By infecting computers with malware, imposters may gain control of the taxpayer’s computer or secretly download software that tracks every keystroke, eventually giving them passwords to sensitive accounts, such as financial accounts.

Business Owners, Individuals, IRS NewsSarah GrayAugust 22, 2019Automatic Income Tax Reminder, Electronic Tax Return Reminder, IRS Impersonation Scam, Security, Security Summit, CybersecurityComment

Majority of Recent Graduates Plan to Start a Business: AICPA Survey

Free AICPA tools and resources available to offer guidance and help new businesses get off the ground

Business Owners, ServicesThe Doty GroupAugust 15, 2019AICPA, Entrepreneurs, Small Business, Starting a businessComment

FASB Proposes Improvements Related to Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity

Proposal Focuses on Convertible Instruments and Derivatives Scope Exception Guidance

Business OwnersThe Doty GroupAugust 13, 2019Financial Accounting Standards Board, Financial Instruments, Convertible Debt Instruments, Convertible Preferred Stock, Derivatives Scope ExceptionComment

How To Check Your Withholding

The Estimator helps you identify your tax withholding to make sure you have the right amount of tax withheld from your paycheck.

Business Owners, Individuals, IRS News, Tax ReformThe Doty GroupAugust 12, 2019Tax Planning, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, IRS, Withholding Calculator, Withholding Estimator, ToolsComment

Welcoming Chelsea Viseth!

The Doty Group is excited to welcome our newest employee, Chelsea Viseth, to the Firm.

Firm NewsGuest UserAugust 5, 2019StaffComment

City Council Adopts Resolution of Intent Relating to Local Sales and Use Taxes Under Substitute House Bill 1406

Tacoma is Among the First in Washington State to Take This Action Backing Affordable and Supportive Housing

CommunityThe Doty GroupAugust 5, 2019Tacoma, State and Local Tax, Washington STate, City Council, Resolution 40388, Ordinance 28599, Affordable Housing Action StrategyComment

Call for Expertise!

We’re on a mission to increase visibility of the experts in the areas we serve.

Community, Firm News, From The Doty Group, Our PartnersSarah GrayJuly 31, 2019The Doty Group, P.S.Referral Partners, Referral Network, Business Growth, ServicesComment

Tips Vs. Service Charge - FAQ

Workforce demands, in addition to legislative action, have influenced many restaurateurs to move from utilizing tips to adding a service charge as part of the customer’s bill. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether to make a change.

The Doty GroupJuly 30, 2019The Doty Group, P.S.Service Charge, Tips, Net Income, Restaurants, Tax, Automatic Gratuity, FICA Tip Credit, Washington State, State and Local TaxComment

Healthcare Organizations Maintain Economic Optimism Despite Geopolitical Concerns

Participants’ investment strategies for 2019 are unlikely to change, despite an expectation from the majority of respondents that U.S. equities will increase by six percent or more in 2019.

The Doty GroupJuly 23, 2019Healthcare, Healthcare Institutions, Industry Research, Economic OutlookComment