The AB&P journal
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Use E-Verify Correctly to Stay Compliant and Protect Your Business
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Hiring a new employee comes with plenty of paperwork, and for many employers, that includes E-Verify — a powerful online system designed to confirm whether your new hires are legally…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Understanding “Ordinary and Necessary” Business Expenses: What Every E-commerce Owner Needs to Know
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Table of contents New Deduction Rules You’ll Be Working With The IRS Is Tightening Expectations Around Documentation Why Professional Support Matters More Than Ever Common E-commerce…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Protect Your Business During Employee Exits With the Right Offboarding Documents
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Table of contents Understanding the Importance of Documentation The Core Documents Every Employer Needs Retention Rules and Record Management A Consistent, Defensible Offboarding Proc…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Create an Attendance Policy That Protects Your Business and Strengthens Your Team
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes A strong attendance policy is one of the most effective tools you have to build clarity, fairness, and accountability within your organization. While it may seem straightforward, the…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Comply With California’s Expanded Workplace Protections for Survivors of Violence
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Table of contents Understanding the Expanded Protections Time-Off Requirements Confidentiality Responsibilities Safety Accommodations Documentation Action Steps for Employers Californ…
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Bookkeeping · 4 min read ·
Discover How Regular Financial Reviews Can Strengthen Your Business
Many entrepreneurs overlook one of the most powerful tools for business success, their financial reports . Without regular reviews of your profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow reports, you may be mi…
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News · 4 min read ·
Avoid Surprise Tax Bills: A Practical Guide to the 2025 FUTA Credit Reduction
If you want to avoid unexpected payroll tax surprises this year, it is essential to understand how the 2025 FUTA credit reduction may affect your business. Even a small percentage shift in tax rates can noticeably imp…
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Community · 3 min read ·
Minimum Wage Changes Coming January 1, 2026: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes As we head into a new year, many states across the country are preparing for minimum wage increases that take effect on January 1, 2026. If you employ staff, this is the time to revie…
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News · 2 min read ·
Tax Planning for Parents Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in July 2025, changes how you plan for taxes as a parent. It extends federal tax brackets from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, adjusts credits and deductions, and introduces new…
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News · 2 min read ·
What the 2025 SALT Changes Mean for You
The 2025 tax law temporarily raises the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) from $10,000 to $40,000, a change that has drawn significant attention. Despite the increase, only a small number of taxpayers…
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IRS · 1 min read ·
IRS Staff Cuts and Tax Law Changes Could Disrupt Next Tax Season
The recent tax season ran smoothly, but the outlook for 2026 is less certain. Staff reductions and upcoming tax-law changes could complicate return processing and slow down refunds. Adapting to new rules takes more th…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Spending Slows but AI Still Moves Forward
Finance leaders are taking a cautious approach to spending. Many have paused capital investments and tightened budgets across nearly every area of operations. One exception is artificial intelligence. While cost press…
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