I had always done my own taxes using tax preparation software but finding myself in the position of…read moreexecutor of my dad's estate plus retiring made me realize that I needed much more professional help. Kelly went above and beyond in helping us maneuver the sometimes confusing tax regulations & paperwork. Her friendly, straightforward, organized approach to this daunting situation was so very much appreciated - and I cannot imagine trusting my tax preparation to anyone else. Thank you, Kelly!

I happily recommend Kelly for taxes! She has done mine for the last couple years. I have had very…read moretricky returns due to multiple state residence and buying and selling houses. Also, as an airline pilot, I have many other issues not common to regular in-state type jobs. She has been great in getting me as much as possible back in my pocket. Her fees are more than reasonable and she is a pleasure to work with. Again, highly recommended!!!

Briarwood has been amazing. They are very personable and understand how to help people. They are…read morevery knowledgeable and care!

Benjamin at Briarwood Financial is personable, easy to talk to, and initially comes across as…read moresomeone you can trust. Unfortunately, my experience after working with him long-term was extremely disappointing. Throughout 2025, communication was poor and he was consistently months behind on my P&L reports. Deadlines and promises were repeatedly missed, and emails requesting updates or information often went unanswered for long periods of time. After becoming concerned, I hired a new CPA to review my QuickBooks records. I was informed that my books were not being maintained to industry standards. Accounts had not been reconciled. Taxes were not being separated from sales, bank accounts had never been reconciled, payroll journal entries for 2025 were missing, and deposits were not properly broken out into sales, tips, sales tax collected, and processing fees. There were also uncategorized transactions going back to 2024. When I realized the extent of the issues, I terminated the relationship and requested the work be completed before transitioning elsewhere, since I had already paid for these services. Rather than taking accountability, I was met with pushback regarding contract timelines despite the condition of my books. What concerned me most was learning that my taxes had been filed while my books were still inaccurate and incomplete. After disclosing my issues with the accounts, he advised he would clean the books up to match the tax return. I later received notice from the IRS that the filing was being held for review. Hopefully his confidence is valid and they don't find any issues. There were also issues with him not filing my quarterly taxes that were included in my service plan. He only entered one filing since we started working together in May 2024 but he never actually submitted it, resulting in penalties and late fees. Although I was told the fees would be covered, that did not happen until after I ended the relationship and raised the issue again. I understand mistakes happen, but this was a repeated pattern of poor communication, missed deadlines, lack of follow-through, and improperly maintained financial records. I would strongly encourage anyone considering Briarwood Financial to carefully review their books regularly and not assume things are being handled properly behind the scenes.

I had a somewhat unique tax situation with a late arriving 1099-MISC that made it impossible to…read morefinish my taxes in TurboTax. I decided that I needed some professional help and called Pennywise for an appointment. I have to say that Beth was just so kind and while we sat there, she did my taxes and was able to deal properly with the 1099-MISC! She is quite the professional and really nice. You can tell that she knows what she is doing which gives you a great level of trust. If you need some tax accounting advice or taxes done, Pennywise is the place to go in Gig Harbor!

Beth was super helpful and patient. She was very knowledgable and my husband and I were very happy…read morewith how she organized and finalized our taxes. We highly recommend her!

Robert is great to work with. He puts the time in to make sure you understand the process and goes…read morethe extra mile to ensure you're getting the most out of your personal tax situation. Highly recommend!

My business has been utilizing the guys for several months now, and they are awesome. They are…read moreyoung, ambiguous, attentive, and very prompt. They have helped us wade through our chaotic first year in business and have been invaluable resources to us with respect to bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation, and payroll. We use them for our personal taxes as well, and we won't trust anyone else with what matters most to us. They rock.

Excellent service from Sumeet! Was able to do everything online, completely solved my IRS issue,…read morevery happy with the service I received. She is very helpful and responds quickly.

Sumeet was very personable and professional all at the same time. She handled my case with…read moreexpertise and I would highly recommend her.

I have used Linda for 10+ years. She is the best Tax CPA in Gig Harbor!…read moreLinda is very knowledgeable, courteous and Trustworthy. With all the Fraud that goes on with your personal information on Tax Forms and Social Security numbers and so on, I have the utmost Trust in Linda. She is very professional and I am glad to recommend her to anybody for Tax Preperation Services.

Linda was so kind and so very helpful when it came to all the tax questions I had. The first…read moreconsultation was free (which is EXCELLENT customer service), and it was nothing short of wonderful. I would highly recommend anyone with questions or concerns about their taxes to come to her.

After I was widowed, our accountant we had used only 3 times saw an opportunity and started…read morecharging enormous fees. One of my friends recommended The Tax Shack. Don't judge a book by it's cover (their place is tiny) as Tara and Brandy are two of the smartest accountants I have ever worked with. Always informing customers of IRS changes in a timely manner. This year they adapted a new on-line system (in addition to already e-filing) that was easy to use and my lengthy return was filed quicker than ever. I can now send all tax documents to their portal, which has checklists to help show me what documents I need to send. What a time saver! Their fees have always been low and reasonable, (what a relief!) While I love the new on-line portal, I know that if I need more help with tax decisions, they are always available in person, or they answer emails within a short amount of time. Probably obvious, I am a customer for life and highly recommend them.

I would not recommend using this business. They are terrible at communication…read more The owner also went on a review of mine on another platform and replied to my honest review with an incomplete story about our interactions in an attempt to make herself look better I assume. It is unfortunate that she chooses to run her business in this way. Bottom line is their communication is terrible so please save yourself the trouble and choose somewhere else.

I trust Madrona Bookkeeping with all my tax needs including business, personal, and family estate…read more They're knowledgeable, flexible, responsive, compassionate, and support community causes. Satisfied customer for life. ​

JENNIFER IS AMAZING!!! She came to my house and helped me set up my business ,walked me through all…read morethe steps. She does my quarterly taxes and my payroll. All at a reasonable rate. I don't know where I would be in my business without her! it's been a great year! Tanks Sandra Spice 3D Clean LLC

Lori is wonderful to work with when preparing taxes. She has worked on our personal and business…read moretaxes for over 5 years. She is personable and has your best interest in mind. She has always made the tax season easy for our family and has given us peace of mind knowing that we have everything covered for the IRS and more! For our business, she is knowledgeable with information that we do not know or understand. She makes the process easy to understand. You would be more than satisfied if you chose Lori as your tax preparer.

From the owner: Our mission is to ensure that you get the best possible outcome from your annual tax experience…read more Beyond that, we will help you prepare for the following years to make tax time, well…less taxing.