LIKE WHAT YOU READ? Share this article : New COVID-19 Restrictions for Hospitality Written by: Rebecca Young | December 2, 2020 The governor’s announcement of new COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and other hospitality businesses on Sunday, November 15th is devastating to an already struggling industry. Our thoughts go out to business owners and their staff as they continue to pivot and face these challenges head on with creativity and resourcefulness. BP encourages everyone to consider supporting… Read Post
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R&D Tax Credit Available to Offset AMT for Eligible Small Businesses Written by: Craig Hoots | March 21, 2016 Read Full Post
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Choosing the Right Inventory Counting Method Written by: Chris Mela | December 15, 2015 Read Full Post
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Tangible Property Regulation Update Written by: Brendan McAuliffe | September 18, 2015 Read Full Post
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Washington State Capital Gains Legislation Written by: Rachel Roberson | April 22, 2015 Read Full Post
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IRS Repair Regulations Relief? Don’t Celebrate Just Yet. Written by: Michael Schmidt | March 9, 2015 Read Full Post
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Work In Canada? Important Items to Consider. Written by: Michael Schmidt | January 6, 2015 Read Full Post
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Aragona Case May Have Significant Impact on Real Estate Professionals November 25, 2014 Read Full Post
According to Associated Builders and Contractors, Construction Backlog Is On the Rise September 5, 2014 Read Full Post
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AGC Update – Potential Hikes in Gas Taxes and More Growth for the Region February 7, 2014 Read Full Post
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Looking Forward: Pacific Northwest Continues to be Economically Attractive December 19, 2013 Read Full Post
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries’ (L&I) Stay at Work Program August 28, 2013 Read Full Post
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FASB and the Private Company Council Continue Moving Towards Private Company GAAP February 20, 2013 Read Full Post
Bidding Work in California? Be Sure to Consider Effect of Proposition 30. December 21, 2012 Read Full Post
Postponed Confusion – IRS Delays Effective Date of New Repair Regulations November 27, 2012 Read Full Post
Washington Tax Incentives to Assist Expanding Manufacturing and Related Businesses November 13, 2012 Read Full Post
R&D Credit: Are You Overlooking a Dollar for Dollar Credit Against Your Taxes? September 28, 2012 Read Full Post
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Think Globally, Save Locally – County and City Energy Incentives Help Green Projects Pencil Out August 20, 2012 Read Full Post
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