Bench Accounting Shutdown What to Do Next

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In today’s episode, Samantha tackles the sudden Bench Accounting shutdown that has left many small business owners scrambling to recover their financial data. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry—this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you transition smoothly and protect your business moving forward.

In this episode, Samantha shares:

• How to recover your data before it’s gone.
• Steps to transition to a new bookkeeping system.
• Tips to issue 1099s and prepare for tax season.
• Advice on keeping your financials accurate and secure.

Key Dates to Remember:

• December 30th: Bench releases client data for download.
• January 31st: Deadline to issue 1099s to contractors.

Pro Tip: Prioritize downloading your data and issuing 1099s to contractors, then work through your financials month by month to ensure accuracy before tax season.

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