Alicia Tuovila
Alicia Tuovila is an accounting and finance writer based in Tennessee. She holds an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in the state of New Hampshire. Alicia has extensive experience in accounting, including budget preparation, month and year-end closing, financial statement preparation and review, and financial analysis. Previously, Alicia worked in public accounting in Florida and nonprofit accounting in New Hampshire. She has held roles from staff accountant to controller. As of 2019, Alicia has taken on independent accounting consulting and project work for nonprofits. Alicia earned her Master of Science in Accounting at University of Central Florida.
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What Is Franchise Tax?
Some states implement a franchise tax on businesses for the privilege of being chartered or operating within their borders. Unlike a state income tax, which is calculated on the business's profit, franchise tax may not be tied to annual revenue.
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What Is a Trial Balance?
While a trial balance is not a financial statement, this internal report is a useful tool for business owners. It lists all of the account balances in the general ledger. It is also used at audit time to see the impact of proposed audit adjustments.
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How to Track Your State Refund Status
How do I track my state tax refund status? Each state governs their own refund, so you will need to go to your state's tax authority website. Find the link you need for your state in this article.
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Tax Attorney or CPA: Which Does Your Business Need?
Tax professionals help with tax planning and advising clients in complicated tax situations, but there are some key differences. Here's how you can effectively protect your business by selecting the correct tax professional for the job.
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Gross vs. Net Income: What Is the Difference?
Are you a new small business owner looking to understand your tax return a little more? How are gross and net income related? Here are the definitions of various types of income and how they related to your small business' taxes.
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What Is Gross Profit?
Gross profit is a key profitability figure for a small business. It's calculated by subtracting cost of goods sold from sales revenue. Here's how you can use gross profit, and the gross profit margin, to measure your business' production efficiency.
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Commonly Missed Tax Deductions for Gig Workers
Don't miss out on these tax deductions for gig workers.
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10 Key Tax Deductions for Your Small Business
Own a small business? You may benefit from utilizing these 10 deductions to lower your taxable income. Key deductions include those for home office expenses, health insurance premiums, and startup costs.
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How to Reconcile Your Bank Statements
What is the best way to catch fraudulent or erroneous bank transactions? Proper bank statement reconciliations. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you reconcile your balance sheet cash account to your bank statement.
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How to Pay Taxes on Side Jobs
If you have a side job, be sure to pay your income tax throughout the year. Don't wait until tax season. You'll need to pay taxes directly to the IRS via quarterly estimated tax payments.
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