Why does bookkeeping matter? Can’t I just not do it?

You *could* skip bookkeeping…if you also like stress during tax season, IRS penalties, surprise tax bills, and zero clue where your money went. Bookkeeping gives you visibility, keeps you compliant, and makes sure tax season isn’t a mystery novel. “Where did the receipt go!? Was that Amazon purchase a piece of equipment or office supplies!?” In short: it matters because your business (and sanity) depend on it.