Verified CPACascade Tax Group, CPA
Equity Compensation
Experience18 Years
SpecialtyEntity & Owner Planning
ServesSouth Lake Union
The best CPAs in Seattle
Seattle has no state income tax but a dense layer of business taxes and equity-heavy compensation. Every licence was verified with the Washington State Board of Accountancy.
Licences verified with the state boardDisciplinary history reviewedZero paid placement
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Verified MSTMeridian Advisory, MST
Agency & B&O Tax
Experience13 Years
SpecialtyMulti-State Filings
ServesBellevue
Verified EAHarbor & Vance, EA
Estate & Wealth Transfer
Experience21 Years
SpecialtyIRS Representation
ServesBallard
What a Seattle accountant should already know
RSUs, ESPP and the capital gains excise tax
Washington's excise tax on long-term gains above the threshold changes sale timing for tech employees holding vested stock.
B&O tax for consultants and agencies
Business and occupation tax is charged on gross receipts, not profit, and rates vary by classification and city.
Remote and cross-border work
Employees splitting time in Oregon, California or British Columbia need sourcing and credit calculations done per workday.
Estate planning at Washington thresholds
Washington's estate tax exemption sits far below the federal one, so many ordinary homeowners are exposed.
Areas covered
DowntownSouth Lake UnionCapitol HillBallardBellevueRedmondKirklandWest Seattle
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