Esquire Tax Solutions

Esquire Tax Solutions

Reviews Summary

Customers consistently praise Kent for his exceptional responsiveness, efficiency, and professionalism in handling taxes. Many highlight his ability to resolve complex tax issues quickly, reduce liabilities, and provide clear guidance. His expertise in tax law, attention to detail, and ability to simplify stressful situations are frequently mentioned. Long-term clients appreciate his reliability, trustworthiness, and personalized service, often recommending him highly for both personal and business tax needs. The overall sentiment emphasizes a seamless, stress-free experience with outstanding results.

About This Listing

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
International Tax
High-net-worth Individuals
Expatriates
Foreign Nationals
Individual Taxpayers
Professional Services
Law Firms
Complex Situations
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Cross-border Taxation
Local Tax Credits
Nexus Determination
Years of Practice
CPA License

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

*Tip: Organize your documents in advance to save time and ensure accuracy.*

Preparing for Your Appointment

Write down any financial goals or questions in advance
Check if your CPA offers virtual sessions or document uploads
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
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Features

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
International Tax
High-net-worth Individuals
Expatriates
Foreign Nationals
Individual Taxpayers
Professional Services
Law Firms
Complex Situations
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Cross-border Taxation
Local Tax Credits
Nexus Determination
Years of Practice
CPA License

Contact Information

Address

1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW suite 400

Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Hours

Monday 8AM-8PM
Tuesday 7AM-7PM
Wednesday 7:30AM-7:30PM
Thursday 8AM-8PM
Friday 9AM-5PM
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Customer Reviews

I initially reached out to Kent after receiving a letter from the IRS stating that I owed an exorbitant amount of money. I sent Kent all of my documents, and he quickly got to work?ultimately resolving the issue and reducing what I owed significantly. Since then, both my fianc? and I have trusted Kent to handle our taxes. He is extremely responsive, efficient, and always makes tax season feel much less stressful!

Highly recommend Kent for tax prep! Our experience working with him was quick, efficient, and Kent was so easy to communicate with. He made our tax season way less stressful and was worth every penny!

Kent at Esquire Tax Solutions is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, professional, and most of all he delivers. A mistake in my filing had cost me 10s of thousands of dollars, and I had spent the last two years submitting forms and going back and forth with the IRS. Then I hired Kent, and within 30 minutes of speaking with him, he knew the right forms, knew what to research, and within a week had sent off what was needed to fix my filing. A few months later when the IRS finally got around to reviewing the

I have relied on Kent at Esquire Tax Solutions for tax filings in the past two years, and I have nothing but high praise for him. Kent is super responsive, very detailed, and very competent in his work. Instead of being one major headache, Kent makes tax filing easy. I recommend him very highly!

Update - 3/3/21 Another year , another amazing turnover for my taxes from Kent at Esquire Tax Solutions. I?m telling you this guy is the best kept secret for easy filing and accurate results. I simply sent him my documents, answered a few questions over email, and in less than a month?s time received my federal and DC returns. Kent?s attention to detail and level of care to clarify my expenses, all while filing on my behalf made this process stress free again. I?ve been using him for 3 years and I wouldn?t

I've had a great experience working with Kent. We fist met when he helped me navigate a state tax problem (incorrectly paid taxes to VA while living in DC). Kent allowed me to resolve a several thousand tax debt to just a few hundred. Since that great experience, Kent has helped me file state/Federal taxes for the last several years (during which time I had a lot of "life events" during which I really appreciated his guidance and expertise.) My primary interactions have been by phone and email which works

Kent at Esquire Tax Solutions has done my taxes/resolved issues for several years now and I have had nothing but positive experiences. He knowledgeably and efficiently has handled state and federal tax issues for which I was not responsible... granting me a quick and "fully absolved" resolution. He is a tax attorney and accountant wrapped up in one. I live outside the USA and Kent has been most accommodating by promptly handling everything (turn- key) via phone and email. I highly recommend Kent and plan

I've been working with Kent for a number of years and he is absolutely the best in the business. I cannot emphasize enough how important and value added Kent's background as both a CPA and lawyer is to someone who needs help with corporate and personal legal as well as tax services. For any start up business, you will likely need help establishing your company, filing the proper papers, running taxes on the company, and then also translating those taxes to your personal filings. Kent is a one-stop shop on t

I would highly recommend the services of Kent Rackett. He has been my go to for all my tax needs over the past 5 years. His professionalism, attention to detail, and communication all keep me coming back year after year. Kent is very easy to reach and completes tasks very quickly- I continue to be impressed by his work! Thanks Kent for all of your help over the years!

