Tax Updates
Tax Updates & Legislation News
This has been an unusually active year for tax legislation. Please check back frequently for further news and updates.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your tax planning. We are available via email or contact our offices at 206.284.1383.
Senate Passes Scaled Back Reconciliation Bill – Inflation Reduction Act
Click here for a Wolters Kluwer summary of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 passed by the Senate on August 7, 2022.
House Passes Massive Spending Bill – Build Back Better Act
Click here for a CCH Summary of the $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Act passed by House of Representatives on November 19, 2021.
WA State Long Term Care Program effective January 1, 2022 – Employee Tax 0.58% of Wages
Click here for a Davis Wright Tremaine summary of the new WA State Long Term Care Program including employee opt-out before November 11, 2021.
On March 10, 2020, Congress approved the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) which President Biden signed on March 11, 2021.
Click here for a CCH Summary of the $1.9 Trillion Covid relief package covering aid for various schools, restaurants, recovery rebates and extension of various payroll tax credits.
On December 27, 2020 President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations act of 2021
Click here for CCH summary of Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 signed by President on 12/27/20- Pandemic Relief, Stimulus Payments ($600) and Various Extenders
On December 20, 2019 President Trump signed the SECURE Act as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020.
Click for here a CCH summary of the legislation.
New Retirement Planning Information for 2021 - January 19, 2021
Retirement Plan Type Comparison for 2021 and Plan Contribution Limits for 2021
New Washington Business and Occupation Tax Legislation Affects Service Businesses
Click here for summary of legislation effective 1/1/20
New Washington State Real Estate Excise Tax Legislation
Click here for summary of legislation effective 1/1/20
2018 Year-End Tax Planning under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act- November 8, 2018
Click here for CCH overview of year end planning under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Tax Return Due Dates for the 2018 Tax Year - January 11, 2019
Click here for an overview from the AICPA of the revised tax return due dates that are taking effect for 2018 returns.
Washington State Family Leave Act Employer Toolkit- December 20, 2018
Click here for WA ESD Employer Toolkit
New Retirement Planning Information for 2018 - December 18, 2018
Retirement Plan Type Comparison for 2018 and Plan Contribution Limits for 2018
