Summary of HB 2611 (Washington State)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026|Categories: Accounting, Business, Business Consultant, Government, In the news, Management Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Tax, Rulings, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation, Washington State|Tags: , , , , , , |

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”

Tuesday, January 27, 2026|Categories: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business, Business Consultant, Communication, Editorial, Government, In the news, Management Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Tax, Rulings, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation, Washington State|Tags: , , , , , , |

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

Tuesday, January 27, 2026|Categories: Business, Business Consultant, Government, In the news, Payroll Tax, Rulings|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]

Edmonds and Lynnwood Now Have Washington’s Highest Sales Tax Rate

Friday, January 16, 2026|Categories: Business, Department of Revenue, Government, In the news, Sales Tax Updates, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation, Washington State|Tags: , , , , |

Edmonds and Lynnwood Now Have Washington’s Highest Sales Tax Rate LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Shoppers and businesses in Edmonds and Lynnwood will soon be paying the highest combined sales tax rate in Washington State, as both [...]

A Helpful Filing-Season Reference: Retroactive 2025 Tax Deduction and Planning Opportunities

Tuesday, January 13, 2026|Categories: Accounting, Business, Business Consultant, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , |

A Helpful Filing-Season Reference: Retroactive 2025 Tax Deduction and Planning Opportunities As tax season approaches, there are still several opportunities to reduce your 2025 tax liability—even after the calendar year has closed. Below is a practical [...]

Tacoma Approves New 0.1% Public Safety Sales Tax: What Clients Should Know

Wednesday, January 7, 2026|Categories: In the news, Local Sales Tax, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Tax Consultancy, Tax Preparation, Washington State|Tags: , , , |

Tacoma Approves New 0.1% Public Safety Sales Tax: What Clients Should Know The City of Tacoma City Council has approved a new 0.1% Public Safety Sales & Use Tax, sometimes referred to as the Criminal [...]