Susan Missal Lenner P.A. RSS Feed http://sl-cpa.net/ Take a look at our recent blog posts and client newsletter articles. en-us Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 What to Do If You Haven't Filed an Income Tax Return http://www.sl-cpa.net/newsletter.php#2 If you're cringing because you haven't filed a 2011 tax return yet, don't worry. It's not too late, and it's not as hard as you may think. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/newsletter.php#2 Turn Your Vacation Into a Tax Deduction http://www.sl-cpa.net/newsletter.php#4 Would you like to legally deduct every dime you spend on vacation this year? The five strategies outlined in this article will show you how. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/newsletter.php#4 How to Avoid Penalties on Your Household Helpers http://www.sl-cpa.net/newsletter.php#1 When you hire someone to work around the house or baby-sit your children, do you need to pay tax for them? Keep reading to find out. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/newsletter.php#1 Employee or Independent Contractor - Which Is It? http://www.sl-cpa.net/newsletter.php#3 Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/newsletter.php#3 Think Out of the Box - Make a Warm Call ? http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=21 Instead of making cold calls to strangers, make warm calls to former customers. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=21 Cute Heartfelt Tax Story http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=19 Quick read about a cute and true question that was posed to us today.We never heard this question before Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=19 2 Key Facts about your Nonprofit Organization's Form 990 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=17 Two important facts every board member should know about their nonprofit organization's Form 990 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=17 Your Employee W-2 May Get You A Refund http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=16 Use your W-2 and find out if you are owed a refund from the IRS. Read my reviews and select an online tax preparation service Sun, 06 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=16 The Importance of Budgeting http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=15 The budgeting process is an important tool for improving financial management. And all business need to do this. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=15 Cloud Based Bill Paying and Paperless Accounts Payable Software http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=14 This is new cloud based bill paying software that can make your accounts payable department paperless and save you money Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=14 What Happened To The Free Online Version Of Simple Start ? http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=12 The free version is called Simple Start and I will tell you why it may be able to you in your business or your personal finances. Before I do that, its important to know that Intuit has decided to take some initial steps to phase out access to the free version of Simple Start. Sat, 22 May 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=12 Intuit - Affordable New Tax Software For Small And Home Based Businesses Tax Preparers http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=13 This software is designed for low volume users whose customer base does not justify an expensive PC or networked tax software. Similar to other web-based software programs, and similar to QuickBooks Online, this program permits the tax preparers to work any time from anywhere providing they have web access. Intuit has many years experienced in the tax preparation business and has its TurboTax ,Pro Series ,and Lacerte brands. Sat, 22 May 2010 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=13 Special Tax Deduction on 2009 Vehicle purchases http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=11 With 2010 models coming to dealer showrooms, its good to know that purchasing a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle may qualify you for a special deduction for the state and local sales and excise taxes on your 2009 income tax returns Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=11 Can I Use Form 1040EZ ? http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=10 When deciding on which 2009 individual income tax return to file there are three basic IRS tax forms that need to be considered. The three basic IRS tax forms are (1) Form 1040EZ, (2) Form1040A or (3) Form1040. This article will focus in on Form 1040 EZ, which is the shortest form and by far the least complex of all the forms. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=10 Converting QuickBooks for Mac to QuickBooks Online http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=9 It is now possible for Mac QuickBooks users to run multiuser versions of QuickBooks for a reasonable monthly price, and have unattended backups and software updates included in the monthly price. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=9 Important QuickBooks Online Add-Ons that You May Need to Run Your Business http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=8 This article will inform you of some additional expenses that otherwise may not be clear to you prior to buying QuickBooks Online. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=8 QuickBooks Online Basic Compared to QuickBooks Online Plus http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=7 QuickBooks Online has three levels of online accounting solutions packages: Free, Basic, and Plus. After making your decision to use QuickBooks Online, the next step is to decide between QuickBooks Online Basic and QuickBooks Online Plus. This article will address the differences between the two alternatives. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=7 Why QuickBooks Online Can Help You Save You Money ? http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=6 QuickBooks Online can save you time,streamline your accounting process,maintain a proper set of books and best of all save you money. If you or a family member does the bookkeeping then you can save money does the bookkeeping. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=6 Online Accounting - Do You Need QuickBooks Help in Deciding What's Better for My Business,QuickBooks Online Plus or QuickBooks Pro using remote access ? http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=5 Thu, 28 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=5 4 Reasons for Your Small Business to Use Online Accounting http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=4 Are you a typical small business owner that wants to be more efficient and save money and meets one of the following scenarios, then read on to learn how an online accounting system can help you save time, and make your employees more efficient, and may even streamline one of your businesses processes to save you money Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=4 Outsourcing Your Company's Small Business Accounting Functions to Family http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=3 Outsourcing to foreign countries and outsourcing in general. Sun, 03 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=3 When is it the right time to terminate your bookkeeper and save money too ? http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=2 There comes a time for any business, no matter what the size, that it’s time to replace or eliminate an employee’s position. This article is written for the business owner who has a bookkeeper and has given some thought to this topic Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.sl-cpa.net/blog.php?id=2