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Business · 2 min read ·
IRS Warns of New Phishing Scheme Involving W-2s
The Internal Revenue Service has made an alert to payroll and human resources departments to pay attention because of an emerging phishing email scheme that pretends to be from company executives and requests personal…
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News · 2 min read ·
Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Named Small Business of the Year
Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services has been named by the Torrance Chamber as the Small Business of the Year! I am so excited to share this news. I was surprised as this is not an award that one applies for to…
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News · 3 min read ·
Tips to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
In the craze of tax season, it's important to be aware of the dangers of identity theft and tax fraud. Here is some information you might find useful this tax season. Taxpayers are not doing what's necessary to protec…
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News · 3 min read ·
What You Can Deduct for the 2015 Tax Year
Your home is a source of tax deductions. But every year, Americans let these potential tax deductions slip away not knowing how to take advantage of them. Tax Information for Homeowners outlines the deductions you can…
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News · 5 min read ·
Would You Like to Save Money on Healthcare? Pay Cash.
Hospitals and other health service providers more and more are offering cash prices at a great deal less than what they charge through insurance. As consumers get better at shopping for health care, many are finding t…
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Community · 4 min read ·
Watch Out for Tax Scams in 2016
If you have an email in your inbox from the IRS it's most assuredly a scam. Phishing and malware incidents are up 400% this tax season, according to the IRS. More people receive official-looking emails from scammers a…
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News · 2 min read ·
Small Businesses, Beware of Phishing
Have you been contacted by the American Chamber of Commerce? Or is it the U.S. Chamber of Commerce? Phishing con artists are taking up new disguises such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other directories such as Y…
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News · 2 min read ·
IRS Password Requirements and Suggestions
Many people use the same sign-on and password over and over for online accounts because having multiple log-ins is too hard to remember. Of course, we know that isn't the best way to manage our online accounts. Once a…
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Business · 2 min read ·
What Businesses Need to Know About ACA in 2016
The Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ACA or Obamacare, has had many business owners trying to figure out how it will affect their organization and their current ability to offer health insurance to employees. I…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Ban the Box Employment Laws
Are you aware that as an employer there are laws preventing you from asking certain questions of your candidates? You may be aware that you can't ask about race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or ancestry. But…
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News · 2 min read ·
2016 Minimum Wage Increases Throughout the U.S.
Are you up to date on state wages? Effective January 1, 2016, the minimum wage has increased in eleven U.S. states. A few states have adopted the federal minimum wage, while others have increased it due to cost of liv…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Report Your Life Changes to the Health Insurance Marketplace
Did you enroll for insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace? If so, you need to report changes to the Marketplace when they happen. For example, there could be changes to your family size or income…
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