Tax Alternatives

(6 reviews)

I've been doing my own taxes for over 30 years. It's a pretty comprehensive return with lots of…read moreschedules, and I've been doing fine with it until my son started working last year, we started contributing to an IRA and 401k for him, college, etc. For the first time in 30+ years, there was a "new thing" to account for. Due to a forced 401k distribution/rollover/tax withholding, etc, I was a little unsure about how to handle it. I had an idea through research on the internet (and multiple LLM conversations), but I wanted to talk to a CPA or Tax person to confirm. I sent out a bunch of requests on Yelp to get quotes for a conversation that I estimated would take no more than 15-30 minutes just to make sure my understanding is correct. I got a bunch of replies ranging from $100-$385. Somebody even said I needed to complete an engagement letter to have the conversation! APEX sent me a message telling me how to address my tax issue with filings and what my expected outcome should be depending on whether or not my son owes taxes. He literally said, "You should be able to use Turbo tax to handle...if you have trouble use their support or take it to H&R Block...You don't need a CPA..." No quote. Just good and clear advice on what to do. I currently do not need any other accounting/tax assistance, but if I did, I would go to Apex -- not because they are "any more right" than any other CPA firm, but because they clearly value *YOUR* time and money -- not just theirs. I like to do business with good human beings who, to some degree, treat business like it's part of a community and not just a capitalist market. Recognizing that my need "wasn't a big deal" for their level of expertise and taking a few minutes to type out a solution with no request for compensation speaks more volumes about the business than people who have paid for the service, in my mind. If they can be this complete in answers for a person who isn't paying them a dime during the time of year when they are most busy and can treat this period like a "cash cow" and bill for every minute, then how complete, thorough and diligent do you think they will be for a paying client? At some point, I want to do more real estate investing -- I read in other reviews that Apex also has experience in this space. I will call upon them for sure if I ever need assistance. If you need financial solutions assistance, I highly recommend that you give Apex Tax and Financial Solutions a shot at your business.

Highly recommend Alvin - very professional, detailed and handled my tax issues quickly. If you…read moreneed expert call Alvin!

Fritz Financial Services

(3 reviews)

Amazing! She put my parents at ease with her knowledge! Will be brining all of our family taxes…read morehere!

I decided to venture out and get a new tax consultant. A good friend recommended me Fritz…read moreFinancial. I contacted her the same day. She was very knowledgeable and quick to get back to me. Very detailed oriented and made sure to let me know what all I needed to get my taxes done. The process was very pain free and easy. I highly recommend using her and referring her to other friend and clients.

Katsel Sue, CPA

4.3

(12 reviews)

Sue has been doing my taxes for several years and she never disappoints! She's such a sweet woman,…read moreand funny too. Bring your patience, she's busy and first come first serve. (You can leave your stuff with her and come back later but I never do that...)

I needed my taxes done last minute. Shirley was so sweet, as was Sue, and very helpful. They got…read moremy taxes done super fast, and were very knowledgeable to help me get the most refund I could get. Thanks ladies!

Action Tax Services

3.3

(17 reviews)

The service here is beyond fast and efficient, I can't fathom enough how awesome this place is!…read moreAffordable too! I got my tax return in a week! The portal is very easy to access and go through as well and sends everything directly to them, very secured with your information! Ashleigh and the crew thank you for being so awesome, I'll be back! (:

Jake and Corrie are great. I have been going for about 5 years now. Great customer service,…read moreoutstanding Accountants, always helpful and they do an excellent job every year! I will continue with action Tax as long as I live in Washington.

Julie Dorsey, CPA

4.5

I think I have finally found the best CPA on the area: she painstakingly went through my whole…read moreprocess of getting my return done, found mistakes another CPA made on a previous return, and even dealt with all the random questions I had. My search for an accountant has reached it's destination!

If you want your taxes done right, you should go here. I had a problem last year with the H&r block…read moreat Kent Station last year and was very happy with the work she did for me and will be back next year.

Patti Williams, CPA

I just started using Patti and can say that I feel very fortunate with finding her. She has…read moreassisted me greatly with understanding the in's and outs of my new business as far as taxes and such go. I dont know where I would be without her and I look forward to a long business relationship with her.

From the owner: Small Business and Individual Tax Advice and Preparation. My comprehensive online portal makes it…read moreeasy to exchange documents and progress with the completion of the Tax returns. Unable to accept new clients.

