Think uploading every receipt is good bookkeeping? Think again. One of the most common mistakes freelancers and small business owners make is creating duplicate expenses by entering receipts for transactions that are already imported through their bank feed. Learn how to manage receipts the right way, keep your books accurate, and avoid costly cleanup at tax time.

If my business made money, why doesn't my bank account reflect it?" The answer usually comes down to understanding the difference between profit, taxes, and cash flow.

What if the drive you took to meet a client last week, the desk you're sitting at right now, and the phone in your hand — all of that could be a tax deduction? As a CPA, I see business owners leave thousands of dollars on the table every tax season — not because they did anything wrong, but because nobody ever showed them the rules. In this post, I'm breaking down three deductions every freelancer and small business owner should be claiming.