Petry Bookkeeping

08/18/2026

"I have a bookkeeper" and "I have an experienced, credentialed bookkeeper" are not the same thing — and it usually shows up the moment you apply for a loan or hand your books to your CPA.

Our newest client guide covers the three things that actually separate real bookkeeping from data entry: data security, understanding accounting principles, and playing an advisory role in your business — not just recording what already happened.

If you're not sure where your books stand, this is worth five minutes of your time.
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A plain-English guide from Julie Petry, EA, on what separates real bookkeeping from data entry — and why it matters to your CPA, your banker, and your business.

07/30/2026

Integrity is crucial

07/30/2026

07/16/2026

Mileage rate change for July - Dec.
Be aware business owners, as you will need to report business miles in batches of Jan-Jun and Jul-Dec

Higher fuel prices prompted the IRS to raise the business, medical, and qualified moving rates for mileage on or after July 1, 2026.

04/03/2026

It's finally here! ✨

I'm so excited to share the new Petry Bookkeeping website with you all. We put a lot of thought into not just how it looks, but what it says — because I wanted it to really speak to what business owners are going through when they reach out to us.

If you've ever felt too busy to keep up with your books, outgrown doing it yourself, or wondered who's checking your bookkeeper's work — this site was built with you in mind.

Take a look and let me know what you think! 😊

Working with our clients, not simply for them.

03/26/2026

I make sure to tell all my new clients this little tidbit of trivia.

03/23/2026

📚 Are You Paying Employees Correctly for Sleep Time & On-Call Time?
Hey business owners — this might surprise you! 👇
The rules around when you're required to pay employees for sleep time and on-call hours are more complex than most people realize. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has specific guidelines — and getting it wrong can mean costly penalties.
Check out this great breakdown from ADP 👇
🔗 https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/is-pay-required-for-sleep-time-what-about-on-call-time

At Petry Bookkeeping, we make it our business to stay on top of the ever-changing federal and state laws so YOU don't have to. Keeping our clients informed and compliant is what we do! 💼
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Employers that face sleeping time and on-call time situations should review federal rules and guidance, consult legal counsel, and ensure that they are paying employees properly.

01/16/2026

The Internal Revenue Service announced it will phase out paper refund checks for individual taxpayers starting with the 2026 filing season.

If you are part of the 7% of taxpayers who get refunds by paper check, it is time to start planning for this change.

IR-2025-94, Sept. 23, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247, to the extent permitted by law.