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Payroll · 2 min read ·
New Obesity Classification and its Effect on Worker's Compensation
I was reading a notice sent to me by my insurance company and wanted to pass it along to you as well. Your business may be impacted by this upcoming change. The American Medical Association (AMA) recently reclassified…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Follow Up With Your Prospects To Meet Their Needs
Recently I had to move from the home we've lived in for over eleven years and had to find a new place to live. I did what many do and started my search online. I spent quite a few hours looking for apartments that see…
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News · 2 min read ·
Hiring Temporary and Seasonal Staff
As the hectic end of the year approaches and you look to hire more staff members to aid with the inflow of business, it is important to follow hiring procedures. Here are some things to keep in mind when hiring season…
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Community · 1 min read ·
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
My staff and I want to express our thoughts to you and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! We hope you have a very blessed holiday with friends and family. We are thankful to our clients, vendors, busi…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Charitable Contributions — Are they deductible?
Now that holidays are just around the corner you might be looking to make a donation to one or a few charities. One of the questions you will likely have is whether or not the donation is deductible to you. First of a…
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Business · 2 min read ·
E-VERIFY RECORD DISPOSAL – Download your report before December 31st
As you know, U.S. law requires that companies only employ those who can legally work in the country. Regardless, there are still instances in which those who cannot legally work in the U.S. are hired with or without t…
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News · 3 min read ·
8 States Face FUTA Tax Credit Reductions for 2014
The Department of Labor has announced the states that face FUTA credit reductions for 2014. A state is a credit reduction state if it has taken loans from the federal government to meet its state unemployment benefits…
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News · 3 min read ·
Federal Tax Benefits to Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
The Internal Revenue Service has announced annual inflation adjustments for more than 40 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes for tax year 2015. The tax items for tax year 2015 of gr…
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News · 4 min read ·
Tax Relief for California Earthquake Victims
Victims of the earthquake that occurred Aug. 24, 2014 in parts of California may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The President has declared Napa and Solano counties federal disaster areas. In…
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News · 3 min read ·
Avoid Additional Debt from the Holidays
I often read information that I feel would be helpful to clients. Today I would like to share with you a few tips from a financial planner I subscribe to. As a bookkeeper, I often see credit card debt skyrocket becaus…
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About · 2 min read ·
Gratitude for Business and Personal Blessings
Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the United States where we spend time with friends and family and reflect on what we are grateful for in our lives. I have to be honest that lately I've had some difficult situations I've…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
New CA District Boundaries to take Effect January 1, 2015
I received information from the State Board of Equalization with information stating that new district boundaries take effect in January. Six counties have been affected by this change. See below for details. The BOE…
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