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Small Business Help
Small Business Help Resources Are Available Small business help is always welcome, whether it’s about getting your start, emerging from a tight situation, or building on success. So, as we celebrate Small Business Week, let’s look at some of the resources that are...
The End of Tax Day!
The End of Tax Day Promises the Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow! The end of Tax Day came earlier this year than the last two years. That's because Tax Day was earlier than the last two years! But we look for the silver linings - or in this case the rainbows - where we can....
GoFundMe Tax Rules
GoFundMe Tax Rules May or May Not Affect Your Tax Bill The GoFundMe tax rules shouldn’t determine whether you give to a good cause. And the GoFundMe tax rules shouldn’t necessarily keep you from accepting help. But you may keep from getting surprised on tax day if you...
B&O Tax Break?
Washington State Senate OKs B&O Tax Break, Plus Other Tax News The Washington State Senate has approved a B&O tax break for small business. Senate Bill 5980 would give a tax credit to businesses that gross less than $125,000 annually. That could translate into...
The Les Birthday Feast of Love
Les's Birthday and Valentine's Day Combine for a Love Fest The Les Birthday Fest comes in February every year. How many years? Well, we have access to state-of-the-art calculators and computers and software in our office. But no one here can count that high. But one...
Tax Crime for Prime Time
Tax Crime All-Stars of 2021 Tax crime? You would never! But these folks did, and in various major and/or despicable ways. These are some of the Infamous All-Stars, Tax Evasion Division, of 2021. Easy Target: Stealing from a Non-Profit A New Mexico couple, Susan and...
Solar Energy Tax Credit
Solar Energy Tax Credit Can Save You Big Bucks - But Hurry! The solar energy tax credit – officially the Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC) – gives an incentive for a win-win situation. The reduced emissions and lower carbon footprint from solar-generated energy...
Debra’s Birthday and a Delicate Question
Debra’s Birthday Involves a Raging Controversy! Debra’s birthday arrived on Monday, and a fun celebration came with it! But answers to a delicate question also came along for a ride. The Delicate Question What was the delicate question? It wasn’t anything about...
Getting the Fastest Refund
Info on Filing Your Taxes and Getting the Fastest Refund Possible Getting the fastest tax refund? It’s the most (only?) exciting thing about filing taxes, and probably what you care about the most. So, if the IRS owes you money, here are some ways you can speed up the...
Rabbit Rabbit!
You Said Rabbit Rabbit on the 1st, But Julia Says It Everyday! Our beloved and spoiled office dogs, Emmy and Zuzu are pretty well known to fans of this blog. Hey - shout out to all five of you! However, there some other furry associates that are near and dear to our...
Charity Tax Deduction
Donate by December 31 to Score a Charity Tax Deduction Getting a charity tax deduction is always great. But 2021 has some tax provisions that can give you extra savings – as long as you donate by December 31. Direct Charity Tax Deduction In the past, only taxpayers...
A Very Andrews Christmas
Ain't No Party Like a Very Andrews Christmas Party We had a very Andrews Christmas once again! We gathered around the tree, which is so fat this year some of us were nearly pushed into the parking lot. After all, the holidays are all about togetherness, but 6 feet...
2022 Washington Minimum Wage, PFML & LTC
2022 Washington Minimum Wage, Other Rates Jump, Plus Info on Long-Term Care Act The Washington 2022 minimum wage and other payroll-related rates will increase at the beginning of the year. Inflation is behind some of the bumps, while some rate hikes are phasing in...
Decking the Halls
Decking the Halls Starts the Andrews Xmas-palooza! Decking the Halls is a key part of celebrating the holidays here at Andrews Tax Accounting. Every Black Friday, everyone of us is either home digesting and/or shopping from the couch. Except for Jeri, who picks out a...
Santa Shortage: Christmas Pix in Peril!
Santa Shortage Means Kids May Lack a Lap to Sit On Santa Shortage? That’s right. Santa Claus is real – real scarce! According to an article from Small Business Trends, the Santa Claus supply is drying up in the face of increased demand. HireSanta is an agency that...
Set Up an IRS Account!
An IRS Account Can Answer a Bunch of Tax Questions Open an IRS account, and you won’t get a free toaster. But what you do get may be better. IRS Accounts Have Answers If you create an IRS account, you can find out lots of useful information. Such as: The total amount...
Dead Around Halloween
Even Though We're Busy, It's Dead Around Halloween Here It was definitely dead around Halloween last Friday, when Andrews Accounting celebrated Spooky Season! As we do every year, we visited our neighbors down here at the Harbor and did Treat or Treat. That's right -...
Inflation: Why, How Long, and What to Do
Inflation Will Stick Around, But You Can Fight Back Inflation has been in the news lately, and plenty of other places, too. Maybe you’ve seen it at the gas pump. Or at the grocery store when you were buying meat, or eggs. Or – big shudder – at the car rental counter....