Are you a service-oriented independent contractor or small business that needs to streamline your accounting practices? FreshBooks, a popular cloud-based software, promises to improve your business efficiency and save you money. But is it as good as the hype?

As a small business owner, accounting can be a dreaded task, but it doesn’t have to be. Investing in the right small business accounting software will save you a ton of time and money in the long run, and the best solution is likely more affordable than you think.

Tax time is here and so are your W-2s or 1099s since most employers sent them out to arrive by the end of January. In fact, business taxes are due in many states in mid-March. So, it’s time to get started and get rolling, especially if you’re due a refund check. Please note that this article has been updated with each company’s 2022 products for the 2021 tax season.

Filing taxes is already stressful, but what if you hit “submit” and find out that someone has already filed a fraudulent tax return in your name? Chaos ensues, and you don’t know how this could’ve happened. These 5 tips could help save you from this headache.

Have you received the dreaded notice that you’re being audited by the Internal Revenue Service? Or worry that the big audit might strike you when you least expect it? If you get audited by the IRS, what happens? First, don’t panic. There are many reasons for an audit, and in 80% of all cases, this requirement only concerns a minor issue on your tax return. Still, we know it’s a stressful event, and we’re here to give you the information you need to get through the process as painlessly as possible.

If you’re self-employed and didn’t keep optimal records for your taxes last year, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent QuickBooks survey of self-employed professionals and small business owners found that only 15% of all respondents said that they deduct 100% of what’s allowed every year.

Everyone dreads tax time, which is why so many online providers are trying to make your filing as easy as possible. How does eSmart Tax stack up to the competition? With no software to download, free trials of any of their service options (you only pay if you submit your return), and over 2,500 office locations, eSmart has a lot to offer, but at what cost?

123RF offers some of the cheapest stock images and other media files around, but does the low cost detract from the quality you’ll find on its site? See why this stock photo site that specializes in royalty-free images could be a fantastic alternative to its big-name competitors.

In a crowded tax filing marketplace, how does H&R Block set itself apart from the pack? It offers a free online filing service (among other competitively priced products). Yes, you heard that right. It’s entirely free. But is saving a few bucks a wise choice when it comes to your taxes? What other affordable options does H&R Block offer and how do they stack up vs the competition? Find out in our comprehensive review.

Let’s face it. Nearly everyone dreads tax season. Does the popular TurboTax service make the process less painful? It’s loaded with features and an easy-to-use interface. Find out why TurboTax is one of the industry leading software solutions and how it ranks vs the competition in our best online tax software comparison. This software is updated for 2019. TurboTax offers several different online and downloadable/CD versions to fit everyone’s needs, from simple filers to big business, and the software is designed to make filing as easy as possible with a step-by-step approach to tax returns. We’ll give you a detailed description including key features and pricing for each edition to help you choose, but first we present our overall TurboTax review and tell you what’s new this year.