On September 23rd, 2025, the IRS announced that starting September 30th, 2025, they will begin phasing out paper checks for tax refunds to individual taxpayers. This is part of a broader federal push under Executive Order 14247, which mandates that federal disbursements and receipts move toward electronic payments wherever legally possible. What’s Changing and Why: […]
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As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to optimize your tax situation. But have you considered hiring your children? Hiring your kids can not only help them learn valuable work skills but can also provide several potential tax benefits. Here’s how: Important Considerations: If you would like to learn more about hiring children
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became public law on July 4th, 2025, will bring a lot of changes and/or updates to federal tax law for individuals and businesses. It is important to stay up-to-date with the latest provisions in order to better prepare yourself for the upcoming 2026 tax season. Some updates and
Starting October 1st, 2025, the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin requiring sales tax to be collected on the services mentioned below. It is important that if you offer any of these services, you must collect sales tax on your customers’ receipts or invoices, depending on the services covered by this new regulation. This
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As a small business owner, maintaining meticulous records is essential to ensuring the financial health of your business, and one of the most critical elements of this practice is keeping your receipts. Why is it important to keep receipts? Best Practices for Managing Receipts: By implementing these simple yet effective habits, you can keep your
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Join us for this comprehensive workshop designed to equip entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners with the tools they need to grow strategically—and stay tax-ready every step of the way. The workshop will be hosted in Spanish at the Beacon Hill Branch of the Seattle Public Library on Wednesday, September 10th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a proposed budget reconciliation bill in the 119th United States Congress. It was recently passed by the House of Representatives on May 22nd, 2025 and passed by the Senate on July 1st, 2025. The bill includes, but it is not limited to, the following: What It Means
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On June 12th, 2025, the IRS officially acknowledged processing delays that have caused some taxpayers to receive notices claiming a balance due—even when payments were made timely and electronically. Why It’s Happening: Who’s Affected IRS Guidance for Taxpayers Challenges Facing the IRS This issue highlights broader operational challenges: While the IRS works through its backlog,
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Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly popular investment, but with it comes the responsibility of understanding its tax implications. Whether you have bought, sold, or simply traded cryptocurrency, it is essential to understand how the IRS views these transactions and what your reporting requirements are. The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property, not currency. This means that any
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As we move through the year, it is important to stay on top of your tax obligations to avoid any surprises down the road. If you’re self-employed, a small business owner, or someone with significant income that is not subject to automatic withholding, this reminder is for you. If you have not already made your
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