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Wolfgang A. Fletter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Steilacoom, Washington 98388
Practicing as a certified public accountant in Steilacoom, Washington, since 2005. Wolfgang A. Fletter provides professional tax compliance and individual tax services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise also extends to basic accounting services, and he assists entrepreneurs and startups with financial matters. Moreover, Fletter offers specialized services in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues.
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Herbert B. Swanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Steilacoom, Washington 98388
Herbert B. Swanson is a certified public accountant based in Steilacoom, Washington. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to a diverse range of clients, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Additionally, Swanson offers sales tax compliance services, helping businesses navigate state and local tax regulations, as well as individual tax services for families and self-employed individuals.
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Richard P. Loveless
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Steilacoom, Washington 98388
Based in Steilacoom, Washington, Richard P. Loveless, CPA, has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. With expertise in Basic Accounting Services and Tax Compliance, he serves clients in a variety of industries, including Individuals and Families and Family-Owned Enterprises. His services include Sales Tax Compliance and Tax Planning & Consulting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial strategies.
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Donna B. Webb
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Steilacoom, Washington 98388
Based in Steilacoom, Washington, Donna B. Webb brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation to her practice. Her services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation for various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a focus on small business accounting and business tax services, Webb assists individuals and families as well as entrepreneurs and established corporations in meeting their financial needs.
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Richard P. Lowe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Steilacoom, Washington 98388
Based in Steilacoom, Washington, Richard P. Lowe is a seasoned accountant with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Services offered by Richard P. Lowe include payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, catering to the diverse needs of clients across various industries. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, ensuring comprehensive support for clients' financial health and growth.
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Edward L. Strother
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Steilacoom, Washington 98388
Located in Steilacoom, Washington, Edward L. Strother is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, and offers a range of services including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, payroll processing and compliance. Ed's expertise and attention to detail have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor for family-owned enterprises looking to establish a strong financial foundation.
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Lynn J. Uglick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Steilacoom, Washington 98388
Lynn J. Uglick is a certified public accountant based in Steilacoom, Washington, with over a decade of experience serving clients in various capacities. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance to individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises in the region. In addition to her core services, Lynn J. Uglick offers IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance expertise.

Washington's thriving CPA market serves a no-income-tax state with robust technology, aerospace, and international trade sectors. The Washington State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 4 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Washington has no state income tax but relatively high sales tax (including Business & Occupation tax on gross receipts) and complex local tax variations. CPAs focus on federal tax compliance, B&O tax (which applies to gross receipts regardless of profitability), sales and use tax, and preserving Washington's tax advantages. The concentration of technology companies creates strong demand for equity compensation planning, stock option taxation, and serving employees with restricted stock units. Multi-state issues are common, particularly with Oregon which has high income tax but no sales tax. Cross-border tax planning for Vancouver, WA (no income tax) versus Portland, OR (no sales tax) creates unique opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Technology and software (Seattle tech hub), aerospace and aviation (Boeing), international trade and logistics (major Pacific Rim port), healthcare systems, agriculture, forest products, tourism, manufacturing, and professional services are key practice areas. Seattle CPAs often specialize in technology startup accounting, equity compensation, venture capital, or serving the unique needs of employees at major tech companies with complex stock grants.

For CPA Professionals: The Washington Society of CPAs provides extensive resources across a geographically diverse state. Seattle dominates the market with technology concentration and sophisticated client base commanding top compensation, while Bellevue, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver provide alternatives. The no-income-tax advantage attracts both practitioners and clients (especially from California and Oregon), though high cost of living in the Puget Sound area is a consideration. The combination of major technology companies, international trade, and Pacific Northwest lifestyle creates dynamic opportunities. The state's continued growth and business-friendly reputation maintain strong demand across practice areas.