A step-by-step QBO setup so you can manage contractor 1099s yourself (Murrieta & Temecula small businesses) If you pay independent contractors, you may need to issue Form 1099-NEC . A lot of business owners wait until January, realize they’re missing W-9s and totals, and scramble to figure out who needs a 1099. The good news is: QuickBooks Online can track this for you —but only if it’s set up correctly. Since 1099-NEC filing is not included in my monthly bookkeeping service

The IRS has long used scoring and selection tools, and many sources describe AI being used both to help select returns for audit/review and to assist with audit work prioritization—especially where returns are complex or show unusual patterns. The practical takeaway for regular taxpayers and small businesses is this: The IRS is better at spotting: mismatches  between what you report and what third parties report outliers  (deductions or credits that don’t fit your income/indu

Due to the American Rescue Plan, which was established last year, payment app providers like Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, etc. are all now...