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IRS Automatic Penalty Relief (AEP) illustration explaining penalty relief eligibility and First Time Abate for taxpayers in 2026.

IRS Automatic Penalty Relief (AEP): What Taxpayers Need to Know for 2026

July 24, 2026

Automatic Penalty Relief is a new IRS initiative designed to reward taxpayers with a strong compliance history. Rather than requiring eligible taxpayers to request penalty relief after receiving a notice, the IRS intends to apply qualifying relief automatically for certain penalties. The program is expected to reduce reliance on the long-standing First Time Abate (FTA) process for many taxpayers. The

Jimothy the famous Ballard raccoon walking through a Seattle neighborhood, inspiring lessons about sudden business growth and financial planning.

Jimothy Goes Viral: What Seattle’s Favorite Raccoon Can Teach Small Businesses About Sudden Fame

July 22, 2026

Jimothy may not have a business plan, a bookkeeper, or even a permanent address, but his sudden rise to fame offers several surprisingly useful lessons for small and medium-sized businesses. The unusually shaped raccoon became a Seattle celebrity after videos of him wandering through Ballard attracted millions of views. Within days, Jimothy inspired social media accounts, artwork, merchandise, tattoos, a

protecting mailed paper checks from fraud

Check Fraud in the Mail: How to Protect Yourself

July 8, 2026

Why Mailing Checks Is Becoming a Bigger Fraud Risk — And What You Can Do About It Check fraud is rising sharply, and mailed paper checks are one of the easiest targets. Digital payments may be the norm, but many businesses and individuals still rely on paper checks for vendors, taxes, rent, and other transactions. That habit has made checks

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IRS Automatic Penalty Relief (AEP): What Taxpayers Need to Know for 2026

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