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A Trip for Blueberry Biscotti

This past weekend, I spent some time with one of my clients I'll refer to as Mrs. P. She lives alone and has no family in the area. Due to poor sight, she can no longer drive, so she is housebound much of the time. Pe…

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Special Notice Regarding Likely Fuel Tax Increase

Here is a just-released notice from the CA Board of Equalization regarding the potential increase in gas taxes: Special Notice Increase in State Fuel Taxes Triggered if Congress Fails to Reauthorize Federal Tax by Jun…

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Don’t Be Scammed by Cyber Criminals

As you are probably aware, phishing is an unsolicited e-mail, fax, or phone call used to lure unsuspecting victims to give personal information such as a birth date, social security number, and/or bank account informa…

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How to Avoid an Increase in Your Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate

The UI tax was established as part of a national program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Social Security Act which provides temporary payments to individuals who are unemployed through no fault…

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Immediate Job Opening

I have an immediate opening for an entry-level bookkeeping position in my office. Hours 8:30-5:00 M-F. Candidates don't need real-world experience as we will train them, however, they must understand accounting concep…

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Do You Want to Win an Innovative Woman in Business Award?

Today's Innovative Woman magazine will be giving business owners awards in numerous categories at their Success Summit on October 5, 2012. Categories include: Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year – In business 0-2 years…

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PROFS will be meeting this week. Will I see you there?

I'll be attending the Professional Roundtable of Financial Services (PROFS) meeting on June 28th where we'll be discussing the topic of tax strategies for small business owners. The meeting is going to be held at the…

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We Have a Newsletter!

We have now created a newsletter that will be sent out monthly. Interested in receiving the information? Subscribe at http://bit.ly/MBj8dF .

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AB&P Launches New Website!

To serve customers better and translate fresh, professional, and vibrant business to the Web, Candy Messer has launched the all-new AffordableBookkeepingAndPayroll.com.

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The Success Summit

for women-owned businesses is coming in September to LA. Check out more details at http://naoemsuccesssummit.com/

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Next PROFS meeting

this Thursday, 5/26 at Marie Callendar’s in Torrance at 3:30 pm. RSVP to jwolfe4000@yahoo.com.

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Sales tax prepayments are due tomorrow!

Make sure we have your bookkeeping to file the return.

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