Janet Berry-Johnson
A freelance writer with a background in accounting and income tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses, Janet Berry-Johnson is a regular contributor to several online publications, including Business Insider, Money Crashers, and Self Financial. She helps people make sense of complicated accounting and income tax questions.
More From This Author
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Small Business Filing Requirement for Employee Healthcare: Form 1095-B
This form isn't required for all small businesses—just those that self-fund employee health coverage.
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What Is an Income Statement and How to Make One
An income statement is one of the four primary financial statements. It may go by other names, including the profit and loss statement or the statement of earnings. No matter the name, it's a measure of your company's performance.
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Why and How to File Back Taxes
The IRS is typically willing to work with taxpayers who make an effort to get caught up on their tax filing obligations. Filing back taxes can help you avoid drastic IRS collection efforts.
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How to File Business Taxes for Your Small Business
Entrepreneurship comes with many responsibilities—including filing business taxes. Here's what you need to know about tax filing for your small business.
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Is My Hobby Income Taxable?
Many people earn a little income from activities that are more hobby than business, but you might not realize that income is taxable in the eyes of the IRS.
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Paying Payroll Taxes: Most Common Mistakes Business Owners Make
Find out what common mistakes business owners make when paying payroll taxes and how to avoid them.
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Can a Small Business Get a Tax Refund?
Getting a tax refund is one of the silver linings of tax time. Can your small business get one?
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What Is Net Income?
Net income is an important metric for businesses because it represents the money left over that can be distributed to shareholders, invested back into the business, or saved for a future use.
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What Is Deferred Revenue?
Deferred revenue is any payment your business receives for products or services that will be delivered later. It's commonly used in insurance, software as a service (Saas), and other industries that collect upfront payments.
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Tax Do's and Don'ts for Gig Workers
Don't let your gig work lead to a surprise tax bill. Follow these tax dos and don'ts for gig workers to prepare for taxes and lower your tax bill.
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