How To Do BIR Inventory List for 2024
Helping Clients Win at Tax Season: A Bookkeeper’s Secret Strategy
Tax season is a challenge for many business owners, but for bookkeepers, it’s an opportunity to shine. By being proactive, organized, and clear in communication, bookkeepers can help their clients tackle this time of year with confidence. Drawing from years…
IPON Challenge Ideas 2025: Easy and Effective Ways to Save Money
Starting a new year is a great time to work on personal and financial goals. In the Philippines, an “IPON Challenge” (or savings challenge) is a fun and easy way to save money and develop good financial habits. Whether you’re…
Essential Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses Using Journals and Ledgers
For many small business owners, keeping records manually in BIR-authorized journals and ledgers is both a practical and compliant approach to bookkeeping. As an experienced bookkeeper, I know that the key to success lies in establishing consistent routines and staying…
Tourist Taxes in 2024: What Travelers Need to Know About Extra Costs
As travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, many countries are introducing or expanding tourist taxes as a way to handle the surge in visitors and protect their most treasured sites. These taxes often support infrastructure, maintain historic landmarks, and help manage…
10 Essential Tips for a Stress-Free Retirement Plan
Retirement is a significant milestone that many look forward to. However, without proper planning, it can also bring stress-free retirement. To help you prepare for a comfortable and worry-free retirement, here are ten essential tips to build a secure financial…
Monthly or Quarterly VAT Filing? Discover the Best Fit for Your Business
When it comes to managing VAT compliance, choosing between monthly and quarterly VAT filing is an important decision that every VAT-registered business in the Philippines must make. Fortunately, recent updates from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) provide more flexibility,…
Get Funded: Accessing Government Grants and Loans for Business Success
Securing the necessary funding to start or grow a business can be challenging, especially in the Philippines. However, government grants for businesses in the Philippines offer a valuable lifeline. These financial resources can help you get your business off the…
How to Minimize Taxes as a Self-Employed Professional
Foundations of Stock Market Investing: What Every New Investor Must Know
Investing in the stock market can be one of the most effective ways to build wealth over time. However, for those new to the world of investing, the stock market can seem complex and intimidating. This guide aims to demystify…
7 Tips for Saving Money on a Tight Budget in the Philippines
Managing finances on a tight budget can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can make every peso count. Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck or just looking to improve your financial situation, these practical tips can help you…