From general bookkeeping and accounting yo payroll & taxes; QB-LA is here to help Running a business means wearing a lot of hats. One day you’re focused on sales, the next you’re solving staffing issues, negotiating with vendors, or preparing for tax deadlines. Somewhere in the middle, the books need to stay accurate, payroll has […]
At QB-LA, we want to keep our payroll clients informed about upcoming changes to QuickBooks Payroll so there are no surprises when your subscription renews. Beginning July 1, 2026, Intuit is rebranding QuickBooks Online Payroll as QuickBooks Workforce. Along with the new name comes expanded human resources (HR) functionality and updated per-employee pricing for several […]
At QB-LA, we want to keep our clients informed about important changes that may affect their QuickBooks Online subscription and the tools you rely on every day. Beginning with subscription renewals on or after August 1, 2026, Intuit will be increasing the monthly price of several QuickBooks Online plans while also introducing a number of […]
QB-LA is Staffed by Experts in Bookkeeping, Finance, and Tax Compliance Most business owners do not start a company because they love bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance, or financial reporting. They start a business because they have a product to sell, a service to provide, or a vision they want to bring to life. As a […]
Cybercriminals Want You Distracted As technology improves, so do the tactics used by scammers. Every year, millions of Americans lose money to financial fraud, identity theft, and sophisticated phishing schemes. Small business owners are especially attractive targets because they often have access to company bank accounts, payroll systems, tax information, and vendor payment records. At […]
For many small business owners, bookkeeping is something that happens in the background. As long as invoices are going out, bills are getting paid, and money remains in the bank account, it is easy to assume everything is under control. Unfortunately, that assumption can create serious financial problems. Accurate bookkeeping is not simply about tax […]
Buy Now, Pay Later apps have become a normal part of modern checkout. Customers see names like Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, PayPal Pay Later, and similar options, and many now expect flexible payment choices when making a larger purchase. From a QuickBooks and bookkeeping perspective, we look at Buy Now, Pay Later a little differently than […]
For many businesses, QuickBooks becomes the financial center of operations. Invoices are created, bills are paid, payroll is processed, and reports are generated from the data stored inside the accounting platform. But as businesses grow, accounting no longer exists in isolation. Sales teams may use customer relationship management software, online stores process thousands of transactions, […]
Many business owners start out managing their own bookkeeping. In the early stages, that often makes sense. But as a company grows, financial management becomes more complex, more time-consuming, and far more important to long-term profitability. This is where working with a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor like Joe Kennedy and the QB-LA team can make a […]
QuickBooks Online continues to dominate small business accounting QuickBooks remains the most widely used accounting platform among U.S. small businesses. Its continued investment in cloud technology, automation, payroll, payments, and AI has made it the accounting platform of choice for millions of businesses and accounting professionals. Intuit serves millions of businesses worldwide Intuit’s Small Business […]
If you use QuickBooks Online regularly, there is an important update on the horizon. Starting May 22, 2026, the new Modern View will become the standard reporting experience, and the Classic View will officially be retired. As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, I want to walk you through what this means in plain terms, what will change, […]
If you’ve ever wondered why payroll feels harder than it should, you’re not alone. Most business owners come to us after wrestling with time tracking errors, messy books, and payroll reports that just don’t tie out. The good news; this is exactly where a structured system using TSheets and QuickBooks, paired with experienced oversight, makes […]
If you just wrapped up filing, you are not alone if your first thought was relief. Your second thought should be this: what would next year look like if your books were already clean, organized, and ready to go? From a QuickBooks ProAdvisor standpoint, the period right after tax season is one of the best […]
If you’re using QuickBooks Online on a regular basis, there’s an important update coming that will affect how you run your reports. Starting May 22, 2026, QuickBooks will officially transition all reporting to what they call Modern View, phasing out the Classic View many of us have gotten used to over the years. Let me […]
When clients call me in a panic the week before filing, the goal is simple; get filed accurately, avoid penalties where possible, and clean things up later. Here are 10 practical, real-world tips I give last-minute tax filers:
You should always file on time; but if you know you can’t, take these steps immediately. Every year, business owners and individuals find themselves up against the April 15th deadline with incomplete books, missing documents, or unanswered questions. The worst thing you can do in this situation is ignore it. Filing late is not ideal; […]
