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....
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...
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...
by Joshua Ott | Aug 12, 2025 | Payroll, South Sound Spotlight
What You’ll Learn in This Post: Payroll audits can feel intimidating, but with the right preparation, they can be a straightforward process. In this post, we’ll walk you through why payroll audits happen in Washington State, what to expect during the process, and how...
by Joshua Ott | Jun 24, 2025 | Sell Side M&A and Advisory, South Sound Spotlight
What You’ll Learn in This Post Thinking about selling or transitioning your business? In this post, we cover five common mistakes that can quietly lower your business’s valuation—and what to do about them. You’ll learn how everyday decisions affect how buyers,...