Hastings Tax Services

This guy is the real deal. First rate service and excellent results. On time and truly excellent,read more

I had the same accountant for 26 years before moving to WA, making the transition to a new area…read moremore difficult. Aaron Hastings assisted me with the transition to WA. I have worked with him for the last two years, and find him to be competent, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. Transitioning from full time employment to retirement necessitated more than a few changes to my return. Aaron was able to assist me in a thorough & professional manner. I will continue to work with him. Thank you.

Sumeet K Bedi, CPA

4.6

(46 reviews)

Very honest, friendly and reliable CPA. We're retired She prepared our tax filing this year and she…read moredeliver on time very dependable best we ever had. We recommend her highly.

After reading Sumeet's Yelp reviews, I had such high hopes. Unfortunately, she has trouble…read moreresponding to prospective clients. My fiancé called and left a voicemail message, which she did not respond to. He called the next day, and she answered and said that she thought she had returned all of her calls. She told him that the best way to reach her was via email. So he conferred with me about scheduling an appointment with her, and then sent her an email. Here we are four days later, and nothing. So frustrating!

Schram & Associates

3.3

(8 reviews)

We have had Schram do our taxes, both personal and business, for a number of years. This year, they…read moretold us that the person who usually does our taxes was not available. It took quite some time for the very rude receptionist to tell us that she no longer worked there. We were assured that the new person would take care of things, just like always. Except, we could never get ahold of her and we couldn't schedule a meeting until after tax day. When we finally got to meet her, she had no idea why we were there, and was not at all familiar with our return. We will be taking our business elsewhere.

Our tax preparer retired and sent his clients to Schram and Associates…read more We had them prepare our taxes for 2 years. The second year for the same amount of billable hours they increased their tax prep fee 145%, which was very concerning for us. We asked for a review and that they would please find a way to lessen the fee. Their response was basically "no", " Your increased fee is not due to increased billable hours; it is due to correctly charging for the hours incurred by our firm". Also, after filing an extension for us, we had our information to them by early June and it took until early September for them to prepare our taxes. We checked in with them multiple times to check in on the progress of our return. We would not recommend them based on the price and their lack of expediency.

Pioneer Accounting Group

(6 reviews)

It's a rare thing to be able to describe an experience as perfection, but our time with Pioneer…read moreaccounting has been exactly that, perfect. The world would be a different place if everyone conducted business this way. The team is easy to get ahold of, knowledgeable and patient in a way that sets your mind and heart at ease dealing with a subject that can cause a lot of anxiety. Truly outstanding service.

I've waited a little while to write this review because most business relationships start well and…read moreenthusiastic but kind of fizzle out. This is not one of those situations, they have continually and energetically kept up with my demands as they've come up and have been a true asset to my businesses. They have been true partners in what has taken the majority of my time and given me peace of mind on the accounting side of this crazy new world of business. I can safely say that without a couple of key decisions that were made in part by some crucial pieces of information provided by pioneer accounting, I wouldn't be here today and both shops probably would have folded. On time, dependable, communicative and easy to understand, hiring this group was one of the best business decisions I've ever made.

Fritz Financial Services

(3 reviews)

Amazing! She put my parents at ease with her knowledge! Will be brining all of our family taxes…read morehere!

Ace Accounting Services

ACE Accounting is honestly the best company I've ever worked with! Angie was top notch and helped…read moreme when I was in a bind. She was extremely professional, explained things over the top (and I ask a lot of dumb question) and gave suggestions for future ways to handle my business needs. I will never work with another Accounting firm. If you have reservations about working with them, don't. You will be 100% satisfied working with them!

From the owner: We provide accounting services for small to medium size businesses inlcuding bookkeeping, payroll,…read moreinvoicing, bill pay, state taxes and Federal taxes. We also process Federal Tax Returns for Individuals, Sole Proprietors, Partnerships, Corporations and Non Profits.

Julie Dorsey, CPA

4.5

JMBC Jeff F Moore, CPA

3.7

(3 reviews)

el mejor CPA su ayuda fue más que perfecta y cada pregunta fue contestada súper bien si trabajo un…read more100%, recomendado por su trabajo más que perfecto, Gracias Mr Jeffrey

Jeff is one of the good ones. We have used him for personal and business taxes since 2008. His…read moreprofessionalism, extensive experience and prompt responses to any questions we have 24/7 365 days a year is what keeps us loyal customers. He isn't just a once a year contact for us, we consider him an important part of our business team. It is a great feeling knowing that Jeff is always there to help us make the best decisions for our business. I can't recommend him enough, in fact I have referred him to many other happy, loyal customers. He has saved us money year after year and are so happy that we got his name from great friends. Trust that Jeff will always communicate well and give you the guidance needed to make tax time much less stressful. I just don't know what we would do without him and don't ever want to think about it.

