Running a small business or side hustle has arguably never been more common, or perhaps more complicated, than it is in today's unusual economic landscape. Between managing expenses, separating ...

I write about money. I’ve been reviewing tax software and services as a freelancer for PCMag since 1993. Along the way, I took on reviews of other types of business and personal finance technology.

Accounting software gives businesses a straightforward, affordable way to automate bookkeeping and accounting tasks, avoid costly errors and save energy on time-consuming financial tracking processes.

Here's my rundown of the top small-business accounting software, including stuff nobody told you. I'll cover QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, and more.