Sales tax reporting is an inevitable part of running almost any business. The problem is that many businesses do not know how to properly record and file sales taxes. If you fail to properly maintain your records you can either end up owing money or paying too much. To save time, money and avoid government audits consider hiring a Professional Brick NJ Accounting Service to handle both your books and your sales tax reporting. The process is simple, and it could save you a great deal of money.
The first step in finding the right outsource Accounting service to do your books is to look for experienced individuals that are Certified in the easiest and most commonly used program by businesses today, “QuickBooks.” Set up a consultation with several firms to test their knowledge about bookkeeping and accounting in general and sales tax reporting in particular. Verify their credibility, go to their offices, make sure they are experienced, that they have a web site and get references.
Most Accounting and Bookkeeping services are very capable and do not charge the outrageous prices ($150+/HR) CPA‘s charge for handling your books. You will still get accurate books and sales tax reporting but you don’t have to break your budget to do so. During your consultation ask for a pricing breakdown on outsourcing your bookkeeping, sales tax reporting and payroll. You should be able to outsource several business tasks to one firm.The bottom line is rather than spending time on a task that you are not very good at, look for the right Accounting and Bookkeeping service to take care of your sales tax reporting and other business needs. A Professional Outsource Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll service will make sure that everything is as accurate as it can possibly be.
The author: Dawn Contardi, owner of Sharp Bookkeeping Service, a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers with 25 years of experience can be reached at 732-458-3800 or contact us.