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IRS Offers Reasons to File Electronically
Have you put off filing your tax return this year and are currently on an extension? If so, you may want to read the reasons the IRS recommends filing electronically so you can be prepared to speak with your CPA about…
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A New Staff Member
Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services is happy to announce the addition of a new employee. Many of you knew Prince who has gone to work with a non-profit organization, so the need to hire additional staff arose.…
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Tax Tips for the Self-Employed
Many benefits come from being your boss. If you work for yourself, as an independent contractor, or you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor, you are generally considered to be self-employed. Here are six…
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Scholarship Award Dinner
Last night the Peninsula Chapter of the American Business Women's Association gave away $5000 in scholarships. It was a great night with lots of winners in attendance. What made last night even more special was that w…
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4th of July Celebration
Yesterday I had the chance to watch the fireworks from the top of a structure located on CBS Studios. One of my clients is the event planner and caterer for this event each year and invited my family to attend as thei…
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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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