Despite a higher state school tax levy in 2018, families in Eastern Washington may see some relief on their property tax bill this year.That’s because the state collected more than it anticipated, and to alleviate the tax burden for 2019, the state rate of $2.70 per $1,000 of assessed property...
By Alex Johnson Alex Johnson ofJohnson & Johnson Law FirmAs a DUI defense attorney here in the Tri-Cities, I often get questions about this area of law. Here are short answers to frequently asked questions about driving under the influence. What is the “legal limit” for a DUI?When I’m asked...
Although business owners were anxious to see how the tax code overhaul affected their bottom line in 2018, many are scratching their heads as regulations fall into place.“I’ve put in enough hours at this point it feels as though I’m getting ready to take another CPA exam,” said Ty Schatz,...
By Beau RuffAt death, there is a little-known tax benefit that the federal government provides. It is an adjustment to tax basis and it can have a profound effect on the taxation of the assets owned at death. This column discusses two kinds of taxes that apply at death: the...
As 2018 ushers in changes to the United States tax code, many Tri-City business leaders are trying to wrap their head around what it means and how it will affect their companies.The bill was signed by President Trump just before Christmas and is the first major change to the tax...
Tri-City tax professionals are boning up on the new tax code as they prepare for the start of the 2017 tax filing season. Michelle L. BoddySigned into law just before the end of the year, the changes mark the first major reform of the tax code since the mid 1980s....
By Beau RuffCharities and nonprofits need good people who are willing to donate time and energy to make sure the enterprise is running efficiently and doing good deeds. So, they seek out volunteers who are willing to devote time and energy to serve on the board and help to oversee...
As the tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to start thinking about who will prepare their federal tax returns.In 2017, more than 132 million individual and family tax returns were e-filed, the most accurate, safest and easiest way to file, according to the agency.More than...
For many Americans, tax season comes with spring.But for Ty Schatz, a certified public accountant with Michels & Schilperoot PS Inc. in Sunnyside, the season kicks off in mid-November.“Clients want to know where they stand tax-wise and what could be done prior to year-end to reduce their tax bill,” he...
Many people in the Mid-Columbia region donate to their favorite charities, especially during the holiday season.It feels good to help the less fortunate.But why not help yourself too by getting tax credits for giving?Darren Szendre, a certified public accountant and owner of Tri-Cities Tax in Kennewick, believes in the spirit...
