Business Finance

A few months ago I published The Little Big Small Business Book – a book of advice based on my years advising clients. I am excited to announce that The Little Big Small Business Book is now the #1 best selling book on Amazon in its category – getting as high as #28 among all Business & Money ebooks! So many business books […]

For the past several years I’ve been writing business and tax advice on this blog. I’m very pleased to announce that I have compiled these and other valuable pieces of small business advice into a book! The Little Big Small Business Book is now available for download for a limited time FOR FREE on Amazon. […]

Q: If an accountant’s wife can’t get to sleep, what does she say?   A: “Tell me about work today, dear.” Welcome to Round 2 of Micah’s Accounting 101. A few weeks ago I wrote an article on inventory timing and the effect that can have on your tax bill each year. (Absolutely fascinating stuff, […]

“I try not to kid myself. You know, I don’t mind romancing someone else, but to fool yourself is pretty devastating and dangerous.”  –  Bill Veeck Hermann Göring was by any measure a horrible human being. During the Second World War he was the second in command of the Nazi Party, the architect of much […]

When we think about the idea of a bonus, there is almost invariably a positive connotation to it. Bonus bucks, bonus bites, and if you’re really fortunate a bonus from your employer. They’re a prize – and all for no additional cost. Yippee! Some companies have even made a science of creating the illusion of […]

Deadlines: Working for the (Tax) Man “Hey now you better listen to me – every one of you We got a lotta lotta lotta lotta work to do Forget about your woman and that water can Today we’re working for the man Well pick up your feet We’ve got a deadline to meet I’m gonna […]

Do Not “Go to Sleep” This Winter “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” – Lewis Carroll With winter fast […]

Take The Stress Out Of Tax Time By Turning To Certified Public Accountant Micah Fraim Whether you are in need of basic tax preparation, complex tax preparation, or tax planning to ensure you are prepared for all of your tax obligations—I am here to assist you! While taxes may be a source of stress for […]

Payroll is kind of the red-headed stepchild of accounting. And that’s really saying something because everyone hates accounting! Even on the payroll section of my own website I talk about how I don’t much care for it. It’s boring, tedious, and seems deceptively simple. In reality, it is very easy to make mistakes and those […]

This is just a reminder to everyone of two important deadlines on September 15th: All extended corporate returns are due 3rd quarter estimated tax payments are due As I mentioned in a previous article, the penalty for late filing of corporate returns is steep. While you have to act quickly, there is still plenty of time […]

“Sometimes I have a difficulty talking to people who don’t race sailboats.” – Bruno Gianelli That was one of my favorite lines from The West Wing, a show where the dialogue was so good and the characters so unbelievably quick-witted that it made you feel like an idiot. In the scene, President Bartlet was upset […]

“Deadlines and commitments Every morning and in the evening, They can suck you in, Boy, don’t I know it. This offer will be standing, All you gotta to do is call, Don’t be afraid to knock on the door”. – The Killers – “Deadlines and Commitments” This blog entry is going to be short and sweet: […]