RLP Tax & Accounting, P.L.L.C. - Office of CPA & Enrolled Agent.

RLP Tax & Accounting, P.L.L.C. - Office of CPA & Enrolled Agent.

Reviews Summary

The consensus highlights Raj as an exceptionally knowledgeable, trustworthy, and professional CPA who provides outstanding tax and accounting services. Clients praise his expertise, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex tax matters while offering strategic advice. Many appreciate his personalized approach, patience, and dedication to their financial success. His proactive, detail-oriented service and genuine care for clients consistently earn high recommendations, with only one negative outlier amid overwhelmingly positive feedback. Long-term clients emphasize his reliability and value.

About This Listing

Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers

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
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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

Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers

Contact Information

Address

CEDAR, 1400 112th Ave SE suite 100

Bellevue, WA 98004

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 8AM-5PM
Tuesday 8AM-5PM
Wednesday 8AM-5PM
Thursday 8AM-5PM
Friday 8AM-5PM
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

Exceptional Service! I recently enjoyed an interaction with RLP Tax & Accounting, and I couldn?t be happier. From start to finish, Raj demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping me navigate the complexities of tax preparation. High marks for Expert Advice, Efficient, and Friendly Atmosphere.

Raj has provided us with year-round tax planning advise, resulting in significant tax savings. He is very knowledgeable, current with all tax regulations, his attention to detail is admirable, and his approach is personable and pragmatic. We consider Raj a trusted advisor and would highly recommend him.

My family and I have been longtime clients of RLP. Utmost professionalism with invaluable financial knowledge, proven expertise, and advice you cannot find at other firms. Take your financial and tax matters for individual and business here with 100% confidence that you will receive the best service. I have recommended Raj and RLP to multiple colleagues who continue to share the exact same feedback and more to date. Raj is always prompt and is only a phone call away. I couldn't be more pleased. It is

I met Raj through a recommendation of my tax attorney. I was looking for someone to help untangle issues with prior tax filings. Raj exceeded my expectations through the process and continues to be a valuable asset to myself and my small business. His knowledge and work ethic is above and beyond that of a traditional CPA. I feel he sincerely cares about taking care of his clients and ensuring they are receiving the best service possible. Raj also takes the time to response to any financial question I have o

I have been fortunate to have been a client of Raj's for many years. He has always had solid advice for my investment needs and has always secured me spectacular tax returns. His experience with both personal returns, my original LLC and then the subsequent S Corp returns have been solid. He has always been very accessable and accommodating as well as fair and up front pricing. It is a pleasure to work with RLP. I would, and do, recommend him to people regularly.

We are so happy that we found Raj of RLP Tax and accounting couple of years ago. Wish we had found him earlier! Raj is very experienced and thorough in accounting. His advise is by far the best we have seen. He is on time and prompt with all the questions one may have. He is very accommodating and patient with our busy schedule. We strongly recommend RLP tax and accounting for your needs.

I have been using Raj for my corporate and personal taxes for several years now. Prior to Raj, we used an accounting firm for many many years. With the "other" we rarely heard from the accountant and it appeared that staff did all the accounting work but yet charged me very high rates. Raj has his hands in all of his work and even makes suggestions on how to save money, invest properly or run things more smoothly. He is good at what he does and delivers what he promises. I highly recommend him for busin

Raj has been advising and filing our taxes for almost a decade. He is super knowledgable about things that impact me, proactive in his advice, and gets the job done extremely well. I have referred a lot of folks to Raj and have consistently got great feedback from them as well. Highly recommended!

I've been working with Raj at RLP for several years for my personal and small business taxes. He has been great to work with. He makes it easy to submit documents, answers questions quickly, and will offer suggestions when there is a better way to do something. I would defintely recommend working with him.

RLP has helped me with very complicated tax returns and general accounting advice for the last 6 years. Raj is responsive, really smart and offers great strategy for expense/income allocation. I have been proud to recommend him to my customers and coworkers. And his price is very reasonable!

Raj is a great tax professional - he takes and make time to understand your needs and knows the tax code very well. I am a firm believer in working with people who align with your energy and out the gate he is someone who is trustworthy, articulate and never makes you feel like your beneath him. We all are busy and have businesses to run - having a clear spoken and knowledgeable CPA like Raj is very important when it comes to life; both, from a personal and business perspective. Thank you Raj - cheers to m

We've been working with Raj for a number of years now and are SO happy with the communication and also how smoothly the process goes every year for both personal and business (including real estate) taxes. He's quick to answer questions, has great suggestions, and makes our tax seasons effortless. We really lucked out when we found RLP Tax & Accounting!

