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Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Small Business Owners

Monthly, quarterly & year-end tasks — including California-specific items most owners miss. Get it free, straight to your inbox.

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A practical checklist used by bookkeepers across Southern California — now available free.

📅 Monthly Tasks

  • Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts
  • Review accounts receivable — chase anything 30+ days
  • Categorize and code all expenses
  • Review accounts payable and upcoming bills
  • Run a Profit & Loss report and compare to last month
  • Record petty cash transactions
  • Review payroll runs for accuracy

📊 Quarterly Tasks

  • Make estimated federal tax payments (IRS Form 1040-ES)
  • File CA estimated taxes (FTB Form 540-ES) CA
  • File payroll tax deposits with EDD CA
  • Review and file CA sales tax return (CDTFA) CA
  • Perform inventory count and reconcile to books
  • Review balance sheet for anomalies

🎯 Year-End Tasks

  • Issue 1099-NEC to contractors paid $600+ (Jan 31) CA
  • Issue W-2s to all employees (Jan 31)
  • File annual payroll reports with EDD CA
  • Renew city business license CA
  • Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Organize records for tax preparer — receipts, mileage logs, bank statements
  • Review fixed assets and depreciation schedule
  • Close books and begin next fiscal year setup

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⭐ Used by 200+ SoCal small business owners
📋 Covers monthly, quarterly & year-end tasks
🌴 California-specific line items included
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