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Payroll vs Accounts Payable: Decide Treatment Before Payment

Decide which payment treatment, system record and cash instruction each team needs. Includes a copyable Payment Routing Decision Sheet and five examples across payroll and accounts payable.

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1099 Contractor Payments: Route Fees, Expenses and Tax Reporting

Separate each invoice component, choose payment and reporting owners, and reconcile settlement. Includes a $2,400 example and a copyable Payment Component Register.

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W-2 and 1099 Workforce Payments: Match Obligations Across Payroll and AP

Coordinate employee payroll and contractor payments without losing the boundaries between obligations. Use a four-part match sheet for work periods, amounts and release ownership.