IRS Begins Issuing Automatic Adoption Tax Credit Refunds to More Than 50,000 Taxpayers
Eligible families may receive up to $5,000 per qualifying child as the IRS adjusts previously filed tax returns to account for unused adoption tax credits from prior years. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced [...]
King County Approves Another Sales Tax: When Does Fiscal Accountability Come First?
King County residents will see another increase in the cost of taxable purchases beginning January 1, 2027, after the Metropolitan King County Council approved an additional sales and use tax without sending the measure to [...]
Do Not Wait Until Leaving Is the Only Option: A Five-Year Plan for Seattle Businesses
In the News: Seattle’s tax revenues have increased at a significantly faster pace than several of the economic measures that help support the city’s tax base. A recent analysis raises questions about the long-term effects [...]
When Employees Stop Showing Up: A Business Continuity Lesson From Washington State Ferries
In the News: Washington State Ferries reported Monday morning that widespread service interruptions and canceled sailings were occurring because there were not enough qualified crew members available to staff several vessels. The disruption followed a [...]
“I Didn’t Know” Is Not a Business Strategy, or AI told me too!
“I didn’t know.” “I wasn’t aware.” “No one told me.” “My bookkeeper was supposed to handle that.” “AI did it.” “It wasn’t me.” "The Crystal Ball Lied!" As accountants and business consultants, we hear variations [...]
Seattle’s $22.14 Minimum Wage: The Business Impact of Rising Labor Costs
Seattle’s employment numbers should be getting the attention of every business owner, accountant, policymaker, and economic development professional in the region. Downtown Seattle reportedly accounted for roughly 70% of the city’s more than 18,000 job [...]
