Peterson & Associates, P.S. is among the largest CPA firms in Southwest Washington, founded in 1962 by Vernon F. Peterson.
They serve regional corporations, small business owners, growing families, nonprofits, and individuals. The firm provides tax services, accounting support (including QuickBooks), business consulting, estate and trust tax preparation, IRS and state representation, and litigation support. They perform over 3,000 tax preparations annually and have been serving the community for over 60 years.
Over 60 years of experience
Over 3,000 tax preparations annually
Personalized service treating clients as friends and neighbors
Full-service CPA firm with tax, accounting, and consulting under one roof
Proactive tax planning approach
Support for QuickBooks and modern accounting software
Services
Tax Services
Proactive tax planning and preparation for individuals and businesses, including identifying opportunities to reduce current and future tax liabilities.
Full range of cost-effective accounting services including QuickBooks support and helping new businesses establish best accounting practices.
QuickBooks supportFinancial record organizationNew business accounting setupOngoing accounting support
Business Consulting
Comprehensive, flexible strategies addressing issues affecting businesses, including tax implications of selling a business and investment transactions.
Business strategy adviceTax implication analysisInvestment transaction guidanceSpecialized solutions
Estate and Trust Tax Preparation
Guidance through the complex process of getting financial affairs in order, preparing assets for transfer to beneficiaries, and minimizing tax on transfers.
Estate planning assistanceGift planningBeneficiary transfer guidanceTax minimization on asset transfer
IRS and State Representation
Nearly 60 years of experience working with taxing authorities at local, state, and federal levels, including audits and IRS correspondence.