Tax season can feel overwhelming, especially when money moves through a growing number of online payment platforms and marketplaces. If you've been using services like PayPal, Venmo, eBay, or other payment apps to sell goods or provide services, you may encounter a Form 1099-K among your tax
The Largest Tax Package in Washington History
Washington State has enacted significant tax reforms under Governor Bob Ferguson's Washington's tax landscape has changed significantly over the past year. Several tax changes passed by the Washington Legislature in 2025 are now in effect, including changes to the state's Business &
How to Increase Customer Retention and Get More Repeat Purchases
Getting a new customer is exciting. Getting that same customer to buy from you again is often much more valuable. Businesses can spend a significant amount of money on advertising, promotions, salespeople, and other customer-acquisition efforts just to convince someone to make their first
Beyond Profits: Cultivating Care for Your Business and Bottom Line
The world of business can often feel transactional, focused almost entirely on revenue, expenses, and the elusive bottom line. And yes, financial success matters. A business that can't make money eventually becomes a very expensive hobby. But caring for your business is about more than maximizing
EV Tax Credit: A Green Light for Electric Vehicles
The electric vehicle (EV) market has changed significantly in the past few years, and so have the federal tax incentives designed to encourage people to buy electric vehicles. If you've seen older articles promising a $7,500 federal tax credit for a new EV or a $4,000 credit for a used EV,
When Should Your Small Business Add Another Service?
There is a particular moment in every small business owner's life when a customer asks: "Do you guys also do ______?" Sometimes the answer is easy: "No, that's not what we do." But eventually, you hear the question enough times that you start wondering whether you're leaving money on the
Should You Prepay Property Taxes to Get an Itemized Deduction?
Every year around tax time, homeowners ask the same question: Should I prepay my property taxes to get a bigger tax deduction? The answer is: sometimes — but it depends on your overall tax situation. And there's an important update homeowners need to know: the federal SALT deduction limit is
Real Estate Tax Strategy: Cost Segregation, Accelerated & Bonus Depreciation
Real estate can be an excellent long-term investment, but property owners don't have to wait decades to receive the tax benefits associated with depreciation. For certain real estate investors, a cost segregation study combined with accelerated depreciation and bonus depreciation can