Tax Partners Northwest

09/24/2025

The scammers keep scamming. The latest one is that someone may call you, and they may know your social security number. They'll ask you to repeat it so they have your voice recorded saying it. Please, never ever give out your social security number, or any other information, over the phone, unless you placed the call and are certain who you're talking to!

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11/26/2024

Here's the latest scam going around, I've been hearing a lot about it this week. This one involves BECU customers, but it applies to all banks.

You get a text on your phone that looks like it's from BECU asking if a charge is legit. You reply no, and get a phone call from a "BECU fraud representative". The caller ID shows it coming from BECU. They will ask for your information, and send you a six digit code in a text to prove it's you. Once you tell them the code, your bank accounts are emptied within minutes.

A good rule of thumb is that codes texted to your phone are not meant to be given to anybody else, ever.

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09/23/2024

Thank you all for voting for us again this year, it's much appreciated!

08/13/2024

If you haven't frozen your credit yet and taken other steps to protect your identity, this would be an excellent time to do so.

The breach of National Public Data could power a raft of identity theft, fraud and other crimes, experts fear.

01/14/2024

Do you make quarterly estimated payments to IRS? Tomorrow is the day to get that sent in!

01/09/2024

Looks like Congress might be making some changes to 2023 tax law. We are going to be advising people with the child tax credit, and business owners who have purchased new assets, to hold off filing until they make up their minds. You know we'll keep you posted!

12/31/2023

As we say farewell to 2023, small business owners should remember to count their inventory and take a picture of the odometer in their car, if they use it for business. Set your phone to remind you to do it every year!

12/31/2022

Happy happy New Year! Today is the day to count your business inventory if you have one. Do you deduct mileage on your tax return? Write down the mileage on your odometer today!

12/28/2022

Identity theft PINs started arriving today! Keep an eye out for yours, and get a picture of it so you have it when it's time to file taxes!

08/24/2022

This is important information for those who still have student loan balances. Normally when you have debt forgiven, it counts as taxable income, but apparently this will not be.

A three-part plan delivers on President Biden’s promise to cancel $10,000 of student debt for low- to middle-income borrowers President Biden believes

08/24/2022

We are offering a tax class this fall. Learn to do your own taxes, or we will be hiring from this class for next tax season. Here's info!

You are invited to attend Tax Partners Northwest Tax School!

Details: You will have access to your materials online and can work through the chapters at your own pace. Once a week, we will have a support session where you can review concepts and have questions answered. Materials will be available September 9 and the first class meeting will be the week of September 21 at 6 p.m., and every Wednesday at 6 thereafter through November 9.

There are 16 chapters, and we will be covering two chapters a week. Suggested time for study per chapter is five to six hours. You will be able to work ahead if you like, or catch up if you fall behind, but the support sessions will only discuss the two chapters assigned for the previous week. Online access is available 24/7, so you can do the work at your convenience. We will be available by email for additional questions.

Each chapter will cover a different aspect of tax law. You will read, answer quizzes, practice and take an end of chapter test.

Topics covered will include filing status, different types of income including wages, fringe benefits, retirement income, self-employment and rental income; capital gains; credits, deductions and depreciation. You’ll also learn about your professional responsibilities as a tax preparer.

Cost of the class is $250. This includes all online materials, coursework and the support sessions. A hard copy of the textbook can be purchased for $75 if desired.

At the end of the class, we will be hiring new employees from among those who pass the class for a variety of positions. There is no guarantee of employment. Training for those hired will begin in December and contracts will run through 4-18-23.

Please email me at [email protected] and let me know if you would like a registration form. We look forward to getting to know you!

06/15/2022

If you make estimated payments to IRS toward your 2022 taxes, the second one is due today. If you file jointly and make the payment online, please, please, please do it under the name and social security number of whomever is listed first on the return. If you make it under the second name, it causes all kinds of problems, because IRS can't match it up.