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The state will begin to collect a payroll tax of 0.58% on July 1 to help Washingtonians afford care and accommodations they’ll require with age.

The Washington Cares Fund established a maximum $36,500 benefit for qualified Washingtonians to help pay for a variety of seniors’ needs, including long-term care. The benefit may also be applied towards transportation, mobility equipment, meal deliveries, home accessibility improvements, and even family caretaker compensation.

The Washington Cares Fund is not a long-term care plan for seniors, but some say it’s starting to be recognized as a valuable safety net that most Washingtonians will someday be cushioned by.

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The IRS is urging people to beware of ads that promise big money by claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit. (ERC or ERTC)

While this IS a real tax credit, scammers are taking advantage of businesses by falsifying eligibility requirements, collecting personal information and charging "fees" to claim the credit.

Advertisements for "ERC/ERTC help" are all over the radio, TV and social media. You may even get ads that look like official government letters, or texts, emails and phone calls advertising ERC/ERTC eligibility.

The scammers advise you that they can determine your eligibility within minutes, before even discussing your tax situation and then encourage you to "apply" for the credit, even if you do not qualify. Leaving you at risk of someone using the tax credit as a ploy to steal your identity or take a cut of your improperly claimed credit.

Many also take upfront "fees" from you to be able to apply for and claim the credit, some even charging a percentage of the suggested "refund amount".

Statements from the scammer urge you submit the claim "because there is nothing to lose". In reality, those who are improperly receiving the credit will have to repay the credit, along with substantial interest and penalties.

The only way to claim the ERC is on a federal employment tax return. For eligibility information and information on how to properly claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit, visit the IRS Website here.

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The meteorological start of summer is June 20, though many consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial kickoff of the season. No matter which way you slice it, the summer is upon us.

With the shift to this new season comes excitement for many. Kids get a break from school, parents arrange family vacations, and adults may enjoy shortened summer Fridays at work. And, of course, everyone loves the warmer weather, longer days, and the opportunity to partake in favorite outdoor activities.

When you own a small business, you can tap into the energy of the season to market your brand.

Creating summer slogans—whether to announce a new product, sale, or other timely offer, or simply to mix up your messaging—is one way to capitalize on the positive summer vibes in your marketing.

Let’s dive into summer marketing slogans. We’ll explore how you create one, plus share some suggestions for concepts and words you can use in your own marketing efforts!

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