I called Brandon out of the blue with a one-off issue about my tax filings. In 5 minutes he gave me…read moregreat advice and peace of mind. Great accountant, better man.

This guy. You need…read morehim on speed dial. Not for Al Capone-tax-dodging reasons, just because you want a guy on your side as your pay your hard-earned money towards our taxation nation. Make it count...but in all ways fair. The Mr. of this equation has been seeing Brandon Ferguson for a few years. Before I got married, I had the simplest tax return on Earth: earnings, 401(k), and some donations. We own our home and rental property together, but I always LITERALLY left that to Mr. Ferguson to work out. So this year, I was married (!) and had to be included in all this tax nonsense. I say nonsense, but the truth of the matter is that I'm very familiar with taxes and how they work (stoopid work). Brandon checked in with us on the regular regarding tax paperwork he needed. He was like the proverbial mother-in-law in the GOOD way; and when we figured out our final return: newly married, rental property, residence property...I was happy that he explained everything in plain English, (I could have taken more tax jargon, really!) and [he] found each exception he could, explaining what needed to be taken, etc.) THIS GUY. He's a CPA. He studied [and paid the] same amount as everybody else to gain this certification. I find it funny that ONE person complained about the price that you pay for a person that is on both your side, AND the LAW'S side of things. He's looking out for your best interest ALWAYS; and frankly, H&R Block are terrific people, but to say that you have an accountant of your own is not some kind of weird status thing, it's knowing that you have somebody who will best advise you on how get through this crazy tax world. I'm embarrassed to say how little we paid for this amazing service, so I'll leave it to you to call him yourself. We found him via Yelp years ago and will never EVER look to another to take care of us. Deadly serious. THIS GUY. You need him.

We have worked with Tim for 5-7 years now with no issues. We prepared our information to give to…read moreTim per usual. We suddenly received an email saying he no longer wants to do our taxes and that it all looks very shady to him. How insulting to call into question our character and integrity! Not even a phone call. Not even a question to seek understanding. Just - it all looks shady to me. Unprofessional to say the least. We were amidst working through my father-in-law's estate. He saw something complicated and assumed the worst.

Tim Bowen has done my taxes for years -- from the time I had a complex self-employment portfolio to…read moremy current retired status. He has saved me hundreds of dollars, probably thousands. He is kind, honest, careful -- perfect for this role. Love him.

I cannot recommend Ryan and Ernst Financial Services enough. He is knowledgable, fast, efficient,…read moreand reasonably priced. He is thoughtful and straightforward when we have questions. In particular I always appreciate working with him at tax time, and he helps us make short, efficient, and smart work of everyone's least favorite yearly activity.

When you need your complicated return filed fast and with ease, Ernst Financial saved me! I…read morerecommend them to all my friends. Life saver and expert knowledge and software.

Deborah Arnold is a great person for individuals and small businesses tax services. She is very…read moreknowledgeable and also has a very personable personality. I have used her for the last 3 years and am very happy with her services.

I have been a customer with Nitax Financial Services for over 14 years. Kanwar Nijher, the…read morePresident of Nitax Financial, has very high ethical standards, and is committed to perfection in his tax returns. He is very easy going, accomodating, professional and an absolute joy to work with.

I ran into Thrivent many times over the years, and whenever I met a retiree that had Thrivent, they…read morewere in a good spot. I could never poke holes in the plan that was given to them. I was a Sales Director at a competitor, and one of my advisors took me from family member to family member in Olympia, WA. All were very comfortable in retirement with very modest means to start. When I discussed some opportunities with the young financial advisor, he told me..." My family loves Thrivent, there is no way they would ever leave." It is a not for profit organization that really would go out of its way for its members. It is the largest corporate sponsor of Habitat for Humanity. Anyhow, this competitor was a fine company, but rarely had advisors stay past a year. The industry average for 4 year retention is around 13%. Thrivent nationwide has a 4 year retention rate north of 40% and in the Northwest it is approaching 50%. That is huge. It is not just a organization of Christians with average products, where the compete, they have some of the best. Look at their mutual funds. There are thousands of mutual fund families out their and Barron's only ranks 55. Thrivent make that list at #4. Right now Thrivent has $10 billion in reserves. A competitor that is also on the fortune 500 (just a little lower on the list). There are companies out there that I love. Costco...they never sell an item for more than 15% above cost. They find some of the best stuff. Anything they brand is the best, it might not be the cheapest, but you get more. T-Mobile, their people love the company and they give the best customer service. I have been with T-Mobile since 2004, I love that I can use the the data free in South Africa, Indonesia, Italy, Hungary and the Czech Republic. In Mexico and Canada, it is just like using it in the USA. There customer service goes out of their way to help and they are empowered to help. They don't pass the buck,I love it. Thrivent has some of the best prices for what they have. They are effient and give dividends back to their members (it is member owned). So make the company what you want it to be. Thrivent employees love Thrivent. If employees love working there, you will be well served as a member. They are an organization of Christians that teach people to use money wisely and live generosly.

