Local tax rates in the following areas will change beginning July 1, 2026.
Local tax rates in the following areas will change beginning July 1, 2026. City of Auburn Local Law Enforcement Programs (PDF) City of Burien Local Law Enforcement Programs (PDF) Chelan County Emergency Communication Tax (PDF) City of Covington [...]
IRS CP53E Notices Raise Questions About Safety and Trust
IRS CP53E Notices Raise Questions About Safety and Trust A recent wave of IRS correspondence is creating confusion and concern among taxpayers and tax professionals alike. The issue centers around IRS CP53E notices—letters reportedly sent [...]
Millions of Taxpayers May Be Eligible for IRS Refunds or Penalty Relief
Update – June 2026: Since this article was originally published, a federal court ruling in Kwong v. United States has confirmed that certain COVID-era IRS penalties and related interest may have been improperly assessed. Taxpayers [...]
Reading the Warning Signs: What Financial Risk Means for Long-Term Business Health
In the News --- A recent shift by Moody's Investors Service has placed Washington on a negative outlook, raising concerns about the State’s long-term financial trajectory. While Washington remains among a small group of states [...]
Inside the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) Audit: A Forensic Look at Missing Funds and Weak Controls
SEATTLE - The King County Council is moving to dissolve the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and establish a new independent watchdog following a series of audits and reports detailing millions in unaccounted funds and internal fraud. Breaking Down [...]
When Oversight Fails: Why Independent Audits—Scheduled and Unannounced—Are Not Optional
When Oversight Fails: Why Independent Audits—Scheduled and Unannounced—Are Not Optional Audit finds are from August 2025. As of April 2026, the department is implementing reforms, with 11 of 19 suspicious cases reviewed: Read more here [...]