If you’ve ever felt boxed in by a tax decision you made too quickly, you’re not alone. One of the more overlooked advantages in the tax code is that the IRS does allow flexibility on certain tax deduction elections; but only if you know where to look and act within the allowed timeframe. As a […]
Many businesses today rely on PayPal to collect payments quickly and conveniently. Whether you run an online store, provide services, or invoice clients digitally, PayPal often becomes a major part of your revenue stream. The challenge comes later when those transactions need to be reflected accurately in your accounting system. That is where PayPal Accounting […]
Every year it happens. Business owners look up from their day-to-day operations and suddenly realize the tax filing deadline is just days away. If you are a month out from the deadline and your books are not fully organized, you are not alone. Many small business owners find themselves scrambling during the final stretch. The […]
For many business owners, tax season tends to arrive faster than expected. Between running day-to-day operations and managing finances, it can be tempting to either rush through filing early or push the process off until the last possible moment. However, when it comes to taxes, timing matters more than most people realize. Understanding the difference […]
Many QuickBooks Online users are beginning to see a notice about a new Bank Feed experience that Intuit is rolling out. If you rely on bank feeds to categorize transactions and keep your books up to date, this change will affect your workflow. Here is the important date to keep in mind. May 8, 2026 […]
Intuit has rolled out a redesigned Banking page inside QuickBooks Online, and it is powered by artificial intelligence. As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor who works inside client files every single day, I want to explain what has changed, what is actually helpful, and where you still need professional oversight. The short version; the tools are smarter. […]
As a longtime QuickBooks ProAdvisor, I have seen this situation more times than I can count. A business owner asks a friend, spouse, cousin, or well-meaning family member to “help out with the books.” It usually starts with good intentions and low costs. Over time, it often turns into one of the most expensive decisions […]
QuickBooks is rolling out a Buy Now, Pay Later payment option on invoices through a partnership with Affirm. This update affects invoices you send to your customers, not invoices you receive. Important clarification This applies when you invoice your own customers.Your customers may see an Affirm payment option when they view and pay your QuickBooks […]
Los Angeles business owners know, California has some of the strictest labor laws in the country. Accurate time tracking is not optional. It is a legal requirement. For businesses operating in California, TSheets plays a critical role in maintaining compliance when paired correctly with QuickBooks payroll. Why California Time Tracking Is Different California employers must […]
Tsheets makes tracking time and compliance easier. Many business owners assume audits only happen to large companies. In reality, time and payroll audits frequently target small and mid-sized businesses, especially those with hourly employees. When an audit occurs, time records are one of the first items requested. What Auditors Expect to See Auditors typically look […]
Many small businesses still track employee time using spreadsheets, handwritten logs, or manual entry directly inside QuickBooks. While this may seem cost-effective on the surface, it introduces real financial, payroll, and compliance risks that business owners often do not discover until it is too late. TSheets, now part of the QuickBooks ecosystem, was designed to […]
As a business owner, getting those W2s and 1099s completed and mailed is a huge relief. But what happens when an employee or vendor spots a discrepancy? What are the time constraints for correction? QB-LA is here to answer those questions. How Long Do I Have to File 1099 and W-2 Corrections in California? Filing […]
New California Employee Notice and Emergency Contact Requirements What Employers Need to Know for 2026 California employers of all sizes should be aware of new employee notice and emergency contact requirements that are now in effect. While the law technically began January 1, 2026, the state has provided specific compliance deadlines that employers should be […]
What You Can Deduct, What You Might Be Missing, and What Raises Red Flags Running a business means making constant decisions about spending money. What many business owners do not realize is that how those expenses are tracked and categorized often matters more than the expense itself. As we head into the 2025 tax filing […]
If January is flying by and you are not 100 percent confident your payroll and contractor forms are ready, you are not alone. Every year we see capable business owners miss deadlines simply because one small detail was overlooked. The January 31 deadline is firm, and penalties add up quickly. Use this checklist to confirm […]
W-2 and 1099 Delivery Deadlines for the 2025 Tax Season Every year, January seems to move faster than expected. Before most businesses have fully settled into the new year, a major compliance deadline arrives that cannot be ignored. January 31, 2025 is the deadline to deliver W-2s and 1099s to employees, contractors, and the appropriate […]
