Q: What's the definition of an accountant? A: Someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had in a way you don't understand. Okay, so maybe that's not entirely fair. But as with most humor ...

Most business owners wear multiple hats, but "accountant" isn't usually one of them. Indeed, when tax time rolls around (as it's doing right now, with alarming speed), plenty of owners find themselves ...

Picking an accountant for your business may not be as important as choosing a spouse, but it comes close. The right accountant can do much more than prepare your yearly taxes. The right person can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Kappel is the Founder of Patriot Software, LLC. Managing your company’s books and finances is a crucial task that comes with ...

Jeff is having tax troubles. He says he owes money for missed payments. Jeff met with an accountant who quoted a fee of $350 an hour for about 10 hours of work. There are certainly plenty of places to ...

There's an accountant shortage in the U.S., so consumers may find it a little trickier to secure a tax preparer. The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers on Thursday that it's important to ...

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When it's time to look for a tax accountant, you want one who not only can help save you money and avoid potential trouble with the IRS, but also can provide useful information for your business. "We ...

As a small business owner, you have to get comfortable with spinning lots of plates and wearing many different hats – often at the same time. For some, the hardest part about being the boss is having ...