Quickies with Bette

Quickies with Bette is our blog series designed to give you fast, practical insights into finance, taxes, and business growth. From simple strategies to build wealth and improve cash flow, to little-known tax code nuggets that can save you money—each post is a quick read packed with value.

We know every business owner is always learning and improving. That’s why we share short, easy-to-digest tips you can put into practice right away.

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Business Bank Account: Why You Need One

By |2023-09-07T10:07:02-04:00May 19th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , |

Once you begin using your personal checking account or credit card for business expenses, it becomes difficult to disentangle the two. It’s recommended all businesses should maintain a separation between business and personal expenses by opening a dedicated business bank account.

Organizing Business Expenses

By |2023-04-24T13:17:51-04:00April 24th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

I will discuss how to categorize your business expenses. It can be a struggle to track all your expenses, which is why breaking them down into categories is important. It allows you to see what your funds are being used for and make better business decisions.

Extensions Have Benefits?!

By |2023-04-13T11:48:06-04:00April 13th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

If you can’t file by the deadline (April 18th),  the IRS allows taxpayers to file for an extension to October 15 if they need more time to prepare their tax return. The IRS grants them automatically if you complete the proper form on time. You can submit Form 4868 electronically or on paper to file an extension; just make sure you do this before the filing deadline. 

IRS Debt

By |2023-04-11T13:09:27-04:00April 11th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

I will discuss ways to pay off IRS tax debt. Unpaid tax debts can affect us greatly, and these come from penalties and interest. While people fall behind on filing and paying their taxes for many reasons, the stress of how you will pay doesn’t have to be one of them. 

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