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The South Sound Small Business Guide to Year-End Tax Readiness

The South Sound Small Business Guide to Year-End Tax Readiness

by Joshua Ott | Dec 8, 2025 | Bookkeeping, South Sound Spotlight, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn: Why December is a crucial month for tax preparation Key tasks that help you avoid January stress Practical steps Washington small businesses can act on now How a year-end review supports a smoother start to 2026  A practical look at tax readiness as...
The South Sound Small Business Guide to Year-End Financial Reporting

The South Sound Small Business Guide to Year-End Financial Reporting

by Joshua Ott | Dec 2, 2025 | Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Payroll, South Sound Spotlight, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn: What your profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports actually show How these reports work together during year-end planning Key insights small business owners in Tacoma and the South Sound can pull from their numbers How regular reporting...
Financial Metrics Every Tacoma Business Owner Should Track

Financial Metrics Every Tacoma Business Owner Should Track

by Joshua Ott | Oct 21, 2025 | Bookkeeping, Budgeting, South Sound Spotlight

What You’ll Learn in This Post The key financial metrics that tell the full story of your business’s health. Why tracking these numbers helps prevent surprises and improves decision-making. Practical ways to use metrics to strengthen your cash flow and long-term...
Washington’s New Sales Tax Rules: What Solopreneurs and Small Business Owners Need to Know

Washington’s New Sales Tax Rules: What Solopreneurs and Small Business Owners Need to Know

by Joshua Ott | Oct 14, 2025 | South Sound Spotlight, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn in This Post What the new Washington State sales tax law (ESSB 5814) means for service-based businesses. Which industries are now required to charge retail sales tax. How to adjust your contracts, pricing, and accounting systems to stay compliant....

Quarterly Reporting in Washington: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

by Joshua Ott | Sep 9, 2025 | Bookkeeping, South Sound Spotlight, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn in This Post Why quarterly tax and wage reports are required for Washington State employers.  The difference between “zero payroll” and “zero hours” — and why it matters for compliance.  Key information you’ll need to include in your filings to avoid...
Understanding Washington State Business Taxes: What Every Business Owner Should Know

Understanding Washington State Business Taxes: What Every Business Owner Should Know

by Joshua Ott | Aug 26, 2025 | South Sound Spotlight, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn in This Post: Washington State is unique in its approach to business taxes. While there’s no corporate or personal income tax, businesses still have several tax obligations to stay on top of. In this post, we’ll break down the main types of taxes you...
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