HireCall

HireCall is pretty great! Their standards of professionalism and amiable approach in helping you…read morefind a new job really sets them apart from their competitors. Katelyn is exceptionally friendly and consistent with keeping the lines of communication open while very thorough in her searches. This team actually VISITS the site of where they decide to send employees so that they can verify the standards held by HireCall are met and so they can place the right people with the right jobs instead of just blindly sending you to a company. No other temp agency goes out of their way to do that. Only people who are serious about their pursuit for work should apply with HireCall. These jobs are temp to hire and the companies that hold contracts with HireCall are looking for strong team employees that can not only get the job done well but that can dedicate themselves to long term goals and bigger opportunities. This isn't the agency for you if you are looking for a days worth of work or a weeks worth of whatever they assign you. This is a place that is helping place you in a job that works for you so you can go beyond the cycle of temp work. I was assigned a job within less than a week of my application and found a job with a very friendly and professional company with a lot of room for growth. I would recommend HIreCall to anybody with strong a strong work ethic and an exceptional attitude towards professionalism. Ask for Stoney, he's a great guy and is passionate about your success! You guys rock!

Always extremely informative and helpful! They take a ton of the stress out of staffing and hiring…read moreso its simple and easy to manage. Highly recommend!

HireNow Staffing

De'Angelo is very responsive to my communications and is so easy to work with. He can handle all of…read moreyour hiring needs, particularly staffing warehouses and distribution centers. If you need assistance in manning your operations with qualified employees, contact HireNow Staffing, conveniently located in Kent!

From the owner: In the heart of Kent, WA, a leading staffing agency, HireNow Staffing, is your go-to partner for…read moredirect placement services. Our team is driven by a passion for connecting businesses with top-tier talent, offering bespoke solutions to meet your unique needs. At HireNow Staffing, we go beyond traditional staffing services by delivering personalized direct placement options that help businesses thrive. Whether you're looking to expand your team or seeking skilled professionals, we've got you covered. Even if you already work with a staffing agency, we can provide additional support to boost your workforce. Contact us at contact@hirenowstaffing.com to take your business to new heights.

Robert Half

4.5

(13 reviews)

I joined Accountemps in 2012, after an assignment through another agency came to an end and I…read moreneeded work right away. They found two assignments, but the second one was terminated when (undiagnosed) health problems caused me to have problems with satisfactorily performing on the job. Cut to March 2016. I needed a job, and contacted Accountemps again with a revised resume and in much better health. I was interviewed by Nick Coughran, who was warm, friendly, and understanding of my past and present situations. He submitted my resume and found me a position in just over a week. From March to today, Nick and his associate Karl Harkins have given me support and feedback. Thankfully this assignment was far and away an improvement over the past one, but Nick and Karl let me know that my co-workers and supervisor thought I was doing a great job. They shared in my enthusiasm for the place, and passed on the news several times that my assignment had been extended. They asked about any concerns I might have, encouraged me to look for permanent work, and handled the end of my assignment when, two weeks ago, I found a permanent position elsewhere. I would not only recommend Accountemps, but Nick Coughran and Karl Harkins in particular. Give them a call. You won't regret it.

I recommend Accountemps for all my fellow Accounting students! They work hard to get you a position…read moreand are extremely positive. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the team. Kendra really helped me see my worth as a bookkeeper and I will be forever grateful for that! Karl Harkins is amazing and was calling me at least once a week with an offer. Considering my lame availability with being a full time student, that's really great!! Thank you Karl, Kendra & team...I will always recommend you!!

Intuitive Psychic Insight & Chakra

Had an amazing phone reading by Her…read more Very accurate and insightful. Really cares for her clients I could tell by her demeanor. Thanks and I'll be back for updates

Was in town for visiting family in Auburn, on a whim went on yelp to look for local…read morespiritualists/psychics for some answers on current issues I'm facing in my life. I'm not new to getting readings or spiritual advice and If I'd say so myself I believe I am somewhat "intuitive" but frustrated on my current issues that aren't panning out I decided to give her a try! I was impressed at her knowledge and wisdom provided during our reading. She wasn't an entertainment psychic with all the hocus pocus BS, she gave me honest and real insight but most importantly hope to look forward to! It sounds crazy but after working with her I immediately felt lighter and more progressive throughout the week. Give it a shot!

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