Check out the Bader Martin archive for articles on a wide range of topics including personal and business finance; federal, state and local tax issues, profitability and business operations, and the effective use of technology. Contributing to Haitian Relief? By Ryan M. Bray, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services; with contributions from Madalina Dobra Read Article Managing Your Charity’s Endowments Responsibly? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services Read Article Liable for Personal Property Taxes in Washington State? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services - with contributions from Debby Cunningham Read Article Confused by the Federal Estate Tax Repeal? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services and Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Have a Foreign Bank Account, Brokerage Account, Hedge Fund or Mutual Fund? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services and Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Telecommuting to Work? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Looking to Purchase a New Home? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Ready for This Year’s Wage Reporting? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Doing All You Can to Prevent Fraud in Your Business or Not-for-Profit Organization? By David A. Thorpe, CPA; Senior Manager, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Wondering about the Federal Tax Limits and Deductions for 2010? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Receive a Distribution from Your Retirement Plan this Year? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Loaning Money to Your Family, Friend, or Business? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Need an Advisory Board for Your Closely Held Business? By Bradley A. Berg, CPA; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Have a Home Office? By Andrea Bonaccorsi, CPA; Manager, Tax Services Read Article Donating to Charity? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal and Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Have an IRA? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Buy Products or Services for Resale? By Haiying Wang, CPA; Manager, Tax Services Read Article Ready for the New Red Flags Rule on Identity Theft? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Building or Remodeling Your Home? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Director, High Net Worth Services - with contributions from Jeanne Murphy Read Article Know How the New Credit Card Rules Affect You? By Ryan M. Bray, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Think It’s Too Early to Plan for April 15, 2010? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Are Your Records Really Safe? By Mike Basilicato; Manager, Information Technology Services Read Article What If . . . ? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Affected by the New “Everything but Marriage” Domestic Partnership Law? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Know the New Rules for Managing Your Charity’s Charitable Assets? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services Read Article Anyone Owe you Money? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Planning to Sell a Home? By Brian Wainscoat, CPA; Manager, Tax Services Read Article Ready for the New COBRA and CHIPRA Requirements? By Natalie Novak, PHR; Manager, Human Resources Read Article New Tax Breaks Have You Reconsidering a Car Purchase? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Know Your Risk of an IRS Audit This Year? By Andrea Bonaccorsi, CPA; Manager, Tax Services Read Article Own a Small Business that’s Losing Money? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services; Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Know How Long to Keep Your Tax Records? By Stephanie B. Ritchie, CPA; Senior Manager, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Wondering How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Affects Your Business? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Losing Your Health Insurance Due to a Lost Job? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Wondering How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Affects You? By Walter R. Smith, CPA; Managing Principal; Principal, Tax Services Read Article Liable for Nanny Taxes on Household Help? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Know the Important Federal Tax Deadlines for 2009? By Ryan M. Bray, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Considered the Benefits of Estate Planning in a Down Economy? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Director, High Net Worth Services - with Susan Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Considering Energy-Saving Investments in Your Home or Business? By Walter R. Smith, CPA; Managing Principal; Principal, Tax Services Read Article Concerned About the Value of Your 529 College Savings Plan? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Up on the New Deductions and Limits for 2009? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Receiving Compensation or Benefits as an S Corporation Officer/Shareholder? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services; Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services - with Scott Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Up on the New Changes for IRAs, 403[b] Plans, and Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Know the New Standard Mileage Rates? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Losing Money in the Stock Market? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Director, High Net Worth Services - with Rodney Fujita, CPA, Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Up on the State's New Law Governing Unemployment Insurance Coverage for Corporate Officers? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Owe Back Taxes to the State of Washington? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services; Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Know the New Retirement and Pension Plan Limits for 2009? