Beneficial Ownership Reporting Changes: What U.S. Small Businesses Should Do
FinCEN’s Aug 14, 2026 rule explained. Domestic entities are exempt; foreign registrants still must file. Practical recordkeeping and next steps for U.S….
Avoid a One Time Tax Bill: Cash vs Accrual for Small Businesses
Choose the right method for your US small business with a simple checklist, the IRS $32 million threshold, and Form 3115 switching steps to avoid surprises.
Nonresident Founders: Get a US EIN Same Day or in 4 Days
How nonresident founders get a US EIN by phone, fax, or mail. Includes the SS-4 line 7b instruction (‘foreign’), realistic phone/fax timelines, and a…
Stop Losing the 5.4% FUTA Credit: FUTA vs SUTA for U.S. Employers
Clear FUTA and SUTA guidance for U.S. employers: step by step Form 940 filing, concise calculations, and how to protect your 5.4% FUTA credit.
5 Min W-2 Check: Payroll Year End Checklist for Small Business Owners
Verify SSNs, post bonuses, and reconcile deposits before Jan 31. A concise payroll year end checklist for small business owners.
Turn Accounts Receivable Aging Into a Weekly 5-Point Worklist
Turn your accounts receivable aging report into a weekly worklist. Step-by-step spreadsheet setup, bucket-by-bucket actions, and a five-item checklist to…
Set Up a Small Business Chart of Accounts in 2 Hours
Set up your small business chart of accounts fast. Use a compact template, block numbering, and step by step import testing — or hire KelliWorks to build…
2 Months and 15 Days to File Form 2553: US Small Business Checklist
Know the Form 2553 deadline—2 months and 15 days (March 15 for calendar years), who qualifies, filing steps, and how to request late relief under Rev….
Small Ecommerce Bookkeeping: Five Fixes That Reveal True Margins
A practical SOP driven setup for small ecommerce stores. Implement a clearing account, reconcile platform payouts, track landed cost, and get SKU margins…
3.5 Day Expense Approval Workflow: KPIs for Small Businesses
Practical playbook for small-business finance teams: build and automate an expense approval workflow, enforce policy, track KPIs, and speed reimbursements.