Among the many ways taxpayers may resolve a tax debt with the IRS, the Installment Agreement is a popular choice.  Installment Agreements allow a taxpayer to make monthly payments towards a tax debt and often also reduce the amount of penalties and interest that must be paid. The IRS does set forth conditions that must be met to qualify for an agreement: All income tax returns must be filed, All employment Read More

Tax Costs of Doing Business in Washington State Today, I'd like to discuss four main taxes with which business owners in Washington State must contend. B & O Tax While Washington doesn’t have an income tax, businesses are subjected to a Business and Occupation (or B & O) tax.  This tax is a gross receipts tax measured on either the value of products, the gross proceeds of sale, or a business’s gross Read More

Show me the refund! Tax time is here, but this year you’re prepared.  You’ve filled out the forms and filed your returns in a timely manner, pondering future purchases while eagerly awaiting your refund check. But you’ve grown bored with waiting and want to know when you will be getting your tax refund. No worries, we have answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding IRS refunds. How can I Read More