Tax Planning and Strategy

Tax Planning and Strategy
Applying for the WA Cares Tax Exemption
Instructions for individuals employed within the state of Washington who wish to opt-out of the WA Cares tax, which...
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Tax Planning and Strategy
VIDEO: Three Things to Know About the Washington State Long-Term Care Trust Act
If you live or work in Washington State, you should know about a new payroll tax with a one-time potential to opt o...
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Tax Planning and Strategy
Puget Sound Business Journal: Your Only Chance to opt Out of Washington's New Long-Term Care Tax is Fast Approaching
At CWM we have been diligently communicating to our clients the parameters and ramifications of Washington State's...
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Retirement and Pre-Retirement
VIDEO: How to Make the Best Use of Roth Strategy for Your Savings
In recent years, the mega back-door Roth conversion strategy has emerged as an incredibly useful tool — but not man...
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Goals & Planning
Understanding Strategies for Long-Term Care Planning Under Washington State's New Payroll Tax
In June 2021, Washington state proposed a new payroll tax in the form of the Long-Term Care Act.
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Goals & Planning
VIDEO: Understanding ABLE Accounts
For families who have children with disabilities, living richly often means providing them with the resources and s...
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Market Insights
Tips for a Tumultuous Market
It’s hard to believe that just a few short months ago, the term COVID-19 didn’t even exist. Here at CWM, we couldn’...
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CWM News
Seattle Times Money Makeover and CWM: Old-fashioned retirement protects Seattle ironworker
Our very own Brian Lockett, CFP®, in partnership with The Seattle Times “Money Makeover” feature, collaborated with...
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Tax Planning and Strategy
Make the Most of Tax Season by Getting a Jump Start Now
For many, the months of November and December conjure images of our family gathered around the Thanksgiving table,...
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Goals & Planning
I Know a Pro: Kathleen Griffin, Private College Counselor
If you were to invent the person who would walk your family through the process of preparing for and earning a spot...
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