How Can Auditors Maintain Independence When Advising Clients on New Standards?

To what extent can auditors provide advice to clients who may be panicking or having a difficult time understanding intimidating new FASB standards?

Business Owners, From The Doty Group, ServicesSarah GrayJanuary 6, 2020AICPA, Attestation, Audit, FASB, GAAP, Private CompaniesComment

Real Estate Tax Tips - Involuntary Conversions

An involuntary conversion, or ‘1033 exchange’, is similar to a ‘1031/like-kind exchange,’ but more generous in some ways, and can occur in various situations such as destruction, seizure, theft, requisition/condemnation, or threat thereof to investment property.

Business Owners, From The Doty Group, IndividualsCatalin Clarke, CPANovember 20, 2019The Doty GroupReal Estate, Real Estate Investors, Investment Property, Section 1033 Exchange, Involuntary Conversion, Capital GainComment

Rules for Issuing Form 1099 for 2019

A reminder of the rules and regulations in respect to the issuance of Form 1099

Business Owners, From The Doty Group, ServicesThe Doty GroupNovember 18, 2019Form 1099, Accounting Services, Reminders, 1099-MiscComment

Gift and Estate Tax Savings: How Getting a Valuation Now Can Save You Later

How The Doty Group can increase your savings on tax and professional fees when carrying out your gift and estate planning

Business Owners, From The Doty Group, Individuals, ServicesAidan HeltNovember 14, 2019The Doty GroupValuation, Valuation Discounts, Gift and Estate Tax Valuation, Litigation and Valuation Services, Shelley Drury, Gifting, Minority Ownership Interests, LLCs, FLPsComment

Highlights to Section 162: Tax-Deductible Business Expenses

CPA Catalin Clarke examines what makes a business expense tax-deductible, highlighting some key items to be aware of.

Business Owners, From The Doty Group, Individuals, ServicesCatalin Clarke, CPANovember 13, 2019The Doty GroupSection 162, Ordinary and Necessary, Business Expenses, Catalin Clarke, Tax, Tax PlanningComment

Food Drive for Nourish Pierce County

The Doty Group is raising funds and supplies for our annual contribution to Nourish Pierce County.

Community, Firm News, From The Doty GroupSarah GrayOctober 24, 2019The Doty GroupNourish Pierce County, Spirit Week, Community, Firm Culture, Food DriveComment

State Income Tax Implications for Washington Residents

Washington doesn’t have an income tax, but that doesn’t mean that businesses and business owners shouldn’t be thinking about potential state income tax issues.

Business Owners, From The Doty Group, ServicesThe Doty GroupSeptember 16, 2019State and Local Tax, Washington STate, Business Owners, SALT, David VolkertComment

The Doty Group to Sponsor Rebuilding Together South Sound's "Brewers & Builders" Event

This is the 8th annual B&B event that RTSS has organized, in celebration of local beers, ciders, and most importantly - RTSS volunteers.

Community, Firm News, From The Doty GroupSarah GrayAugust 30, 2019Rebuilding Together South Sound, Causes, Community, Brewers and Builders, EventsComment

Have You Planned For The Post-Wayfair World?

The post-Wayfair world understandably causes a lot of anxiety among small business owners and their accounting departments. Here’s what you can do to prepare!

Business Owners, From The Doty Group, ServicesThe Doty GroupAugust 26, 2019The Doty Group, P.S.Sales and Use Tax, Sales Tax, SALT, Wayfair Decision, Nexus Review, Economic Nexus RequirementsComment