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 • April 2024 •
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Your Employees May be Eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit
You may have workers who can get money back on taxes they’ve already paid! Individuals and families may receive up to $1,255 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Review the income requirements chart below and encourage employees to see if they qualify.
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Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR)
WATCH OUT FOR FRAUDULENT REQUESTS!
Our office has been made aware of individuals and business entities, who may be subject to reporting requirements, receiving notifications to send in a BOIR paper form with payment, or being provided with a link to file the BOIR and submit payment.
BOIR FACTS
- There is NO FEE to file the BOIR!
- The BOIR must be filed online with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network “FinCen” at: https://www.fincen.gov/boi
- Review if your business is exempt from reporting by reviewing the FAQs from FinCen at: https://www.fincen.gov/boi-faqs#C_2
Effective January 1, 2024, all businesses are required to submit a Beneficial Ownership Information Report “BOIR” to the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network “FinCen”.
- ALL new businesses will have 30 days to submit the BOIR.
- ALL currently registered businesses are required to submit the report by January 1, 2025.
The Office of the Secretary of State does not file the BOI report; however, visit their website (under the Business Entities tab) for helpful information about the reporting requirements.
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A Quick Guide for Food Service Businesses
Read the Quick Guide to learn more about the Washington State laws that ban certain products from being sold and distributed. For example:
- Packing peanuts, single-use coolers, and food service products.
- Single-use serviceware
- Single-use plastic bags
- Compostable plastic products
- Food packaging
For technical assistance please find the contact information in the guide.
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Join DES at Tabor 100
Department of Enterprise Services (DES) will have drop-in office hours at Tabor 100 the last Wednesday of each month. Learn about opportunities to contract with the state, get help with WEBS registration, and get connected with technical assistance that will help your businesses bid on state contracts.
Get Help Bidding on Graffiti Removal Statewide Contract
Join a virtual 1-hour session with Washington APEX Accelerator to learn tips and tools for bidding on DES’ solicitation for statewide contract #25423 Graffiti Removal Services.
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Volunteers Needed to Serve on the WAVE Scholarship Review Committee
The Workforce Board seeks volunteers to review scholarship applications for the Washington Award for Vocational Excellence. This scholarship helps Washington’s top career and technical education students pay for up to two years of college tuition.
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to volunteer for this rewarding role. This commitment involves about two hours of your time.
Washington continues to face major workforce shortages, and this is your chance to help close that gap. Many top students in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, automotive technology, nursing, cybersecurity and business apply for this award. The WAVE scholarship creates a path to economic self-sufficiency for these students – and helps your industry succeed with a new generation of trained workers.
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The Early Return to Work Consultation Team Helps Keep Washington Safe and Working!
The Early Return to Work Consultation team at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is made up of highly skilled vocational services specialists who are ready to support employers in Washington State. They provide education and consulting services to employers interested in setting up return-to-work programs for their business. The long-term goal is for employers to have a plan in place should a worker get injured at work.
Team members educate employers about L&I’s financial incentives programs, creating “light duty” opportunities, conducting ergonomic evaluations, and completing job analyses and job descriptions.
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Small Business Requirements & Resources
The Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR) are free workshops providing you with essential information and resources to help start and grow your business.
Outreach events are sponsored by the Small Business Liaison Team and hosted by local partners.
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What: Start a Business in WA • Online Webinar
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Register Here
Small Business Guide
The Small Business Guide is broken into six sections, based on your stage of business. Whether you are starting your business, managing a new business, or expanding your business, you'll find valuable information and resources.
The business guide is readily accessible online, but it's also available in PDF, so you can have it as a printed reference manual. The PDF is available English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Samoan, Somali, Tagalog and two volumes in Braille Ready Format.
Click Here to Download the Guide in PDF Format
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• Training • Events • Webinars • Workshops •
Small Business Funding
Join staff from the Seattle SBA office to learn valuable information on borrowing money to start or grow your small business. The SBA offers a wide range of loan programs whether your business needs $500 or $5 million, our network is here to help.
SBA Wednesday Webinars will provide an overview of SBA loan programs for a variety of uses and focus on the unique funding needs of a startup or early-stage business.
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