This is for the office in Everett, WA. My experience with this office was unfavorable. When I…read moreasked for their help to correct a mistake they made on my 2014 tax return, I got a letter to the IRS stating that I made the mistake and they were helping me out. I asked for a corrected letter stating that it was their mistake and was told it would be revised and would call me when it was available. I never got the call and when I call them at 2:52pm the answering machine stated it was after hours. Interesting when they claim the office is open until 5. Patrica has stonewalled me in my request for the correction and has no fiduciary responsibility to her clients. Her employee made the mistake and now it is costing me a couple thousand dollars.

From the owner: Goodsell & Associates Inc is a Seattle, WA-based accounting firm that has been providing…read moreprofessional, year-round tax services to the community since 1992. Our trained certified public accountants (CPAs) will streamline your financial needs. We take great pride in providing accurate tax services, including, but not limited to: Individual taxes Retirement planning Estate planning Small business consulting * Payroll Services Quickbooks support Business and corporation taxes Bookkeeping Services Accounts payable and accounts receivable We value building long-term relationships with our clients, serving your unique bookkeeping and tax preparation needs with personal attention. We are committed to providing the highest standards of integrity and quality service while remaining affordable. Call Goodsell & Associates to schedule a free one-hour consultation today.

Love working with them. They handle almost everything on the financial front for me, which is…read moregreat, I have no interest and little ability in dealing with most of it and since they handle it, I don't have to.

From the owner: Our mission is to assist our clients with their wealth and financial management needs so they…read moreachieve financial piece of mind. We are an innovative wealth management team committed to providing an unparalleled level of service for our clients. We offer a comprehensive package of professional services, specializing in Wealth Management, Investment Management, Tax Planning and Compliance. We understand the multi faceted demands of our clients as they navigate through their financial life. As each situation is unique, we work closely with each client to better understand their situation so we may take a personalized approach for them. We undergo continuous education and stay current on market conditions, new tax laws and legislation in order to identify key investment and tax planning opportunities that maximize returns and minimize both current and future tax liabilities. All assets are held in your name with a custodian in one or more accounts.

They're much better than the Seattle location near Swedish hospital. There's a lady at the other…read moreone who likes to lie and power trip and will run and hide when her crap gets called out.

Ugh. They mess up everything! Sent my car registration to someone in Alabama and it took *months*…read moreto resolve. When we tried to close a home equity line of credit, it took months and delayed the closing on our house. And when we *accurately* entered their routing number and our account number to pay taxes, they couldn't process it. Now we owe an extra late fee. Find a different credit union! Salal will cost you time and money. (This is maybe the third time I've felt compelled to write a negative review for any business.)

Randy and Deva are excellent to work with! Over the last several years, they have helped us work…read morethrough complicated tax matters with humility and attention to detail. We have been working with them for many years and value their relationship greatly. They provide wonderful one on one personal service that is hard to come by these days. They are great people and you cannot go wrong working with them!

Randy and her daughter/coworker Deva are a wonderful tax duo and I am so glad to have found them…read moreduring my time in Seattle! They assisted me filing my federal and NY State taxes, taught me a few things about running a business in Seattle, and about investing for the future. They went above and beyond, though, a couple months after tax season. I was in the process of moving back to NYC, which means I was jumping through hoop after hoop (apartment hunting is no joke in the City!) and Randy assisted me in compiling all the necessary documents for potential landlords- This gets a little trickier for consultants but Randy explained everything to me and moved quickly which made the whole process easier- I truly would've been in a bind if not for her. Without hesitation, I would recommend anyone looking for a CPA to Randy Joseph Consulting. You can rest assured they'll handle your taxes quickly and efficiently and you'll probably learn something, too.