If you are searching for bank statement to QBO, chances are you are trying to solve one of three problems. You are new to QuickBooks Online and want to get started the right way.You already imported bank data and something does not look right.Or your CPA or tax preparer told you the books need to […]
It might be late, but it’s not too late to get 2025 wrapped up cleanly with QB-LA Every December, business owners look at their books and think the same thing: “I should have started this sooner.” The good news is that it’s late, but not too late. Whether your books are mostly current or still […]
Preparing Your Business for the 2025 Tax Filing Season with QuickBooks Each year brings new deadlines, new compliance details, and new expectations from the IRS. For small and mid-size businesses that rely on QuickBooks, the 2025 tax season will move faster than most anticipate. The best way to avoid costly delays or late surprises is […]
A Practical Guide for QB-LA Clients and Partners At QB-LA, we keep a close eye on changes that affect our clients. Intuit has announced new pricing for QuickBooks Desktop products and services that will take effect for renewals starting February 1, 2026. As many of our clients still rely on Desktop, our goal is to […]
Continuing on from our article The New Quickbooks AI Experience; the latest version of QuickBooks Online has introduced a set of AI agents designed to work alongside you and your accounting team. Think of them as background teammates who take on the repetitive work, surface important information, and keep your books moving forward. You remain […]
2025 Tax Season is Just Around the Corner Independent contractors and self-employed professionals continue to make up a large and growing part of the economy. With that growth comes more attention from the IRS. For the 2025 filing year, several changes affect how 1099 income is reported, how expenses are tracked, and what contractors should […]
For 2025, the Disabled Access Credit remains one of the most overlooked incentives available to small businesses in the United States. This credit helps business owners offset the cost of improving accessibility for customers and employees with disabilities. If you are planning upgrades to your facilities, equipment, or digital properties, understanding how this credit works […]
If you’ve been using QuickBooks for any length of time, you know that change is part of the platform’s DNA. Some users still prefer the right-side navigation; others wouldn’t dream of moving it off the left. But the latest update goes far beyond layout preferences. Intuit has introduced an all-new AI-driven QuickBooks experience, designed to […]
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Bill for 2025 and Beyond, often referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), brings with it several tax changes that could directly impact retirees and older taxpayers. While the legislation covers a broad range of provisions, several key updates are designed specifically to support seniors, helping them retain […]
At QB-LA, our Los Angeles-based team of Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors and accounting professionals work with business owners every day who are trying to make sense of their accounting methods. One of the most common questions we hear is: What is the difference between cash and accrual accounting, and which one is best for my business? […]
Running a business is an adventure. You manage sales, customer relationships, product development, marketing campaigns; each day brings something new. With all that going on, it’s easy for your finances to take a back seat. That’s where a bookkeeper steps in, bringing clarity, order, and actionable insights to your day-to-day accounting. What Does a Bookkeeper […]
Managing a small business today means juggling a range of tools and platforms—from accounting software and payment processors to inventory and customer management systems. One of the most impactful steps a business owner can take to streamline operations is connecting their Point-of-Sale (POS) system directly to QuickBooks Online (QBO). This integration saves time, improves accuracy, […]
QB-LA is committed to helping our clients stay informed and prepared for changes that impact their accounting and financial reporting systems. As certified QuickBooks Advanced Online ProAdvisors, we want to share some updates coming to QuickBooks Online—and what they mean for you and your business. A New Era of Automation and Collaboration in QuickBooks Online […]
Accurate, timely financial records are vital to the health of any business, regardless of size or industry. QuickBooks Online (QBO) provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to simplify the bookkeeping process, reduce the risk of errors, and improve overall financial visibility. When used effectively, QBO can streamline daily operations, enhance reporting accuracy, and support […]
A Step-by-Step Guide : Skip to the guide If your organization is considering the move from a QuickBooks Desktop version to QuickBooks Online – welcome to the crowd. The benefits of cloud-based accounting are numerous: remote access, real-time updates, app integrations, simplified collaboration and many more. This guide will walk you through the process of […]
