TIGTA Reports on Deferred Social Security Taxes and Finds Some Incorrect Penalties

Saturday, September 6, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Department of Revenue, Government, Public & Personal Accounting, Retirement, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , |

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers took advantage of relief measures that allowed them to defer the deposit and payment of the employer’s share of Social Security taxes. This provision was designed [...]

Now You Have to Collect Sales Tax, Now What?: Be Prepare, to Collect, and Report

Tuesday, September 2, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business, In the news, Local Sales Tax, Management Accounting, Sales Tax Updates, Small Business, Washington State|Tags: , , |

For many business owners, the announcement that they now must collect sales tax can feel overwhelming. The rules may have changed because of new legislation, your business crossed a revenue threshold, or you expanded into [...]

Upcoming Sales Tax Changes in Washington State: ESSB 5814 Effective October 1, 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business, Department of Revenue, Government, In the news, Local Sales Tax, Rulings, Sales Tax Updates, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation, Washington State|Tags: , , , , , |

Overview On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed ESSB 5814 into law. Beginning October 1, 2025, Washington State will significantly expand its retail sales tax to include a range of services previously exempt—this includes [...]

The Value of a Business Consultant with an Accounting Background

Monday, August 11, 2025|Categories: Business, Business Consultant, Small Business|Tags: , , , , |

When a business owner thinks of an accountant, they often picture tax season, financial statements, and compliance work. While those services are essential, there’s a powerful advantage when the same professional also operates as a [...]

Car Loan Interest Deduction Under the OBBBA: How to Save on Your Taxes

Tuesday, July 22, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Government, In the news, Rulings, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , |

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings a new opportunity for taxpayers to save money. One of its standout provisions is a temporary deduction for interest paid [...]

The True Cost of Delayed Fraud Discovery: A Forensic Accountant’s Perspective

Thursday, July 10, 2025|Categories: Editorial, Financial Crimes, Forensic Accounting, Fraud & Criminal Investigations, In the news|Tags: , , , , , , |

Local Fraud News: Issaquah Police Arrest Local Woman for $630,000 Theft from Employer On July 9, 2025, detectives with the Issaquah Police Department arrested a 57-year-old Issaquah woman for the theft of approximately $630,000 from [...]