The 2026 “short” legislative session in Olympia is finally over, though few who participated are likely to describe the session as short given the long hours of debate. Despite the compressed timeline, the Legislature passed...more
3/16/2026
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Constitutional Challenges ,
Estate Tax ,
Income Taxes ,
New Legislation ,
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State and Local Government ,
State Taxes ,
Tax Legislation ,
Tax Rates ,
Tax Reform ,
Washington
Like its neighbors to the north (Washington), and south (California), Oregon has developed a reputation for being unfriendly to businesses. This reputation has its roots in several areas, but unfavorable tax policy is chief...more
2/18/2026
/ C-Corporation ,
Capital Gains ,
Income Taxes ,
New Legislation ,
Pass-Through Entities ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Qualified Small Business Stock ,
Small Business ,
State Taxes ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Tax Legislation ,
Tax Policy ,
Taxation
It appears that the flood gates have opened and that the IRS is finally processing and paying claims for the employee retention credit (ERC) en masse. After waiting a very long time (often years) with no contact from the IRS,...more
4/23/2025
/ Business Taxes ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Retention ,
Income Taxes ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Refunds ,
Tax Returns
On March 20, 2025, the IRS updated its guidance to employers that claimed the employee retention credit (ERC). The updated guidance materially differs from prior IRS guidance of how and when employers should report the income...more
4/9/2025
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Retention ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Filing Requirements ,
Income Taxes ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
New Guidance ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Returns