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Heard about the Financial Bailout Bill's Tax Relief Provisions? By Walter R. Smith, CPA; Managing Principal; Principal, Tax Services Read Article Affected by the Credit Crunch? By Bart H. Wilson, MBA, CPA; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services; Director, Audit Services Read Article Concerned About Your Insurance? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Planning a Purchase of Capital Equipment? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Anxious About Your Savings and Investments? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services - with Chris Strand, MST, CPA/PFS, Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Ready for Retirement? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services ; Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Running a Business? Or a Hobby? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Naming the Right Beneficiary for Your Retirement Plan? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Considering an Investment in Private Activity Bonds? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Considered Long-Term Care Insurance? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Affected by the New Housing Act? By Walter R. Smith, CPA; Managing Principal; Principal, Tax Services Read Article Considered the Impact of the New Form 990 on your Nonprofit's Recordkeeping Systems? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services - with Scott Usher, MST, CPA, Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Wondering about a Health Savings Account? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Need to Update Your Not-for-Profit's Policies in Advance of the New IRS Form 990? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services - with Scott Usher, MST, CPA, Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Falling for Another IRS Scam? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Thought About the Impact of the New IRS Form 990 on Your Not-for-Profit? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services - with Scott Usher, MST, CPA, Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Gas Prices Have You Considering a Hybrid or an Alternative Fuel Vehicle? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Is Your Business Ready for a Recession? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Prepared for the Cost of a College Education? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Pprincipal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Plan to Save Sales Tax by Buying over the Internet? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Want to Give to Charity, Save Taxes, AND Reduce Your Taxable Estate? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Covered for Workplace Illnesses or Injuries? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Need Better Access to Your Financial Records? By Mike Basilicato; Manager, Information Technology Services Read Article Personal Expenses | Business Expenses. Can You Tell the Difference? By Andrea Bonaccorsi, CPA; Manager, Tax Services Read Article Don't Think It's Easy Being Green? By Mike Basilicato; Manager, Information Technology Services Read Article Prepared for the Unexpected? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Affected by Washington's Newly Expanded Domestic Partnership Law? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services; Principal, Tax Services Read Article Filing a Form 990-N e-Postcard for Your Not-for-Profit? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Eligible for the New Zero Percent Tax Rate? By Walter R. Smith, CPA; Managing Principa; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Real Estate Services Read Article Is Your Not-for-Profit Ready for the New Form 990? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services - Scott Usher, MST, CPA, Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Required to Prepare a 1099? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Giving Wisely? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services - with Sharron O'Donnell, CPA, Director, Not-for-Profit Services Read Article Overlooking Possible Tax Savings from Your Medical Expenses? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services; with David Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS, Principal, Tax Services Read Article Compensation Conforming to NPO Best Practices? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services Read Article Pay a Per Diem for Employee Business Travel? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Registered Your Corporate Officers with the Employment Security Division? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Have Money in a 403(b) Plan? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Working Abroad? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Want to Provide an Incentive for Your Children? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Aware of the New Gratuity Disclosure Rules? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Think You Can’t Use that AMT Credit? Think Again. By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Affected by the New Federal Tax Regulations on Deferred Compensation? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Eligible for Washington State’s New Domestic Partnership Registration? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article AMT Reducing Your Hybrid Credit? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Changes to the Kiddie Tax Affecting Your Financial Plans? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Ready for the Unexpected? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Know Your Options for Education Funding? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Up on the New Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Considering a Reverse Mortgage? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Up on the New Sales and Use Tax Rules? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Getting the Right Documentation to Support Your Charitable Contributions? