Governor Ferguson Signs Law Expanding Sales Tax and Raising B&O Rates to Boost State Revenue

May 27, 2025|Categories: Business, Department of Revenue, Government, In the news, Rulings, Sales Tax Updates, Small Business, Tax Accounting, Washington Administrative Code, Washington State|Tags: , , , , , , |

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

May 21, 2025|Categories: Accounting, Business, Financial Crimes, Fraud & Criminal Investigations|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

Balancing Salary and Distributions in an S Corporation: Understanding the IRS Expectations

May 20, 2025|Categories: Business, Corporations, Government, Rulings, Small Business|Tags: , , , |

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought significant changes that affect how S corporation shareholders handle compensation. One key impact is that the 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is based on the [...]

Separating Rhetoric from Reality: A Forensic Look at Social‑Security “Cut” Claims… a Pivotal Forensic Accounting & Audits Perspective

May 12, 2025|Categories: Editorial, In the news|Tags: , , , |

Executive Summary Few topics inflame public debate more quickly than Social Security. During every election cycle, charges that one side or the other intends to “slash” or “eliminate” the program crowd headlines and social feeds. The loudest [...]