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I am using the Simple Start Free Edition Download software program. I am wanting to keep track of my wages and taxes from my paychecks from my job. I need to know what categories I need to set-up in my chart of accounts to do this? I know I will need a category for wages, fica, medicare, federal, state and net income but am not sure how to set all of this up in my chart of accounts.

I also have a small business and have my business checking in the same company which I call Personal so all of my personal transactions and my business transactions are under my Personal company. My accountant has told me I need to set-up another company with the name of business company. How do I get the ending balance for my business checking account moved to my new Business company so it will be the beginning balance for my business checking in my Business Company?

I am using Windows Vista Home Premium. I am also in the near future wanting to change to a different accounting software program. Do you have any suggestions? I don't need anything fancy just something that works with Vista and offers reminders for when bills are due to be paid.

I look foward to hearing from you and your assistance.

Renee