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New Long-Term Care Tax
You Can Opt Out of the New Long-Term Care Tax, But Hurry Washington is about to impose a new long-term care tax on every employee in the state. Employers will start collecting the .58-percent payroll tax on January 1 from anyone in Washington who receives a W-2 form....
Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Start Soon
IRS Starting Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments July 15 The IRS is sending out letters advising families of payments for the new monthly child tax credit. The payments could mean up to $3,600 a year per child for some 36 million families. The first allotments are set...
Excel Easter Egg
If You Can Still Run Excel 95, You Can Find a ‘Devilish’ Easter Egg It’s taken years to find it, but word is spreading that Excel 95 has an Easter Egg. If you hit a certain set of keys in the right order, you can take a virtual walk through the “Hall of Tortured...
New Capital Gains Tax
Washington State to Start New Tax January 1 Washington state recently enacted a new capital gains tax, set to begin January 1, 2022. The sale of stocks, bonds and other high-value assets that earns more than $250,000 will be hit with a 7 percent tax. The tax is levied...
Whatcom County Sales Tax to Increase
Whatcom County Residents Will See an Increase Starting July 1 A Whatcom County sales tax increase means consumers will pay an additional 1 cent per $10.00 purchase starting July 1. Sales Tax Increase Affects All Whatcom County The .1 percent increase affects all of...
Accounting Jokes, Part II
It's tax time, and you're not sure whether to laugh or cry? After you read our accounting jokes, you may still not be sure. Honesty is the Best Policy After hearing a rousing sermon in church against the evils of dishonesty and lying, a man wrote the following letter...
Tax Identity Theft: What to Do
Tax Identity Theft Victims Can Still Find a Happy Ending Tax identity theft – someone filing a tax return using your Social Security number – is a real problem. In just one tax year – 2016 – fraudsters filed some 1.5 million false tax returns. That added up to a $1.7-...
2021 Tax News
Pandemic-Related Changes Behind Latest 2021 Tax News We’ve been dealing with an unprecedented pandemic, and Congress and the IRS are showing uncharacteristic kindness towards taxpayers in response. In case you haven’t kept up on the 2021 tax news, we are offering a...
When Tax Preparers Go Bad
When Tax Preparers Go Bad: Owner Uses a Gun to Menace Two Clients A news story out of Houston shows what happens when tax preparers go bad.In late March, the owner of MZ BIZ Tax Services allegedly pointed a gun at a client in an altercation over mistakes on a tax...
No Money for Taxes? You Have Options
Even If You Have No Money for Taxes, the IRS Will Work With You You filed your tax return and you owe big. What happens if you have no money for taxes? Fortunately, the IRS is usually willing to work with you to keep you from going completely broke. File on Time The...
Office Dogs Taking Meetings
The Andrews Accounting Office Dogs Are Taking Meetings Despite a Hectic Schedule Emmy and Zuzu, the office dogs at Andrews Tax Accounting, are taking meetings. They may have a tough time squeezing them in - there are naps to take, passersby to bark at. And of course,...
Latest PPP & EIDL News
Latest PPP & EIDL News: Application, Payment Deadlines Extended The latest PPP & EIDL news is good for those who are applying for either loan. And if you’ve already received a loan, there’s good news for you, too. PPP Deadlines Likely Extended This week, the...
Later Tax Deadline Momentum Builds
Is It Possible We’ll See a Later Tax Deadline Than April 15? The country is still struggling to deal with the consequences of Covid-19, and the federal government is no exception. Several groups are pressuring the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service to choose...
Accountant Jokes
It's tax season, and let's be honest - we're cracking up. So we thought you should crack up with us! Here's some of our favorite accountant jokes. Charitable Donations “Hello, is this Father O’Malley?”“It is.”“This is the IRS. Can you help us?”“I can.”“Do you know a...
Tax Tips for 2021
Tasty Tax Tips for 2021 and Beyond This year’s tax filing season is underway, so the time is ripe for some tax tips for 2021. And one for 2022, as well! Take That to the Bank You finished your 2020 tax return, and you have a refund coming. Huzzah! When you file, tell...
Home Office Deduction for Remote Workers
Working Remotely from Doesn’t Mean a Home Office Deduction As companies have scrambled to deal with the pandemic, many have arranged to have their employees work from home. But if you’re working from home, don’t expect a home office deduction for remote workers. No...
Happy Valentine’s Dogs!
Our furry bundles of love are here to wish you Happy Valentine's Day! Zuzu and Emmy are all dressed up for Valentine's Day and ready to be your sweethearts! Zuzu wants to hold your hand! Emmy has a kiss waiting! No chocolate for our Valentine's Dogs, but they welcome...
Economic Stimulus Payments and Taxes
No taxes on stimulus payments, but you probably want to report them on your tax return.