C Street Tax

Built for those with variable income

Tax preparation service in Vancouver, WA (show on map)

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

A tax firm for real estate agents, performers, freelancers, and small business owners with variable income, offering year-round proactive tax support and IRS representation.

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About

C Street Tax is a Vancouver, WA-based tax and accounting firm built for people with variable income—real estate agents, rock stars, strippers, freelancers, tattoo artists, web designers, tech executives, and performers—who want clarity without becoming tax experts. The firm offers two service models: one-time return preparation and ongoing year-round tax management with monthly plans. Eve

ry engagement includes direct IRS representation by John Gilmore, an Enrolled Agent admitted to practice before the IRS under Circular 230. Services include estimated tax planning, deadline management, entity strategy, reasonable compensation guidance, bonus payroll planning, home-sale move advisory, and proactive check-ins. The firm serves Vancouver, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Clark County, WA; Multnomah County, OR; Camas & Washougal, WA; and Beaverton & Lake Oswego, OR.

Built for variable-income professionals who don't want to think about the IRS

Cash-flow-aware planning that adapts as your money situation changes

1-business-day response to IRS notices and questions

Direct IRS representation by an Enrolled Agent (Circular 230) at no extra cost

Text-first support for documents, approvals, and quick answers

Clarity over complexity—no unnecessary spreadsheets or endless forms

Predictable monthly pricing with proactive check-ins

Serves edge creators and local business owners with real-world understanding

Services

One-Time Tax Return Preparation

File your return after the tax year is settled. Covers individual and business returns with form complexity pricing and state add-ons.

Return preparation Form complexity pricing State add-ons Filing support

Ongoing Year-Round Tax Management

Monthly subscription for estimates, decisions, notices, deadlines, and return preparation with proactive check-ins.

Estimated tax planning Deadline management Return preparation IRS representation Business decision support Monthly health checks

IRS Representation & Audit Support

Direct IRS notice handling and audit defense by an Enrolled Agent admitted under Circular 230, included at no extra cost.

1-business-day response to notices Direct IRS conversation Audit defense No extra fees for representation

Home-Sale Move Advisory

Paid advisory for home sellers leaving California or another state needing gain, withholding, residency, and cash-holdback clarity before closing.

Section 121 guidance California Form 593 support Part-year residency reporting Move timing analysis Cash-holdback clarity

Real Estate Agent Tax Services

Specialized tax care for Pacific Northwest agents managing variable commissions, rentals, and entity decisions.

Variable commission planning Rental tax guidance Entity decision support Pacific Northwest expertise

Performer & Creator Tax Services

Discrete tax support for touring artists, content creators, and high-discretion professionals managing royalties, touring income, and complex revenue streams.

Royalty income handling Touring income management Complex revenue stream support High-discretion professional service

Credentials & Certifications

Enrolled Agent (IRS Circular 230)

Reviews

Rating

★★★★★

Reviews

"I left the meeting feeling confident and way less stressed about my taxes."

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes C Street Tax different from other tax firms? +

C Street Tax is built for people with variable income—real estate agents, performers, freelancers, and small business owners. They offer cash-flow-aware planning that adapts as your money situation changes, text-first support, 1-business-day response to IRS notices, and direct IRS representation by an Enrolled Agent at no extra cost.

Who is John Gilmore and what are his credentials? +

John Gilmore is the Founder of C Street Tax and an Enrolled Agent admitted to practice before the IRS under Circular 230. This status means he personally responds to IRS notices, defends clients during examinations, and carries IRS conversations on behalf of clients.

What services are included in the ongoing monthly plan? +

The ongoing plan includes estimated tax planning, deadline management, return preparation, IRS representation, business decision support, and monthly health checks every four weeks. It is designed for self-employed owners, S-corps, rentals, equity comp, and anyone with variable income.

Does C Street Tax help with IRS notices and audits? +

Yes. As an Enrolled Agent admitted under Circular 230, John Gilmore handles every IRS notice and audit response on your behalf, with a commitment to respond within one business day, at no extra cost.

Who is C Street Tax designed for? +

C Street Tax serves real estate agents, performers, strippers, freelancers, tattoo artists, web designers, tech executives, and small business owners with variable income who want proactive tax support without becoming tax experts.

What areas does C Street Tax serve? +

C Street Tax serves Vancouver, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Clark County, Washington; Multnomah County, Oregon; Camas & Washougal, Washington; and Beaverton & Lake Oswego, Oregon.

How does the one-time tax preparation service work? +

The one-time service is for when your tax year is mostly settled and you just need the return filed. It includes return preparation, form complexity pricing, state add-ons, and filing support. It is not designed for ongoing planning or IRS notice management.

What is the home-sale move advisory service? +

It is a focused paid advisory for home sellers leaving California or another state who need clarity on gain, withholding, residency, and cash-holdback issues before closing. It covers Section 121, California Form 593, part-year reporting, and move timing.