Kent is an outstanding attorney and CPA! He helped us navigate some very complex tax issues and his expertise and transparency throughout the entire process was amazing! We will be coming to Kent with all our tax related issues in the future!

Kent is very professional and quick to respond, he helped me resolve my tax problems in the most efficient manner. He is well versed in what he does and lives up to his commitments. I strongly recommend Kent for addressing your tax needs. Thank you!

After having lots of difficulty navigating our taxes in turbo tax - we found Kent through a google search! Within a few hours Kent responded and asked information about our tax needs. After submitting our documents in a private online portal - our taxes were filed within the day. Kent was professional and well versed in our complex tax situation. He was diligent with answering our follow up questions and even followed up regarding our tax refund status. We will definitely be providing our business to Esqui

Kent is a highly qualified, knowledgeable, and trustworthy professional who delivers a first class service. I found his services online and was initially hesitant about using someone that I did not know. However, his fast responses and meaningful insight on tax matters left me at ease. I highly recommend Kent to anyone seeking security in an accountant / tax professional.

Kent has been amazing! After trying to handle taxes using Turbo Tax and purchasing the audit defense every year, I realized after the first "Notice of Adjustment" I was not able to receive help from the "audit" defense purchase. I even reached out to "Legal Shield" that I had been paying for several years and was not able to receive help - not in their scope. God sent Kent my way! I was so frustrated with myself not being able to understand multiple state tax laws and what was required each year (consta

While I was working in USA as a foreign, I have always contacted Kent to get support in filling my tax form. When you are in a new country and you are not familiar with all requirements, it is important to get advice from trustful and competent professionals. Kent has been extremely helpful. My situation was out of the standard, but he gathered all the information needed to be compliant, while being able to make me save money. He also helped me another time when I had to deal with a tax issue, and he did th

I had a complicated few years with finances and taxes and knew I needed to find a tax attorney to help guide me with the process . I met with numerous tax professionals but when I met Kent I instantly knew I had the right person. He was approachable , knowledgeable, straightforward and sincere . He instantly took over and helped me get all my taxes in order and made if effortless with his unbelievable work ethic and knowledge . He continues to be there for me each year and makes tax season effortless . I c

Kent was extremely professional and helpful with my taxes. But even more important than his timely and efficient work was how much he made me feel at ease. He always responds promptly and clearly to questions, and I would recommend him wholeheartedly!

I've worked with Kent for the last 4 years and have found him to be a highly efficient, organized, and helpful tax attorney. He is easily reach-able and can often complete the returns within a couple of days. highly recommend!

I've worked with Kent for years and recommend him to anyone. He collaborates closely with me each year to optimize my taxes and ensure I'm getting the most benefits where I can, based on my situation and my goals. I always appreciate his quick turnaround time, and his thoughtful responses to any tax questions I have. I'll be back next year!

Kent is great, knowledgeable and works fast. I had to file federal along with 4 other states. Called Kent early Sunday afternoon and he filed and submitted my filings the night of. He was able to answer all of my questions via email, text and phone. I highly recommend going to Kent for your taxes!

Highly recommended! I've been doing my taxes with Kent since 2017 and will continue with him as he is diligent, responsive, and trustworthy. Truly exceptional service, thanks, Kent!

I just got done doing my 2021 taxes with Kent, and I am one happy customer. He is quick, efficient, and professional. 10/10 would recommend again and again. Will definitely use again.

I was referred to Kent for assistance with a tax problem - the IRS was seeking a rather large penalty for an honest mistake. Kent recommended that we appeal the tax assessment, though my previous accountant was not able to get anywhere. He crafted a persuasive letter, outlining the facts and how the law should apply to my case. The IRS agreed and ultimately, the penalty was reduced to a reasonable amount that I volunteered to pay. His fee was reasonable, given the favorable result achieved. I would re

This is the third year I?ve used Esquire tax solutions. Kent is always timely, respectable and professional. He takes the time to answer any questions that I have and makes the process easy and less stressful. I trust his advice and plan on using his services in the future.

Kent has been taking care of my taxes for 3 years now, he is super helpful and takes care of everything in a matter of days. My taxes are a bit complicated but he has always provided great guidance and makes the process painless.

Kent is by far the best tax preparer we've ever met! We had acquired his services due to a complex situation and we're so glad we did. We took the same information we gave him to H&R Block and they took almost over month to do their "research" and to get back to me, only to tell me that we would owe about $26k. Kent, on the other hand, came back to us in less than 2 weeks. He did his research and advised us that nothing is owed and that we would be getting some money back. What a relief! But let me tell you

Esquire Tax Solutions was fast and easy to work with. My best experience working with a tax attorney. I highly recommend working with Kent and his team. 5 stars all around!!