If only there were more stars to add here. Raj is easily the most knowledgable and practical accountant i've ever met. He has helped my business and many of my clients over the years. I find myself telling my clients to get a second opinion with Raj and next thing you know they hire him. He is always practical in his guidance and really looks out for and supports small businesses and entrepreneurs. You can't go wrong with hiring RLP Tax!

I really like working with Raj, he is super responsive, a great resource, stays not only up to date but ahead of the tax law changes, and does an excellent job suggesting new and beneficial strategies proactively to support our tax and estate planning goals. You can tell he is focused on our particular situation and constantly evaluating ways to bring value. He is also a genuine and caring individual.

Raj is professional yet warm, knowledgeable and easy to understand. He is consistent in being a reliable resource, and has been my accountant for the better part of a decade even though I have since moved out of state. He came highly recommended to me, and my sentiments are the same.

Raj has been a tremendous asset to my business. He is one of the most professional, detailed and helpful persons I've worked with. I appreciate his attitude and his hard work. I have recommended Raj numerous times over the past- he's never let me down. Thank you for being part of this team that helps keep us going!!

I visited Raj by recommendation of several others in the community and was not disappointed. He was thorough in his review of my taxes, showed me where money could be saved, gave me some pro tips and even showed me how to file my excise tax online myself. I have heard stories from friends of him saving thousands on taxes. If you need a knowledgeable CPA who takes pride in his work and has integrity, do yourself a favor and call Raj.

If you?re looking for a reliable and trustworthy accountant, look no further. Raj, is the man youre looking for. He has a heart for the veterans. Hes prompt, on time and will do his best to get you what you deserve. My family and I are very satisfied with our tax return this year (2022) Thanks Raj, and were looking forward to working with you next tax season?USN Veteran

Raj has been doing our taxes for about 8 years. He is an extraordinary expert in his field and is dedicated to being in service to others. He takes his craft to another level and is able to do it with an amazing sense of humor, joy and a great deal of patience. In short, he is the best!

I would highly recommend RLP Tax & Accounting. We have been using Raj for over 10 years now, and he's been fantastic about asking questions, understanding the situation and giving us the relevant information for each situation. He's diligent and thorough about the details and gets the job done right with high quality.

Raj has been our CPA for several years, and he has helped us get out of debt, and has provided expert guidance on how to work expenses correctly within my business, as well as our household. Thank you Raj for your continued expertise. I recommend him highly.

The team at RLP is exceptional. Raj is by far the best accountant I've worked with. I refer all my clients to him, and trust him with my own business tax and accounting matters. Great service. Deep expertise. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.

I feel like I have hit the jackpot...Best accountant ever! I?ve been working with Raj for years now and he truly does speak tax. Not only is he helpful and brilliant, he has the best sense of humor. I know I?m in excellent hands. And Raj is so responsive! He gets back to me very quickly. Plus he puts up with me for I ask silly questions at times. He never makes me feel stupid LOL ?? I happily refer him to everyone! Thank you Raj!

I've been working with Raj for almost as long as I've had my business. He is extremely responsive. So much so I wonder if he sleeps or takes a day off. On more than one occasion he has gone above and beyond to assist me with accounting issues. He works with our bookkeeper, coordinates and gets what may be needed (i.e. reports, forms, docs) and made it extremely easy for me to submit an organized set of documents for a loan application with a very tight deadline. Thank you Raj!

Raj was our tech startup's accountant from day one and has made our lives infinitely easier. He's very responsive and works incredibly hard to make sure things operate smoothly for us. He's great at explaining just enough of what we need to understand to take the right action. Highly recommend working with him,

I've been working with Raj for a little over a year and he's been great! He helped my set up my first business and I couldn't be happier. He came highly recommended by two other close friends and family members who also run their own companies.

RLP Tax is our one-stop shop for anything to do with Finance, Accounting and Taxes. I know the owner Raj Prabhu for 7 years, a gem of a person and an efficient and knowledgeable CPA who seeks nothing but the very best for his clients and always suggests the most wise counsel. Highly recommend for anyone who needs help with tax, payroll and other financial matters and looking for an experienced CPA/Accountant.

Having Raj in my corner for tax preparation and accounting advice has been game changing. I choose to hire an accountant because I can't be an expert in all areas of my business. I appreciate that Raj is willing to offer advice and accounting services without making me feel stupid for not being able to do so myself. I have left meetings with other accountants in tears, feeling shamed or completely overwhelmed because of my limited knowledge. Short story: I trust Raj and value his respectful approach.

RPL tax has been such a key component to running my business smoothly. Absolute professionalism, quick responses, efficient work, and great knowledge to navigate the ins and outs of accounting. Raj has truly been a lifesaver on many occasions, I?m thankful to have found such a competent person in charge of my business. I could not recommend RPL more, you will not be disappointed!!

Raj speaks tax! In a particularly complex tax year, Raj not only got us through it, but exceeded all expectations. He is knowledgeable and accessible.

