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539 Broadway
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Travis has been incredible to work with - he worked to help us file out of state taxes for a rental property for several years, and when it was time to sell the property was available to us in several situations for some quick and well applied consultation. The portal he uses to transfer documents and correspondence is easy to use as well, and his recaps post filing are always appreciated, especially to look back on if there are any questions. We will be using his services for any complicated tax needs in
Have used Travis for several years now. Great service, very responsive to my questions and my return is top notch. I recommend highly.
So, this is my second year getting my taxes done with McKinley Tax Service, and honestly, they just keep getting better. Travis and his crew are super quick and have this way of making everything seem so simple. All I do is shoot over my docs, and they handle the rest! I'm glad Travis and his team is handling my returns! He's always ready to clear up any confusion or answers any questions I might have. I appreciate the Loom video he made which briefly walked me through over my finalized documents. It's rea
Responsive, professional and has great attention to detail. He makes getting your taxes done easy and stress-free. 10/10.
Outstanding Tax Service Experience with Travis Reynolds, CPA I recently had the pleasure of working with Travis Reynolds, CPA, from McKinley Tax Service for our 2022 tax preparation, and I am beyond impressed with the level of expertise and professionalism he brought to the table. Our tax situation was notably complex, involving my work as a consultant, my husband's employment with a large manufacturer, and the sale and purchase of a home?all within a single year. Travis not only navigated through the int
Well worth the money. I have him do my LLC quarterly and personal tax stuff. A good accountant is worth their weight in gold.
Absolutely nothing not to like about Travis - professional, timely, communicative, accurate, fair priced. Always did my own taxes in the past. Never again. Easiest tax season I have ever had. Highly recommended.
This was the first year that I had to figure out my tax return on my own. Travis was amazing!! He was very professional, thorough, knowledgeable and expeditious! I was highly impressed. He made it so seamless. He is extremely knowledgeable and answered all my questions and my concerns. His prices were fair and well worth every cent. I highly recommend his tax services!!! ~A Future Client~
Super seamless process! Travis was very communicative and answered any questions I had. Looking forward to continuing to work with Travis during tax season and would definitely recommend his services.
Travis was recommend to me by friends, and let me tell you, he was BEST REFERRAL EVER. After years of filing with H&R Block, we finally decided that our taxes were too complicated and we needed help. Travis stepped at the final hour and saved us thousands. Literally. Additionally he sent over a personalized video walking us through where we went wrong on our own, how to file next time (if we wanted to go solo again. We don?t.) and how to avoid other issues for next year. This incredibly helpful and person
Travis took complete control of my growing photography studio's taxes and made sense of it right away! I've been working with McKinley Tax Service for several months now and Travis has given us an organized and clear financial picture of both our personal and business taxes. He is very responsive and extremely detail oriented. Travis even made quick detailed videos to go over anything that's a little too involved so I have a clear picture of my taxes. I would HIGHLY recommend Travis and McKinley Tax Ser
Phenomenal work, excellent communication, Travis made the process seamless.
Travis is absolutely amazing at what he does. I thought I was good at running numbers, but got too busy to manage my growing studio. He runs circles around me! He is so talented and helpful and does anything his clients need. I know I'll not be using anyone else because after trying 3 other accountants and being charged thousands for them barely touching my books, I have finally found this guy. Especially for small to mid-sized photo studios, Travis is your man. Trust me. You can't go wrong with his knowled
Travis was fantastic helping with our personal taxes. We had a lot of change on the year and he was very upfront with expectations, gave us a video recording explaining the work that was done, and gave us some personal recommendations. Would highly recommend to anybody!
Travis is awesome! I just started a small business and he was able to walk me through everything I needed to know in regards to my taxes. He is very quick to respond when you have additional questions. It's a nice relief to know that I have someone to turn to when I need help with my business.
Travis with McKinley Tax Service was an amazing experience. He helped me every step of the way and educated me with my taxes. I don?t have a traditional W2 and he really helped me with the items I needed and didn?t need to write off! I would recommend him every time and I look forward to using him again for my 2020 taxes. Thanks so much Travis!
I am a professional photographer and I was referred to Travis by a trusted peer and I am so thankful I found him. I know NOTHING about taxes and I get overwhelmed easily. He makes it easy to upload all my tax documents, talks to me in language I can understand and really tries to understand what I am seeking to claim and not. My taxes are always done in record time AND he's always been very excellent getting back to me about all my questions during and after tax season. More than recommended, I won't go any
Travis is phenomenal! He is so helpful and insightful in his area of work. Friendly and obviously passionate about what he does - I used this past year for tax filings and he has so informative! Thankful to have Travis part of my small business toolkit!!
I was referred to Travis after having some trouble with my taxes, and I cannot thank him enough for his help. He responded quickly and made the entire process very easy. Everything was handled over the phone or online, so there was no worry about coming into the office because of COVID-19. He was great to work with and he calmed my tax-mess panic. I highly recommend his services.
Travis, of McKinley Tax Service, is awesome! I recommend him highly to anyone looking for a CPA. He has helped a friend who was behind on taxes by a couple of years, and also a client of hers and both were SUPER PLEASED I had recommended Travis to them.
I'm a new customer, but extremely impressed so far. Prices are reasonable, and Travis is quick to respond. Highly recommend his services and will be doing business with him in all future tax years! Such a relief to find a qualified individual that provides good service!
