Seattle Small Business Tax Planning
Overpaying Business Taxes? Let's Fix That.
Most Seattle small business owners file taxes reactively. We plan proactively — building year-round strategies that reduce your liability and put more money back into your business.
No commitment. Just an honest conversation.
"We reduced our effective tax rate by 11 points in year one. That's not luck — that's planning."
J. Hollenbeck — Owner, Westside Plumbing & Heating
Why Most Business Owners Overpay
It's rarely negligence — it's the way most CPA engagements are structured. Three predictable gaps account for the majority of avoidable tax liability.
Wrong entity structure
Many owners still operating as sole proprietors or LLCs years after they should have elected S-corp status. The wrong structure is the most expensive mistake in business taxes.
Reactive filing, not proactive planning
Meeting your CPA in February means you've lost most planning opportunities. Tax savings happen in the calendar year, not during filing season.
Missed and undocumented deductions
Home office, vehicle use, retirement contributions, equipment depreciation — the most valuable deductions require year-round documentation.
What We Do Instead
WAFS engages year-round with every business tax client. Our first meeting is a strategy session, not a document-gathering appointment. We work with you throughout the year to actively manage your liability — so April is a confirmation, not a surprise.
Entity structure analysis and annual review
Annual tax strategy meeting (not just April filing)
S-Corporation, partnership, and sole proprietor returns
Estimated quarterly tax payment scheduling
Washington B&O tax planning and filing
Payroll tax setup and compliance
Deduction audit and year-round documentation
Maggie Chen, CPA, MT
Lead — Tax Strategy & Compliance
Maggie Chen leads WAFS's tax practice. A former Deloitte tax director with a Master of Taxation from UW Foster, she founded WAFS in 2014 specifically to bring senior-level tax strategy to Pacific Northwest small business owners. Her clients pay less in taxes — and understand exactly why.
"The highest-impact tax work I do isn't filing returns — it's preventing the tax bills that most business owners don't even know they're paying."
Three Easy Steps
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Leave with clarity
You'll leave the call with an honest assessment of your current tax situation and specific areas where planning could reduce your liability.
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No commitment. No obligation. Just an honest look at your tax situation.