Tax preparation and year-round planning for households where a W-2 is only part of the picture, whether that's rentals, a side business, stock compensation, planning for retirement, charitable giving or a big life change.

Your return, done right. Your next move, planned ahead.

For individuals & families

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Is this you?

We're a fit when your taxes have moving parts.

RSUs, ISOs, ESPP or other equity compensation

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A Schedule C business, freelance work or consulting income

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Rental property, including short-term rentals and real estate investments

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Our clients usually have at least one of these. If your return is a single W-2, a self-file tool will serve you well.

K-1s from partnerships, S corporations or trusts

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A move, marriage, inheritance, home sale or retirement on the way

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Charitable giving you want to plan, not just report

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your options

Three levels of support, from returns only to year-round strategy.

Every option includes your federal and state returns. Your fee is based on our review of last year and what’s changed this year.

Strategic Advisory

For households making big decisions this year that deserve real analysis.

Tax Planning

For households who want to lower next year's bill, not just file this year's.

Tax Preparation

For households who want an accurate, defensible return handled start to finish.

year-round advisory

plan ahead

returns only

Federal and state returns, prepared and e-filed

A personalized checklist and organizer

Extension filing if needed, at no extra cost

Notice, audit and identity theft support through Tax Protection Plus

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Everything in Tax Preparation, plus:

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A planning session with a Tax Strategy Summary

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A fall preview of your tax bill, while there's still time to lower it

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Quick tax questions through your portal, year-round

Everything in Tax Planning, plus:

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Two planning sessions with Tax Strategy Summaries

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A fall tax projection plus one update

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Written analysis on one planning topic

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Tax Health Scorecard

Calls with your financial advisor or attorney

More time for quick questions, year-round

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Most chosen

A year-end action list of moves to make before December 31

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how it works

From first conversation to a filed return.

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Talk with us

A short conversation about where you are, what you need and whether we're a fit.

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Choose your option

We send a clear proposal with options and our recommendation. Once you sign, we're off.

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Book a discovery call

Pick a time and answer a few questions about your situation, so we come prepared.

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Upload and relax

Complete your checklist and organizer in the client portal. We take it from there.

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What if my documents aren't ready in time?

common questions

Before you start.

What if my documents aren't ready in time?

common questions

Before you start.

We file an extension at no extra cost. Many of our clients file on extension, and it doesn't increase your chance of an audit.

Do you work with clients outside Washington?

Do you work with clients outside Washington?

Yes. We're based in Snohomish and serve clients in every state except Pennsylvania and Ohio, with secure upload, e-signature and messaging in your client portal.

Can I ask tax questions with Tax Preparation?

Can I ask tax questions with Tax Preparation?

We answer questions about your return while we prepare it. Questions about lowering next year's bill are planning questions, covered in Tax Planning and Strategic Advisory.

Do you recommend investments?

Do you recommend investments?

No. We advise on the tax impact of financial decisions and work alongside your financial advisor, but we don't recommend specific investments.

Let's get started

Ready for a calmer tax year?

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Book a free discovery call. You'll answer a few questions when you schedule, so we can spend our time on your options instead of the basics.