Zero Grid Accounting

03/25/2025

Electing to be taxed as an S Corporation (S Corp) is often touted as a great tax-saving strategy, but the truth is—it’s not the right move for every business. While S Corps can help business owners reduce self-employment taxes, there’s a point where the savings justify the extra costs and administrative work, and a point where they don’t. If you’re considering switching to an S Corp, here’s what you need to know before making the leap:

👉Your business profits
👉Your business records
👉Payroll tax filing
👉Ability to follow certain regulations

For more details, visit the full blog post on my website!
https://www.zerogridaccounting.com/blog/to-be-an-s-corp-or-not

02/14/2025

Accounting & Valentine’s Day Go Hand in Hand!

Love and numbers have more in common than you think—both require balance, commitment, and making sure nothing is unreconciled! So in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are some accounting puns to make your heart (and books) happy! 💕

02/07/2025

Yes, we do payroll!

Whether you are looking for recommendations for scheduling, time sheets, PTO tracking... or just need your payroll handled so that you can get some time back—we can help!

If you use QuickBooks and want everything in one spot... we have you covered! We'll help you get setup and walk you through a normal payroll process so you know what to expect.

If you have more advanced needs, we partner with a great payroll company to make sure all of your bases are covered. Your quarterly reports and tax payments will be handled automatically for a stress-free payroll experience.

Schedule a free consult today to see how we can help with your payroll needs!

01/28/2025

📢 Attention Small Business Owners!

🚨 January 31st is the deadline to send W-2s to your employees and 1099s to your contractors!

💡 Not sure:

If you need to issue these forms?
Who qualifies for a W-2 or 1099?
How to prepare and file them correctly?
👉 Don’t stress! I’m here to help. Whether you have questions or need hands-on guidance, you can:
✅ Send me a quick message, or
✅ Schedule a free consultation to get everything sorted before the deadline.

Let’s make sure your business stays compliant and your team gets the forms they need on time. Don’t wait—time is ticking! ⏰

📅 https://calendar.app.google/REhK1ceW8qqpHVwo9
✉️ DM me anytime!

01/24/2025

Here's an update on what my family and I are up to.

Hi there! We're John and Melody (and kids), and we're the official Great Northern Bison Ranch ranch hands, currently managing the ranch and bison herd through the winter. We're originally from Colorado, but sold it all to travel full time for three years in our RV. Ultimately, we wanted to settle down and homestead land that we could call our own... which led us to northern Wisconsin (John is a Wisconsin native)! We bought 20 raw acres near Rib Lake, and are in the process of developing the land.

We met Rob and Tanya last year, and had the pleasure of staying on their land in our RV for several months in the summer. We fell in love with the bison and the ranch, and it was our honor to accept taking care of their beautiful place while they need to be away. Instead of heading south to Florida, we headed north to Wisconsin, and traded the sand for snow!

John does accounting work for small businesses, and Melody does brand and website design – but if you ask us, we'd rather be out in the pasture with the bison (even in these freezing temps)! We're thankful to be back in the community and connecting with other local small business owners.

We're learning as we go, and are enjoying caring for the beautiful herd. We're also running the table at the Wausau Winter Market on Saturday mornings (stop by and say hello!), and managing bison meat sales (available for pick up and shipping). So if you're in the area, chances are you'll see OUR faces associated with the ranch! Have any questions for us?

Thanks for following along!
gnbranch.com

01/22/2025

As we close out 2024 with year-end reports, cleanups, catchups, W-2s, and 1099 filings, it’s safe to say my workstation and I are getting plenty of quality time together.

But even with the busyness of January, I’m still available for consultation calls and planning for the upcoming tax season. Remember, tax deadlines may loom in April, but there’s still time to book your cleanups and catchups to make sure your 2024 financials are in tip-top shape.

📅 Ready to tackle your books? Let’s chat—DM or book a call today!

01/12/2025

As we step into 2025, businesses face rising costs, volatile markets, and shifting consumer behaviors. Thriving in this challenging economic climate requires more than just ambition—it demands a strategic approach. These five rules are essential to navigating uncertainty and positioning your business for success.

✏ Cash Flow Management is Non-Negotiable
✏ Price for Profit, Not for Popularity
✏ Build a Team That Scales with Your Vision
✏ Spend Wisely to Grow Strategically
✏ Master Your Numbers to Master Your Business

For details on these specific strategies, go to https://www.zerogridaccounting.com/blog/5-rules-to-help-you-succeed-in-2025

01/09/2025

Tax season is here, and while I’m not a tax accountant, I’ve got your back!

I specialize in helping small businesses get their books in order—clean, reconciled, and ready for tax prep. Whether it’s catching up on a year’s worth of transactions or ensuring your financials are accurate and IRS-compliant, I’ll set you up for a stress-free tax season.

Let’s make tax time easier together. 💼📊

01/03/2025

Finally made it to Franklin BBQ! This has been on my bucket list for nearly 10 years now. I went with my uncle who lives here in Austin, TX. We got in line at 8 am and were 5th in line. The entire experience was great, from waiting in line talking with others in line and with the staff as well. The staff is super friendly and if you ask they'll show you the pit where all the magic happens. It was definitely worth the wait. has created an attraction with the best food in America.

12/31/2024

🎉New Year, New Books!🥂

The start of a new year is the perfect time to set your business up for success. Don't let messy books hold you back! Our End-of-Year Catch-Up Service will get your financials in order, no matter how far behind you are.

✅Up to 12 months of Bookkeeping catch-up
✅Bank and Credit card reconciliations
✅Accurate financial statements you can trust

Make 2025 the year you get on top of your bookkeeping. Start with a clean slate and clean books.

Book your End-of-Year Catch-Up today and start 2025 with peace of mind.

12/30/2024

It's no secret that every small business owner doing their own accounting is going to struggle keeping their books up to date. It's an easy task to put off when it doesn't seem critical to running your day-to-day business.

But it builds. Getting behind one month often leads to getting behind two months... and before you know it, you're at the end of your year 6 months behind, you cringe at the balances that are off in QuickBooks, and categorizing all of your expenses at this point is going to take you hours or even days... and let's not even talk about tracking down unmatched credits and debits (the greatest time suck)!

The obvious best option to keep up with your bookkeeping and always have a clear picture of your financials is to hire a professional (it's often more affordable to do an initial clean-up and ongoing maintenance than you think!).

But if you're still in the startup phase of your business and feel required to keep wearing the accountant hat for now, establishing a weekly routine habit of categorizing your expenses and balancing your books is KEY to staying on track.

For more in-depth tips on how to stay on track with your bookkeeping, visit the blog!
https://www.zerogridaccounting.com/blog/the-1-mistake-small-businesses-make-with-their-bookkeeping-and-how-to-fix-it

12/28/2024

We're nearing the end of the year, so it's your last call for lowering your taxable income! Know your tax deductible expenses (tips over on my blog) and take advantage of a few last minute expenses.

If you're considering bookkeeping, whether that's a clean-up of your books, VIP Day, or ongoing support, now's the time to get on the schedule for the new year (and make a tax-deductible investment in better accounting)!