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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 Kent · 15 minutes from our office
Accounting, payroll, and tax for Kent businesses
The Kent Valley moves goods for the whole West Coast. We keep the books for the service businesses that keep it running.
Kent, Washington
Built for how Kent does business
Kent's valley is one of the busiest distribution corridors on the West Coast, and around it runs an economy of installers, field-service companies, repair shops, and contractors. These are businesses with real payroll, real equipment on the books, and owners who need more than a once-a-year tax appointment.
The local tax picture
Kent levies its own city B&O tax alongside Washington state B&O, and equipment-heavy businesses have extra reasons to keep clean books: personal property tax on that equipment, depreciation schedules that actually affect your tax bill, and 1099 tracking for every sub you bring onto a job. We handle all of it on a monthly rhythm.
Who we serve in Kent
- Equipment repair and maintenance shops
- Field-service and installation companies
- Contractors and trades
- Distribution-adjacent services
One package
What Kent 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 & prepKent
Advice that travels. Federal Way to Kent.
Straight answers
Kent questions, answered
Does Kent have a city B&O tax?
Yes, since 2013. Kent's gross receipts tax applies once gross income passes $250,000 a year ($62,500 a quarter for quarterly filers), in addition to Washington state B&O. We prepare both and track where your revenue is earned when jobs cross city lines.
We own a lot of equipment. Does that change the accounting?
It should. Equipment means depreciation schedules, personal property tax filings, and decisions about when to buy. We record assets properly and time major purchases with your tax plan, not after it.
How close are you to Kent?
Our Federal Way office is about 15 minutes away, and you are welcome to swing by any time. Most clients prefer video calls; we would rather save you the drive than have you sit in Valley traffic.
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Talk to an advisor who knows Kent
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 is wonderful! I recently started my own small business, and he has been so helpful. He is knowledgeable, efficient and proactive. I feel very safe and secure knowing I have him as my accountant. He is always quick to respond to my questions and I enjoy working with him. He has made running my business a lot easier and stress free. He is a true team player. Thank you Jose!
Jose is a very passionate and knowledgeable accountant. He is one of the few people I trust with my business, and with my clients. If you don't have an accountant and you're in the Lynnwood, Edmonds, Seattle, or Shoreline area, he is a must see. A good accountant is essential to having a successful business.
Jose and his team work hard to take excellent care of each client to meet their specific business and personal needs. Jose goes above simple accounting, he also helps you look to the future to plan for success. You can't go wrong choosing Caro and Associates.