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Do shop online? Pay bills? Have a smart phone? Of course you do. You may be wasting a ton of money? You will not be getting rich by downloading these mobile apps, but you can use them to earn passive income every month that can really add up. Many of them require next to nothing […]

We at B&J Bookkeeping & Taxes are always on alert for the latest in how scammers try to take advantage of honest people. We recently came across one such scam taking place near Houston in Brazoria county. As part of our scam series, we are taking an in depth look at how this dent repair […]

Outsourcing can at times get a negative reputation. Many businesses choose to outsource a portion of their operations simply to save money and time. The trend is now for many businesses to look at outsourcing in a more responsible manner instead of going with their first whim. We recommend the practice enough to list 7 […]

Clients new to our services frequently ask how to best organize their books. We tell them the sooner you clean up your books, the better among many other bookkeeping tips. Focus on growing your organization without letting the books fall to the wayside. Below are the 5 worst bookkeeping practices you should break right now.

We at B&J love sharing a host of bookkeeping tips for businesses and individuals. You may have heard the term “excise tax” during tax time. As with most tax laws, it probably confused you. We bet it was especially confusing if you should pay it. You may have chosen to err on the side of […]

The new emergence of robo advisors is one of the most prominent bookkeeping issues of 2018. These automated advisors can mean good things for investors. The sheer number of robo advisors continues to grow, as does their capabilities. The price of such a service has also continued to drop. If you’re ready to hop on […]

We recently shared how a woman stole $2.7 million from her employer. This week the Internal Revenue Service and its partners outlined six critical steps for tax professionals to protect their email and equipment for the purpose of safeguarding sensitive tax data. We saw the usual tips detailed and thought it could use a modern […]

We at B&J have shared many bookkeeping scams in the past. Good bookkeeping is the cornerstone of any successful business. It keeps the IRS happy, as well as gives you a detailed look at how you are doing. Keeping those who would steal from you in check is yet another little-known benefit.

A home office has become more necessary than ever these days. It’s important to have one that is organized, as well as conducive to getting you jazzed for work, even though your lounger may only be a few feet away. Did you know there are ways to design your office to actually get you working? […]