The AB&P journal
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Business · 3 min read ·
What Type of Business Expenses Can Be Written Off?
There are many costs that are incurred when operating a business. From your phone bill to printer ink, there are multiple items that you need to monitor. Common expenses include advertising, marketing, utilities, offi…
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Software · 5 min read ·
7 Tips to Surviving a Ransomware Attack
With ransomware attacks on the rise, it is important to understand how you would respond to such a crisis. Unfortunately, how you handle a ransomware attack determines how much the incident will affect your finances,…
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Business · 4 min read ·
How to Offer a Cash Advance to Your Employees
Your employees may find themselves in a variety of scenarios where the next payday can't arrive fast enough. It's common for employers to wish to assist employees through trying times and prevent them from experiencin…
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News · 2 min read ·
Labor Market Remains Resilient
Although the Federal Reserve has attempted to slow the economy to get a handle on inflation, the unemployment rate actually declined in September. It was forecasted that the unemployment rate would be 3.7%, however, f…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
IRS Appeals Revises Initial Contact Letters
After receiving feedback from taxpayers and practitioners, the IRS Independent Office of Appeals has made updates to their initial contact letters. Previous contact letters that were received were difficult for taxpay…
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IRS · 3 min read ·
Understanding IRS Statute of Limitations
When it comes tax time, filing a return can be a dreaded task for many business owners. Although they can be a headache, filing your taxes is an important part of your business. Once you file, it is essential that you…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Supporting Your Employees’ Financial Wellbeing
If you would like a more robust workforce that helps the success of your business, it may be time to consider ways that you as the business owner can help better support your employees. A healthier workforce means tha…
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IRS · 6 min read ·
Navigating IRS Balance-Due Notices
During the pandemic, the IRS paused some of its collection and compliance notifications through the remainder of 2022. They specifically stated they would be holding balance-due reminders as the IRS needs time to get…
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Taxes · 3 min read ·
Increase in Tax Collection and Audits
The IRS and state governments are currently moving their attention toward tax collections and examinations. This means that there will be increasing compliance and enforcement effort made by tax authorities. Previousl…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Have a Successful Business Presentation
Like most people, there are a lot of aspects of your position that you probably love, but one area you may dread is giving presentations. Even if you are at the top of your organization, you can still struggle with pu…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Importance of a Buy-Sell Agreement
It is never too early to start succession planning for your business. If you currently have partners or are considering adding additional individuals to your ownership structure, then you should be considering a buy-s…
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Business · 2 min read ·
4 Industries Considered ‘Recession-Proof’
The last couple of months have brought warnings that a recession may be coming. Due to inflation, we have seen negative changes in the stock market and now companies are preparing for potential hiring freezes and layo…
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