Former Tacoma Lawyer Sentenced for Embezzling from Elderly Client: A Cautionary Tale for Families and Fiduciaries

November 19, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Financial Crimes, Forensic Accounting, Fraud & Criminal Investigations|Tags: , , , , , |

Former Tacoma Lawyer Sentenced for Embezzling from Elderly Client: A Cautionary Tale for Families and Fiduciaries Source: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/tacoma-lawyer-embezzles-elderly-client Financial abuse remains one of the most devastating — and often overlooked — forms of exploitation impacting [...]

Year-End Sales Tax Reconciliation for Washington State Businesses

November 17, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business, Local Sales Tax, Management Accounting, Sales Tax Updates, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation, Washington State|Tags: , , , , |

Year-End Sales Tax Reconciliation for Washington State Businesses Pivotal Forensic Accounting & Audits — Year-End Sales Tax Guide As the year wraps up, Washington State businesses face a critical task: closing out their sales-tax obligations [...]

New Tax Law Changes for 2025–2026: What Business Owners Need to Prepare For

November 17, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Business, Forensic Accounting, Local Sales Tax, Management Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Public & Personal Accounting, Sales Tax Updates, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation, Washington State|Tags: , , , , , |

As year-end planning approaches, business owners in Washington State are facing a variety of federal and state-level tax and compliance changes that will impact payroll, reporting, budgeting, and day-to-day operations. Below is a clear, business-focused [...]

What the End of IRS Direct File Means for Tax Filing (and What to Do Next)

November 11, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Government, In the news, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , |

As the 2026 filing season approaches, many U.S. taxpayers should be aware of a significant shift in how they can file their federal income tax returns. The free, government-run electronic filing option known as Direct [...]

UPDATE: Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Premium Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2026

October 30, 2025|Categories: Government, In the news, Rulings, Washington State|Tags: , , , , |

UPDATE / CORRECTION: Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Premium Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2026 Beginning January 1, 2026, the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate will increase to 1.13% of [...]

New IRS Crypto Tax Reporting Rules: What You Need to Know

October 15, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Government, In the news, Rulings, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy|Tags: , , , , , |

New IRS Crypto Tax Reporting Rules: What You Need to Know Starting in 2025, the IRS is rolling out new federal reporting requirements for digital asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. [...]