The Books & Beyond Blog
Practical bookkeeping guidance for care-based businesses — provider practices, home health agencies, chiropractors, therapy practices, wellness and fitness providers, self-care services (hair and nail salons), and home maintenance services (lawn care and house cleaning) across Texas and beyond.
Home Care Agencies
W-2 or 1099 for Your Caregivers? What Texas Home Care Agencies Need to Know
Misclassifying caregivers as independent contractors is one of the costliest mistakes a home care agency can make. Here is how to get it right.
Childcare Providers
The Time-Space Percentage: The Most Valuable Tax Calculation for In-Home Childcare Providers
If you run a licensed family daycare from your home, the Time-Space Percentage could be the single biggest tax deduction you are not taking. Here is how to calculate it correctly.
Therapy & Counseling Practices
How to Record Insurance Payments in Your Therapy Practice Books
Insurance reimbursements rarely match what you billed. Here is how to record the difference correctly so your books stay accurate and your revenue is never overstated.