Receiving an IRS audit notice can be overwhelming, but knowing the different types of audits and their processes can help you manage the situation effectively. However, handling an audit is not something that you should face alone—having professional support can greatly improve the outcome and reduce stress on business owners. Below, we outline the three […]
For decades, accountants around the world have enjoyed the convenience of QuickBooks Desktop products like QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus and QuickBooks Desktop Enhanced Payroll. “QBD” runs on your PC or Mac but not in the cloud. Since the beginning, these programs have allowed users to pay a flat fee, or later, a subscription fee, for […]
Importing Bank Transactions into QuickBooks Part of the convenience of QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop is the wealth of information processing and reporting available through the platform. However, QuickBooks can’t process data that it doesn’t have, which means accountants must sometimes import all of that valuable information in order for the program to work its […]
Figuring out which Quickbooks subscription is right for you and your business can be tricky. The accounting and bookkeeping platform is a crucial lifeline for small businesses around the world. Making sense of how to use it for your business can be a challenge though. And one of the first things a new QuickBooks user […]
A problem that many small business owners struggle with is a very basic one – how to pay yourself! It might feel weird to pay yourself as the owner of your own business, but you owe yourself a salary or some form of compensation while you’re maintaining and growing your business. Whether you use Intuit […]
Changes are coming to QuickBooks Online Payroll effective March 8, 2021. QBO Online Payroll subscribers will be stepped-up and realize enhanced and frequently requested new capabilities aimed at making payroll runs more reliable, easier and quicker than before. And three payroll offerings will be available instead of two. The QBO Payroll offerings are: QB Online […]
Big news! Intuit has just launched QuickBooks Commerce. This addition to the growing portfolio of Intuit accounting solutions will be welcomed by QuickBooks Online product (vs services) sellers who need inventory management, order processing and accounting automations across multiple sales channels. This includes users of eBay, Amazon, Squarespace, WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, Zapier, Etsy, Shipstation and […]
The latest payroll tax deferral program was recently rushed into existence as part of the U.S. government’s response to the Coronavirus and continues to evolve – and much remains unclear. Major questions remain which most employers must unfortunately deal with as they remain in the middle, between both the IRS and employees. For example, it […]
As more and more firms make the move from PC and server-based QB Desktop (“QBD”) to cloud-based QuickBooks Online (“QBO”) file size can be a concern, especially for QuickBooks Desktop files containing many years of transactions. However this conversion is a good time to purge your system of old and useless entries (vendors and customers […]
The SBA CARES Act On March 27, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the CARES Act (the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) — a significant piece of legislation that provides approximately $2 trillion of economic assistance in various forms to both consumers and businesses. As a part of CARES, the Small […]
IRS FTB UPDATE: COVID-19: IRS and CAL FTB Tax file and pay deadlines extended to July 15, 2020. – Outdated links removed 2025 COVID-19 has hammered our southern California economy, as a large portion of businesses – and workers – are now in hibernation. No one really knows when we can all just get back […]
Small business owners have so many business tax responsibilities – income taxes (federal and state of course) sales taxes (now hugely more complicated than even a year ago), excise taxes, city and county taxes, franchise taxes, many special taxes, and of course payroll taxes. This is where part of employee pay is withheld and reported […]
The sales tax environment continues to evolve, mostly to the detriment on small business online sellers. Sales taxes are growing increasingly complex and impose great burdens on just about any business that must comply. The situation is indeed untenable, and a simpler solution is needed. But in the meantime, here is a discussion on the […]
The Supreme Court decision in June 2018 on South Dakota v. Wayfair is changing the business landscape all over the U.S., and while there are many winners and losers, small businesses definitely don’t fall into the winner’s column as they are now responsible for complying with a multitude of new sales and use tax concerns, […]
Sometimes you will run your normal QuickBooks accounts receivable (AR) reports, see amounts that are drifting further and further into the right Unpaid columns, and realize that the erstwhile customer is just not going to pay – voluntarily. In this case small claims court may be a great alternative. What is Small Claims Court? Small […]
Inventory, warehouse and manufacturing management are rarely named as top features of Intuit QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online products. Many clients find these advanced features as difficult to learn and almost impossible in keeping up to date. Management must often deal with nonsensical numbers such as a balance sheet showing negative inventory or colossal amounts […]
