If you use your vehicle for business, keeping an accurate mileage log is essential for maximizing your deductions at tax time. This simple tracker gives you a clean, organized way to record trip details - dates, start and end locations, odometer readings, and notes - all in one place. Designed to make year-end reporting easier, it ensures you won’t miss out on valuable deductions while keeping your records IRS-compliant.

Tax season doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This checklist helps you stay organized by breaking down what to gather - income records, deductible expenses, payroll details, and other key documents - so you’re ready when it’s time to file. It also highlights important IRS deadlines and estimated tax due dates, making it easy to plan ahead and avoid penalties. Perfect for sole proprietors, freelancers, and small business owners who want to keep tax prep stress-free and streamlined.

Payroll mistakes can cost your business time, money, and even employee trust. That’s why we’ve created a free Payroll Reconciliation Checklist to help you double-check every step before and after running payroll. From verifying hours, pay rates, and tax deductions to confirming benefit contributions and reviewing QuickBooks® Online reports, this checklist ensures your payroll is accurate, compliant, and stress-free. With clear reminders and organized steps, you’ll have the confidence that wages, taxes, and benefits are all properly handled every pay period.

Managing grant funds doesn’t have to be complicated. Our free Grant Funds Tracker Excel® sheet makes it simple to see exactly where your money is going. With preset formulas built in, the tracker automatically calculates balances as you enter funds received and expenses paid, so you’ll always know how much of your grant remains available. This tool is perfect for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that need clear, accurate reporting for boards, donors, or compliance purposes. Use it to stay organized, accountable, and confident that every dollar is being put to its best use.

An Accountable Plan is a simple but powerful tool that helps small business owners reimburse themselves (or their employees) for business expenses in a way that meets IRS guidelines. By putting a plan in place, you can confidently separate personal and business costs, maximize deductions, and stay compliant - without the headaches of messy recordkeeping. Our sample Accountable Plan, geared to S-Corp tax regulations, provides a clear framework to document reimbursements for mileage, home office use, travel, and other business-related expenses, ensuring you keep more of your hard-earned money while staying audit-ready.

Not sure how to set up your books? Start with our free Chart of Accounts template! Whether you’re a new business owner or just trying to get organized, a well-structured Chart of Accounts is the foundation for accurate bookkeeping. This free PDF template is geared specifically for QuickBooks® Online users who file a 1040 Tax Form, giving you a simple, ready-to-use framework that helps you track income, expenses, assets, and liabilities with clarity. It’s the perfect first step toward understanding your numbers, making smarter decisions, and keeping your finances stress-free.

Bookkeeping may not be the most exciting part of running a business, but it’s one of the most important. Staying on top of your books means you’re making decisions based on real numbers—not guesswork. It also makes life much easier when it’s time to apply for loans, grants, or outside funding, since lenders want to see organized and accurate records. To make it simple, we’ve created a free Bookkeeping Checklist you can download and use right away. Whether you handle your books yourself or work with a professional, this checklist will help you stay consistent, confident, and ready for whatever comes next.

Want to get the most out of your bookkeeping services? Our free guide, How to Help Your Bookkeeper, walks you through simple but powerful ways to make the process smooth and stress-free. From keeping receipts organized to sending clear documentation and bank statements on time, this resource shows you how small steps on your end lead to more accurate books, faster reporting, and fewer headaches. Designed with QuickBooks® Online users in mind, this checklist-style PDF will help you streamline communication, stay compliant, and make sure your financial records truly work for you.

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