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Tech of the week: PDFescape

Practically Perfect PA

PDFescape is a free, online PDF reader, editor, form filler, & form designer. PDFescape let’s you use all of the PDF functionality for free online. It frees users from the typical software requirements for using the standard PDF document file format. Rotate & zoom PDF pages to preferred viewing style.

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Applying for a W2 e-filing waiver

BMT Office Administration

The Social Security Administration’s no-programming e-filing option— W-2 Online —allows you to key information into a PDF of the W-2. You can print these forms and furnish them to employees. Downside: Keying in information on more than a handful of forms, let alone 50 forms, is a recipe for mistakes.

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New guidelines for electronic W-4s you probably missed

BMT Office Administration

The IRS states that electronic substitutes for Form W-4 aren’t a license to simplify or modify the form. 15-T: Electronic systems set up as a substitute to paper Forms W-4 must exactly replicate the text and instructions from the face of the paper Form W-4 beginning with Step 1c through Step 4c (inclusive).

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25 ways to get noticed on LinkedIn

Practically Perfect PA

If you don’t currently have an up to date CV you can turn your LinkedIn profile into a PDF. Tag on media at the bottom of your summary profile (videos, pdf, blogs, etc.) Check updates from your network as you may spot opportunities which may be perfect for you or other connections. Be a super-connector.

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

BMT Office Administration

Forms such as IRS Form W-2 and IRS Form 1099 need to be sent out by the end of January. Both forms provide end-of-year compensation information that employees and contractors need for tax purposes. A W-2 is a tax form that businesses send to their employees as well as the government. What is a W-2? What is a 1099?

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Snail Mail 101

Clutter Coach

If you have a business partner but not an office manager, divide up responsibilities. This category includes bills, medical forms to file, an insurance or telephone plan to compare with what you have now, information about a product you intend to buy and a list of activities put on by a group you belong to. Everyone needs an in box.

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The ultimate app guide for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Assistants can also recommend all of the apps to their manager. This app is slightly expensive but worth paying for if your manager travels a lot. There are dozens of free travel guide apps and I do think it is worthwhile adding them to your manager’s device while they are abroad. FlightTrack: £2.99 for Pro version.