DIY Bookkeeping: Monthly Tasks You Can't Afford to Skip (Even If You Hate Numbers)

A practical month-by-month guide with spreadsheets and reminders. Part of the Mac Neal LLC Resource Series: practical, plain-English guides for freelancers, side hustlers and small-business owners.

Inside this guide:

• A month-by-month bookkeeping checklist that's easy to follow, even if you hate numbers
• How to stay organized, catch mistakes early and maximize deductions
• Updated tax year 2026 figures, including the mid-year mileage rate change and the new $2,000 Form 1099-NEC threshold
• Three printable worksheets: a monthly checklist, a reconciliation worksheet and a mileage log

16-page PDF with checklists and printable worksheets. Updated October 2026 for tax year 2026.

General education, not tax or legal advice. Have a question about your own situation? Book a consultation at www.macnealllc.com.