Tax Solutions That Make Sense And Provide Maximum Relief For Your Money
A joint tax refund can sometimes go toward a debt that belongs to your spouse, leaving you without the portion of the refund you expected to receive. When that happens, you still have options available to help you recover your share when the debt belongs to your...
An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit can end with a report proposing changes to your tax return, including additional tax, penalties and interest. If you disagree with the results, you may wonder whether you can appeal the agency's findings. Reasons to challenge...
While the COVID-era peak has mostly leveled off, remote work remains popular in Washington. Cities like Seattle are powerhouses for freelancers and remote workers. With the younger generation increasingly preferring remote work or work from home setups, flexible...
Tax debt can feel overwhelming for your business. When you owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or Washington State Department of Revenue, the pressure mounts quickly. You might wonder if bankruptcy offers a solution. The answer depends on the legal structure of...
Estate planning requires a person to think about a variety of circumstances that might occur when they pass away. One of these is the ever-changing legal landscape surrounding estate planning and estate taxes. For families in Washington, SB 6347 is one of the changes...
Washington's new so-called “millionaire tax” may affect numerous high-earning professionals, local business owners and even their immediate family members. Under SB 6346, also known as the state millionaire tax, anyone who earns a million dollars or more is subject to...
You open a letter from the IRS and see you owe thousands of dollars. Your bank account cannot cover that amount. The IRS understands that many taxpayers face this situation and offers several programs to help. Taking action quickly gives you more options than ignoring...
One day, something amazing happens and a surprise inheritance comes along. However, it brings many questions along with sudden relief. After all you have been through you want to save for your children or pay down debt. However, you must be aware of specific tax rules...
Wishful thinking will not make an IRS audit disappear. When that audit letter arrives, some taxpayers convince themselves that silence is a viable strategy—that maybe the agency will simply lose interest or run out of time. The government has established procedures...
Restructuring a business often marks a period of growth. You might plan a merger, bring in new owners or reorganize how the company operates. At the same time, Washington tax rules can shape these decisions in ways that are not always obvious. Understanding a few key...