Business
IRS Provides Tax Relief in Washington State
*5/1/2026 Update: The IRS has extended the deadline to August 5, 2026 and included more counties and tribal nations that qualify for relief. On December 23, 2025, the IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by December storms. This follows the disaster declaration by FEMA and permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines…
Read MoreDo you need a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper is your backroom assistant. Your part-time controller. The jack of all trades that every business needs. Let’s jump in and answer what this all means. What do bookkeepers do? Bookkeepers handle a wide range of financial tasks. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Why hire a bookkeeper? Hiring a bookkeeper is…
Read MoreWashington State Sales Tax Expands
The most recent Washington State legislation included a few updates to how the Department of Revenue handles sales tax. Whether you run a business or are looking to start one, read on and stay up to date with upcoming changes. Senate Bill 5814 Effective October 1, 2025 Under Senate Bill 5814 signed into law on May…
Read MoreHousekeeping Tips for Washington State Employers in the New Year
Let’s kick off 2025 and take care of some housekeeping! Starting with reviewing your payroll settings and updating employer wage and tax rates. First Check that your minimum wage rates are set to the new 2025 amounts if you have hourly workers. The WA 2025 minimum hourly wage rate is now $16.66 for employees aged…
Read MoreHandling an Uncashed Payroll Check
Have you ever had an employee not cash a paycheck? What do you do with the uncashed payroll check? Whose responsibility is it to follow up? It can be a confusing situation, but it is important to handle it correctly to ensure compliance with state regulations. Here is a quick overview of what to do…
Read MoreIs an S-Corp election right for me?
We get this question a lot. For some businesses, the S-Corp election makes sense; for others, it doesn’t, and for still others, it’s a maybe. So how do we make sense of it? Let’s skip ahead and dive right into why or why not an S-Corporation is for you. Pros of an S-Corp Cons of…
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