Artificial intelligence has made its way into accounting and business finance faster than most small business owners realize. AI is now embedded in the tools you likely already use — QuickBooks Online, Xero, and most major payroll platforms use machine learning to categorize transactions, flag anomalies, and automate routine data entry. Standalone AI tools are […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Taxes in Utah
The questions below are the ones Utah small business owners ask most frequently during tax season — and throughout the year. These answers address the most common scenarios; your specific situation may have nuances that affect the answer. When in doubt, contact a CPA before acting. General Business Tax Questions How much will my business […]
Never Ignore an IRS Tax Notice: What Every Solo Entrepreneur Should Know
Learn why solo entrepreneurs should never ignore IRS or state tax notices, what they mean, and when to call a CPA before a small issue becomes a costly one.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bookkeeping for Utah Small Businesses
Good bookkeeping is the foundation of a financially healthy business — and the most common source of preventable tax problems, audit exposure, and missed decisions. The questions below reflect what Utah small business owners ask us most often about managing their books. For foundational concepts, see our bookkeeping basics guide. Getting Started Do I really […]
How to Choose the Right CPA for Your Utah Small Business
Choosing a CPA is one of the most consequential decisions a small business owner makes. The right CPA is a strategic partner — they help you build the right entity structure, minimize your tax liability legally, stay compliant across federal and Utah state obligations, and make better financial decisions. The wrong CPA is a filing […]
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: A Tax Guide for Business Owners
The classification decision — W-2 employee or 1099 independent contractor — is one of the highest-stakes payroll decisions a business owner makes. Get it wrong and you face retroactive FICA taxes, federal and state penalties, back unemployment contributions, and potential criminal liability for willful misclassification. FJ & Associates, PLLC helps Utah businesses make classification decisions […]
Cybersecurity for Utah Small Businesses: Protecting Your Financial Systems and Data
Small businesses are the most frequently targeted victims of cybercrime — not because attackers prefer them over large corporations, but because small businesses have valuable data and far less security infrastructure to protect it. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) consistently reports that small businesses account for a disproportionate share of business email compromise […]
When Should You Set Up an LLC? Earlier Than Most Business Owners Think
Thinking about starting a business? Learn why setting up an LLC early helps Utah business owners protect themselves and build smarter tax foundations.
Paperless Accounting for Utah Small Businesses: Going Digital Without Losing Control
Paper-based accounting is not just inconvenient — it is actively risky. Paper receipts fade. File folders get misplaced. Physical documents are destroyed by fire, water, or simple disorganization. And when the IRS asks for documentation from three years ago, “I think I filed it somewhere” is not an acceptable answer. FJ & Associates, PLLC helps […]
Is Cloud Accounting Secure? What Utah Business Owners Need to Know
The most common hesitation we hear from business owners considering cloud accounting is: “I don’t want my financial data in the cloud.” It’s an understandable concern — your financial records are among the most sensitive assets your business has. But the honest security comparison is not “cloud vs. perfect” — it’s cloud vs. the way […]
