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 [...]
The Work You Don’t Always See—But Always Matters
Every so often, I receive a call that reminds me exactly why I do what I do. Recently, a client reached out after deciding to handle their own Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) filings [...]
