Posts Tagged ‘business’
Funding Long-Term Care Expenses: What Are Your Options?
Few things can derail your estate plan as quickly as unanticipated long-term care (LTC) expenses. Most people will need some form of LTC — such as a nursing home or assisted living facility stay — at some point in their lives. And the cost of this care is steep. According to a 2021 survey by…
Read MoreCrop Insurance – an Important Tool for Farmers During Challenging Times
Crop Insurance. It’s a phrase that makes most people wish they were watching paint dry when itis discussed. However, at Alegria Advisors, we think it’s an increasingly important part of ourValley’s financial stability, in what is proving to be a very tumultuous time. As an AdvisoryFirm that provides CPA and Financial Advisory Services in addition…
Read MoreThe Basics of Estate Planning
With the many changes in the estate tax in recent years, you could be confused about the need for estate planning. But estate planning was never just about reducing estate taxes. It is also about ensuring that your estate is distributed according to your wishes and that your heirs are properly provided for. At a…
Read MoreAnswers to Your Questions About Picking an Executor
Your executor is responsible for handling the final details of your estate, such as paying off debts and distributing whatever is left to the rightful heirs and beneficiaries. It can be a difficult job if the person doesn’t have the skills necessary to handle it. Here are answers to some of the commonly asked questions…
Read MoreIs an F Reorganization Right for Your Corporation?
When approaching a major junction in a company’s life cycle — such as implementing a succession plan or selling the business — corporate business owners may want to consider a tax-efficient restructuring. An F reorganization might be an option. In many cases, it’s used to help preserve tax attributes, optimize the transaction or create a…
Read MoreWhy Filing a Tax Return Extension Can Be a Smart Move
As the April tax deadline (or May 1st deadline for many taxpayers in Washington this year) approaches, many taxpayers feel pressure to file quickly—sometimes before all information is complete. While filing early works well for some, requesting a tax return extension can be a prudent and strategic decision for most. An extension is not a…
Read MoreWashington State’s New Luxury Motor Vehicle Sales Tax
Client Alert – Effective January 1, 2026 Beginning January 1, 2026, Washington State imposes a new luxury motor vehicle sales tax on high-value vehicle purchases and leases. Enacted under Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5801, the tax applies in addition to existing state and local sales taxes and significantly increases the cost of acquiring certain…
Read MoreFinCEN Removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons, Sets New Deadlines for Foreign Companies
Immediate Release March 21, 2025 WASHINGTON––Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. In that interim final rule, FinCEN…
Read MoreTrump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
(Washington, D.C., December 8, 2025) – President Donald J. Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (AR), Senator Deb Fischer (NE), Senator John Hoeven (ND), Representative Austin Scott (GA), and farmers from Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas…
Read MoreA Not-At-All-Dirty Dozen Ways to Strengthen Cash Flow
Wellness programs can improve productivity and morale — find out how to incentivize participation.
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