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One of the smartest questions that I hear from the owners of small creative agencies is “Can I do my own accounting?" I love hearing this question because it means that you are running your [...]

Is there an EASY way for a small business of 1-3 people to save receipts? Yes! At ColvinCPA, we are constantly searching for apps and technology that can make life easier for our clients! If [...]

For a small business owner, managing employee benefits can be a daunting task. Is there a simple solution? Yes! At ColvinCPA, we are constantly searching for apps and technology that can make life easier for [...]

Making life easier; how to organize receipts. Do you know where all of your business receipts are? If your answer is yes, we recommend that you do a happy dance and give yourself a high [...]

New tax reform is putting stricter limits on what your business can deduct for meals and entertainment. Business meals with clients and meals while traveling (50% deductible) – Nothing changed with these business expenses. They [...]

Sometimes it can be confusing how to properly withdraw money from your business and record the transaction in Xero. Below are the top questions that I get asked on this topic. Let’s tackle them one [...]

While I am cramming my summer to-do list with fun biking destinations, tax scammers are making their summer to-do list with malicious schemes that try to get your personal data or money. This summer, a [...]

The 2017 tax filing season is now over and many people are restocking the stash of chocolate in their homes (including the secret one hidden above the washing machine). You are not alone if you [...]

You should never give an employee a raise, they should earn it. As a business owner, you should be able to define whether or not an employee has earned a raise. Your employees will also [...]