Category Archives: Taxes

Tax News from EJK Accounting & Tax

02.11 2015

2015 Tax Deadlines

Tax deadlines for filing year 2014For everyone who’s looking to start the new year off right, check out the tax filing dates below. Don’t forget to talk to your tax preparer about gathering information needed to complete these filings.

Deadlines for Businesses and Non-profits

  • February 2, 2015 – W-2′s due to employees; 1099′s due to contractors/investors/others
  • March 2, 2015 – W-3 and 1096’s due to IRS
  • March 16, 2015 – Corporate tax returns or filing extension due to IRS
  • May 15, 2015 – Non-profit tax returns or filing extension due to IRS

Deadlines for Individuals

  • April 15, 2015 – Individual tax returns or extension due to IRS

If you are unsure of your filing requirements, visit the IRS website to determine your obligation.

01.05 2015

New Year, New Tax Team

EJK rings in new year with new tax preparerEJK is ringing in the New Year with Jaye Kubo, our new tax preparer. While Randy Lake enjoys the luxuries of retirement, Jaye will lead our tax department, and work with clients to prepare both personal and business returns.

Jaye joins EJK with 20 years of experience in public accounting and private practice.  She focuses on comprehensive tax planning, consulting and compliance services to corporate and partnership clients and their owners as well as not-for-profit organizations. Jaye will also assist with federal and state tax compliance, IRS negotiations, and organizational mergers. Learn more about Jaye’s experience here.

We will miss Randy’s can-do attitude, and congratulate him on retirement!

04.08 2013

Save-the-Date for Spring Happy Hour

Join us on April 16, 2013 for office happy hour.Join us Tuesday, April 16, 2013 as we celebrate our new office and the end of tax season. This is your chance to see our new space, mingle with friends, and enjoy our view of the Seattle city skyline. Here’s what you need to know:

EJK Office Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 4:30-7pm
5216 16th Ave SW, Seattle

We’ll provide the food, and you can help us by bringing a beverage of your choice to share. Everyone is welcome – we’ll see you all there!

*Check your email for a full Evite with directions and more information soon.

02.05 2012

The Low Down on Tips

If your staff receive tip income, here’s what you need to know about your reporting requirements:What employers need to know about tip income reporting requirements.

  • Tips are taxable – Cash or not, tips are subject to federal income, and Social Security and Medicare taxes.
  • Tips must be reported – Employees are responsible for reporting tips to their employer. Employers are responsible for reporting tip income to the IRS, and for withholding federal income, Social Security and Medicare taxes.
  • Tips are easily recorded – The IRS offers form 1244, Employee’s Daily Record of Tips and Report to Employee, to help employees and employers record tip income.

Visit the IRS website if you want to learn more about requirements for reporting tip income.

01.10 2012

2012 Tax Deadlines

For everyone who’s looking to start the new year off right, check out the tax filing dates below. Don’t forget to talk to your tax preparer about gathering information needed to complete these filings.

Deadlines for Businesses and Non-profit Organizations

  • January 31, 2012 – W-2’s due to employees; 1099’s due to contractors/investors/others
  • February 29, 2012 – W-3 and 1096’s due to IRS
  • March 15, 2012 – Corporate tax returns or filing extension due to IRS
  • May 15, 2012 – Non-profit tax returns or filing extension due to IRS

Deadlines for Individuals

  • April 17, 2012 – Individual tax returns or extension due to IRS

If you are unsure of your filing requirements, visit the IRS website to determine your obligation.