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Revealed: 5 Signs Your Books Aren’t Ready For Tax Season

by | Jun 1, 2022 | Accounting, Bookkeeping

The start of a new year can be a whirlwind for business owners and company executives. 

The biggest task is getting financials organized and prepared for tax season, but… 

Most businesses and companies wait until the last week (or day) before taxes are actually due to get their books together. 

Instead… 

I want to share the five signs your books are not ready for tax season, and one solution to take your accounting obligations off your plate moving forward.

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5 Signs Your Books Aren’t Ready for Tax Season

Tax season sneaks up on a lot of owners and executives, but there is a way to make sure tax season runs smoothly. 

Here are the five signs your books aren’t ready for tax season (and what to do about it): 

#1. Transactions Are Not Categorized

Your transactions are not categorized, which causes a whole host of problems. For each categorized line item, you’re able to determine if you can deduct it from your tax liability. Moreover, unclassified items should not be used. Classify everything. Items in other, miscellaneous, or uncategorized must be classified in a real account. No more “ask my accountant” categories. 

If you have uncategorized items, then your books are not ready for tax season.

#2. Negative Numbers

If you see a negative number in assets or liabilities, then something has been recorded incorrectly. Leave these negative numbers and they will affect the rest of your reporting across various accounts and ledgers. The moment a negative number shows, you must reconcile it immediately. Otherwise, you’re operating off incorrect financials, which can lead to a whole host of problems a few hours to a few weeks later. 

If you allow negative numbers in your reports, then your books are not ready for tax season.

#3. Tax Planning and Preparation

If you’ve not worked with your outsourced accounting department to get your financials ready for tax season, then you’re already behind the eight ball. A tax strategy starts the day after your prior taxes were submitted. Your accountant ought to be working on your strategy all year long with every single transaction. Taxes are not a “one-week scramble” each year. Taxes are a day-to-day effort. 

If you have not worked on a tax strategy, then your books are not ready for tax season.

#4. Accounts Are Not Reconciled

If your books are back months or even years, then you’re sitting on a mountain of potential financial issues. One of the biggest concerns is outstanding payables and receivables. It’s imperative you close out your books each month, so you can confidently move forward with accurate business financials.

If your books are not reconciled, you’re not ready for tax season.

#5. Balance Sheet Is Not Balanced

If you work your balance sheet and it does not balance, then you’re staring at a whole range of issues with your business financials. Balanced books show and share the performance of your company. Your balance sheet must always balance, or you’re allowing problems to exist and erode your business success. 

If your books don’t balance, then you’re not ready for tax season.

I have 15+ years of experience, as the Top Rated Local® Expert Accountant, with owners and executives with $200K – $75M+ in annual revenue.

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I deliver spot-on, accurate reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, or whenever you like. 

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Kendra Moore
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Our clients range in annual revenue from $200K up to in excess of $75M+. Simple or complex financials across MULTIPLE industries are our Core Capabilities.

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Furever Bookkeeping & Accounting Services brings 15+ years of Expert Bookkeeping & Master Accounting to each of our clients. Kendra Moore and her team have over 37 years experience in: Bookkeeping & Accounting. Serving MD, VA, DC, DE, PA & Surrounding Areas.

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