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A Merry Message from Your Silver Star Bookkeeping Team
Season’s Greetings from the Silver Star Bookkeeping Team! As the year draws to a close and the holiday lights twinkle, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our valued clients. Your trust and partnership have been the greatest gifts we could...
November Small Business Year-End Bookkeeping Checklist
Get ahead of tax season with this November small business year-end bookkeeping checklist from Silver Star Bookkeeping. Learn how to reconcile accounts, prepare 1099s, and make smart year-end moves for a stress-free start to 2026.
Year-End Bookkeeping Checklist for Small Businesses
Prepare your small business for tax season with this step-by-step year-end bookkeeping checklist from Silver Star Bookkeeping. Learn how to reconcile accounts, review financial reports, and plan ahead for 2026. Our professional bookkeepers help small businesses close their books accurately and confidently — so you can start the new year organized and stress-free.
The Difference Between Bookkeepers and Accountants
At Silver Star Bookkeeping, we work hard for all of our clients - whether a startup or an established business. If you’re like many owners we’ve worked with, you’ve probably asked: What’s the difference between bookkeepers and accountants? Do you need one, the other,...
No Tax On Tips and Overtime: How Does That Work?
Employees and employers nationwide are wondering about tax on tips and tax on overtime after H.R.1, also known as The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was enacted on July 4, 2025. This Act included several changes that will affect payroll for the year 2025 and forward....
Traveling for business? Here’s what you can deduct.
How does traveling for business work on your financials? What expenses can you deduct for business travel? Knowing what you can and cannot deduct for travel on your business taxes is important in keeping tax records accurate and in line with IRS regulations. There are...
5 Major Business Stresses You Can Eliminate by Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping
Running a business can be pretty stressful. From finding new clients to delivering your product or service, your plate gets full fast. Add managing your books to that list, and the stress can quickly become overwhelming. If bookkeeping feels like a constant burden -...
5 Reasons to do Monthly Bookkeeping
As a business owner or manager, knowing what's going on with your company is essential in running it successfully, which is why monthly bookkeeping is so important. Rather than only looking at your number once a quarter or a couple times a year, monthly bookkeeping...
Why am I getting letters about an Annual Report?
What is an Annual Report? Have you received a letter or email from that’s got you wondering “What is Annual Report?” They are hitting mailboxes now asking business owners to complete their required annual filing with the Secretary of State. But what is an Annual...
Budgeting for the New Year
Every year, one of the most asked questions we get at Silver Star Bookkeeping is “Where is my money going?” Even though, as business owners, we are seeing the work being done - we are initiating the expenses and are making the income - it’s difficult to always know...
When you turn to Silver Star Bookkeeping, you can have peace of mind knowing that your books are being handled correctly.
Give us a call today at: (423) 418-5055 to schedule a free consultation.
Phone: (423) 418-5055 | Address: 4704 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37343
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Saturday - Sunday Closed