I've been working with Kent for a number of years now. He's always been no nonsense, very straightforward, provides solid advice, and is fast, efficient, and extremely professional. I have always been happy to work with him.

I have been at tax and estate planning advisor for most of my adult life. I even had a tax preparation practice years ago. I continued to prepare my/our tax returns. It was a great surprise when I received a "tax delinquency" from the IRS. Never having been confronted with that for myself or any of my clients before, I turned to a man who advertised on the Internet. Working with him was a pleasure and the result he achieved was an even greater pleasure. ... I highly recommend Kent Rackett, Esq. for any

I was searching for a tax lawyer to amend some tax returns for an error made by my previous accountant and luckily I was able to find Mr. Rackett. The level of service that Kent provided was far beyond my expectations. Mr. Rackett is a proactive, responsive, effective, and extremely knowledgeable tax lawyer and tax accountant. In an era where exceptional one-to-one service excellence has virtually disappeared, the work that Kent did for me should be held up as an example for other tax lawyers to try to emu

Excellent! Prompt, efficient, professional, and the work is completed by an attorney. I had a unique and challenging tax experience which gave me anxiety for years. Kent got me on track, assuaged my fears, and handled years of errors and mistakes by my old accountants. Highly recommend.

Kent has been extremely helpful to us over the past several years. He is highly attentive, quick and responsive, and always available to answer all of our many questions!

Where do I begin...Kent SAVED me when I had been relying on another accountant who left me high and dry and with less than 72 hours to submit my tax returns. Without going into any details about that horrible situation, suffice it to say that I had a VERY complex tax return this year (complicated overseas income, investment real estate income, multi-state income, deductions for international move and charitable contributions, etc. etc.)...and I needed someone who could competently handle it. Oh, and do it

Excellent service. Kent helped me out with a complicated tax question and assisted in amending a return. He was responsive, clear, and helpful. Without hesitation, I?d go to him again with any tax questions.

Kent handled our complicated, multi-state, multi-year tax issue with professionalism and continuous communication. Even with that hurdle passed, my wife and I plan on using Esquire Tax Solutions for years to come because of their responsiveness and flexibility.

Kent's responsiveness and diligence in handling matters is truly impressive. I have used his services the past year and been consistently satisfied.

I have been using Mr. Rackett and Esquire Tax Soltuions to complete both my personal and business taxes for the past 5 years; he is knowledgeable, through and well versed in tax law, including the applicable deductions. He is also a nice individual to work with. I highly recommend him!

I highly recommend Kent Rackett at Equire Tax Solutions. Quick turnaround time and highly knowledgeable on tax law, including tax requirements for Americans living abroad. Kent got me out of a jam!

Mr. Rackett has been my accountant since approximately 2006. He has proved over the years to be an amazing accountant and adviser. I have referred him to several clients over the years. Unlike many tax advisors, Mr. Rackett responds to inquiries quickly and diligently. You have my highest possible recommendation.

Thank you Kent for your good work and your honesty to help us with taxes in DC. The truth is, it was the best decision to hire your service. Thank you very much for your help. You have a new client for life. Thank you very much.

When Kent states FREE PHONE CONSULTATION he is not skirted the truth.I can't thank Kent enough for his guidance and advice. I could have otherwise made a mistake and compromised my privacy. If my case is moved forward by the tax court, Kent will be my first call!

Kent is super responsive! He does the research and always answers my questions big or small. Would recommend to everyone!

Great experience. I will definitely return next year to have my taxes filed with Kent. Very knowledgeable, quick and efficient.

The most professional experience I have had in quite a long time. Mr Rackett was very helpful and took time to explain the entire process. Awesome results. It was worth every cent paid. Will recommend to anyone...Great Value!!!

Kent Rackett is professional and responsive. He makes handling my taxes a breeze.

Kent provided excellent tax planning advice for me. Great experience.

Communication, diligence, knowledge of institutional details. Kent is great!

Mr. Rackett is fast, efficient and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications should I look for in a CPA?

Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.

How do I find a CPA in my area?

Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.

What’s the difference between a CPA and an accountant?

A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.

How do I know if a CPA specializes in my needs?

Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.

Should I check a CPA’s reviews before hiring?

Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.

How can I verify a CPA’s license?

Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.

What questions should I ask during a CPA consultation?

Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.

How much should I expect to pay for a CPA’s services?

Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.

Can I work with a CPA remotely?

Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.

How do I assess a CPA’s communication skills?

During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.

What red flags should I watch for when screening a CPA?

Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.

Should I choose a CPA from a large firm or a solo practitioner?

Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.

How often should I meet with my CPA?

For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.

Can a CPA help with both personal and business finances?

Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.

What should I do if I’m not satisfied with my CPA?

Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.

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