Now You Have to Collect Sales Tax, Now What?: Be Prepare, to Collect, and Report
For many business owners, the announcement that they now must collect sales tax can feel overwhelming. The rules may have changed because of new legislation, your business crossed a revenue threshold, or you expanded into [...]
Upcoming Sales Tax Changes in Washington State: ESSB 5814 Effective October 1, 2025
Overview On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed ESSB 5814 into law. Beginning October 1, 2025, Washington State will significantly expand its retail sales tax to include a range of services previously exempt—this includes [...]
The Value of a Business Consultant with an Accounting Background
When a business owner thinks of an accountant, they often picture tax season, financial statements, and compliance work. While those services are essential, there’s a powerful advantage when the same professional also operates as a [...]
Car Loan Interest Deduction Under the OBBBA: How to Save on Your Taxes
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings a new opportunity for taxpayers to save money. One of its standout provisions is a temporary deduction for interest paid [...]
The True Cost of Delayed Fraud Discovery: A Forensic Accountant’s Perspective
Local Fraud News: Issaquah Police Arrest Local Woman for $630,000 Theft from Employer On July 9, 2025, detectives with the Issaquah Police Department arrested a 57-year-old Issaquah woman for the theft of approximately $630,000 from [...]
The Bellevue School District (BSD) is grappling with a $14.4 million budget shortfall for the 2024–25 fiscal year
Introduction: Not every financial woe, issue, or failure stems from outright fraud. In many cases, they arise from mishandling, mismanagement, or an inability to adapt to changing circumstances—whether it’s shifting enrollment numbers, evolving resource needs, [...]
