug 14, 2026 | Procedures
Switching bookkeepers is simpler than most owners fear, if you know what belongs to you: your data, your file, your software subscription, and a cooperative handoff. This guide covers how to leave a firm cleanly, what a healthy offboarding looks like from both sides,...
by Jelena Arkula | Aug 12, 2026 | Procedures
Bookkeeper onboarding, done well, follows a predictable arc. Access and setup happen in week one, then an honest books assessment in weeks two and three. The first monthly close lands by day 45, and a steady rhythm by day 90. This guide walks through what each phase...
by Jelena Arkula | Aug 11, 2026 | 1099, Procedures
The business meals deduction 2026 rules changed on January 1. Meals employers provide to their own staff, on-premises meals and company cafeterias, went from 50 percent deductible to zero. Meanwhile, client and business meals stay at 50 percent, and staff parties stay...
by Jelena Arkula | Aug 10, 2026 | Procedures
How to choose a bookkeeper comes down to three things: fit for your business, a process you can see, and honest answers to a dozen questions most buyers never ask. Niche experience, referrals, and reviews all matter, but none of them replaces the conversation. This...
