Bellingham CPA Taxes & Accounting

Bellingham CPA Taxes & Accounting

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise Dan and Bellingham CPA for professionalism, efficiency, and expertise, with many highlighting quick service, helpful advice, and friendly staff. Several clients appreciate the team's responsiveness and ability to handle complex tax situations. However, a few negative reviews mention poor communication, unprofessional behavior, and billing issues, including one case of incorrect filings leading to penalties. Overall, the majority of experiences are positive, with high satisfaction among repeat clients.

About This Listing

Accounting
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Local Tax Credits

Who Can Work with a CPA?

Individuals seeking tax prep, retirement planning, or financial advice
Small business owners needing bookkeeping, payroll, or tax compliance
Freelancers and contractors with 1099 income or complex returns
Couples planning finances together or managing joint returns
Investors with capital gains or rental property income
Anyone looking for year-round financial guidance and peace of mind

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First-Time Clients

If this is your first time working with a CPA, don’t worry — most professionals offer a free consultation and will walk you through what to expect. You may be asked to complete an intake form, share financial documents, or set clear goals for your session.

What to Know Upfront:

Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
Availability Appointments fill up quickly during tax season — book early if possible

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What to Bring

Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
Receipts or logs for deductible expenses, donations, or mileage

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Preparing for Your Appointment

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Bring a notebook or use a notes app for key takeaways
Know your deadlines for filing, payments, or compliance

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How to Get Started

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Other Helpful Info

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Fees may be flat-rate, hourly, or based on service complexity
Some CPAs specialize in industries like healthcare, real estate, or tech
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Features

Accounting
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Local Tax Credits

Contact Information

Address

1901 N State St STE A

Bellingham, Washington 98225

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday 9AM-5PM
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

ZERO STARS! I called to ask if they were accepting new clients to help me start up my small busines.. I was told by someone named DAN that they are available to charge me $300 for consultation but they only take a very minimal amount of clients so after I pay $300 MAYBE they will -- or will not -- help me beyond that. Who would accept that? If you are trying to come off as this high end selective agency, there are more professional ways to do that than behaving elitist. What a joke. Did I say ZERO STARS? F

Bellingham CPA has helped with my tax related matters for the past several years? they always do a great job at being polite and professional. Always getting my tax?s submitted timely. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Akash as a CPA! He is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and always ready to provide clear direction and resources. Throughout the process, he made sure I had everything I needed, answered my inquiries promptly and thoroughly. His expertise and professionalism gave me confidence in my financial matters. Akash is an excellent choice!

We?ve been using Bellingham CPA for our personal jointed taxes since 2013. I?ve always felt taken care of by Dan and his team . They are very organized and knowledgeable with the intricacies of tax law, and they have made it easy to understand when I?ve had questions. Thankyou again guys!!! It?s a pleasure to see you every year!!

During a fruitless search for a CPA thru the google app, I was surprised to find a friendly answer from the receptionist at Bellingham CPA. After a quick visit where I was able to talk to Dan and receive the usual questionnaire to complete for my tax return. A few days later I went back with all the pertinent infos and, lo and behold, 3 days later my tax return was ready! Here is my assessment: Dan is fast and efficient at a reasonable cost. He will answer questions and give explanations if needed and was

I've had Dan & his team doing both my Small Business & Personal Taxes for the past several years. They have made it smooth and easy, and I appreciate the pro-active approach they have with me during tax season, it sure takes the stress out of it. Thanks Dan!

We had a good experience with Dan the first year we used him for our small business tax return. However, the second year was entirely different. I was willing to overlook his poor attitude and rudeness until he caused a mistake that led to a significant tax penalty on my business. Dan refused to take responsibility even when I proved his argument wrong with email proof of our conversations. His solution was to charge me $300 to help me file an abatement of the penalty. Seriously? I filed my own abatement fo

Dan is great! He is very responsive over email and helped me a TON when it came to filing my first taxes as a new business owner for my event planning company. I had some startup expenses that I wasn't sure how to account for, and he was very helpful in suggesting how to expense these. He agreed to do phone calls with me to figure it out, and gave lots of helpful advice in our initial consultation. With Dan managing your books, you will feel confident and in control. I never hesitate to recommend Dan.

I've brought my taxes here to Dan @ Bellingham CPA since I moved to Bellingham. Dan is very good at what he does and seems to know the Tax laws inside and out. I have a very complicated deductions with my job and Dan took all of the information I provided and was able to to prepare my taxes in no time. I've been very happy with my tax results. I find it very satisfying that I was able to find such competent professional CPA in Bellingham. I would recommend him to anyone and have.

