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Business · 2 min read ·
Expect Sales Tax to Proliferate Post-Pandemic
As we come to the middle of 2021, the fears of many state and local government brought about by the pandemic have lessened. Many regions were rattled as the economy shut down, and for good reason. Mike Bernard, the ch…
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COVID-19 · 3 min read ·
Senate Plans to End Employee Retention Tax Credit Early
During the pandemic Congress created a tax break to help businesses that were having a hard time which is known as the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). However, not many businesses took advantage of it and the bi…
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Bookkeeping · 4 min read ·
How to Identify Scams and Protect Yourself From Fraudsters
In the last video, I shared the 2021 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams the IRS specified. Each year, they identify the top 12 methods used for stealing data and other nefarious tactics to get money from unsuspecting victims. Toda…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Due Diligence is Critical in Charitable Donations
As Americans, we tend to make most of our donations to charitable organizations at the end of the year. However, the fact is that it does not matter when you make a donation to charity; it is important to do your due…
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Business · 4 min read ·
IRS 2021 Dirty Dozen Scams
As you probably know, there are many scams to be aware of from people who would like to steal your identity and access your accounts. The IRS identifies the top ones each year, and they announce a “Dirty Dozen” list t…
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About · 2 min read ·
Biz Help For You Podcast For Entrepreneurs
Hi, I'm Candy, President of Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services, and I wanted to make sure that you are aware of a resource that I have to help you in your business. It's the Biz Help For You podcast. I've had…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Keys to Striking an Effective Balance as a Manager
With the ebb and flow of the past year’s workplace landscape, many employers are finding they need to adapt their managing style. Now more than ever it is important to see how diverse your team is and how they specifi…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Worker Burnout Increases
Are you or an employer with staff dealing with fatigue and need a break, or are you yourself burning the candle at both ends? According to an article posted in the CPA Practice Advisor in May 2021, 44% of professional…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Families Began To Receive Child Tax Credit Payments July 15
The IRS and Treasury stated that in mid July many families with children should begin to receive money in their accounts. This is, of course, applying to low and mid income families and is regarding receiving monthly…
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Business · 2 min read ·
What to Do When an Employee Spends Too Much Time on Their Cell
While cell phones have made things easier and tasks more manageable, they have proven to become a bigger distraction than many think. A quick text or call during work hours does not seem like a big deal if it is done…
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Business · 3 min read ·
SBA EIDL Payments Not Due Until 2022
During COVID-19, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) was established by the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) to help small businesses that were facing economic hardship. Many small busin…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Frequent Performance Reporting Causes Anxiety, Lowers Productivity in Remote Workers
One of the biggest changes that we have seen during the COVID-19 pandemic is the large shift from working in person to working remotely from home. Somewhere around 20% of adults in the US are working outside of an off…
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