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Create a Business Record Keeping System

Creating a business record keeping system means capturing all the information about income, expenses, and assets, then using that information to generate business reports. This section shows you how to set up a simple records system for your business.
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Business Records You Must Keep for Tax Verification
In today's online environment, it is easy to ignore the importance of hard copy records, but if your business is audited or there is a question about your tax return, you must have these records to verify your income, expenses, and other transactions. This article discusses the kinds of business records you must keep.
What Records Should I Keep on Business Expenses for Tax Deductions?
What records to keep to substantiate business expenses as tax deductions.
What Records Should I Keep to Show Cost of Goods Sold?
Records needed to substantiate cost of goods sold.
How Do I Show My Business Income for Tax Purposes?
How to record and substantiate your business income.
How Do I Keep My Business Records Safe in Case of a Disaster?
How to keep business records safe from disaster
Do I Need a Separate Business Checking Account?
Should you have a separate business checking account?
How Do I Capture Information for Business Records?
Capturing information for business record keeping
What Records Must I Keep For Business Travel and Car/Truck Expenses?
How to keep travel and vehicle expense records for deductions.
Create a Business Record-keeping and Accounting System
To save money on taxes and keep track of your business, you must first set up a workable record-keeping system. This means your system must record the information you need and it must be easy to use. Here are step-by-step instructions for creating a business record-keeping system.
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Setting up a business checking account
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