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Emelia Mensa, CPA’s Take: How Much Cash Should A Business Have On Hand?

Emelia Mensa, CPA’s Take: How Much Cash Should A Business Have On Hand?

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

Quick Answer: Keep three to six months of baseline operating expenses in liquid reserves, alongside a separate tax account holding 15% to 30% of weekly gross receipts. Having that buffer with a Quick Ratio of at least 1.0 means you’ll protect daily operations...
Can ChatGPT Help With Taxes? A Guide for Connecticut Taxpayers

Can ChatGPT Help With Taxes? A Guide for Connecticut Taxpayers

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Quick Answer: ChatGPT can explain tax terms, summarize IRS notices, and give you general information about collection options. But it should not be the only source you use to calculate things like an Offer in Compromise or which path to choose for your IRS...
How The Bad Business Debt Deduction Could Lower Your 2026 Connecticut Business Taxes

How The Bad Business Debt Deduction Could Lower Your 2026 Connecticut Business Taxes

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Quick Answer: Uncollectible business receivables convert into ordinary losses that reduce your active net profit dollar-for-dollar without a ceiling. To lock in this tax offset before year-end, you’ll need to execute a formal general ledger charge-off...
How To Fix Common QuickBooks Online Problems Connecticut Small Business Owners Face

How To Fix Common QuickBooks Online Problems Connecticut Small Business Owners Face

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Quick Answer: To fix common QuickBooks Online problems, audit your bank feed queue to ensure transactions are matched to open invoices and transfers rather than blindly clicked as “Add,” which eliminates duplicate revenue and miscoded expenses....
The Connecticut Small Business Q3 Payroll Checklist for a Painless Year-End Close

The Connecticut Small Business Q3 Payroll Checklist for a Painless Year-End Close

by Emelia Mensa | Uncategorized

 Quick Answer: Your pre-year end payroll checklist should include reviewing new OBBBA wage codes, collecting missing 1099 tax forms, and aligning your payroll accounts with your general ledger. Completing this cleanup in September protects your business...
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