Raj has been a great person to work with, always available to take your call or email, and to me as a business owner that is gold. Also to mention that he was able to save me a few thousand dollars (!) by reviewing my financials, which is super professional of him. Great guy, great CPA and more, I highly recommend.

RLP has been doing our company taxes for the past 3 years and all the time we got exceptional service. Raj is very prompt and courteous. He takes his time to explain things and will not rush you. I highly recommend RLP tax services

Raj is proficiant and thorough in what he does. I have always found him extremely knowledgable in this ever changing world of complex taxes. He makes it super simple to understand, provides all options and guidance to make the best choice; be it personal or business tax. I have always found his advise very futuristic and with a long term goal in mind. I have recomended him multiple times and would continue to do so. Keep up the good work Raj!

In my job I have the opportunity to work with many CPAs. Raj is by far the best tax professional I have ever worked with. His knowledge of tax law is exceptional which he leverages to his clients benefit. I personally use his services. I am a customer for life.

So glad that we took the family referral and met Raj @ RLP Tax and Accounting 4 years ago and have been using him ever since. Raj handles our business and personal tax returns and highly recommend him for any tax related work!!

We have benefited greatly from having RLP manage our business taxes! Our first year he checked over the previous accountants work and found $9000 that he had missed! He has detailed and insightful strategies to keep our tax burden as light as legally possible. Very pleasant gentleman to work with as well.

Raj saves people money. He is knowledgeable, hardworking, helpful and friendly. He is very highly regarded in his field. If you need a CPA for your business, contact Raj.

Had a different accountant for 10+ years. Each year, it would take longer and longer to get my taxes done (even when handed over around the same time every year), and was getting to the point I felt taken for granted....he was letting mine slide as I was getting a small refund and he could just file it after the deadline with an extension and no penalty. Sorry...don't like that. So, I reached out to friends, found Raj (RLP Tax Accounting), met with him, liked him, and have been with him sense. He always

I have been working with Raj for over 4 years now. He is extremely knowledgable and I trust him completely. He has helped me with personal fraud as well as handled my business account. He has always made himself available to answer questions and to strategize.

When the time comes for filing a tax return, what often happens is that it is too late to do anything to change the way you run a business or personal finance to optimize the tax front. Raj has helped me not just to file a return but to plan ahead, understand my business better to understand why I am not efficient in preparing for tax liabilities. Thank you, Raj for excellent advice over the years.

RLP is the absolute best at what they do. I?ve never had better or faster or clearer tax services, and their attention to detail and customer service is second to none. Five stars are simply not enough!

Raj and RLP tax are exceptionally knowledgeable and handle all my business accounting and tax needs. I highly recommend Raj for any tax related work both in and out of state.

As part of a couple doing our taxes together for the 1st time Raj made this experience very good. He gave us detailed answers to our questions, explained everything in great detail and had great advice for future planning. I highly recommend Raj if you are looking for a CPA

Exceptional, experienced accounting firm. Fully knowledgeable of all phases of tax law as well,as a very good financial strategist. Raj is personable and engaging in handling sensitive financial information. My company, BikeFit Systems LLC has used RLP as our tax accountant and shadow chief financial officer for 10 years.He and his firm have met my every expectation. Bill Morrison President and CEO BIKEFIT Systems LLC

My business and my family have used Raj for many years and are thrilled to have him watching over us. A man of integrity and always stays current so we don't have to worry. Best CPA ever!

Raj is wonderful to work with. He has been such a help with our business and personal returns. And he is especially kind to my elderly mother. I highly recommend his services.

Raj's tax knowledge is excellent. He continually supports my company with our tax planning and general strategies. We wouldn't use anyone else.

Raj has been our CPA for the last 6 years and has helped us tremendously with filing our tax returns, keeping us compliant, automating our books and the list goes on...we are so happy to have Raj helping us and highly recommend him!

I truly appreciate Raj?s candidness and his innate ability to help keep my business on track. I find Raj extremely trustworthy and his tax skills are of course exemplary!

Professional and knowledgable, always give right advice. Raj speaks tax. Definitely recommend!

Raj has been a true godsend each year with his expertise and knowledge. We will use him every year for sure!

Raj and his team do a great job they make us feel secure that are taxes are filled correctly and on time. I appreciate you they time they take to make sure we understand thing.

I really needed help and everyone told me I was sunk with no lifeboat in sight! So very thankful I found Raj!! Thank you for all you have done for me! This is the man you need when you think everything is gone!! HE KNOWS what to do and will save you!!!

Raj is knowledgeable and diligent in getting my tax work done. I highly recommend his services.

Raj is as thoughtful, thorough and trasparent as he is responsive. I recommend his services.

Horrible experience. I would stay away.

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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