Washington State Moves Toward Rulemaking on Paid Family and Medical Leave
On May 29, 2025, the Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Leave and Care Division filed a CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry, signaling its intent to develop new rules under Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) [...]
Washington State’s Sales Tax Prepayment Requirement: What Large Retailers Need to Know
Washington State’s Sales Tax Prepayment Requirement: What Large Retailers Need to Know In a sweeping change to Washington State’s sales tax rules, a new prepayment requirement is set to impact larger businesses starting in 2027. [...]
Sales Tax and Business & Occupation Tax Changes – HB 2081 & SB 5814
HB 2081 New Tier for Service Providers: Service businesses with over $5 million in annual gross receipts will now pay a B&O tax rate of 2.1%, up from the previous 1.75% rate applied to those [...]
Governor Ferguson Signs Law Expanding Sales Tax and Raising B&O Rates to Boost State Revenue
Overview On May 21, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law a set of fiscal measures aimed at increasing state revenue through the expansion of the sales and use tax base and an increase [...]
Unveiling Hidden Financial Risks: The Imperative of Robust Bank Account Management
Unveiling Hidden Financial Risks: The Imperative of Robust Bank Account Management In our forensic investigations, we've encountered numerous instances where inadequate oversight of bank accounts has led to significant fraud. These cases, spanning various industries [...]
CALL TO ACTION: Contact Congress to preserve PTET Salt Deduction
CALL TO ACTION: Please reach out to your Members of Congress to voice your opposition to the unfair targeting of pass-throughs, such as those of accountants, dentists, doctors, lawyers and pharmacists, through the elimination of the [...]