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principla, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Falling for One of the “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services; Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Can Your Tax Return Land You in Legal Jeopardy? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Considering a Charitable Donation from Your IRA? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Keeping the Right Tax Records? By Stephanie B. Ritchie, CPA; Senior Manager, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Are Your Executive Compensation Practices Ready for IRS Scrutiny? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services Read Article Got Incentive Stock Options? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Would You Recognize this Financial Scam? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Use Your Home for Business? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Made Your New Year’s Resolutions? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Principal Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Want More Flexibility in Investing Your IRA Funds? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Does the New Statement on Auditing Standards No. 112 Impact You? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Planning to Sell or Contribute Appreciated Property to a Private Annuity? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Part of an Unmarried Couple? How Marital Status Affects Financial and Estate Plans. By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Need a Year-End Tax Minimization Strategy for Your Stock Portfolio? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Who Will Care for Your Children If You Can’t? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Senior Fraud: Know How to Protect Your Loved Ones? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Director High Net Worth Services Read Article Know the New Tax Rules for Charities and Donors? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager, Accounting and Assurance Services; Director, Not-for-Profit Services Read Article Want to Accelerate Your Depreciation Deductions? By Walter R. Smith, CPA; Managing Shareholder Director, Real Estate Services Read Article Know the New Tax Rules for Charities and Donors? By Sharron J. O'Donnell, CPA; Senior Manager and Director, Not-for-Profit Services with Susan Queary, MAcc, CPA, Manager, Tax Services Read Article Need a Family Office? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Ready for New Accounting Software? By Mike Basilicato; Manager, Information Technology Services Read Article Up to Date on the Federal Income Tax Changes Under TIPRA? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Do New Changes to the Kiddie Tax Rules Affect You? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Have You Considered a Stretch-out IRA? By Ryan M. Bray, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Want to Eliminate the Estate Tax on Your Home's Value? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Know the Tax Basis of Your Home? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Are Your Technology Investments Serving You Well? By Mike Basilicato; Director, Information Technology Services Read Article Get an Email from the IRS? Someone May Be Phishing! By Walter R. Smith, CPA; Managing Principal; Director, Real Estate Services Read Article Is Your SIMPLE IRA Plan in Compliance? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Is Your Computer Safe? By Mike Basilicato; Manager, Information Technology Services Read Article Planning for a Successful Succession? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Getting Full Value from Your Auditor? By Bart H. Wilson, MBA, CPA; Principal and Director, Audit Services Read Article Are You Holding Unclaimed Property? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Do You Know Your Risk of an IRS Audit? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Cold Weather or High Gas Prices Got You Thinking about Energy Efficiency? By Lawrence R. Ross, CPA; Principal, Tax Services Read Article New Tax Limits and Deductions for 2006 By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Been Granted Stock Options? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Are Your Compensation and Retirement Plans Ready for 2006? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services; With contributions from Eric Hasson, Manager, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Is a Health Savings Account for You? By Allan G. Steinman, MBA, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Considering a Hybrid Purchase? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Shareholder and Co-director, Tax Services Read Article Do You Know Who Your Beneficiaries Are? By Susan B. Queary, MAcc, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Director, Estate Planning Services Read Article Donating a Car, Boat or Plane? Or Receiving One? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Want to Withdraw Money from Your IRA or 401(k) — Without a Penalty? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Business Advisory Services; Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Hired Anyone Lately? By Stephanie B. Ritchie, CPA; Senior Manager, Accounting and Assurance Services Read Article Is Your Company Planning to Offer a Roth 401(k) or 403(b)? And Should You Care? By Mary E. Dickinson, CPA; Principal, Tax Services; Principal, Accounting and Business Advisory Services Read Article Planning to Sell a Personal Residence That is Also a Home Office or Business? By Scott F. Usher, MST, CPA; Senior Manager, Tax Services Read Article Selling Your Home? Be Prepared for the Tax Consequences. By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article Do You Qualify for the New Domestic Production Deduction? By Rodney K. Fujita, CPA; Principal and Director, Tax Services Read Article Are You Getting Maximum Value From Your Technology Investment? By Mike Basilicato; Manager, Information Technology Services Read Article Are You Up On the IRS' New Rules for Requesting an Extension? By Alvin Martin, PhD, CPA; Principal, Tax Services Read Article Bader Martin, P.S. 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