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Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement Rules

December 12, 2016 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Last week Congress created the “Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement.” Presumably, President Obama will sign the legislation … [Read more...] about Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement Rules

Filed Under: health care, insurance, management, personal finance Tagged With: qualified small business health reimbursement arrangement

Please Bump Your Prices for Inflation

August 15, 2016 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Can I make a practical suggestion to you? You ought to be better about bumping your prices for inflation. No, I get it. The economy has been tough … [Read more...] about Please Bump Your Prices for Inflation

Filed Under: business taxes, health care, insurance, management, Strategy

Why You Should Be Nervous About Washington’s SHOP Exchange

August 8, 2016 By Beth Nelson CPA

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If you’re a small business owner, you should probably be nervous about Washington’s SHOP Exchange. To start, though, let’s clarify: we’re not … [Read more...] about Why You Should Be Nervous About Washington’s SHOP Exchange

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Really Simplified Guide to Small Business Obamacare Rules

August 1, 2016 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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A couple of weeks ago, we did a blog post for tax accountants about how the Affordable Care Act rules apply in 2016 to small businesses. When Bob … [Read more...] about Really Simplified Guide to Small Business Obamacare Rules

Filed Under: business taxes, health care, insurance, management

WA Healthplanfinder Business Update for 2017

July 5, 2016 By Beth Nelson CPA

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Given all the changes and fluidity with the WA Healthplanfinder Business website and program, we thought it’d be a pretty good idea to review the … [Read more...] about WA Healthplanfinder Business Update for 2017

Filed Under: business taxes, health care

Inside Tips for WA Small-Business Owners Using the SHOP Exchange

December 21, 2015 By Beth Nelson CPA

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This is the time of year when small business owners often need to work with the Washington State SHOP Exchange. For this reason, I thought it'd make … [Read more...] about Inside Tips for WA Small-Business Owners Using the SHOP Exchange

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Walter White Wished He’d Had a PPO

December 14, 2015 By Beth Nelson CPA

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People often think about holiday stuff at year-end. And this focus makes sense. As a society, we enjoy a ton of holidays falling in November, December … [Read more...] about Walter White Wished He’d Had a PPO

Filed Under: health care, insurance, personal finance

What to Know About Buying Health Insurance in WA

November 7, 2015 By Beth Nelson CPA

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Okay, so the New Year is right around the corner and that means, among other things, that now is the time to make health insurance decisions for the … [Read more...] about What to Know About Buying Health Insurance in WA

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Washington state levies an estate tax of up to 35% on estates of decedents dying on or after July 1 2025. That new rate is by far the highest estate … [Read More...] about Planning for the 35% Washington State Estate Tax

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Starting October 1, 2025, Washington State levies a sales tax on many, maybe most, business professional services. Thus, if you’re a business … [Read More...] about Washington State Professional Services Sales Tax

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Washington state taxes the estates of high-net-worth residents and high-net-worth nonresidents who own property in the state. The tax rates start at … [Read More...] about Washington’s Qualified Family-Owned Business Interest Estate Tax Deduction: Updated for 2025

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