Posts by Yuriy Akopyan
Multi-State Tax Checklist: Income, Business Operations, Investments, Moves, etc
Here’s your Seattle/Bellevue Multi-State Tax Checklist — designed to help you quickly spot when you might owe taxes or have filing obligations outside Washington. 1. Income From Working in Another…
Read MoreTimely Tax Filings Require Proactive Attention, Don’t Wait for Due Dates
Timely filings require proactive attention, but most people react only when due dates are near. Deadlines for quarterly estimated taxes, payroll filings, excise tax returns, and year-end income tax submissions…
Read MoreUnderstanding Relief Options: Penalty Abatement, Filing Extensions, and Payment Plans Exist
Penalty abatement, filing extensions, and payment plans are tools the IRS (and most state tax agencies) use to help taxpayers—both business owners and individuals—avoid or reduce penalties when they can’t…
Read MoreMissing Washington State (DOR) Deadlines Can Lead to Penalties
Missing Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) deadlines can lead to steep penalties, as well as accumulating interest and possible enforcement actions. What Penalties and Interest Can Apply? Excise tax…
Read MoreWho Needs to Worry About the Third-Quarter Estimated Tax Deadline
The IRS designates September 15, 2025, as the deadline for third-quarter estimated tax payments covering income earned from June 1 to August 31, 2025. Notably, this is the same deadline…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Business in the Family – Tax Traps and Solutions
So you built something real. A business. A legacy. A family-run thing that’s weathered recessions, pandemics, and probably more sleepless nights than you care to count. Maybe it’s a restaurant.…
Read MoreEssential One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Changes Every Senior Needs to Know
In recent legislative developments, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Bill for 2025 and Beyond (also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA) has introduced significant tax provisions, some…
Read MoreEstate Planning Is No Longer Optional—Even If You’re Not a Millionaire
For years, the myth persisted: Estate planning is only for the ultra-wealthy. But if you’re Gen X, a Boomer, or even one of the older Millennials, it’s time to rethink…
Read MoreUnderstanding the New Above-the-Line Tax Deduction for Qualified Tips
The U.S. tax landscape continues to evolve with legislative updates, and one such recent change introduced in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” focuses on a new above-the-line tax deduction…
Read MoreHow Often Do Washington Business Owners Miss Tax Deductions?
While exact numbers for Washington State aren’t published, national data suggests many small business owners frequently miss out on deductions they’re entitled to claim. Why Deductions Are Missed Complex Rules:…
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