When running a small business, organizing for tax season can be stressful. During this time it's important to work with accountants to ensure that your financial statements are accurate and that all ...

Direct and indirect costs are accounting concepts that help you separate expenditures that fluctuate, relative to how much business you transact, and costs that stay mostly the same, whether you sell ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech ...

In financial accounting and taxes, attributing expenses to the correct category isn’t just a tip or guideline; it’s a requirement when filing IRS forms, requesting grant funds, or reporting to ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...