by Marie Browne | Jul 30, 2021 | Taxes
Washington State recently passed legislation to create the nation’s first state-run long term care fund. The Long Term Care Act goes into effect January 1, 2022. Here is what it means for you as an employer, as a potential beneficiary, and employee options for...
by Marie Browne | Apr 9, 2020 | Accounting, Business, Taxes
As you probably know, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) was signed on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion package includes $349 billion for a loan program called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This is an unprecedented program both in...
by Marie Browne | Aug 8, 2017 | Business, Taxes
When the voters of Washington State passed Initiative 1433 by an overwhelming 57% majority, I do not for a minute think they were trying to create an administrative nightmare for small business owners. They were just voting to raise the minimum wage and to give...
by Marie Browne | Apr 26, 2017 | Taxes
If you have ever made a mistake on your quarterly Federal 941 (employment tax) deposit, you have probably experienced a relentless attempt by the IRS to drive you insane with their never ending, mildly chastising, and utterly unhelpful notices and vague instructions...
by Marie Browne | Dec 9, 2016 | Taxes
If you are the shareholder of an S Corporation, you may be confused about the correct way to report health insurance premiums paid on your behalf. You can slog through this publication from the IRS website: S Corporation Compensation and Medical Insurance Issues....