For tax year 2011 the IRS has changed the 1099-MISC reporting requirements. We've got a manual process that will help you sort out what you need to report, what you don't need to report, and how to make sure that the right amounts get onto the … [Read more...]
Managing the 2011 tax year 1099 changes manually in QuickBooks
Using the 1099 Wizard to create 1099s
If you’re reading this, it’s probably tax time and you have some 1099-forms to file. Luckily, we have a wizard to guide you through the process of reviewing, preparing, and printing or e-filing your 1099s. Here's what you need to do to use the 1099 … [Read more...]
10 tips for a cash flow crisis
Sometimes, even when you’ve done everything possible to be a good cash manager, you run into a problem. There are steps you can take to skillfully weather your cash crisis. Determine the cause of the problem – If it’s just a timing issue, you … [Read more...]
Updates for Payroll for Mac announced
Editor's note: I got this from our friends over at Payroll. If you're a QuickBooks for Mac Payroll subscriber, you'll be seeing some changes. - Shelly We’ve been doing some remodeling and are launching a new look. Next time you sign in, you’ll … [Read more...]
Tracking work performed by subcontractors
Sometimes we all need a hand on a project. If you hire subcontractors for a customer job, you can track the income and expenses for work performed by subcontractors in QuickBooks. First you set up service items for the work your subcontractors … [Read more...]
Entering a credit from a vendor
Sometimes a bill isn't the whole story on keeping things balanced with your vendor. The vendor may owe you! You may have had to return the items you ordered from the vendor, or the vendor may have had to make an adjustment to a bill sent to you. In … [Read more...]
Tracking orders for the items you need
No matter what business you're in, you need stuff. Even if you're a service provider and not a retailer, you still need supplies and other things to keep your business going. So you're going to need to track down what you've ordered, any bills you've … [Read more...]
Grappling with sales tax? QuickBooks can help
If you sell stuff, sales tax is part of your life. Ugh. Oh, I mean, lucky you! OK, I tried to be upbeat, but there's really no way around the fact that sales tax takes a bite out of your donut. But QuickBooks can make it easier for you, even if … [Read more...]
Payroll: I want to do it myself
For some of you out there, you might be bummed that QuickBooks for Mac (2012 and earlier) doesn't offer a manual method to process payroll. But there's still a way you can track payroll expenses and liabilities and generate paychecks for your … [Read more...]
Tips for avoiding some newbie mistakes
Editor's note: Our friends over at QuickBooks for Windows wrote this piece for Windows users. Seeing a great idea, we ripped it off and Mac-ified it for you. Here's a shout out to the awesome Jonathan Brubaker who created the original article for … [Read more...]
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