Economic Outlook: Navigating Today’s Economy with Confidence and Clarity
Economic uncertainty has become a defining feature of today’s business climate. Inflation, interest rate volatility, rising labor costs, and shifting regulatory requirements are affecting organizations across industries. For business owners and executives, the challenge is [...]
IRS Announcements of 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts
IRS Notice 2025-67 IRS Announcements of 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts The IRS has released Revenue Procedures announcing key inflation-adjusted tax amounts that will apply for the 2026 tax year. Below is a summary of the primary [...]
Washington State Floats New Payroll Tax Proposal: What Employers Need to Know
Washington State Floats New Payroll Tax Proposal: What Employers Need to Know Source: https://komonews.com/news/local/new-washington-state-tax-proposal-to-offset-federal-funding-losses-during-trump-administration-economy-taxes-washingtonians-legislation-politics A new payroll-based tax proposal—modeled after Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax—is expected to take center stage in Olympia this session. The measure, [...]
Former Tacoma Lawyer Sentenced for Embezzling from Elderly Client: A Cautionary Tale for Families and Fiduciaries
Former Tacoma Lawyer Sentenced for Embezzling from Elderly Client: A Cautionary Tale for Families and Fiduciaries Source: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/tacoma-lawyer-embezzles-elderly-client Financial abuse remains one of the most devastating — and often overlooked — forms of exploitation impacting [...]
Year-End Sales Tax Reconciliation for Washington State Businesses
Year-End Sales Tax Reconciliation for Washington State Businesses Pivotal Forensic Accounting & Audits — Year-End Sales Tax Guide As the year wraps up, Washington State businesses face a critical task: closing out their sales-tax obligations [...]
New Tax Law Changes for 2025–2026: What Business Owners Need to Prepare For
As year-end planning approaches, business owners in Washington State are facing a variety of federal and state-level tax and compliance changes that will impact payroll, reporting, budgeting, and day-to-day operations. Below is a clear, business-focused [...]
