06.05 2012

EJK is Getting Engaged!

For the third year in a row, EJK is proud to host a table at Equal Rights Washington‘s (ERW) annual gala. In the wake of marriage equality passing in Washington State, ERW is teaming up with Washington United for Marriage to make sure that marriage equality is here to stay. Your support is as crucial as ever. We hope everyone can join us at this fun event, and help us uphold equality in Washington State!

Get Engaged to Defend Marriage Equality

Saturday, June 9, 2012
6:00pm
Washington State Convention Center
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04.04 2012

Say No to Toxics

The Washington Toxics Coalition is one of EJK Accounting & Tax Services' newest clients.

We’d like to take the time to welcome the Washington Toxics Coalition to the EJK circle. We’re eager to support WTC in their work to keep toxic chemicals out of our homes and workplaces, so that Washington can remain a clean and healthy place for us to live.

We especially dig their Clean and Healthy Waters campaign that is working to keep harmful chemicals out of everyday products that can contaminate our waterways and wildlife. This campaign wants to make sure our kids can enjoy the same healthy, thriving environment that we enjoy today. Whether snowboarding, sail boating, or biking- EJK staff love the great outdoors!

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:

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.

01.24 2012

Sianita, we’ll miss you!

EJK would like to announce the departure of our long-time staff member and friend, miss Sianita Natalia. After 6 years of dedicated, detailed, and unparalleled work, Sianita will be returning to Indonesia to jump start a career at home, and spend time with her family. Although we will miss her support, her smile, and her love of food and good friends, we wish her the best of luck for the future!

Sianita Natalia will be leaving EJK Accounting and Tax Services in Janaury 2012.

Sianita and Staff, 2011 Office Party

Help us send Sianita off with a bang – share your stories and compliments by leaving a comment below.

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.