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Important BOI Updates!

BOI reporting deadlines still in flux with recent court decisions.

Wrangling Estate Taxes: How John Dutton Could’ve Roped in Some Tax Savings

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Washington State Mandates Retirement Plans by 2027

Big changes are coming for Washington businesses! Starting in 2027, the ‘Washington Saves’ program will require businesses without retirement plans to offer employees an auto-IRA program. 💼💰 Automatic payroll deductions make saving for the future easier than ever—but employees can always opt out if they choose. With phased implementation and penalties for non-compliance, now’s the time to get prepared!

Tips to Help You Plan Your Charitable Giving

December is often a time when we make charitable gifts to support the causes that are important to us. As you approach those decisions, it can be wise to align your charitable goals with financial considerations, including maximizing tax deductions.

Expand Your Client Base with Referral and Partner Programs

Grow your client base through trust and collaboration. Referral, partner, and affiliate programs offer efficient ways to attract high-quality leads by leveraging relationships and shared networks. Explore how these strategies can help you expand your reach, reduce costs, and build lasting client relationships.

Guide to Commission-Based Pay for Sales Teams

Discover how commission-based pay can transform your sales team by aligning compensation with performance to drive revenue and retain top talent. Explore various commission structures, their benefits, and best practices for implementation in this comprehensive guide. Propel your business toward greater success with an incentivized sales force.

Steps to Take After the Death of a Spouse

As year-end approaches, small business owners face crucial tax planning decisions that can impact their financial health. From leveraging deductions and managing cash flow to understanding the intricacies of the QBI deduction, this article offers strategic insights to optimize your tax position before ringing in the new year.

Court puts BOI reporting on hold

Year-end is fast approaching, and for high-income earners and gig workers, it's the perfect time to review your tax withholding. This article will explain why this check is crucial and how it could potentially help you avoid a hefty tax bill.

Smart year-end tax moves for businesses

As year-end approaches, small business owners face crucial tax planning decisions that can impact their financial health. From leveraging deductions and managing cash flow to understanding the intricacies of the QBI deduction, this article offers strategic insights to optimize your tax position before ringing in the new year.

Washington Supreme Court Narrows B&O Tax Investment Deduction: What Businesses Need to Know

In a recent decision, the Washington Supreme Court upheld a significant change to the state’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax rules, narrowing eligibility for the investment income deduction. This ruling now limits the deduction to what it describes as “incidental investments of surplus funds,” impacting a wide range of businesses that previously relied on this deduction to reduce tax liabilities.

A Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Management

Cyber threats are serious business risks that can harm your bottom line, reputation, and operations. This guide covers essential defense strategies you need to know to protect your business. Learn how proactive cybersecurity measures can make all the difference.

Elevate Your Business With CPA Advisory Services

Discover how CPA advisory services can provide strategic value to your business, helping you navigate complex transactions and enhance financial efficiency. This video explores different services CPAs offer, from financial planning to M&A consulting, and how they can benefit your business.

Attestation Services: An Introductory Guide

In today's business world, trust and transparency are non-negotiable. Discover how attestation services can enhance your company's credibility by providing independent verification of your financial information. Read our essential guide to learn how these services can drive business success and foster stakeholder confidence.

Instructions for Filing 990-N Returns

Year-end is fast approaching, and for high-income earners and gig workers, it's the perfect time to review your tax withholding. This article will explain why this check is crucial and how it could potentially help you avoid a hefty tax bill.

Key Facts About Form1099-MISC and Form 1099-NEC

Whether managing personal finances or running a business, this article provides essential questions to ask your CPA for informed decision-making. Discuss everything from tax planning to retirement and succession planning. Stay on top of your financial game by making your CPA meetings count.

Which Form 1099 Should I File?

Year-end is fast approaching, and for high-income earners and gig workers, it's the perfect time to review your tax withholding. This article will explain why this check is crucial and how it could potentially help you avoid a hefty tax bill.