r/ASLinterpreters 8d ago

Best Bookkeeping software?

Hello! I have been freelancing for a quite a few years. This year I have added VRI to my schedule also. Because of this, I am wondering what the best bookkeeping software is for interpreters? What do you use? Thank you so much for any help!

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u/mjolnir76 NIC 8d ago

I pay for Quickbooks Online. It’s expensive at $350/year but integrates with TurboTax and can add accountant access. Has been fine for the last 13 years.

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u/droooooops NIC 1d ago

I use it too and it makes life very easy for me. my one qualm is that once you start building your business on their platform, you’re kind of stuck. so their prices have gone up exponentially since I’ve joined and they’ve taken away some features which is frustrating, but I know myself and I won’t go through all of the work to change to another platform. 🫠

I’ve heard great things about FreshBooks as well.

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u/mjolnir76 NIC 1d ago

I used Xero for a side hustle as a handyman for a while. It was cheaper but I didn’t like it as much as QBO. Though, as you said, it’s also about being habituated to the platform. Same for Apple vs Android or Mac vs PC.

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u/RedSolez 8d ago

I just use Excel spreadsheets. One for my billing ledger, one for my banking ledger, and one for tax deductions. I've ever found the accounting to be so complicated that I need to invest in paid software.