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That Invoice Looks Real. Is It?

by Elizabeth calander Oct 14, 2026

Quick Answer: Before you pay a bill, especially one with new bank details, confirm two things by calling a phone number you already have on file: that you actually owe the money, and that the account really belongs to your vendor. You have bills to pay, customers to help, and about twelve other things competing…

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Accounting Terms vs Real Life: What Your Accountant Actually Means

by Elizabeth calander Oct 12, 2026

Quick answer: Accounting borrows everyday words—credit, profit, asset—and gives them narrower meanings. A credit isn’t automatically money coming in, a profit doesn’t mean the cash is sitting in your account, and a fully depreciated truck can still be worth something. When a term doesn’t make sense, ask what it means for your business. Your accountant…

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Help! I Haven’t Filed Taxes in YEARS!

by Elizabeth calander Oct 08, 2026

Quick Answer: If you haven’t filed taxes in years, start by identifying which returns are missing and gathering the records you have. Work with a qualified tax professional to prepare the past-due returns, respond to any notices, and review payment options. You can file even if you can’t pay the full balance right away. I’ll…

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A Few of My Favorite Things: October Edition

by Elizabeth calander Oct 01, 2026

October is the best month. I realize that’s an opinion, but it’s my birthday month, so I feel qualified to make that statement. The weather starts cooling off, the leaves turn, and the holidays are close enough to look forward to without the pressure of getting the Thanksgiving meal on the table just yet. What’s…