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Val Smith-Fulcher’s Guide to Divorce and Taxes

We’re not the only ones who can get festive this time of year. In the spirit of giving, the IRS recently released important updates for the 2024 tax year to adjust for inflation. They’re increasing the Standard Deduction — up to $29,200 for married...

Thanksgiving Cues for Every Tacoma Person

I love Thanksgiving. I don’t love Thanksgiving. Both are equally true. A lot of it comes down to sharing a meal with our Tacoma family and friends. There’s something special about getting to gather at the dinner table and express gratitude for a roast turkey and...

Non-filing Isn’t a Good Option for Tacoma Taxpayers

The events of 2020 were both a reprieve for Pierce County taxpayers (like you) and a nightmare for tax pros (like me). And the complications of that year and the one following created a backlog for the IRS. That’s one of the reasons they shut off the reminder notices...

How Tacoma Givers Can Guard Against Fake Charities

There’s been an extraordinary surge of fakers this year. The explosion of AI along with more sophisticated scams can make it feel like you have to look under every rock. While Biden is enacting a presidential order to demand some accountability from the big...

Before Turning Tacoma Homes Into Short Term Rentals

The real estate market is tough in general right now. With less loans being dealt out and a shortage of homes for sale, both buyers and sellers are working hard to get what they want.And it looks like there’s a big change with how agents are paid that’s coming...

Preparing for Disasters: A Guide for Tacoma Residents

Though last month was officially National Preparedness Month, it’s sad to think that just about every month these days reminds us about preparing for disasters, from hurricanes on the East Coast to wildfires in the West to tornadoes in the middle.Last year,...

Val Smith-Fulcher’s Tips to Avert Financial Crisis

I gotta say, every time I hear a new disaster being reported on the news, I am struck by how different my daily existence is from the devastation I see in the photos in my feed.I must confess to feeling some "disaster fatigue" setting in.It’s hard to see hard things...

How the Government Shutdown Affects Tacoma Taxpayers

This week, my staff and I are pausing to celebrate that the chapter has closed on 2022’s filing. It was probably over for you back in April, but my team just wrapped that up for some of our Tacoma clients who needed to file extensions. Of course, we’ll be...

Smith-Fulcher’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights Breakdown

This is the week when tax filing mess-ups hit the fan again. The tax extension deadline on Monday, October 16 will still see Tacoma people not filing (even though they did file an extension request and get approved). And in preparing things, it will reveal bigger...

When to Take Social Security: Tips for Tacoma People Nearing Retirement

This weekend’s events in Israel have been very difficult to take in. Seeing the violence and hearing the stories have been heartbreaking, to say the least. Our thoughts go out to the innocent Israelis and Palestinians suffering through the attacks in Gaza and other...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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