1. Income Tax– Income tax is the tax you pay on any money your business earns. Each year, you need to lodge a tax return to tell the South African Receiver of Revenue ( SARS) how much money your business has made and how much tax you are expected to pay. This will be determinedContinue reading “Small Business Taxes you must know about”
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LOOK 👀 WHAT YOU ARE MISSING OUT WHEN YOU DO NOT DO YOUR BOOKKEEPING
What to include in your small business tax deductions plus: Checklist! —————————————- When you start a small business, you might not have everything figured out. You might have to wait for the money to come in to buy the extras that can improve your business. It would be best if you were keeping an eyeContinue reading “LOOK 👀 WHAT YOU ARE MISSING OUT WHEN YOU DO NOT DO YOUR BOOKKEEPING”
The benefits of outsourcing Bookkeeping and Accounting functions in your business.
1. Cost Savings– To succeed in business, accurate and timely financial records are vital. They can help you determine if the business is making money or losing it. Your financial records indicate if your business is financially sound or if adjustments need to be made. Outsourcing your bookkeeping can improve both the accuracy of yourContinue reading “The benefits of outsourcing Bookkeeping and Accounting functions in your business.”
EMPLOYER PAYROLL GUIDE
The main objective of a dedicated Payroll function in any organization is the satisfaction of people getting their paychecks on time, with the correct calculations. What is the function of a payroll department? Payroll professionals manage employees’ financial data and are typically responsible for processing paychecks and other payments, keeping time records, and handling anyContinue reading “EMPLOYER PAYROLL GUIDE”
TAX BLOG: INCOME TAX AND VAT
1. Briefly explain the difference between Income Tax and Value Added Tax?– Income tax is a direct tax levied by the governments (SARS – South African Revenue Services ) on businesses and individuals that conduct their operations inside their jurisdiction’s borders. It is a direct tax as a result of earnings/ Income. – VAT –Continue reading “TAX BLOG: INCOME TAX AND VAT”
PREPARING FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR END AS THE BUSINESS
Most businesses have already entered their new financial year end since the first of March. Their year end being February. The fiscal year is 12 months long. I have compiled this blog to make things easier for your next financial year end. With summarised points below. 1. Bank ReconciliationTo really avoid the unnecessary discrepancy ofContinue reading “PREPARING FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR END AS THE BUSINESS”
Questions to ask before you hire a Bookkeeper or an Accountant.
A bookkeeper and/or an accountant can help you reach the next level in business. This means it’s really important to find someone who is willing and excited to help you grow and grow with you. Finding someone you trust will allow you to focus on business strategies knowing the financial side is handled. 1. WhatContinue reading “Questions to ask before you hire a Bookkeeper or an Accountant.”
How to account for your taxes as a small business
Business tax returns can be complicated, and they vary based on the business structure. Running a small business often requires you to perform a wide variety of tasks you might not have to perform at a large business, one of which is filing small-business taxes. A business is a Provisional Tax payer thus income taxesContinue reading “How to account for your taxes as a small business”
The Components of the Annual Financial Statements
When I teach small business owners the importance of Bookkeeping, I always highlight that they know the following categories by heart. That is: Assets, Liabilities, Income, Expense and Owners ‘s equity. The reason I do that is because, the above-mentioned categories play a huge role in preparing the company Annual reports known as Annual FinancialContinue reading “The Components of the Annual Financial Statements”
What happens when I don’t make use of the business bank account yet the business is trading?
What happens when I don’t make use of the business bank account yet the business is trading? I am not sure how best to respond to the above question other than say “it is a self sabotage” When a business is registered, it is given its own legal entities. Name of operation, registration number, taxContinue reading “What happens when I don’t make use of the business bank account yet the business is trading?”
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