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The Hidden Risks of Commingling Business and Personal Funds

The Hidden Risks of Commingling Business and Personal Funds

by Joshua Ott | Oct 7, 2025 | Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn in This Post Why mixing personal and business funds causes serious tax and legal headaches. How commingled accounts can undermine your business valuation and credibility. Simple, practical steps to keep transactions clean and compliant. How Tacoma...
Year-End CPA Prep: What Tacoma Business Owners Can Do Now to Save Time (and Money)

Year-End CPA Prep: What Tacoma Business Owners Can Do Now to Save Time (and Money)

by Joshua Ott | Sep 22, 2025 | Tacoma Community, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn in This Post Why CPA-ready books save Tacoma business owners both time and money. How reconciling accounts, payroll, and quarterly reports reduces errors and stress. The importance of organizing receipts and flagging outstanding invoices  Steps you...

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...
Year-Round Tax Planning: It’s Not Just a Q4 Job

Year-Round Tax Planning: It’s Not Just a Q4 Job

by Joshua Ott | Aug 19, 2025 | Budgeting, Growth Strategy, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn in This Post In this post, you’ll discover why tax planning should be part of your business routine year-round. We’ll share simple, practical steps you can start using today to stay organized, reduce stress, and make smarter financial decisions....
The Real Cost of DIY Bookkeeping: When Saving Time Starts Losing Money

The Real Cost of DIY Bookkeeping: When Saving Time Starts Losing Money

by Joshua Ott | Aug 11, 2025 | Bookkeeping, Tax Planning

What You’ll Learn in This Post This post outlines the hidden costs of DIY bookkeeping for small businesses. Learn about the most common errors business owners make—like missed deductions, reconciliation mistakes, and misclassified expenses—and why working with a...
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