Having recently registered as a business, I should probably consult a tax advisor to make sure I am doing things correctly. Until then, I am hoping some more experienced small business owners/soapers might be able to provide some general direction (don't worry, I WILL talk to a tax professional, I just have a few general questions).
I have read about figuring cost of goods for tax purposes. However, can one not simply figure all their business "expenses" for the year (soap making supply purchases, overhead, etc.) and all their "income/sales" of soap sales, and use these numbers for end of year tax purposes?
Maybe I don't have a clear understanding of COGS...what is the benefit of using this number for tax purposes, and is it required? Or can you simply use expenses out and sales in?
If someone knows of a good resource to clarify this subject, I would really appreciate it. Accounting has never been my forte, but I want to make sure I am doing everything correctly. Thanks in advance for your help
I have read about figuring cost of goods for tax purposes. However, can one not simply figure all their business "expenses" for the year (soap making supply purchases, overhead, etc.) and all their "income/sales" of soap sales, and use these numbers for end of year tax purposes?
Maybe I don't have a clear understanding of COGS...what is the benefit of using this number for tax purposes, and is it required? Or can you simply use expenses out and sales in?
If someone knows of a good resource to clarify this subject, I would really appreciate it. Accounting has never been my forte, but I want to make sure I am doing everything correctly. Thanks in advance for your help