Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma CPA, Accounting & Bookkeeping for Service & Software Businesses
Remote, cloud-first accounting for Tacoma’s agencies, consultancies, professional-service firms and growing software companies — clean books, Washington & Tacoma B&O tax handled, and CFO-level insight without the in-house cost.
Accounting for the South Sound’s growing business community
Tacoma has come into its own. As Seattle’s costs pushed founders and remote workers south, the South Sound’s largest city has become a magnet for agencies, consultancies, healthcare and professional-service firms, and a new wave of software and creative businesses — many run by people who left the Seattle grind but kept their clients. Tacoma offers a lower cost base without leaving the Puget Sound economy, and the businesses here increasingly look like the ones we specialize in: firms that sell time, expertise and software.
Those businesses still need books that show real profitability by client and project, and a tax plan that accounts for Washington’s gross-receipts model — not just a shoebox of receipts at year-end.
Washington and Tacoma B&O tax — both handled
Like Seattle and Bellevue, Tacoma adds a city layer to Washington’s already-unusual tax structure:
- No state income tax in Washington.
- State B&O (Business & Occupation) tax on gross receipts — service and software firms usually fall under the higher “Service & Other Activities” rate.
- Tacoma’s own city B&O tax, separate from the state’s — so many Tacoma businesses file both.
What we do for Tacoma businesses
Monthly Bookkeeping
Real-time QuickBooks Online / Xero books, reconciliations, AP/AR and a clean monthly close.
Tax Prep & Planning
Federal returns, Washington state & Tacoma city B&O filings, S-corp planning and proactive strategy.
Fractional CFO
Cash-flow forecasting, pricing and margin analysis, and board-ready reporting for growing firms.
Payroll & Contractors
Payroll, 1099 management, and multi-state compliance as you grow.
Why Tacoma businesses choose CPA CloudBooks
- ✔ Puget Sound roots — we know Washington and South Sound city tax firsthand.
- ✔ Niche-fit — built for agencies, consultancies and software firms.
- ✔ One partner for bookkeeping, tax, and fractional CFO.
- ✔ Cloud-first & transparent — flat monthly pricing.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Tacoma?
We work with Tacoma businesses 100% in the cloud (QuickBooks Online / Xero) for real-time books from anywhere. We are headquartered in the Puget Sound (Seattle) with deep Washington tax expertise.
Does my Tacoma business owe both state and city B&O tax?
Often yes. Washington state B&O tax and Tacoma’s separate city B&O tax can both apply to a service or software business. We calculate, accrue and file both.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Service and software businesses — agencies, consultancies, professional-service firms, SaaS and IT companies.
How much do your services cost?
Flat monthly pricing scoped to your volume and service mix. Book a consultation for a custom quote.
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