One of the things small business owners should pay attention to all year long is the reporting they will have to do when it’s time to pay taxes. What you deduct and when you deduct it baffles small business owners every day. Having an accountant on speed dial is not always possible so many are turning to online software programs to handle this sensitive chore for them. Less than 10% of filers stubbornly cling to the days of yore when taxes were prepared by hand. More than a quarter of all filers use software such as the excellent programs by H&R Block to prepare their taxes now. H&R Block has software that allows you to snap a pic of your W2 and upload it. Their exclusive Refund Reveal lets you see how much you’ll get back, and Data Security protects your sensitive financial information so you can feel secure. To get started, you select the category that best suits you, i.e., business owner, self-employed – and you’ll be guided to the program that fits your needs.
There has also been a dip in the number of people using accountants or bookkeepers moonlighting as tax preparers in favor of easy to use software such as you’ll find from H&R Block. Nearly a third of all taxes are done online. If you decide to use the services of an online provider, check Groupon first. They have money saving discounts that can be applied to your purchase of H&R Block software.
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