Bookkeeping for Your Etsy Shop

Bookkeeping for Your Etsy Shop

So, you’ve just started your Etsy shop, and you have a lot of finances to manage. You probably want to keep your business organized so that you know where every penny goes and how much stuff you need to produce based on profit.   So how do you organize...
What are estimated taxes? 

What are estimated taxes? 

If you gain money that is not automatically taxed, including self-employment income, you may need to make estimated tax payments throughout the year. Estimated tax payments mean sending money to the IRS based on how much you think you’ll owe in taxes for the whole...
YNAB(app) for Personal Finances

YNAB(app) for Personal Finances

The budgeting tool You Need a Budget or YNAB promises to revolutionize how you manage your finances. According to YNAB, the average person saves over $600 within the first two months and over $6,000 within the first year using the app. Users also report life-altering...
What is a 1099 contractor?

What is a 1099 contractor?

Form 1099 is the form used to report payments to individuals not covered by a payroll tax or withholding program. “Contractors” or independent self-employed persons receive this report for their income.  Companies must send a W2 to employees on the...