Paying Your Taxes on Time

A new year brings you a new chance to get your business accounting together. This year, make sure you are taking steps to improve your accounting practices. Improving your accounting practices can help you overall business succeed. #1 Follow Up On Invoices Keep in mind that when you send out an invoice, your job is not done; it has really just started. Once you send out an invoice, you need to log that invoice information into your system.

Being hit with a federal tax lien can destroy your finances. When the IRS files a lien against you, it shows on your credit report. In addition to tanking your score, many banks won't lend money to you because the federal government will always have first dibs on any property you have that may serve as collateral. In general, you are typically required to pay the tax bill in full to get the lien released.