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WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT – WHO?
WHO – Who is eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit? Individuals and families are eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit if they meet all of the following requirements: Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Lived in Washington a minimum…

WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT – WHY?
WHY – Why was the Working Families Tax Credit created? The purpose of the Working Families Tax Credit is to stimulate the local economy, promote racial equity, and support the financial stability and well-being of low-to-moderate income Washington residents and their families. This credit program is managed by…

Working Families Tax Credit – What?
WHAT – What is the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC)? The Working Families Tax Credit is a new tax refund that helps Washington workers and their families get more money back at tax time. The refund returns a portion of sales tax paid each year and is modeled…

PIM Savvy Partners with The Washington State Department of Commerce
Seattle, WA, October 2022 – We are excited to announce PIM Savvy has been chosen by the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) to provide Tax Credit outreach and education services. This partnership will focus on the federal Earned Income…

10 Best Practices to Engage Participants and Keep Meetings on Track
Intro We all enjoy meetings right? Well… maybe it’s fairer to say that we all enjoy effective meetings. In this day and age, meetings are held in so many new and different settings. As meeting attendees, we recognize and appreciate the leaders who run meetings efficiently by capturing…

PIM Savvy Partners with WA State Department of Labor & Industries
SEATTLE, Wash., January 2022 – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has chosen PIM Savvy Inc. to provide outreach and education-oriented products and services related L&I requirements targeted to small business owners and non-profit employers. PIM Savvy is partnering with Occupational Health and Safety Services,…

Policies & Procedures up-to-date?
When someone asks you, “What is our standard operating procedure (SOP) on that?” Do your initial thoughts lean more toward anxiety or toward confidence? Your reaction probably varies according to how modern your company’s Procedure Management process is and how those procedures held up during the earthquake caused…

PIM SAVVY’s 3rd Anniversary
Dear Readers, Hope this finds you safe during the pandemic. These are challenging times and community is ever so important. As the world changes and we continue to adapt, let’s lean on family, friends and colleagues for support. We at PIM Savvy are carrying on and remain ready…

The New Bad Word in Business: Silos
Every business needs structure. Naturally, the larger your business, the more defined your structuring must be. Departments create natural management barriers, separating labor by expertise and delegation. Without divisions throughout your business, it would be a chaotic mess. Excessive cross-communication-traffic, a lack of obvious roles, and plenty of…

Your Changing Workflow and COVID-19
We’re now two months into social distancing because of COVID-19. To avoid contamination and spread, your company may have transitioned its workforce to remote work. If you find yourself working from home now, there might be some shock in adjusting to your new workspace. We have some ideas…