by Jelena Arkula | Jul 21, 2026 | Procedures
Bookkeeper vs DIY bookkeeping comes down to one calculation: your hours, your error risk, and your software utilization against a fixed monthly fee. For most businesses past the earliest stage, the bookkeeper wins that math. This guide walks through the real numbers,...
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 21, 2026 | Procedures
Will bookkeeping rates go up because software prices did? For most businesses, no. Bookkeeping rates track wages and scope, not software list prices, and the data shows service fees have stayed nearly flat while QuickBooks and Xero climbed 50 to 127 percent since...
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 21, 2026 | Cloud Accounting Option and Reviews, Procedures
The QuickBooks price history since 2021 tells one clear story: every tier has climbed steeply, most of them every single year, and another increase arrives in August 2026. Meanwhile, the people doing the actual bookkeeping barely repriced at all. This guide is for...
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 17, 2026 | Procedures
As of July 2026, most small businesses do not need to file a BOI report. A rule issued by FinCEN in March 2025 exempts every company created in the United States, along with its owners. Only certain foreign-formed companies registered to do business here still report....
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 17, 2026 | Procedures
California sales tax starts at a 7.25% statewide base rate. Local district taxes push many Los Angeles-area rates to between 9.5% and 10.25%. If you sell taxable goods in California, you generally need a seller’s permit from the CDTFA, you collect tax based on...
by Jelena Arkula | Jul 17, 2026 | 1099, Procedures
The IRS mileage rate 2026 schedule changed mid-year. From July 1, business driving is 76 cents per mile, up from 72.5 cents in the first half. This guide is for business owners and employers who track vehicle miles. We will cover the new rates, the split-year mileage...
