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Advisory
Monthly performance reports and a standing conversation about pricing, hiring, and cash flow. Not billed by the hour.
How advisory worksServing Auburn · 15 minutes from our office
Accounting, payroll, and tax for Auburn businesses
Auburn works for a living: fabrication, trades, logistics, and the shops on Main Street. So do we.
Auburn, Washington
Built for how Auburn does business
Auburn sits where King and Pierce counties meet, with an economy that mirrors the best of both: aerospace fabrication and suppliers, warehouse and logistics operators, contractors, and family-run service businesses that have quietly passed the million-dollar mark.
The local tax picture
Auburn is one of the more recent Washington cities to adopt a local B&O tax, which caught some owners off guard. If your business operates in Auburn, we determine whether the city B&O applies to you, file what is owed, and fold it into the same monthly rhythm as your state B&O, payroll taxes, and everything else.
Who we serve in Auburn
- Fabrication and aerospace suppliers
- Warehouse and logistics services
- Contractors and trades
- Main Street service businesses
One package
What Auburn businesses get for a flat monthly fee
Accounting
Books reconciled monthly in QuickBooks Online, reports in plain English, state and any city B&O filings handled.
Monthly accountingPayroll
Your team paid on time with every payroll tax filed, from Form 941 to L&I to year-end W-2s.
Payroll serviceTax
Liability projected during the year, moves made before deadlines, returns filed. Know your April number by July.
Tax planning & prepAuburn
Advice that travels. Federal Way to Auburn.
Straight answers
Auburn questions, answered
Does Auburn have a city B&O tax?
Yes, effective January 1, 2022, and it catches owners off guard for one reason: the $500,000 threshold counts companywide gross revenue, everywhere you operate, not just your Auburn sales. We sort out whether it applies to you in the first month and file what is actually owed.
We straddle King and Pierce counties. Does that complicate taxes?
It complicates sales tax sourcing and sometimes licensing, and it is very normal for Auburn businesses. Destination-based sales tax means the rate follows the job site; we track it so your filings match reality.
How far are you from Auburn?
About 15 minutes. You are always welcome at our Federal Way office; most clients prefer video calls, which saves the drive and works just as well.
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Also serving businesses near Auburn
Talk to an advisor who knows Auburn
30 minutes, your latest financials or tax return, and you leave with your numbers and a straight answer on fit.
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Our clients' reviews
Here is what they say about working with us
Jose Caro helped me apply for and obtain my business license in the beginning of 2015. He thoroughly explained to me the most efficient way to keep track of my expenses; equipment purchases, travel mileage, fuel purchases, and vehicle maintenance. Any time I have questions about my new business, he responds promptly and in detail. I meet with him at year's end to sort through my expenses and maximize my tax return savings. I will GLADLY send my friends and acquaintances to him if they need accounting assistance.
We recommend Caro & Associates for all accounting and tax needs! They take care of me and our two medical offices like we are family. Always available, knowledgeable, trustworthy. Not just an accountant, Jose goes above and beyond becoming your friend in the process.
Jose and his team are fantastic! I feel I'm in excellent hands when having them prepare my taxes. They are thorough and knowledgeable. I'm a loyal and happy customer.
Jose is a true pleasure to work with. He's extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient in his work. He's got superb support staff and he's also just an all-around great guy. Definitely going to recommend to others!