Quickbooks Amazon Integration | How To, Tools, & Examples

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  Looking to connect Quickbooks to Amazon for your bookkeeping?   We’ve got you covered!   My name is Connor Gillivan. I’m an Owner of EcomBalance, where we specialize in eCommerce bookkeeping.   I’ve been an entrepreneur for the past 10+ years, have started 6+ companies, and had an exit in 2019.   In this […]

Outsourced Bookkeeping Services – Vendors, Cost, and More

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As your business grows, bookkeeping becomes more complicated. More transactions, more accounts, and more financial reports all take time to keep organized. At some point, many business owners start asking the same question: Is it time to outsource?   That’s where choosing the right bookkeeping provider becomes important. Services, pricing, and experience can vary widely, […]

Ecommerce CFO Services – Financial Experts Compared

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You run a massive digital storefront hosting thousands of products for customers. And yes, you’re making impressive sales, with tens of thousands or millions in revenue. But on paper and inside your bank account, you can barely boast of any cash at hand.   That’s what happens when you focus solely on selling while neglecting […]

Small Business Bookkeeping – A Complete Guide for Owners

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  Small business bookkeeping becomes more important as your business grows. As a business owner, you are likely signing off on tens or hundreds of transactions monthly. Once your business scales, it can easily hit thousands in both incoming revenue and expenses.   Without keeping a record of each transaction, you are literally running your […]

6 Best Online Bookkeeping Services for Small Business

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  Online bookkeeping services vary widely in quality, specialization, and pricing.   Those differences matter, especially if you’re selling on Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, or Walmart. What’s more, choosing the wrong one can easily cost you more than you’re paying in monthly fees.   So let us help you find the right match. This is a […]

Ways to Reduce Federal Income Tax as an Ecommerce Seller

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  Most ecommerce sellers are generating real revenue. Yet they’re leaving too much of it to the IRS because they don’t know how to reduce taxable income.   They’re missing legal deductions they’ve already earned, or their books are too disorganized to prove those deductions exist.   In this article, we’re covering ecommerce-specific deductions most […]

Income Tax Checklist – Follow This Simple Filing Guide

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Tired of overpaying taxes? So are hundreds of other business owners. Statistics show that around 93% of small businesses overpay in taxes year after year.   Why? It’s not that their businesses are complicated. Most of the time, it’s just that they’re not organized.   A clear income tax checklist fixes that.   In this […]

Income Tax Preparation Fees – Step-by-Step Cost Breakdown

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  Tax preparation fees aren’t always as straightforward as people expect. A return that seems simple at first can end up costing more once extra forms, side income, deductions, or state filings are involved.   Most people only see what’s driving the cost when they’re already close to filing. At that point, it’s harder to […]

Qualified Business Income Tax Deduction – Smart Strategies

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  If you’re an ecommerce business owner, there’s one tax deduction you may have been missing entirely, and it could save you tens of thousands of dollars every year. It’s called the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction. Let’s talk about what it is, who qualifies, how to calculate it, and how to use it strategically. […]

Calculate Your Business Income Tax in Seconds, Accurately

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  Calculate your business income tax instantly and see how much you could save with better planning.     Key Inputs You Need Before You Calculate Business Tax   Before you start, keep a few details ready. The calculator needs certain key inputs to estimate your total tax more accurately.   You’ll need your business […]