Quick easy process! Travis is very responsive and knowledge. I am a big fan of having an accountant do my taxes and he just solidfied this sentiment even more. Without sharing his pricing, I think it was affordable and worth it. It is a small price to pay for peace of mind and communicating with a good person. I would recommend Travis if you are looking for an accountant
Travis was really helpful with our taxes this year. It was our first time filing jointly and we wanted to make sure we did everything correctly. The process was really easy and the online portal system is super user friendly. Thank you, Travis!
Very happy working with Travis for our personal and business taxes! He was professional, responsive and continues to help us throughout the year with business questions and changes. Highly recommend!
Travis is THE MOST engaged and helpful bookkeeper and tax advisor I have ever had the pleasure of working with (and I have worked with a LOT). He is quick to respond, always very helpful and patient, and I feel that he has my best interests in mind.
This was the first year that my wife and I knew that we would have a complex return, at least we thought it would be complex. Not to Travis, hands down the most efficient and thorough CPA that you will ever work with. I have never met someone with as clear and concise written communication as him. Thank you Travis for such a great experience, my only compliant is that it took me this long to find your business!!
Travis is amazing! I used him for both personal and business taxes and was so impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. He worked quickly and was great about answering all my questions. Highly recommend!
I'm a new customer to McKinley but I feel like a valued customer receiving good work for a reasonable price. Travis, the owner, completed my taxes quickly, found deductions a prior CPA had missed or chosen not to take advantage of, and has been an excellent communicator when I had questions. I will be recommending him to my friends and business associates.
I highly recommend McKinley Tax and Travis Reynolds for CPA consultation and advice. I have been trying to navigate the world of micro/small business taxes and Travis answered all my questions with clear and attainable language. It was easy to see that he was serving my needs and the needs of my business over anything else. And! It was so easy to get in touch with him and schedule a consultation! Thank you for your help!
I have been working with Travis for almost two years now and he has been so helpful with handling my business needs. I can come to him with any questions and get an answer. He is very knowledgeable and I am very grateful to have found him.
I am very fortunate to have found Travis. He is always available and willing to give me advice to help my business run smoothly. With unparalleled tax prowess, Travis is someone you want on your team. He is peace of mind, and worth every penny.
Travis was able to answer all my questions during a consultation, and I was very pleased with the efficiency of his process when completing my taxes. As a business owner, I would definitely recommend his services to other small businesses in the area.
Travis is patient and very easy to work with. He took my disjointed records from my first year as a business owner and reassured me through the tax preparation process. I really appreciated his help.
My taxes were a mess and Travis with Mckinley Tax Service came to the rescue! Professional photographers are not known for their accounting skills and Travis put me at ease with every detail of my photography business's accounting! Mckinley Tax service was quick to respond answering every question I had. Fast, efficient and knowledgable are words I would use in describing Travis! Even developing custom accounting strategies moving forward to maximize my savings Mckinley went above and beyond exceeding my e
This year I made the switch to work with Travis and I?m sure glad I did! He was super helpful and answered all my questions promptly. His prices were exactly that of my previous CPA, which I find standard and fair. I?ve recommended him to several of my fellow small business friends.
Highly Recommend! Travis answered all of my many questions promptly and professionally. Helped navigate my small business taxes very smoothly! Will be a returning client while we're stationed here!
You have to set up an account and answer a bunch of questions online.... then to get a quote you have to schedule a consultation. So after you waste a bunch of time you'll find out that his minimum fee is $500. Not sure how this guy has 5 stars. What a rip off. I literally just have W2s, nothing crazy. I think I'll settle for TurboTax.
Travis was very knowledgeable and helpful. His advice helped me to be confident that I was on the right track with my finances for my small business, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking tax/quickbooks advice.
Travis McKinley with McKinley Tax Service went the extra mile to research and find answers to my questions. He responded to my calls and emails in a timely manner. Travis is friendly while being professional. I highly recommend McKinley Tax Service.
Travis is extremely knowledgeable and clearly an expert in this field. He is super friendly and great to work with, certainly someone to be trust with handling the important financial organization of your business!
This is my second year getting my taxes done by Travis McKinley. He's very professional, great at communicating with the client, and made everything simple and easy. Highly recommend.
Travis is excellent, this was by far the easiest tax prep experience ever (and he charged half of what previous CPAs have).
Price was much lower than my previous accountant, and Travis was timely, efficient, and gave helpful feedback. Would highly recommend his services!
He is the best accountant I?ve ever experienced. He has been helping me for 3 years. Hopefully he can help me for the rest of my life! Thanks, Travis!
After attempting to file with TurboTax, I was set up to pay nearly $1,100 but after filing with McKinley Tax Service I only owed $300 !! He was fast, helpful, and very informative. Explained every step of the process.
I can attest to the character and ability of the owner of this tax service He has been a great help to me. I won't hesitate to use McKinley for my tax prep in the future, both for my LLC and personal taxes.
Business seems non existent. No physical location. Unhelpful personnel who answered phone-can't even answer basic question like where are you located. Told not taking clients, but website doesn't specify. Wasted my time looking for non existent place. Seems like a sham.
Easiest 5 star review I?ve done. Quick, knowledgeable, helpful, affordable, the list goes on. Never had a tax experience like this and finally feel like I?ve found my go-to tax person!
Travis answered a question I posted and agree to take a look at my amended taxes. He got back to me very quickly and did the review free of charge. I am very grateful.
Highly recommend! Great service as always. Very friendly, answers all our questions promptly, gets out in front of any potential road blocks to help us maximize our taxes preparation.
So easy and efficient! Highly recommend. Will use them again next year!
We were able to accomplish what we set out to do. Great service.
Great experience. Highly recommended
Knowledgeable quick and efficient.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.