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Washington’s New Service Tax: What Small Businesses Should Know

Essential Accounting Support Posted on October 8, 2025 by Christie HammondNovember 3, 2025

Washington’s service tax applies to all companies doing business in the state. What’s new is that starting October 1, 2025, the state will tax some advertising services as retail sales. The new law, ESSB 5814, means that if you sell … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookkeeping, Tax, Uncategorized | Tagged Bookkeeping Basics, Small Business Operations, Taxes
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Qualified Tips and Small Business Taxes: What Bellevue Business Owners Need to Know

Essential Accounting Support Posted on August 29, 2025 by Christie HammondNovember 3, 2025

Small business taxes have rules that change every year. If you own a café, salon, or restaurant in Bellevue, WA, you’ve probably been hearing about the IRS’s new tip rules. They went into effect back in January, and by now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookkeeping, Tax | Tagged bookkeeping, Small Business Operations, Taxes
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Free Tax Preparation Software: Are the Savings Worth Missed Opportunities?

Essential Accounting Support Posted on March 4, 2024 by Christie HammondFebruary 4, 2025

Free tax preparation software is a starting point for taxes, but you should learn more about what these tools can do and what they can miss.

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bookkeeping, Tax Preparation, Taxes
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Maximizing Small Business Tax Credits

Essential Accounting Support Posted on November 22, 2023 by Christie HammondFebruary 4, 2025

Small Business Tax Credits: A guide on maximizing benefits, understanding qualifications, and effective tax strategies for entrepreneurs.

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Posted in Bookkeeping, Business Basics, Tax | Tagged Small Business Operations, Taxes
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Small Business Bookkeeping: Top Tips to Wrap Up the Year

Essential Accounting Support Posted on November 1, 2023 by Christie HammondJune 26, 2025

Discover the essential year-end bookkeeping tasks every small business owner should know and why they are crucial for financial success.

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Posted in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Basics, Tax | Tagged Small Business Operations, Tax Preparation, Taxes
7 Essential Small Business Tax Deductions

7 Essential Small Business Tax Deductions

Essential Accounting Support Posted on August 29, 2023 by Christie HammondFebruary 4, 2025

As a small business owner, I know every penny counts. Let’s simplify this topic and help you save more. Check out these 7 small business tax deductions you may not be taking. They could help keep your hard-earned money where it belongs – in your business.

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Posted in Business Basics, Tax | Tagged Small Business Operations, Tax Preparation, Taxes
Small Business Tax Preparation: DIY vs Hiring a Professional

Small Business Tax Preparation: DIY vs Hiring a Professional

Essential Accounting Support Posted on March 27, 2023 by Christie HammondJune 28, 2024

Small business tax preparation. It’s a lot. You may be wondering whether you should handle preparing your taxes for your accountant on your own (DIY) or hire a professional bookkeeper. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of each option to help you make an informed choice.

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Posted in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Basics, Tax | Tagged bookkeeping, Small Business Operations, Tax Preparation, Taxes
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What Small Business Should Know Before Hiring a Bookkeeper

Essential Accounting Support Posted on January 24, 2023 by Christie HammondJune 26, 2025

Are you tired of juggling finances for your small business? Find out why you should consider hiring a bookkeeper to help with accounting, payroll, and other financial tasks.

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Posted in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Basics, Tax | Tagged bookkeeping, Small Business Operations, Taxes
Can You Deduct Client Gifts

Can Your Business Deduct Client Gifts?

Essential Accounting Support Posted on December 27, 2022 by Christie HammondApril 23, 2025

The answer to whether you can deduct client gifts is that it depends. You can deduct client gifts, but there are limitations to the type and value of gifts that you can deduct. 

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Posted in Tax | Tagged bookkeeping, Small Business Operations, Taxes

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