IMPORTANT NOTICE: Local sales tax rates in the following areas will change beginning April 1, 2026.
City, county, and local sales tax rates change more often than many business owners realize. These adjustments can take effect at the start of a quarter, mid-year, or following new legislation tied to public safety, [...]
When One Supplier Becomes a Single Point of Failure: What the Omaha Steaks Distribution Shutdown Teaches Business Owners
In business, stability can feel like loyalty. A long-standing supplier. Predictable pricing. Streamlined ordering. Maybe even aggressive pricing incentives for exclusivity. But what happens when that supplier changes course? Recently, Omaha Steaks announced it is [...]
When Winning Costs Money: Why Multistate and Global Tax Awareness Matters More Than Ever
Winning a championship should be a financial high point. Yet recent headlines surrounding Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold illustrate an uncomfortable truth: earning income outside your home state—or country—can create unexpected and significant tax consequences. [...]
Summary of HB 2611 (Washington State)
HB 2611 is part of Washington State’s continued expansion and clarification of employer responsibilities related to workers’ rights, compensation practices, and compliance oversight. While the specific operational impacts depend on an employer’s size, industry, and [...]
HB 2611: A Reminder That Compliance Is Not “Set It and Forget It”
Washington State continues to refine and expand employment and labor laws, and HB 2611 is another example of how quickly the regulatory landscape can shift for employers operating in Washington State. Summary HB 2611: HB [...]
HB 2100: Payroll Tax Changes Under Consideration in Washington State
House Bill 2100 recently received a public hearing in the Washington State House Finance Committee. The proposal, sponsored by Shaun Scott, would create a new payroll tax affecting certain medium and large employers operating in [...]
