Bookkeeping & tax guides
Straight answers to the bookkeeping and tax questions LLC and small business owners actually ask — no jargon.
How to do bookkeeping for an LLC
A simple, step-by-step guide to bookkeeping for an LLC: separate your accounts, record income and expenses, categorize transactions, and keep tax-ready books all year.
What is Schedule C?
Schedule C explained in plain English: what it is, who files it, how it works, and how good bookkeeping makes filling it out easy.
Quarterly estimated taxes, explained
What quarterly estimated taxes are, who has to pay them, when they're due, and how to estimate what you owe as a freelancer or LLC owner.
Bookkeeping vs accounting
Bookkeeping vs accounting explained: what each one covers, how they differ, and which your small business or LLC actually needs.
Common small business tax deductions
A plain-English list of common tax deductions for small businesses and LLCs — from software and home office to mileage — and how to track them.
How much does bookkeeping software cost?
A breakdown of bookkeeping software pricing — free tiers, typical monthly costs, and what drives the price — so you can find affordable software for your LLC or small business.