Mt. View CPA

08/27/2026

⚠️ Reminder for self-employed folks and business owners: September 15 is your Q3 estimated tax deadline!

Miss it and you could face a penalty — even if you pay everything in full come April. The IRS calculates penalties per quarter, so a Q3 miss can't be fixed by Q4.

If your income has changed this year, you've had a one-time windfall, or you just aren't sure if your payments are on track — give us a call. We can review your situation quickly and get you back on track before the deadline.

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📍 Chehalis · Centralia · Morton · Winlock · Longview

08/25/2026

🚨 Fraud alert for business owners: AI is making email scams nearly impossible to spot.

Here's the scam: you get an email that looks exactly like it's from your vendor, your accountant, or a trusted contact — same tone, same style, right context. But it's AI-generated, and it's asking you to update payment details or send a wire.

By the time you realize it, the money is gone.

Three rules that protect you:

❌ Never change payment info based on an email alone
✅ Always call to confirm — using a number you already have, not one in the email
✅ Require two people to approve any wire or account change

This is happening to businesses just like yours, right here in Washington State. Take 5 minutes to share these rules with your team.

Questions? We're here.
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📍 Chehalis · Centralia · Morton · Winlock · Longview

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08/21/2026

📢 Heads up — the IRS just raised the standard mileage rate!

If you drive for work, this affects your 2026 tax deduction.

Here's the update (effective July 1, 2026):

🚗 Business: 76¢/mile (up from 72.5¢)
🏥 Medical & moving: 23.5¢/mile (up from 20.5¢)
💛 Charitable: 14¢/mile (no change)

Because the rate changed mid-year, you'll need to track your business miles separately for January–June and July–December. Two rates, one year — so your mileage log needs to reflect the split.

If your business reimburses employees for mileage, you can also update that rate to 76¢ starting July 1.

Not sure how this affects your return or your business reimbursements? We're happy to help.

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📍 Chehalis · Centralia · Morton · Winlock · Longview

08/19/2026

Quick question for business owners: do you know what your business is actually worth? 💼

Most people have a ballpark — but if you ever plan to sell, take on a partner, apply for a loan, or do estate planning, you'll need a real, documented number.

That's where a business valuation comes in. And it's one of the services we offer alongside tax prep, bookkeeping, and audits.

If any of these are on your radar — selling, partnering, borrowing, estate planning, or setting up a buy-sell agreement — it's worth having this conversation sooner rather than later.

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📍 5 locations across Lewis County

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08/17/2026

Have a baby born in 2025 or later?

The federal government just launched a program that could give them $1,000 to start building their financial future. 💰

It's called a Trump Account — and it officially launched on July 4, 2026.

Here's the short version:
✔ Children born Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028 are eligible
✔ Parents/guardians can open a tax-advantaged custodial investment account
✔ The U.S. Treasury deposits a one-time $1,000 pilot contribution
✔ You can add up to $5,000/year to grow it further
✔ Funds are invested in low-cost U.S. index funds
✔ At 18, the account becomes the child's — usable for education, a home, or continued growth

Based on historical S&P 500 averages, $1,000 at birth with no additional contributions could grow to around $15,000 by age 18. Add $5,000/year and that estimate jumps to ~$742,000. (Actual results may differ and are not guaranteed.)

How to sign up: Visit trumpaccounts.gov — or let us handle it. We can file IRS Form 4547 with your tax return to open the account and elect the $1,000 contribution on your behalf.

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📍 Chehalis · Centralia · Morton · Winlock · Longview
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08/13/2026

Does your nonprofit need an annual audit? 📋

If you receive government grants or funding, your organization may be required to have a formal financial audit each year. And here's something worth knowing: Mt. View CPAs is the only firm in Lewis County offering full audit services.

We work with nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses to provide audits, reviews, and financial assurance — locally, professionally, and affordably.

Audit season fills up fast. If your fiscal year ends in December, now is the right time to plan ahead.

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08/12/2026

Last chance to nominate us!

The Chronicle's Best of Lewis County Awards close on Aug. 14.

Please take a minute and nominate Mt. View CPAs for Best Tax Preparation/Accounting firm: https://www.chronline.com/stories/2026-best-of-lewis-county-nominations,406141?

NOTE: You do not have to complete all categories. You can submit the form with just 1 category completed.

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08/09/2026

Q3 is officially here — which means your September 15 estimated tax payment is coming up fast! 📅

If you're self-employed or own a small business, here's your quick reminder checklist:

☑ Q3 estimated taxes due Sept 15
☑ Review your year-to-date income and expenses
☑ Check for any payroll or staffing changes
☑ Plan any major purchases with year-end deductions in mind

Not sure where to start? A quick call with one of our CPAs can save you a lot of headache — and money — later.

📍 Five locations: Chehalis + Centralia + Morton + Winlock +Longview
📞 Free consultation: mtvcpas.com/contact

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08/05/2026

Please nominate us!

The Chronicle is currently accepting nominations for the annual Best of Lewis County Awards.

You can nominate your favorite businesses, individuals and organizations now through Aug. 14.

Nominations can be made once each day in dozens of categories. Please take a minute and nominate Mt. View CPAs for Best Tax Preparation/Accounting firm: https://www.chronline.com/stories/2026-best-of-lewis-county-nominations,406141?

NOTE: You do not have to complete all categories. You can submit the form with just 1 category completed.

08/04/2026

What a few months it's been! 🙌

New location in Longview ✔
KMNT Listeners Choice Gold Award ✔
New clients, new faces, new friendships ✔

We are so grateful to be part of this community. Lewis County has shown up for us in a big way, and we are committed to showing up right back, with great service, honest advice, and a team that genuinely cares.

If you haven't stopped by yet, we'd love to meet you. Free consultations at all five of our locations.

📍 Chehalis + Centralia + Morton + Winlock +Longview
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