Posts by Yuriy Akopyan
What Is Tax Basis? Why It Matters So Much in King County
When most people in King County hear the term “tax basis,” they assume it only matters when they sell a home or investment. In reality, tax basis affects capital gains…
Read MoreWashington Has No State Income Tax, But Payroll Taxes Still Matter
Many business owners hear “Washington has no state income tax” and assume compensation planning isn’t important. In reality, federal payroll taxes are often the largest factor. When you pay yourself…
Read MoreHow Much Salary Should You Be Paying Yourself?
The answer depends on your business structure, profitability, and tax goals. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (default tax treatment), partnership, or most LLCs taxed as partnerships, there is…
Read MoreYGACPA recently attended the 2026 PASBA Conference
YGACPA recently attended the 2026 PASBA Spring Marketing & Technology Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Our team spent several days learning, connecting, and discussing some of the most important topics…
Read MoreTop Real Estate Companies Operating In Seattle, Bellevue, And Everett
Here are some of the top real estate companies operating in Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett, broken down by category (brokerages, major developers and investor firms, and commercial brokerage firms). These…
Read MoreWashington Tax Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Severe Storms, etc
The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the State of Washington affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on…
Read MoreWashington State Sales Tax Rates Changes 2026
As we welcome in the New Year, we would like to remind you of changes to Washington State sales tax rates that took effect on January 1, 2026. As noted in…
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October 15 – Extended Deadline to File Returns if Extension Was Filed
Tax Obligations if You Worked or Earned Income in Another State
Living in Seattle or Bellevue doesn’t automatically mean all your tax obligations are Washington-only.Even though Washington has no state income tax, you could still have filing or payment responsibilities in…
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