Tax Season Begins Monday, January 27th
Individual tax return filing begins Monday, January 27th. The deadline to file 2019 individual tax returns and pay any tax...
Modern Day Modeling with SoundCPA Insights
SoundCPA Insights is a suite of services from Sound Accounting & Technology LLC and includes Modern Day Modeling, an innovation...
Innovate the Innovation Cycle
New Business Ventures in Maturing Environments Challenge Systems to Innovate Efficiency can increase profit margin and control outgoing cash flow....
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and the Dream That Lives On
In 1963, one hundred years after Abraham Lincoln brought end to slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation, Dr. Martin Luther King...
Employees Driving Own Vehicles for Work?
Each year IRS publishes rates which employers and self-employed persons can use to deduct automobile expenses for the business use...
Trading the Sleigh for a Convertible?
This year car companies got more creative than ever generating new car love… Chevy broadened its market appeal with, ‘I...
January 31st Due Date: 1099s to Independent Contractors
The January 31st, 2020 deadline for reporting payments to independent contractors means its likely part of your year-end planning now....
Carve the Turkey Out of Taxes
In the midst of your busy life, how often do you think about taxes before year end? Many tax savings...
Is your organization poised for innovation?
Modern Day Modeling Innovates the Innovation Cycle. Key Operating Processes, Safety, Workforce Diversity and Customer Satisfaction together with Financial Returns....
Social Security Spousal Benefits
Social Security Spousal Benefits are a potential retirement income source for current spouses, former spouses and surviving spouses. A qualifying...
Payroll Checkups During December
Per IRS estimates, the average refund is $2800. It’s fun to get a big refund, but employees may be entitled...
Survivors and Social Security
Are you approaching 50, 60 or 70? Do you know how Social Security benefits can change during your retirement years...
Innovate the Innovation Cycle
Innovation is the creation of a new market and/or filling a need previously left wanting. The Space Needle helped brand...
Is That 4 Year Degree Valuable?
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or student you may have questions about higher education costs, education tax credits, and just...
Keys to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program is a new statewide insurance program that pays benefits when employees take time...
Protecting Customer and Employee Data
Personal information like names, addresses, phone numbers, bank and credit card account numbers, income and credit information and social security...
Embark on Spending for Health Part 5: Hidden Treasure
Spending for Health may be the least costly healthcare we purchase with payoffs that extend far beyond tax savings. Tax...
Is Your Organization Poised for Innovation?
Is your organization poised for innovation? Modern Day Modeling Innovates the Innovation Cycle. Key Operating Processes, Safety, Workforce Diversity and...
Embark on Spending for Health Part 4: Fitness Your Adventures
You’re About to Embark. Looking Forward to Your Return? Returning from travel can mean being less rested and well than...
Modern Day Modeling
Modern Day Modeling is an innovative fusion of long term strategy and daily action For organizations committed to growth, Modern...
Embark on Spending for Health Part 3: Your Phone Can Travel Smart
You’re About to Embark. Looking Forward to Your Return? Returning from travel can mean being less rested and well than...
Keys to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program kicked off this year when employers began collecting premiums on January 1. Employers...
Embark on Spending for Health: Part 2 Must Go Local Fare
You’re About to Embark. Looking Forward to Your Return? Returning from travel can mean being less rested and well than...
WA Paid Leave ER Reporting Begins July
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program kicked off this year when employers began collecting premiums on January 1. Employers...
Embark On Spending for Health
You’re About to Embark. Looking Forward to Your Return? Returning from travel can mean being less rested and well than...
OT Exemption is changing in WA State
Under proposed changes, employers will have to pay overtime to some employees who were previously considered exempt or raise their...
IRS is Revising W4 for 2020
IRS has released a Draft of the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. The Draft does away with the...
Modern Day Modeling: Digital Dashboards and Key Performance Indicators tied to Initiatives
Modern Day Modeling is an innovative fusion of long term strategy and daily action. For organizations committed to sustaining growth...
Planning Your Next Vehicle?
Planning Your Next Vehicle Financing and Purchase? Doing the Math and Engaging in Accurate Communication on Both Sides are essential...
Modern Day Modeling: Budget Development
Budget development in May? You put together a budget initiative at year-end, soliciting reports from various managers. You gained consensus...