April 15 is getting uncomfortably close. QuickBooks, of course, can't do your taxes for you. But it helps you lay some of the groundwork. Following up on last month's column on customizing reports, we'll look at the program's tax-related reports and its powerful report-filtering options....
No, you'll never max out all of its features, but here are some tips on tools that extend QuickBooks' usefulness – and save you time....
QuickBooks provides two ways (actually, three) to create a copy of your QuickBooks data file. When is each appropriate, and how do you proceed?...
It may seem like a no-brainer – cut expenses to make more money – but many small changes can result in significant savings. It looks like the economy may finally be looking up. Still, this is no time to loosen the purse strings in terms of...
QuickBooks handles billable expenses capably, but it's critical that you understand the process thoroughly before proceeding....
Refunds. You probably wince at the word. Some – like customer refunds for returns – are fairly uncomplicated, thanks to QuickBooks' tools. Others are not so much. You may find yourself unable to balance your accounts receivable. ...
No matter which version of QuickBooks you're using, there are always ways to make your workday easier. As with any software, we tend to learn the features we need and not much more....