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Larson Gross Welcomes Perry, Shelton, Walker, and Associates, PLLC (PSWA) Team

Larson Gross, a leading Washington-based accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that the team from Perry, Shelton, Walker, and Associates, PLLC (PSWA), a respected Pacific Northwest firm, will officially join Larson Gross effective January 1, 2026.

U.S. Business Tax Calendar

A convenient table including all of the important local and federal tax deadlines for U.S. Businesses

U.S. Individual Tax Calendar

A convenient table including all of the important local and federal tax deadlines for U.S. Individuals

2026 Retirement Plan Comparison Chart for Businesses

   INSIGHTS2026 Retirement Plan Comparison Chart for Businessesby Lydia Peterson, CPAARTICLE | 2026Curious about ...

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Difference?

Trusts are powerful estate planning tools, but not all trusts are created equal. In this video, we break down the key differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts, including control, tax treatment, creditor protection, and long-term planning implications. Whether you're building a basic estate plan or preserving multigenerational wealth, understanding these two foundational trust structures is essential.

Crisis-Proofing Your Business: Strategic Response Tactics

Learn how to prepare for and respond to a business crisis with proven strategies. This guide covers real-world missteps, leadership tactics, and financial planning tips to help your business recover and thrive.

The Capital Gains Tax Traps Even Savvy Investors Miss

Think you know how capital gains work? Think again. Here are 4 surprising capital gains mistakes investors make—and how to avoid a surprise tax bill.

Some States Are Splitting from the OBBB – Is Yours?

Understand how your state conforms to the new OBBB provisions and learn how to update your tax strategy to maximize savings.

Disguised dividends: what C corp owners should know about reasonable compensation

Mitigate the risk of IRS reclassification of compensation as disguised dividends. Learn how C corporations can structure owner-employee pay to stay compliant and tax-efficient.

Washington DOR: Immediate Tax Relief & Business Support for Flood Victims

The Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) is actively offering disaster relief provisions to help flood-impacted businesses manage their tax obligations and maintain compliance during recovery.

Why AI Is No Longer Optional

For years, business leaders wondered when AI would finally become practical. That moment has arrived. AI is now woven into the tools people already use every day — from email and messaging apps to CRM systems, spreadsheets, and even industry-specific workflows.

Why 2026 Brings Smarter 1099 Rules

After years of confusion, 1099 reporting rules are being reset in a way that aligns with how people actually transact. The unpopular $600 1099-K threshold has been rolled back, long-outdated 1099 limits are increasing for the first time in decades, and inflation adjustments are finally being introduced. The result is fewer unnecessary forms, less administrative friction, and clearer tax obligations for businesses and individuals alike - beginning with restored 1099-K rules in 2025 and modernized 1099 thresholds starting in 2026.

2025 Year-End Tax Tips for Individuals & Families

As 2025 ends, taxpayers face key updates to the tax landscape, including extended Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions and new deductions introduced under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This year-end tax planning guide highlights important considerations before December 31 to help individuals make informed, proactive financial decisions and prepare for upcoming changes in 2026.

How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers

Some companies have raised prices brilliantly - they experienced minimal churn, strengthened relationships with their best customers, and watched their margins expand. Others? It was a complete disaster. In this video, you'll learn the specific strategies that separate successful price increases from catastrophic failures.

When to Raise Your Prices

Decades of research shows pricing improvements can deliver 3-5x more profit impact than cutting costs or boosting volume, yet most business leaders still spend 80% of their time on everything but pricing. The real risk isn't raising prices, it's waiting too long to do it.
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