Washington State Edits State Estate Tax

On June 13^th, without a whole lot of fanfare, the Washington State Legislature approved a new law that will change the Washington estate tax. These changes include: (1) The applicable exclusion amount (2) The tax rate will increase (3) Up to a $2.5 million deduction can apply and (4) a “glitch” was corrected…

Click here for more details as published in Professional Alliance member Warren Baker’s Spring 2013 Death & Taxes newsletter.

Grilled Salmon With Tawny Port Tarragon Sauce

Washington State is producing some very fine Ports and some great salmon.  This recipe lets you enjoy them both when it is also the perfect time of year to bring out the barbeque.  This unique combination of Tarragon and Port make a very flavorful, moist barbequed salmon.

It is now Bing cherry season so don’t forget to pull out our Bing cherry favorites; Grilled Bratwurst with Bing Cherry Sauce, Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes & Arugula Salad and a great summer salad, Cherry-Walnut Gelatin Mold.   All are available in the Rock-Candy Cookbook.

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