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28Mar 2023

Author Matthew Hart

Washington Capital Gains Tax Ruled Constitutional by Washington Supreme Court

  • Mar 28, 2023
  • Matthew Hart
  • Estate Planning, Washington State Law
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Court Holds Washington Capital Gains Tax is a Constitutional Excise Tax On March 24, 2023, the Washington Supreme Court (in a 7-2 opinion) held that the controversial capital gains tax enacted by the Washington State Legislature in 2021 (SB 5096;…

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5Jan 2023

Author Sara Campbell

FTC Proposes Ban on All Noncompete Restrictions

  • Jan 5, 2023
  • Sara Campbell
  • Employment Law, Labor Law
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Earlier today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled a proposed rule that would largely ban employers from imposing noncompete restrictions on workers. The FTC’s proposed ban would extend to nearly all work arrangements - including to independent contractors, apprentices, interns…

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22Dec 2021

Author Allison Int-Hout

2022 IRS Increases to Federal Transfer Tax Exemption and Annual Exclusion for Gifts

  • Dec 22, 2021
  • Allison Int-Hout
  • Estate Planning
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In recently issued Revenue Procedure 2021-45, the IRS announced calendar year 2022 increases to the federal estate and gift tax exemption, and to the gift tax annual exclusion.  The 2022 federal estate and gift tax exemption has been increased to…

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22Oct 2020

Author Ryan Montgomery

Retirement Account Planning Before and After the SECURE Act

  • Oct 22, 2020
  • Ryan Montgomery
  • Estate Planning
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Retirement accounts are often the most significant asset in an estate, yet in most cases, these assets pass outside the terms of our clients' testamentary documents. As a result, planners must take particular care to coordinate beneficiary designations with overall…

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14Apr 2020

Author Chris Reed

Federal Assistance for Small Businesses Suffering from COVID-19

  • Apr 14, 2020
  • Chris Reed
  • Announcements, Business Law
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In response to widespread economic slowdown caused by the Coronavirus, Congress passed the CARES Act, making $349 billion available for small businesses under a new program entitled the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  Loans under the PPP are intended to provide…

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13Apr 2020

Author Chris Reed

Business Interruption Coverage in the Time of COVID-19

  • Apr 13, 2020
  • Chris Reed
  • Business Law, Insurance Coverage
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As 'shelter in place' orders increase, business are turning to their insurance policies to cover losses incurred due to government ordered shutdowns.

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26Mar 2020

Author Allison Int-Hout

New SECURE Act May Significantly Impact Existing Estate Plans

  • Mar 26, 2020
  • Allison Int-Hout
  • Estate Planning
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The SECURE Act may impact existing estate plans, particularly for people who have named a trust as beneficiary of a retirement account.

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