The AB&P journal
Useful answers for the decisions owners make every week.
Clear guidance on the financial, payroll, and people questions that tend to become urgent when no one explains them early.
Payroll · 3 min read ·
Mandatory Notification to Employees of Health Insurance Exchange
As you are probably aware, new provisions of the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) go into effect January 1, 2014. Individuals and employees of small businesses will have access to coverage through a new c…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Documentation, Discipline & Discharge
Are you an employer and don't know what you should be doing when it comes to employee reprimands and/or termination? Have you lost an unemployment claim because you didn't have all the supporting paperwork you needed?…
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News · 2 min read ·
Cruising and Networking: What Could Be Better?
It's funny how things work out in life. Last November my business coach asked the mastermind group I'm in to decide on a goal for 2013 and share with the members. I said I was going to become a speaker and give 10 pre…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
What To Know Before Hiring (Delegating)
Recently I began presenting information on the topic of hiring and things that need to be considered before bringing on an employee. Today I'm going to discuss a little bit of that information. As entrepreneurs, we of…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
What is an I-9 Form and Why Do I Have To Fill It Out?
As an employer, you are required to have the I-9 Form filled out by you and your new employee. U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (part of the Department of Homeland Security) requires the form to be completed at t…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
Cash Flow: How Is It Different From Profit?
Many entrepreneurs confuse the terms cash flow and profit. A simple definition of cash flow is the movement of money into and out of a business. Profit on the other hand is how much money is left after subtracting all…
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About · 3 min read ·
Lunch With Mrs. P.
Today my post isn't really one of sharing an important tip regarding sales tax, bookkeeping, or payroll. But every once in a while I hear that people like to see some posts that show more of my personality. It appears…
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News · 2 min read ·
Federal Tax Benefits for Armed Forces Personnel
The IRS has special tax benefits for service personnel on active duty. The following rules may apply to you: Deadline Extensions. Qualifying military members, including those who serve in a combat zone, can postpone s…
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News · 2 min read ·
A Much Needed Vacation
As entrepreneurs we often work long hours each day, week, month and year. It's no different for me. It's not that I intend to work such long hours, but things always seem to come up that need my attention. And althoug…
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Bookkeeping · 3 min read ·
Mid-Year Bookkeeping Check-In
It's just shy of the end of July, so 7 months of the year are almost complete. It's time to review what is happening in your business and see if any adjustments are needed to meet your goals. Based on what you find, y…
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Payroll · 2 min read ·
Have You Had a Change in Tax Withholding Status?
Payroll tax withholding is based on how you claim on your tax return. Classifications are single, married, head of household, or married filing separately. You also choose the number of deductions based on dependents.…
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News · 2 min read ·
IRS Scandals Jeopardize Health Care Law Funding
Mounting scandals at the Internal Revenue Service are jeopardizing critical funding for the agency as it gears up to play a big role in President Barack Obama's health care law. President Obama sought a significant bu…
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