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How often should my books be closed?

Bookkeeping & accounting basics

Monthly. Reconcile every account, post accruals, review balances, then lock the period so nobody edits it afterwards.

Closing annually means you learn about problems eleven months late, and accrual accounting does not really work without the monthly discipline.

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Check your EIN confirmation letter (CP 575) first. If that is gone, look at a previously filed tax return, a business bank account application, or any 1099 you have issued. Your bank or your payroll provider will also have it on file.

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