Washington Gas Tax Increases Again on July 1: What Drivers and Businesses Need to Know
Beginning July 1, 2026, Washington drivers will once again pay more at the pump as the state's fuel tax increases under legislation approved during the 2025 legislative session. While the increase may appear modest on [...]
Seattle Faces Growing Budget Deficit: What Businesses and Taxpayers Should Be Watching
Seattle's Budget Shortfall Highlights Challenges of Declining Tax Revenues in a Slowing Economy Seattle officials are once again confronting a significant budget challenge, with recent projections showing a budget shortfall approaching $488 million over the [...]
IRS Penalty Refunds and COVID-Era Relief: July 10, 2026 Deadline Approaching
Update: Court Ruling Finalized — Refund Claims Must Be Filed by July 10, 2026 June 2026 Update Since this article was originally published https://pivotalaccountant.com/millions-of-taxpayers-may-be-eligible-for-irs-refunds-or-penalty-relief/ A federal court ruling in Kwong v. United States has confirmed [...]
Rising Payroll Costs: How Businesses Can Balance Workforce Expenses and Remain Profitable
Rising Payroll Costs: How Businesses Can Balance Workforce Expenses and Continue Growing For many businesses, payroll is far more than simply issuing paychecks. Workforce costs represent one of the largest and most important investments an [...]
The Economics of Rising Wages: Why Businesses Are Cutting Costs, Automating, and Closing
Businesses on the Ropes: The Economics of Rising Wages and the Tough Decisions Facing Employers For many workers, higher wages are not a luxury. They are a necessity. Housing costs have climbed dramatically, groceries are [...]
Does Money Buy Happiness? A Forensic Accountant’s Perspective on Financial Stability
Does Money Buy Happiness? An Accountant’s Perspective For decades, researchers, economists, psychologists, and financial experts have debated a simple question: Does money buy happiness? The answer often depends on how "happiness" is defined. Some studies [...]
