In March, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law S.B. 6346 and S.B. 6347, two bills that will change the state’s income and estate tax landscape. S.B. 6346 will impose a new tax on high-income individuals and S.B. 6347 will revert the estate tax rates to pre-2025 levels, with the top rate lowered from 35% to 20% for decedents dying on or after July 1, 2026.

Business owners and investors often ask a simple question: Can I deduct everything now? The answer is more nuanced. While certain qualifying assets, or components identified through cost segregation, may be deducted more quickly, most capital property must still be depreciated over time.

Small businesses can be more vulnerable for fraud because a single employee may handle payroll, approve payments, reconcile accounts, and manage online banking access. Protect your business from employee bookkeeping fraud with practical internal controls and financial oversight strategies.

Under the new bonus depreciation rules, construction companies may be able to immediately deduct up to 100% of the cost of certain qualified property. While this improves liquidity, it also shifts tax exposure into future years, making long-term planning essential.

IEEPA refund processing has begun through CAPE in ACE, but Phase 1 eligibility is limited. Importers should review liquidation status, refund eligibility, documentation, and deadlines to determine whether action is needed now or in a later phase.

2026 real estate and construction industry trends are driving structural change across the industry. From AI adoption to labor shortages and shifting capital flows, firms must adapt their strategy and operations to stay competitive.