We've worked with Dan & team for 4+ years now. We've received exceptional guidance over this time, A+ customer care in both CPA & Accounting / Payroll Services, Business & Personal. Dan & team are responsive, demonstrate ethical leadership, and are good communicators. We are grateful to have you as our CPA partner for our Business. We appreciate you, Dan. You deserve a 5/5. Highly recommend BHAM CPA Taxes & Accounting.

Our taxes were complicated this year and we wanted to be sure nothing came back to bite us. We called Bellingham CPA and they gave us a price range that we were comfortable with (cost ended up being lower than expected). They were professional, responsive, and competent. I really appreciate their help and I would definitely trust them with my tax returns in the future. Thanks Dan and staff!

I moved to Bellingham a little over a year ago and was tasked with finding a new CPA to manage my business taxes. That's when I found Dan. During our initial consultation, I could tell that Dan was well-versed and very knowledgeable about accounting and taxes. He also shared some advice on how to minimize my tax burden as my small business grows. Dan's services are competitive, but fair and well worth the money with the time and energy saved. In addition, I've also had the pleasure of working with Kammryn

I needed an accountant and a quick turnaround. I reached out to Dan and in short notice and a reasonable price he quickly took care of everything. He was very professional and thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him and his office and I am very pleased to recommend his services.

Came in with a tax mess. Dan was super patient and professional. My tax paperwork was completed quickly and was set up and ready for me to sign in just a few days. Thank you so much and I will definitely be using your services again!

We have struggled to find a knowledgeable and qualified Accountant to prepare our personal and Short-Term Rental business taxes. Our search is over...Dan?s our man. He not only completed all of our 2020 taxes in approx one week, he amended our 2019 taxes and netted us a surprise $900 refund since the person we used last year prepared our taxes incorrectly. We now have peace of mind and confidence that we are in good hands with Dan.

As a freelance artist, I highly reccomend Dan at Bellingham CPA! He and his staff were easy to contact and made sure all of my questions were answered. They made everything easy to understand and I really appreciated their patience in walking me through the entire process. Great communication and very professional. Very happy with their services.

Dan is the man. When I arrived we immediately got down to business and began working through my tax return. It was my first time filing taxes and Dan made it an enjoyable and simple experience. He is a very friendly person that knows exactly what he is doing. Definitely will be back next year.

We ended 2019 with a tax emergency (or so we thought). Dan and Cameron were very helpful and as they say, "On it". Dan was out of the country at the time; Cameron made an appointment for the day he returned. We met with Dan and voila! The process started and with excellent assistance from Dan, we learned there was no emergency. What we love about Bellingham CPA: professionalism, expertise, down-to-earth advice and prompt service. If you are looking for this type of CPA - go to Dan!

I used this service as someone working short term in the US on an H1B and having no clue how to navigate the tax process. I had such an excellent experience with this business that I will 100% be using them again next year. The accountant was able to spot employer errors and the admin assistant was so kind and helpful with all of my ridiculous questions.

Highly recommend Bellingham CPA! Dan is trustworthy, patient, knowledgeable, and dependable. To make a long story short, I used another account to take care of my business taxes and personal taxes for a couple of years, until one year that accountant really messed up both the business and personal returns. We had Dan come in and fix the problem. He patiently sat down with us and my business partner to review our books and business tax returns, and he explained all the actions needing to be completed in plai

Thanks so much to Dan Bhathella of Bellingham CPA Taxes & Accounting. I have been given excellent advice and support While working my way through the IRS system. It is a pleasure to deal with you!

Dan was great! Fast, easy, and cheaper than other places just what I was looking for. He didn't try to add any hidden fees like for online filing, just one easy payment. He's also friendly and easy to talk to. Best part was he was open on Saturday so I didn't have to take any time off work. I highly recommend him. I plan to go to him from now on.

Last year I found Dan and Bellingham CPA after attempting to do my own taxes using the same online software I had used in previous years. Bellingham CPA saved me a substantial amount of money on my return showing me that using a certified CPA is worth every penny. The whole staff at Bellingham CPA has been professional and easy to work with making my taxes this year a breeze.

Our family is so pleased with our business encounters with Bellingham CPA Taxes and Accounting. Our appointments were timely and no time was wasted. Dan worked with us and with our adult children to help with various tax questions. We appreciate him and his friendly staff. Thank you!

