Category: Tax Planning

Over the past several weeks, you probably noticed copies of your tax documents for the 2022 year arriving in your mailbox. We’ve put together this consolidated checklist as well as some questions and tips below to help sort and organize your tax records in preparation for your upcoming tax return. Taking time to ensure your [...]

As we were wrapping the last of the holiday presents, Congress had their hands full finalizing the SECURE Act 2.0, which included 100+ different changes to retirement accounts. Most of these changes impact either a very narrow group of people, or the related dollar amount is so small that it leaves us wondering if there [...]

The Washington Capital Gains Tax drama continues. Earlier this year the Douglas County Superior Court held the tax unconstitutional, and the State of WA appealed to the Supreme Court. While the Supreme Court will hear arguments next month, the State of WA asked for, and received, a stay on the Superior Court’s decision. So, until [...]

Market volatility can provide plenty of opportunities for portfolio rebalancing and this is especially true when markets enter “correction mode”. Market corrections are associated with price declines of 20% or more. As many of you know, we are actively monitoring investment portfolios for rebalancing opportunities to take advantage of market corrections. In addition to portfolio [...]

Whether you have a tax refund heading your way or you owe additional taxes with your return, you may be wondering “what can I do next year to reduce my taxes?” While the subject of taxes is fresh on your mind, this is a great time to review your income, deductions, and potential for savings [...]

Companies are always looking for relatively inexpensive ways to increase the odds of getting the best workforce to join them. In the Technology sector, these ‘inexpensive’ incentives often translate into offering employees stock awards. By offering workers this interesting ‘carrot,’ they offer ownership in the company in return for their tenure and a job well [...]

Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman Yeah, I’m the taxman – George Harrison, The Beatles Last spring, colleague Vince Lee outlined various non-cash-intensive ways companies leverage stocks in many benefits packages, in lieu of larger salaries. These restricted stock units (RSUs) and/or [...]

Update as of 12.19.21 With the end of the year rapidly approaching, the Build Back Better Act still faces significant disagreements in the Senate that appear likely to stretch into 2022. It remains to be seen what effect this delay will ultimately have on the tax changes included in the bill, but the longer that [...]

Update as of: January 27, 2022 On January 27th, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1732 which delays implementation of the long-term care payroll tax in Washington State for 18 months.  Employers will not be required to collect the .58% payroll tax until July 1, 2023. In addition, the law was updated so individuals born [...]