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How To Manage Expenses And Save Money As A Freelancer

As a freelancer, you have the freedom to set your own schedule and work from anywhere. But with that comes the responsibility of managing expenses and saving money as a freelancer. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure that your business doesn’t break the bank each month.

Keep track of everything

The best way to keep track of your expenses is to use a spreadsheet. A cloud-based app is also an option, but it’s important that you choose the right one for your needs. If you prefer old-school methods and want a more tactile experience, there are plenty of great notebooks out there that can help you stay organized–just make sure they have plenty of pages!

Whatever method works best for you, it’s important not only that you have some kind of system in place but also that it works well with how often and how much money comes in each month so there are no surprises when tax time rolls around

Plan ahead

The best way to save money as a freelancer is to plan ahead. By planning your expenses and income, you can predict what your tax bill will be, how much money will be coming in during tax season, and how much of that can be saved or invested for retirement.

Planning ahead means taking steps now so that when it comes time for those big expenses–like Christmas gifts or buying a house–you’re not caught off guard by how much they cost.

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by Harvey Olsen — March 26, 2023 in Company Business

Watch Out For These Expenses

These days, businesses face a number of expenses that they might not have expected to pay. From accounting support to travel and entertainment costs, these extra expenses can sometimes sneak up on you. Here’s how to make sure that your business isn’t caught off guard when it comes time for your taxes:

Tax prep fees

Tax prep fees are a business expense and can be deducted from your business income. You may even be able to get a tax refund, which you can use to pay off debt or invest in your business.

If you need help figuring out how much money you should be paying in taxes each year, consider hiring an accountant or financial planner who specializes in taxes. These professionals can help ensure that you’re getting all of the deductions and credits available for small businesses like yours so that when tax season rolls around next year–and every year after that–you’re ready!

Travel and entertainment costs

Travel and entertainment costs are tax deductible, but only if you keep track of them. You can deduct the cost of transportation, meals and entertainment so long as they’re related to your business. For example: If you’re traveling on business and stopping at a restaurant for dinner with clients or colleagues, then the entire cost of that meal is a legitimate deduction.

On the other hand, if you flew home to see family members over Thanksgiving weekend (even though they live in town), then only part of your airfare qualifies as … More >>>

by Harvey Olsen — March 19, 2023 in Company Business

How To Cut Out Business Expenses And Spend Less

You’re a business owner and you can’t afford to waste money on unnecessary expenses. You know it’s important to keep track of your business expenses, but you want to spend less rather than more money on your business. You’ve probably heard the term “cash only budget” before. And you might have even tried using this method of tracking spending before without much success. But we’ll show you exactly how to create an effective cash only budget that will help reduce spending in your small business or startup company so that you can save money for other things like hiring new employees or paying off debt.

Use a cash only budget

Cash only budgeting is a great way to keep track of your business expenses, and it can also help you see where you might be overspending. If you use cash only budgeting, then when it’s time to pay bills and make purchases, stick to just using the money in your wallet.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle for your business’s needs–and if keeping track of all those receipts isn’t something that interests or excites you–there are other ways to keep tabs on how much money is going out each month:

Set a maximum business expense amount per month

Set a maximum business expense amount per month.

Set a monthly limit for business expenses at the beginning of the year, then stick to it! It’s okay if your company is growing and you need to spend more money

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by Harvey Olsen — March 14, 2023 in Company Business

Five Tips For Managing Business Expenses

Whether you’re a freelancer, the owner of a small business, or part of a traditional corporation, managing expenses is one of the most important parts of running your business. The IRS requires that businesses track their expenses and keep receipts for any money spent on behalf of their company.

Track Expenses Where You Can

Spreadsheet
App
Website
Book

Use the Right Tax Form

Use the right tax form.
The form depends on your business structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation).
Check with your accountant to find out which form you should use.

Be Specific About Business Use of Personal Assets

If you use a personal asset for business purposes, it’s important to be specific about the use of that asset. Personal assets include cars, homes and property. If you want to deduct the cost of using these assets for your business (e.g., if you drive between two offices or take clients out to lunch), then it’s crucial that you keep track of all receipts related to those expenses.

For example: if your company provides employees with cell phones and pays the bill each month, but those employees also use those phones for personal calls or texts–and don’t reimburse their employer–then those costs cannot be deducted from taxes as business expenses because tax laws dictate that only certain types of payments made by employers qualify as deductible work-related travel expenses, such as airfare tickets bought through airlines or railroads; lodging at hotels; taxi fares between airports/train stations and hotel rooms; parking fees … More >>>

by Harvey Olsen — March 7, 2023 in Company Business