Raising taxes now would only make it more difficult for businesses to compete with other states and regions, and more difficult for many of the state’s smallest businesses to survive. 

The new law eliminates the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset that for decades had reduced the amount some Americans receive in Social Security benefits. 

Trusts are not the solution for every estate plan.

An initiative to make Washington’s long-term care program, and paying the tax that funds it, voluntary for state residents failed at the polls.

The country faces a shortage of accountants as current accounting professionals leave and fewer students enter accounting majors. Here's how Tri-City colleges are working to bolster the pipeline.

Figuring out how to handle your business’ accounting and tax needs is another important piece of the puzzle. We turned to a certified public accountant to offer tips on how to make sure your business is in the best possible position when tax time comes.

Doing taxes can be a tedious task for most people, but one Tri-City tax accountant loves the work.

Retirement plans can keep a business competitive while hiring, improve the owner’s financial future, and help save on taxes.  

If you count yourself in the group of people looking at RMDs and charitable giving, consider the qualified charitable distribution.

Washington is among the lowest-ranked states on the Tax Foundation’s State Tax Competitiveness Index. The foundation, a nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit, said the list allows policymakers, taxpayers and business leaders to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare.