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8 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a New Accountant
Imagine this: It’s late February, and tax deadlines are right around the corner. You email your accountant—again—asking for clarity about a deduction...
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3 Ways Accountants Help Small Businesses Beyond Tax Time
If the only time you hear from your accountant is in March or April, you might be missing out on the best part of the relationship.
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How Often Should You Check Your Financial Statements?
Running a small business is hard enough. Between managing employees, keeping customers happy, and juggling the day-to-day, it’s easy to let financial...
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TMA Named PASBA’s Large Firm of the Year—Here’s What That Really Means
At the May 2025 conference of the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA), held at the Opal Sol Resort in Clearwater, Florida,...
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Business Owners Can Rest Easier with Sound Cash Flow Management
Slow cash flow is one of the leading causes of insomnia for business owners. Even if sales are strong, a lack of liquidity to pay bills and cover...
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What's the Difference Between Profit and Distributions?
Many small business owners see a healthy profit on their books and assume they can take that money home right away. But it’s not that simple. There’s...
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Companies Should Take a Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity
Today’s businesses have two broad choices regarding cybersecurity: wait for something bad to happen and react to it, or proactively address the...
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5 Common Accounting Frustrations (and How to Find a Better Solution)
If you’ve ever felt like your accountant just doesn’t “get” your business, you’re not alone. Many small business owners feel overlooked, confused, or...
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5 Common Business Entities and Their Tax Implications
Choosing the right business entity is one of the most important decisions entrepreneurs make when launching or restructuring a business. The type of...
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8 Life Events that May Change Your Tax Situation
Life is full of changes, and many significant milestones can affect your tax situation in unforeseen ways. Whether you're getting married, welcoming...
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It’s Time to Handle Business Expenses Like a Pro
As a small business owner, you wear a dozen hats. You're leading your team, driving sales, managing customer relationships—and somewhere in the...
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5 Ways to Prevent Cash Flow Problems in Your Business
Running a small business takes hard work, long hours, and smart decision-making. Whether you’re managing a restaurant, a dental practice, or a home...
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What's the Difference Between Accounting and Bookkeeping?
Is accounting just a fancy word for bookkeeping, or are they totally different?
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Top 3 Financial Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats—owner, marketer, HR manager, and often, the bookkeeper too. It’s like trying to play quarterback...
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Pros and Cons of Owning a Small Business
Let’s be real: owning a small business is not for the faint of heart.
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How to Switch Accountants: A 5-Step Guide for Small Business Owners
Switching accountants might sound like a hassle, but sometimes it’s the smartest move you can make for your business. If you’ve ever felt ignored by...
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Can You Turn Business Losses into Tax Relief?
Even well-run companies experience down years. The federal tax code may allow a bright strategy to lighten the impact. Certain losses, within limits,...
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4 Ways Business Owners Can Make the Leadership Connection
To get the most from any team, its leader must establish a productive rapport with each member. Of course, that’s easier said than done if you own a...
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Don't Let Quarterly Estimated Tax Payment Obligations Catch You Off Guard
If you're self-employed, run your own small business, or have rental or investment income, there's a good chance you must make quarterly estimated...
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Profit vs. Cash Flow: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Have you ever looked at your business’s profit and loss statement and felt pretty good, only to open your bank account and wonder where all the money...
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Corporate Business Owners: Is Your Salary Reasonable in the Eyes of the IRS?
Determining “reasonable compensation” is a critical issue for owners of C corporations and S corporations. If the IRS believes an owner’s...
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What Kinds of Businesses Aren’t a Fit for TMA’s Services
We’ll say it upfront: TMA Accounting isn’t the right choice for every business.
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Cost Management is Critical for Companies Today
Many business owners take an informal approach to controlling costs, tackling the issue only when it becomes an obvious problem. A better way to...
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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting, Tax, and Payroll System
It probably worked fine in the beginning.
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Should You Hire In-House or Outsource Your Accounting?
Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats—sales, operations, customer service, and yes, accounting. But let’s be honest: accounting isn’t...
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3 Best Practices for Keeping Business and Personal Accounts Separate
When you own a business, your personal and business finances can easily get tangled up. At first, it might not seem like a big deal. You pay for...
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5 Signs Your Accountant Isn’t Doing Enough
As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats—marketer, manager, problem-solver, and sometimes even bookkeeper. With so much on your plate, it’s...
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Business Accounting Apps Compared: QuickBooks vs Xero vs FreshBooks
When it comes to running a small business, there’s one thing that’s always on your mind: money. Are you spending too much? Can you afford to hire...
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How to Handle a Large Tax Bill as a Small Business Owner
Getting hit with a large tax bill can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when you weren’t expecting it. For small business owners juggling...
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3 Reasons Small Business Owners Get Tax Surprises
Imagine this: You’ve wrapped up a successful year. Sales are up, customers are happy, and you’re feeling confident about your business. Then, tax...
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3 Essential Financial Statements and Why They Matter for Your Business
Let’s be honest—most business owners don’t get excited about financial statements. They’re full of numbers, charts, and accounting terms that can...