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General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: triumphrick on October 27, 2012, 05:57:54 PM

Title: New Business, Invoicing, Tax?
Post by: triumphrick on October 27, 2012, 05:57:54 PM
Well, I guess if I want to know how other reel repair business' are handling invoicing, charging tax on labor only and other small business questions I would come here and ask away!!

I do have a cpa and help with my logo and such, but I have come to realize I need an invoicing program that is relatively simple to use.

Also, for most businesses in Florida, you dont have to charge sales tax if your work is labor only. I am looking into that further, but thought I would throw it out there to see what others are doing.

If you are using any programs to track stock or to help refill whn things run  low, I would be interested in that as well...

Thanks for any insight you may provide, Rick
Title: Re: New Business, Invoicing, Tax?
Post by: Bryan Young on October 28, 2012, 03:34:48 AM
Hi Rick, it is dependent on the state you are in.  Bryan
Title: Re: New Business, Invoicing, Tax?
Post by: akfish on October 28, 2012, 01:22:17 PM
You can do everything you need to in QuickBooks. That said, I keep all my records in a very simple spreadsheet and don't even use a dedicated accounting program. But the most important thing is to know the state tax rules before you begin in earnest.
Title: Re: New Business, Invoicing, Tax?
Post by: OldSchool on October 28, 2012, 01:33:46 PM
MYOB and quickbooks are a popular choice and have the ability to grow up with you, plenty of add ons available with tailoring to suit your size. Google apps is basic and free with options to add in there as well for value.
Title: Re: New Business, Invoicing, Tax?
Post by: coastalobsession on November 07, 2012, 01:45:04 AM
Just deal with cash and dont report it
Title: Re: New Business, Invoicing, Tax?
Post by: triumphrick on November 20, 2012, 01:12:55 AM
Well, that is what I hope to have...all cash customers!

But that won't always be the case.

Several of my clients are captains and they seem to want to pay with a check made out to a business...

I could always offer a discount for cash!   ;D

Alos, since I posted I have found a great invoice program....very intuitive and helpful. It's called Express Invoice by NCH software.
Title: Re: New Business, Invoicing, Tax?
Post by: dobrobill on November 28, 2012, 02:45:06 PM
Quote from: coastalobsession on November 07, 2012, 01:45:04 AM
Just deal with cash and dont report it

Florida is the 3 largest state in population and the first in crooks..... Do it right or don't do it at all...
Title: Re: New Business, Invoicing, Tax?
Post by: triumphrick on November 28, 2012, 11:48:49 PM
Actually, that is exactly what i have done..I am a Florida licensed LLC with an EIN number...