Accounting and Bookkeeping Services in Seattle, Washington

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Accounting and Bookkeeping Services in Seattle, Washington

Saved businesses

$12,259

in taxes on average*

Our CPAs have an average of

17 years

of experience**

Over

1 million

tax consultations delivered***

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Seattle, Washington - Tax Rates

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State Tax Rate

6.50%

County Tax Rate

0%

Municipal Tax Rate

3.85%

Combined Sales Tax Rate

10.35%

City-Specific Taxes

Seattle has a Business License Tax (B&O Tax) that applies to the gross revenue of businesses operating within the city. Businesses with annual taxable gross revenue of $100,000 or more must file their returns by April 30 each year.

Licenses and Permits

Most businesses operating in Seattle require a Seattle business license tax certificate, with annual fees ranging from $71 to $3,126 based on revenue.

Home-based and online businesses generally need a Seattle business license if operating from within city limits.

In addition to city licenses, businesses must obtain a Washington state business license.

Grants and Funding in Seattle

Grants and Funding Information

Seattle Office of Economic Development GrantsThe city of Seattle offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to support projects that benefit neighborhood business districts, aiming to enhance local economic vitality and community engagement.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)Managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, this initiative oversees a significant amount of capital access programs to support small businesses through various credit and investment opportunities.

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Local CPAs

We match you with an accountant who knows the ins and outs of your industry and state.

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Freedom to Focus

Take back your time. Get unlimited support from a tax expert and get the answers you need ASAP.

Maximum Tax Refund

We guarantee you'll get every dollar your business is entitled to when we do your taxes.

"Excellent first call, very informative. This is my third business ... this time I will ease the burden and use 1-800Accountant [for accounting]"

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Huong T.

December 30, 2023, Trustpilot

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Year-Round Support

Year-Round Support

Get unlimited access to a dedicated accounting team and proactive, year-round tax planning and advice.
Online CPAs

Online CPAs

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Taxes, Simplified

Taxes, Simplified

1040s, 1099s, 1120s, and beyond. We handle complicated tax forms so you don't have to.

Talk to a business tax expert today for all your tax needs in Seattle.

Get big savings for your Washington small business by working with the professionals at 1-800Accountant. All it takes is a quick call - usually 30 minutes or less - to get started!

*Based on a $12.2k average 2022 tax refund per client, which is 4x the cost of a full-service package. Source: first-party data.

*Includes average business tax preparation, form completion and submission, record keeping, and other misc admin time. Source.

*Historical first-party data.