Math can be a challenging subject for many students, but with the right guidance and support, it can become a source of confidence and even enjoyment. Math tutoring sessions often focus on common topics where students tend to need extra help. Here are some of the most common math topics covered: Foundational Math Skills: Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions. These skills form the building blocks for...

Have you hired a private tutor? In most cases, tutoring services are not tax-deductible at the federal level. However, there's an important exception: Special Needs Tutoring: If your child has a diagnosed learning disability (such as dyslexia, ADHD, etc.), tutoring expenses may be considered a deductible medical expense. This is true only if a doctor recommends the tutoring specifically to treat or manage the diagnosed condition. Visit Publication 502 at https://www.irs.gov/publicat...

Warning, this has nothing to do with tutoring. Some love it, others deplore it. Either way, April Fools makes an impact on us. Instead of pranking the readers of this blog, let's detail some of the worst pranks in history: Google's "Mic Drop" Feature (2016): So, Google thought it'd be funny to add this "Mic Drop" button to Gmail, where you could send an animated GIF of a minion dropping a mic to end an email thread. But, oh boy, people accidentally clicked it in all the wrong places, sendin...

Her in Seattle, public schools start Wednesday September 6th. If you believe your family may need to hire a tutor, it's best to reach out now. The supply of tutors gets tight in October and availability may be limited, especially for in person tutoring. For college, classes start later in September, and we tailor availability for these advanced courses to coincide with the University of Washington's calendar. Please reach out via text, email or phone w/ questions: 206-999-0666 schuy...

When saving for college parents often consider a 529 plan. You contribute funds every year and the growth is protected from capital gains taxation. If and when your kids go to college those funds may be used for that purpose. But what if they receive a full ride scholarship or don't use all the funds? In the past, 529 rules said you needed to pay taxes and a 10% penalty on earnings. But the 2022 rules from the SECURE Act 2.0 have changed things. If you start saving in a 529 early, at least 1...

Lack of challenges at school? A recent Seattle Times articles noted an exodus of families due to a frustration w/ a lack of challenges at school. We hear you and have helped a number of families w/ that issue. In fact some families simply pulled their kids out and homeschooled them. Partially teaching their kids with supplementary tutor instruction for math and science. If you're interested in enrichment, shoot us an email: schuyler@tutoringservicesseattle.com or text 206-999-0666