I run a sole-proprietor web dev company. After a few years of going at it alone, my taxes really need someone on them who knows what they are doing. I have spoken with a few accountants but am finding that many know nothing "special" about accounting for the web business. So my questions are: 1) Can someone suggest some tips to finding a qualified accountant. What questions to ask them and such. 2) I would also like to know what type of "legal" tax tricks or deductions i should definitely be doing to make the most after taxes. 3) Any URL to great info is also appreciated. Lets make this post great!
Having been an accountant for most of my career, I don't find anything really unique about internet businesses. From an accounting perspective it really doesn't matter a great deal whether you are running an internet business or a coffee shop, convenience store etc. Just get a good CPA and you will be fine.
you need to start getting receipts for transactions over the internet for sure and I guess just do what you would do if it wasn't an online business but other than that I have no clue but hope you find out cause I would like to know too