5 Best Accountants in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Tax problems rarely wait for a convenient season, and the accountants in Seattle on this page have logged 526 Google reviews between them, with ratings running from 4.7 to 4.9. That tight a spread means the real differences are in what each firm actually handles: IRS collections, crypto returns, or just getting your W-2 filed before the deadline.

Short answer: The most-reviewed accountant in Seattle is Washington Tax Services (4.7 stars across 201 reviews), followed by 1-800Accountant (4.8 stars, 159 reviews) and Taxman Associates (4.9 stars, 80 reviews). Rates vary by service, from flat-fee individual returns to hourly business consulting; ask for a written quote before work begins.

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2. 1-800Accountant
3. Taxman Associates
4. Raymond Lyle CPA PLLC
5. Nth Degree CPAs
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How Seattle's Top Accountants Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Washington Tax Services	4.7 ★	201	IRS problems & back taxes	View ›
2	1-800Accountant	4.8 ★	159	Small business tax filing	View ›
3	Taxman Associates	4.9 ★	80	Complex returns & crypto taxes	View ›
4	Raymond Lyle CPA PLLC	4.9 ★	48	Individual & family returns	View ›
5	Nth Degree CPAs	4.8 ★	38	Business tax strategy	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Washington Tax Services

4.7201 Google reviews

Washington Tax Services has represented Seattle taxpayers with IRS and state tax issues since 1989. The firm handles IRS collections, unfiled returns, audit defense, penalty abatement, payroll tax resolution, and bookkeeping, plus tax help for Americans living abroad. Its staff includes licensed tax professionals who specialize in untangling complicated, multi-year tax problems rather than just filing a standard return.

What people praise

Clients describe complex, years-behind tax situations resolved and negotiated down
Staff explain tax issues clearly and walk clients through the process step by step
Responsive, including answering emails outside normal hours
Handles both personal tax resolution and small-business bookkeeping

Worth knowing

Best suited to people with an active tax problem, not just a simple annual filing

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume201 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: This is the firm to call when you owe the IRS money or haven't filed in years, not the one for a routine return. The volume of reviews describing multi-year problem-solving is what earns it the top spot.

Website +1206-282-4555 Directions

506 2nd Ave Ste 1010, Seattle, WA 98104

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

1-800Accountant

4.8159 Google reviews

1-800Accountant is a nationwide tax preparation service with a Seattle office, focused on small-business and individual tax filing. Reviewers describe working with assigned accountants on business tax returns, often through a bundled service like LegalZoom, with pricing built to be lower than typical hourly billing.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight clear, patient explanations from assigned accountants
Consultations described as informative with a defined path forward
Pricing seen as fair and often mostly deductible the following year

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer reported a multi-month delay getting a preparer assigned
As a larger, remote-first service, expect a call center rather than one dedicated local contact

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume159 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: A solid, nationwide option for straightforward business tax filing at a defined price, though the one negative review here is worth reading before you sign up for anything with a long lead time before tax season.

Website +1800-222-6868 Directions

209 1st Ave S Fl 2, Seattle, WA 98104

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Taxman Associates

4.980 Google reviews

Taxman Associates is a Seattle firm run by CPAs Carey Homan and Joe Allen, focused on complex tax returns, IRS problem-solving, and cryptocurrency tax situations that do not yet have clear IRS guidance. The firm also handles estate-related filings and tax planning for family and small-business situations.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise Carey Homan by name for patient, judgment-free guidance
Handled estate and inherited-property tax filings during a family loss
Explains complex crypto and tax-code questions in plain language

Worth knowing

Smaller team than the larger national chains, so book ahead in peak season

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume80 · 87th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

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Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating on this list, and the reviews back it up with specific, complicated situations, deaths in the family, crypto, first-time filers, handled with care rather than a form-letter approach.

Website +1206-323-1066 Directions

300 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Raymond Lyle CPA PLLC

4.948 Google reviews

Raymond Lyle CPA PLLC is a West Seattle CPA firm serving individuals and businesses across Seattle, West Seattle, and Island County. The practice covers individual and business tax preparation, estate taxes, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks setup and training, with an online portal for document upload and e-signature.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight a fast, fully electronic filing process
Staff described as knowledgeable with families managing a disabled dependent's tax situation
Portal-based process makes document handling straightforward for first-time clients

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the bigger firms on this list, though everyone posting rated it highly

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume48 · 76th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: Consistently five stars from clients describing an easy, digital-first process. Good for individuals and families who want a straightforward filing experience without an office visit.

Website +1206-970-1208 Directions

4701 SW Admiral Wy #128, Seattle, WA 98116

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Nth Degree CPAs

4.838 Google reviews

Nth Degree CPAs is a Seattle CPA firm positioned as a financial strategy partner for business owners, offering tax optimization, CFO and controller services, and industry-specific guidance for fields like e-commerce, technology, and healthcare. The firm emphasizes proactive tax planning rather than year-end filing alone.

What people praise

Reviewers describe proactive advice and clear explanations of the reasoning behind recommendations
Praised for careful handling of tax return amendments
Responsive team that engages directly with client questions

Worth knowing

One reviewer felt a paid tax strategy engagement was overpriced relative to the savings delivered

Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume38 · 66th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Best for business owners who want ongoing tax strategy, not just a once-a-year filing. Ask upfront what results a strategy engagement is likely to produce for your specific situation before committing.

Website +1206-682-0281 Directions

1809 7th Ave #303, Seattle, WA 98101

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the firm’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated them, ranked against other Seattle accountants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from dozens of reviews carries less weight than a 4.7 from hundreds. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does an accountant cost in Seattle? (2026)

Accounting fees vary widely depending on whether you need a simple individual return, a small-business filing, or ongoing tax strategy and bookkeeping. Complexity, not the city, is usually the biggest factor in what you’ll pay.

Serving all of Seattle

The accountants above serve Seattle and the surrounding area, including Downtown, West Seattle, Capitol Hill, and Island County. Searching for an accountant near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire an accountant

Are you a licensed CPA, and can you share your license number?
Is your fee flat-rate or hourly, and what does it cover?
Have you handled situations like mine before (IRS issue, crypto, estate, small business)?
How do you communicate during the engagement, and how fast is your typical response time?
Will you represent me directly if the IRS has questions later?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these accountants?

We started from every accountant in Seattle with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do I need a CPA or is a tax preparer enough?

It depends on the situation. A simple annual return often doesn’t need a CPA, but IRS problems, business strategy, or estate matters usually benefit from one. Several firms above, including Taxman Associates and Nth Degree, specialize in more complex cases.

What should I bring to my first meeting with an accountant?

Prior-year returns, current income documents (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s), and any IRS or state correspondence if you have an open issue. Most of the firms above offer an online portal so you can upload documents ahead of time.

The bottom line

Washington Tax Services is the safe default if you have an actual IRS problem or years of unfiled returns behind you, while Taxman Associates holds the highest rating for complex or crypto-related filings. Whoever you call, get a written scope of work before you hand over your documents.

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