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. Subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax for 2009 or 2010? By David A. Stiefel, MBA, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, Family and Closely Held Business Services Read Article Know the Important Federal Tax Deadlines for 2010? By Aron Segal, MBA, MPAC, CPA; Manager, Tax Services Read Article Defaulting on a Debt? Falling Behind On or Abandoning a Mortgage? By Chris W. Strand, MST, CPA/PFS; Principal and Director, High Net Worth Services Read Article 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. Certified Public Accountants + Business Advisors 1000 Second Avenue, 34th Floor, Seattle WA 98104-1022 | 206.621.1900 | 206.682.1874 FAX | Client Access | Employee Access | Privacy Policy