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Staff Changes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of Bruce, Dolly, & Conner from our firm. We wish them all the best in their new endeavors. Their presence will be missed in the office. For our valued customers, please be assured that there will be no change...
2025 In Review
2025 has been a whirlwind of changes, both in the world of taxes and in our office. While our tax season was relatively normal, in July, the sweeping legislation known as One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was passed, and, in October, the state signed a bill subjecting...
How Can a CPA’s Payroll & Bookkeeping Services Save Time and Reduce Errors for Snohomish County Business Owners?
As a business owner, finding balance between running your business while also managing your books and payroll obligations can be a battle. While some muddle along as best as they can, spending time that would otherwise be free time to input numbers, the reality is...
Medicare IRMAA
Since 2025’s MAGI will be used to calculate IRMAA for 2027, if your MAGI will be greater than $212,000 for a married couple ($106,000 for a single taxpayer), there are ways you can manage your income to help avoid a hefty increase, or avoid the IRMAA surcharge altogether.
2026
The IRS has released the 2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets and Standard Deductions, as well as increases in long-term capital gains brackets and the earned income tax credit, among others. Other deductions and credits that were passed as part of July’s One Big...
Washington Services Subject to New Retail Sales Tax
On October 1, 2025, certain service providers in Washington State were required to start charging retail sales tax. This is due to the passing of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which added new business activities to the definition of retail services....
Social Media Tax Scams
IRS assesses $162 million in penalties over false tax credit claims tied to social media IR-2025-90, Sept. 8, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers about a growing number of fraudulent tax schemes circulating on social media that promote...
September Tax News
Hello and welcome to September! With the year nearly 3/4 of the way through, this is a good month to make sure you are up to speed on your tax planning in order to take advantage of some benefits that will be expiring, as well as keeping up on year-end due dates that...
Big Beautiful Bill Signing Brings Big Tax Changes
Updated July 16, 2025 On July 4, 2025, Donald Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law. While this bill does have many different facets, some of these will have an effect on both your finances and your taxes. While this summary does not encompass everything that...
Is it really the IRS?
IRS Tax Tip 2025-46, July 8, 2025 Identity thieves can prey on anyone, at any time. Here’s some helpful tips for taxpayers to know when it’s really the IRS or not that’s contacting you.Email, text and social media The IRS doesn’t make initial contact through email or...