How do I find an accountant who works with adult businesses? - GoFuckYourself.com

Marcus · 11-27-2001, 02:13 PM

Just thinking ahead to tax-time. Does it even matter if he has experience with the porn biz or not?

I'm just thinking it'll be better to have someone who understands things like the costs associated with
content purchases, buying traffic, advertising, blah blah.

Should I just use one online or is it really better to have someone who I can sit down with and show all my paperwork to?

thanks

eRock · 11-27-2001, 02:16 PM

I just use a regular accountant. I don't tell her what kinda computer business I do, just Internet/computer stuff.

As far as sitting down w/ them...my acct. is in Florida & I'm in Chicago. I just send her my stuff...everything works out just fine.

Amputate Your Head · 11-27-2001, 02:16 PM

Shouldn't make any difference. Take yer stuff down to H&R Block. Tell 'em you run an Internet business. End of explanation.

playa · 11-27-2001, 03:32 PM

an accountant is an accountant
they are all the same no matter what business you run,,,

just tell them what you bought and bills you paid and they do the adjustments,,

make sure you get a CPA

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Marcus · 11-27-2001, 03:46 PM

thanks for the advice

boneprone · 11-27-2001, 04:03 PM

regular accountant.

Tell em you like facials.
They like it.

Crysty · 11-27-2001, 06:43 PM

But, your accountant doesnt have to know what kind of internet business you run ? Aren't different taxes for adult/non-adult internet business ?

oscer · 11-28-2001, 01:17 AM

Donkey COCK

Brad Mitchell · 11-28-2001, 01:32 AM

I recommend paying a little extra and starting a relationship with an experienced accountant or CPA. I'm incorporated and I use mine for everything from occasional payroll, taxes, all the forms (quarterly, etc) from the state, personal taxes... the list goes on. The best thing about having some sort of relationship with an accountant is that they can counsel you on making proper decisions.. IE - C Corp vs S corp (if you're incorporated) and whether to set your business up as cash (actual deposits) versus accrual basis.

I don't know, if you're just doing business under your name then the best thing is probably H&R Block but if you ever plan on expanding or getting lines of credit, etc, it's probably best to incorporate and get an accountant.

Brad
SinEmpire

Grinder · 11-28-2001, 01:13 PM

Tell your accountant what you do for a living. Your accountant is like your lawyer, don't lie to them (or try to be vague). If they don't want to work with you others will.

The more a tax professional knows about your business the more they can help.

11-27-2001, 02:13 PM	#1
Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	How do I find an accountant who works with adult businesses? Just thinking ahead to tax-time. Does it even matter if he has experience with the porn biz or not? I'm just thinking it'll be better to have someone who understands things like the costs associated with content purchases, buying traffic, advertising, blah blah. Should I just use one online or is it really better to have someone who I can sit down with and show all my paperwork to? thanks

11-27-2001, 02:16 PM	#2
eRock Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chi-town Posts: 3,112	I just use a regular accountant. I don't tell her what kinda computer business I do, just Internet/computer stuff. As far as sitting down w/ them...my acct. is in Florida & I'm in Chicago. I just send her my stuff...everything works out just fine.

11-27-2001, 02:16 PM	#3
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	Shouldn't make any difference. Take yer stuff down to H&R Block. Tell 'em you run an Internet business. End of explanation.

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playa Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 6,432	an accountant is an accountant they are all the same no matter what business you run,,, just tell them what you bought and bills you paid and they do the adjustments,, make sure you get a CPA ------------------ ------------ Playa icq#38147712 www.NoBSdialer.com GET FREE $50

11-27-2001, 03:46 PM	#5
Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	thanks for the advice

11-27-2001, 04:03 PM	#6
boneprone Hall Of Fame Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 34,415	regular accountant. Tell em you like facials. They like it.

11-27-2001, 06:43 PM	#7
Crysty Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 32	But, your accountant doesnt have to know what kind of internet business you run ? Aren't different taxes for adult/non-adult internet business ?

11-28-2001, 01:17 AM	#8
oscer Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,834	Donkey COCK

11-28-2001, 01:32 AM	#9
Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	I recommend paying a little extra and starting a relationship with an experienced accountant or CPA. I'm incorporated and I use mine for everything from occasional payroll, taxes, all the forms (quarterly, etc) from the state, personal taxes... the list goes on. The best thing about having some sort of relationship with an accountant is that they can counsel you on making proper decisions.. IE - C Corp vs S corp (if you're incorporated) and whether to set your business up as cash (actual deposits) versus accrual basis. I don't know, if you're just doing business under your name then the best thing is probably H&R Block but if you ever plan on expanding or getting lines of credit, etc, it's probably best to incorporate and get an accountant. Brad SinEmpire

11-28-2001, 01:13 PM	#10
Grinder Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 261	Tell your accountant what you do for a living. Your accountant is like your lawyer, don't lie to them (or try to be vague). If they don't want to work with you others will. The more a tax professional knows about your business the more they can help.