Professional, courteous, friendly and up to date on latest IRS regulations. Dan has provided us with exemplary service and ensures our quarterly and yearly filings are completed on time with top notch precision. Kammryn who performs the the front desk service also exemplifies what a service oriented CPA firm should be. Intelligent and knowledgable on tax and finance information as well as taking the time to get to know the clients Bellingham CPA serves. I highly recommend Dan and Kammryn for your personal o

Kammryn is so warm and personable and the whole team did a tremendous job handling our tax situation. It was easy, affordable, quick and thorough. I will definitely be using their services again!

Kammryn is exceptional in every aspect of any experience I have with her Extremely responsive and professional Dan?s team is very prompt with processing our requests and back everything they do Wonderful and reassuring to work with them

I came to Dan and Kammryn with the messiest tax situation you can imagine. My taxes owed were massive, and I was both scared and unsure of where to begin. Dan and Kammryn gave me a ton of confidence/reassurance and just took over the situtation. Something I'd been dreading for years, was resolved in one week. They were patient, communicative and knowledgeable. and fast. very fast. I don't think accounting service gets better than that. Thank you so much Dan and Kammryn!!

We sold my mom's house last year and I knew it was going to be complicated because her husband died a couple years earlier and they never changed the house title etc. Handed it to Dan and he got it all straightened out with no capital gains owed and some good advice for the future. Great experience. Fair price. Highly recommended.

Quick fast efficient tax services. Helped me do taxes for my main job and side business. Got me $4500 back. Very happy with them.

I wholeheartedly recommend Dan at Bellingham CPA. Even before I hired him, he patiently listened and then clarified my tax situation to me over the phone. Then, when the time came to file, he completed around 30 pages of tax forms in one business day. This completely surpassed my expectations.

My wife (then girlfriend) had just moved here from California and needed help sorting out her taxes. We were pleased with Dan?s work. My wife was especially excited to get a refund.

I have a difficult tax situation. I travel a lot for my job. I brought Dan several different state income taxes and a job transfer/move. I had several questions at the end and he generously provided answers. He made a stressful situation not so stressful.

Bellingham CPA Taxes and Accounting has done a great job for us. They are helpful and courteous, and helped us get the refund we were entitled to. Dan is knowledgeable about taxes for those in the construction industry, and that is important for us.

Very unprofessional up until the point of us leaving. We were not explained the pricing and they ended up charging us $700+ for our business taxes and wouldn't complete our personal ones until we paid those. We asked for a report of what they had done and they wouldn't give it to us until we paid. It took them a week to get those papers to us claiming they were too busy to do so. The receptionist always had an attitude when we would call and ask questions. UPDATE: We called in to try to ask them a question

I have a complicated tax situation this year, so was seeking help and advice. It ended up just being advice because I can move forward on my own. I was charged $185 for 15 minutes! Needless to say, I was stunned. Buyer beware. Find out ahead of time what you will be charged. The small business owner ahead of me was charged $400 for the completion of their taxes--a much more reasonable deal.

I came in this year a little late in the tax season as a new client. Dan prepared my taxes in a week! Very friendly place and answered all my questions. Will be going back next year!

Over priced, the person who did my 2018 said it would be $900 it turned out to be $1600. I requested a invoice listing my updates, and the time spent on them, It was not provided. I will not have them touch my next tax return. This firm is not interested in their clients returns, just their fees. They also charge credit card fees for processing client payments. It smacks of being cheap.

Came into Bellingham CPA literally not knowing anything about taxes or what to do for our freelance work, and Bellingham CPA did an amazing job at helping us out, explaining everything perfectly in understandable terms, and telling us EXACTLY what we need and what we need to do for tax day. Can't recommend Bellingham CPA enough and we will definitely be using them for all of our tax purposes!

I called with a question, to establish whether our situation warranted a tax professional. Dan was very helpful. He answered my question and pointed me in the right direction. I really appreciated his time, courtesy and honesty.

Dan Bhathella has done my taxes since 2012. He is very good at what he does, and always has my taxes ready to go within a week! If you are looking for a CPA, Dan's your man!

My husband and I were very impressed with the service we received at Bellingham Accounting. Dan is very knowledgeable and was able to provide us with the information we needed. We look forward to working with him in the future.

I had a good experience here. Called mid afternoon and was offered a same day appointment. Who does that? Dan is clearly a pro, and had everything sorted within a single business day at a reasonable price.

