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Paid Sick Leave in Washington
Paid Sick Leave in Washington Cover Workers for Variety of Needs Paid sick leave in Washington is available for practically every employee in the state. You’re covered whether you’re a full-time or part-time worker, as well as a temporary or seasonal worker. Employees...
Offer In Compromise Could Lower Your Tax Debt
Offer In Compromise an Agreement to Pay IRS Less Than What You Owe Offer In Compromise – it may sound too good to be true. But if you qualify, it is possible to set up an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service to settle your tax debt for less than the full...
News Briefs: Cascade’s Best Voting, BOI, Minimum Wage
Cascade’s Best Voting Has Begun, and Changes to BOI, Minimum Wage Cascade's Best Voting – Andrews Accounting Up for Honor After winning in 2024, Andrews Accounting has been nominated again for Best Accounting Firm in the Cascades Best survey. Thank you for nominating...
Washington Secretary of State Scam
Business Entities Claims to Represent Washington Secretary of State in Scam A private company is claiming to represent the government in a Washington Secretary of State scam. Bogus letters demanding excessive fees to renew registration with the Secretary of State...
When to Buy Your Christmas Tree
Price Factors in On When to Buy Your Christmas Tree Do you put a lot of thought into when to buy your Christmas tree? Many people don’t – they automatically get a tree over the Thanksgiving weekend. But does that maximize your leafy green tree dollar? Read on. When to...
Accountants at Pooh Corner
The Andrews Accounting Crew Embraces Winnie the Pooh for Halloween 2024 Halloween 2024 struck a literary mood as Andrews Accounting used the children's classic Winnie the Pooh for costume inspiration. As always, the entire office dressed up, then visited our...
Solo 401(k), SEP and SIMPLE IRA
Solo 401(k), SEP and SIMPLE IRA offer great self-employed retirement options Solo 401(k), SEP and SIMPLE IRA are three great options for self-employed business owners and their employees. Even if you’re a sole-proprietor or independent contractor, one of these plans...
Fed Rate Cut Effects
Fed Rate Cut Effects Include Cheaper Credit, More Spending What are likely Fed rate cut effects? This week the Federal Reserve Board, or Fed, cut its interest rate by .5 percent. That’s a fairly big cut, and it’s the first one in four years. But how does it affect...
Washington Shared Work Program
Shared Work Program Can Help Employers, Employees The Washington Shared Work Program can help both employers and their employees when business slows down. A downturn in business can hit small companies especially hard. A tempting way to cut costs can be to cut back on...
Washington Considers Retail Delivery Fee
Washington State Study Mulls Effects of a Retail Delivery Fee The Washington State Legislature has commissioned a study on imposing a retail delivery fee on retail and online delivery purchases. Proceeds from the tax would go to cities and towns to help fund road...
Andrews Voted Best Accounting Firm
Andrews Tax Accounting Voted Cascade’s Best Results from the 2024 Cascade’s Best vote sponsored by the Bellingham Herald found Andrews Tax Accounting voted best accounting firm in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties. Voting was open to anyone, with gold, silver and...
Stock Market Crash Ahead?
If There’s a Stock Market Crash, You’ll Want to Prepare Is a stock market crash on the horizon? Stock prices keep climbing right now, but several experts say the bubble is due to burst soon. But don’t despair – there are steps you can follow to weather the storm. Some...
Business Travel Deductions
What Expenses Qualify as Business Travel Deductions? Here are some tips to make sure you’re eligible for your maximum business travel deductions when it comes time to hit the road for work. As well, we list some travel expenses that aren’t deductible that you may want...
Who Has to File a Tax Return?
Different Requirements Determine Who Has to File a Tax Return You might think everyone living in the US has to file a tax return. But there are some folks who don’t. Here’s how to figure out if you’re one of the lucky few. Gross Income The most obvious determining...
Late-Working Accountants and Other News
Late-Working Accountants Finish One-Third of Tasks at Night Late-Working Accountants When it comes to finishing tasks, late-working accountants are burning the candle at both ends. Software maker Numeric reported recently that among bean counters, 34 percent finish...
Minimum Wage Hike and Other Regulation News
Prepare for a Minimum Wage Hike State-Wide and In Bellingham Minimum Wage Hike A minimum wage hike is set to take effect on January 1, 2024, and workers in Bellingham can expect another minimum wage hike starting May 1, 2024. The minimum wage in Washington is adjusted...
Santa’s Secret Is Out
Secret Santa's Secret Is Revealed at the Andrews Wing-Ding Santa's secret has been safe since the beginning of November. That's when everyone drew names to become their lucky Andrews office mate's Secret Santa. And Friday, December 22, all was revealed. Kela loved her...
Drivers, start your holidays!
We've Decked the Halls (Even if We Don't Have Actual Halls) The office elves were a little slow to start your holidays, but once they got going, they couldn't be stopped. Leading the way, head elf Emily. Emily hears those jingle bells - and she's got two sets of ears...