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article · Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping for Washington Contractors: What to Look For
Washington contractors need a bookkeeper who knows WA B&O classification (prime contractors file Retailing at 0.471%, not Service and Other...
article · Practice Management
What Expense Ratios Should an Optometry Practice Target?
In a profitable optometry practice, optical COGS typically runs 25-35% of optical revenue, and payroll and occupancy each have their own...
article · Bookkeeping
Bookkeeper Services in Federal Way, WA: What to Look For
Bookkeeper services in Federal Way typically run $750 to $2,000 a month for a full package covering books, payroll, WA state B&O filings,...
article · Tax Planning
The Year-End Financial Checklist for Optometry Practices
October through December 31 is the last window to shape your 2026 tax outcome. Eight items deserve attention now: S-corp owner compensation...
article · Bookkeeping
Accounting for Federal Way Contractors: What to Look For
Contractors and trades businesses in Federal Way face WA B&O on gross receipts, L&I worker classifications, PFML, and the cash flow gaps...
article · Bookkeeping
What an Optometry Chart of Accounts Looks Like
An optometry setup needs distinct COGS categories for frames, lenses, and clinical supplies, a frame inventory asset account, and payroll...
article · Practice Management
Accountants for Optometrists: What to Look For
Most optometry practices are not complex enough to need a big firm, but they are specific enough that a general tax preparer misses things...
article · Practice Management
Optometry Practice KPI Benchmarks: 7 Numbers
Healthy 2026 benchmarks for an optometry practice: non-OD staff payroll at 18% to 24% of collections, optical gross margin between 55% and...
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Jose Caro helped me apply for and obtain my business license in the beginning of 2015. He thoroughly explained to me the most efficient way to keep track of my expenses; equipment purchases, travel mileage, fuel purchases, and vehicle maintenance. Any time I have questions about my new business, he responds promptly and in detail. I meet with him at year's end to sort through my expenses and maximize my tax return savings. I will GLADLY send my friends and acquaintances to him if they need accounting assistance.
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