tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post3560277789550807430..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Horses & TaxesJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-86303621136601450962011-04-14T14:21:09.437-07:002011-04-14T14:21:09.437-07:00Like Belea, I have a file box on my desk JUST for ...Like Belea, I have a file box on my desk JUST for anything that even remotely looks like 'need for taxes.' In a rush, you can stick the stuff in it and then later accompanied by music or chocolate or tea on a rainy day go through and file more carefully in a larger folder with separations. That's my frantic to slightly less frantic organizational method. Good luck!Alisonhttp://www.alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-79321223098462845822011-04-13T08:29:18.303-07:002011-04-13T08:29:18.303-07:00Susan,
You made me feel better. I always think t...Susan, <br /><br />You made me feel better. I always think that I am the only accounting failure out there, being clueless as to exactly how things are supposed to be done and winging it to say the least. It is almost like I think that the God of good accounting is going to strike me down with lightning for not doing things the right way. I know, I am paranoid. Thank you though for letting me know I am not alone.Terri Rocovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222380250153504890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-48645260329259134282011-04-13T08:24:29.369-07:002011-04-13T08:24:29.369-07:00Kel
Nightmare is the right word! And it is the fa...Kel<br /><br />Nightmare is the right word! And it is the fact that I let it get ahead of me that is the real problem. I very much appreciate the offer for help, I will take you up on that offer. I know that QB is a neccesary evil fir accurate accounting, especially since I am self-employed, but you are so right that so many of the tasks are time-consuming and cumbersome. I thought it was supposed to save me time? <br /><br />I just ordered the 2011 upgrade so maybe that will help. I am going to take your suggestion of setting aside a day and STICKING TO IT. That has become my #1 resolution for the rest of this year. And the little rewards at the end is a very good motivator. TY!Terri Rocovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222380250153504890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-71283064289527834672011-04-12T11:23:20.913-07:002011-04-12T11:23:20.913-07:00I used to use Quickbooks when I had my business. G...I used to use Quickbooks when I had my business. Good thing no one else had to look at my records. It made sense to me, but since I knew nothing when I started in, I didn't know how to set it up and never did get it right.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986249712144982103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-71625945457864020722011-04-12T08:49:05.430-07:002011-04-12T08:49:05.430-07:00I have used QB at work for four companies for the ...I have used QB at work for four companies for the last 15 years. I feel your pain. If you need some help from time to time feel free to drop me an email - don't know if I can help or not - but I'm free! Here is what I did at home that really helped me. I put a basket on my desk. Everyday I get the mail and I go through it. I throw away all the crap ads, cc applications, etc. I go through my purse and wallet every week or so and clean them out. I put all the important receipts in the basket. No junk or garbage goes in the basket. I picked a day - for me it is the 20th. On the 20th I go through the basket. I pay the bills,(I may not mail them right away, but they are ready to go when they need to go) and file them and the receipts in an accordian file by month. If I were to add qb entry into the mix, I think I would bump it up to twice a month just so the task isn't as cumbersome and overwhelming. I think what is important is setting the day and sticking to it. No excuses - I kind of think of it like brushing my teeth - no matter what happens in my life - I brush my teeth - why should this be so different. At first I set little rewards up for myself. Like dinner out that night. Or I would tell myself that after I got done I could go purchase that razzle dazzle top or jeans or bridle or ??? that I wanted. Now, it just feels so good to have it done that I just do it for the pleasure and piece of mind that it is done. <br /><br />QB has a lot of features that can be super time consuming. If you are entering your bills and credit cards and paying with the bill pay application that can be super time consuming. Using memorized transactions can help cut down on data entry if you don't let it get behind. It can be a nightmare if you let it get a head of you.horsegeneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614136458074519322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-54627541598745244442011-04-12T08:13:43.026-07:002011-04-12T08:13:43.026-07:00Laura,
OMG you just described my life as well. Wh...Laura,<br /><br />OMG you just described my life as well. Why does it seem like there is less than 60 minutes in each hour. Maybe if I had a "other half" to push me, I would be better at getting the boring stuff done. The dogs are no help, they just say "oh forget that book keeping, lets go to dog beach!". Clearly they are a bad influence on me.Terri Rocovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222380250153504890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-4351926977824435552011-04-12T08:09:53.765-07:002011-04-12T08:09:53.765-07:00Belea,
I will give your system a try. It is the &...Belea,<br /><br />I will give your system a try. It is the "regularly" thing that always escapes me and yes I may hate you (just a little) for being so organized. Truly I am impressed and jealous. I like the happy music idea, maybe that will help my motivation.Terri Rocovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222380250153504890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-65856418721553992242011-04-12T07:29:43.275-07:002011-04-12T07:29:43.275-07:00Terri--I will second that "things get more co...Terri--I will second that "things get more complicated each year while we have less time to get things done in." It seems to me that I once had a life where I had time to shop at the nursery for plants for my garden and ride my horse every day. No longer. I feel like I am always running around frantically trying to get everything done that's on my schedule. As for the taxes--yeah, they're a bummer. My husband has to push me to do my part. But at least I'm getting a refund--the good part of not making much money (!)Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-10209679985586805992011-04-12T06:13:10.543-07:002011-04-12T06:13:10.543-07:00You might want to try a "To file" folder...You might want to try a "To file" folder on your desk, then dump receipts and other papers into it, and then -- here's the key -- regularly go through it and, um, file the papers. :) <br /><br />No, really. File it. <br /><br />That's the only system that's ever worked for me and it spreads the pain over the year instead of all at once in April. I go through mine at least every other week, put on some happy music, and within 15 minutes or so, it's done. And I can forget about it until February and tax time. (Yes, I'm one of those uber-organized people that gets my tax info to the accountant by Valentine's Day. Hate me, go ahead.)<br /><br />You might want to give the To file system a try and see if it works for you.Belea T. Keeneynoreply@blogger.com