I am very pleased with the service I have received from Bellingham CPA. The packet they send to you guides you step by step with providing all the necessary info and numbers they will need to do a good job on your taxes. It sure takes alot of stress out of doing taxes!

I went into CPA to get my personal and business taxes organized and I was so pleased and impressed with how quick and precise the whole experience was. They?re good, honest people and I felt well looked after through the process.

Dan got us in quickly, and helped us to get a great return. He's prompt, professional, and patient. I highly recommend Bellingham CPA

These guys are great. They helped me navigate some extremely complicated tax situations with multiple businesses and properties on both sides of the border. Fast and efficient.

Dan is approachable and professional in his interactions with clients. Cameron is always a delight to work with and is mist helpful. I would definitely recommend Bellingham CPA.

Worst experience as of yet I still haven?t got my taxes back and it?s July. Just called the irs and they are redoing our taxes cause these so called professionals screwed them up that the it?s wouldn?t except them as they sent them. We did them on turbo tax before we went to these idiots and should have got near $800 more then they came up with and we paid $300 for this crappy service we will never go back. I also never leave reviews but I felt I had to here good luck and steer clear.

I would highly recommend Bellingham CPA! They have been helping me file my taxes since three years and I have zero complaints. They are a fast, reliable and professional team!

Great service and communication. Our taxes have been done the last 2 years by Dan and his team. We will continue to come back.

I've been going to Bellingham CPA Taxes & Accounting for years now. Very professional, knowledgeable, timely and helpful service. Thank you Dan

I am a returning customer and very happy with the services I have received from Bellingham CPA. Dan is very knowledgable and professional. A good value for the money.

Excellent experience working with Bellingham CPA. They were super fast in responding to my questions, and prepared my return in a matter of days. Would highly recommend!

Even during peak tax season, I was able to get an appointment in the time frame that I wanted and my taxes were done accurately and ready before I expected them to be! Great staff and so friendly!!

We have been going to Bellingham CPA for three years now. Every time the service has been amazing, convenient, and professional. Thanks for the amazing work!!

Our taxes were done by Dan within the time frame and price that was originally estimated. A very straight forward experience with no nonsense.

They did an excellent job! The process was quick and simple and they were very helpful with the questions that I had. Would highly recommend!

This is the second year we have used Bellingham CPA. They take the stress out of filing income tax. Cameron is always welcoming and I would recommend Bellingham CPA.

I recommend Bellingham CPA for all your tax needs. Professionalism, Courtesy and Integrity is what Dan and his staff are all about.

Friendly honest and thorough! Highly recommend having your taxes done here! Hope everyone has a Happy New Year and a good tax season...

Work was completed in a punctual, professional manner. Would recommend to others - and Kammryn in reception area is a wealth of information.

Dan and Bellingham CPA staff were professional, courteous, and thorough. I recommend their services!

Concise, professional, and very informative. Pricing for a consult was very transparent, we knew exactly what we were getting and for how much.

Excellence . Dan was efficient knowledgeable and friendly. The office is professional and my requirements were dealt with quickly. My thanks

Call to get some help with my taxes. The lady I spoke to acted like she didn't want my business. I would not recommend this business to anyone.

Answered some questions for me about starting my business and really helped out! Planning to use their services come tax prep.

This is my second year using this office. I have been happy with all the work they have completed for me. I will keep coming back.

I'm a new business owner, and Dan was very helpful in answering a few questions I had about local and state business taxes. Many thanks!

I highly recommend Bellingham CPA. Dan, along with the rest of the team, are knowledgeable, kind, and a pleasure to work with. Thanks for all your help!

Dan and company are very helpful. It?s my second year filing taxes with them and would highly recommend them.

Dan was knowledgeable and personable. I received good advise and would recommend Bellingham CPA.

I am a returning customer after receiving the most professional service. They are wonderful and friendly. I highly recommend!

Good service. Dropped our taxes off late, they still got done on time.

Super helpful to answer questions and guide us with setting up our business. Great customer service.

Great advice, great service! Thank you Dan!

Efficient, answered questions promptly and provided a very friendly, professional service. Thanks Dan!

My taxes were done quickly,the staff is friendly and knowledgable.

Got the tax advice I needed for starting a new company. Thanks Dan!

Hands down the best tax customer service in the area. Thank you

Excellent and professional services! Best prices WA

Very helpful and personal service.

Professional and fast service.

Easily the best in Bellingham

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Can a CPA help with both personal and business finances?

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