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Financial warning signs are easier to address when you identify them before they become larger problems.

Our latest article explains the financial trends business owners should monitor and why they matter.

• Watch cash flow even when sales are growing
• Monitor margins and customer payment patterns
• Keep financial reporting current and compare results with forecasts

These habits can help you make informed decisions earlier.

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Choosing the right S corporation salary matters because owner compensation affects taxes, cash flow, and profitability.

Our latest article explains how to approach reasonable compensation with greater confidence.

• Compare your role with similar positions in the market
• Consider responsibilities, time commitment, revenue, and profitability
• Review and document compensation as your business changes

A thoughtful compensation strategy can support compliance while preserving the financial benefits of your S corporation.

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What a wonderful evening celebrating women who make a difference in our community!

We were proud to celebrate VSH Principal Madison Price Zender as one of this year’s Professional Women of the Year honorees. Madison’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to our community make an impact at VSH and beyond.

Congratulations to Madison, fellow honorees Stephanie Morrell and Dr. Elizabeth Hampton, and Community Legacy Award recipient Lori Reece.

Thank you to Whatcom Women in Business for bringing our community together to recognize these incredible women!

Please join us in congratulating Summer Mitchell, MBA, and Olivia Hanson, CPA, on their promotions to Senior Accountant!

Summer strengthens our International Tax team, supporting U.S. and international tax matters as clients expand across borders.

Olivia works closely with business owners on tax planning, compliance, and advisory, helping them navigate growth.

These promotions reflect VSH’s ongoing investment in our people as our tax practice continues to grow.

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2026 could bring some big tax shifts for real estate and construction. Is your business ready?

Three tax priorities deserve attention now: rising SALT scrutiny and audit activity, planning opportunities and challenges from OBBBA provisions, and a growing market for transferable tax credits.

Being proactive can make a difference. Assessing multistate exposure, modeling investment decisions around federal and state rules, and taking a more structured approach to tax credits can help businesses prepare for what’s ahead.

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A powerful day for community impact at the Birch Golf Classic last week.

Thank you to U.S. Bank for partnering with our team, and to the sponsors, volunteers, and participants who made the tournament possible.

VSH is proud to support an event that brings local businesses and community leaders together to make a difference. With 100 percent of tournament proceeds benefiting recipient organizations, the Birch Golf Classic has donated more than $2.4 million to date.

We’re especially proud to support this year’s recipients, Key Recovery & Life Skills Center and Whatcom/Skagit Detox.

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There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s Whatcom Business Alliance virtual Lunch & Learn!

Join VSH CPAs Madison Price Zender, CPA, Principal, and Olivia Hanson, CPA, Senior Tax Accountant, from noon to 1 p.m. for a conversation about Washington’s evolving tax landscape.

They’ll cover the state’s new millionaire’s tax and other important updates, what these changes could mean for your business structure, and considerations for planning ahead.

We hope you’ll join us!

Register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Nqd-0

National 401(k) Day is a good reminder to give your retirement plan a checkup before year-end.

Review your contribution levels, make sure you’re taking full advantage of any employer match, and confirm your beneficiary designations are current.

A few minutes today can help keep your retirement strategy aligned with your long-term goals.

Today is the last day to help us support the Key Recovery & Life Skills Center and the Whatcom / Skagit Detox!

VSH is proud to sponsor the Birch Golf Classic alongside U.S. Bank and other community partners. The tournament brings Pacific Northwest businesses and community leaders together to raise money for local nonprofits, with 100 percent of tournament proceeds going to recipient organizations.

To date the event has donated more than $2.4 million.

Help us reach our team goal before the donation window closes on Sept. 10. Donate to the VSH / U.S. Bank team today.



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Transfer pricing is not a set-and-forget exercise.

A recent tax dispute involving Coca-Cola underscores why multinationals should treat transfer pricing as ongoing governance rather than a one-time check.

Annual reviews of transfer pricing methodologies, current supporting documentation, and regular reassessment of underlying economic assumptions can all be important.

Prior IRS acceptance of a methodology does not guarantee it will remain defensible as the business and market environment change.

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