Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Tax & Accounting Services in Portland, OR
Founded in 1992 by Jess and April Gutierrez, Pacific Northwest Tax Service has established itself as a trusted provider of tax, accounting, and payroll services for individuals and small businesses in Oregon. With two year-round offices in Portland, our team of certified professionalsincluding CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Licensed Tax Consultantsbrings decades of combined experience to address complex tax situations, from foreign income reporting to business entity structuring.We prioritize ongoing education through our affiliated Pacific Northwest Tax School, ensuring our staff remains at the forefront of tax law expertise. Our commitment to ethical practices, transparent pricing, and personalized service has made us a community-focused choice for clients seeking reliable financial solutions.
Services
Tax Return Preparation
Accounting Services
Payroll Services
Tax Consulting
Audit Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in tax and accounting services.
- Our staff includes CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors.
- We operate Oregon's leading tax school for professional development.
- Our team provides year-round support, not seasonal hires.
- We prioritize ethical practices and transparent pricing.
What people say
Expertise in foreign income reporting
Resolves complex tax situations
Knowledgeable and patient staff
Reliable year-round support
Community-focused service
Services
Tax Return Preparation
We prepare accurate tax returns for individuals, businesses, estates, and non-profits. Our team handles complex scenarios like foreign income, multi-state filings, and cryptocurrency transactions. Clients benefit from expertise in minimizing liabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws.
Audit Assistance
Our professionals represent clients during IRS and state audits, ensuring proper documentation and advocacy. We specialize in resolving discrepancies, reducing assessments, and guiding clients through audit processes with clarity and confidence.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing for small businesses, ensuring accurate tax withholdings and compliance. Our services include generating paychecks, filing quarterly reports, and maintaining records to reduce administrative burdens for business owners.
Tax Consulting
Our consultants provide strategic tax planning for individuals and businesses. Services include entity selection, deduction optimization, and compliance guidance to help clients make informed financial decisions year-round.
Business Start-Up Assistance
We guide entrepreneurs through business formation, including entity selection (LLC, S-Corp, etc.) and tax registration. Our support ensures new businesses establish proper accounting systems and compliance frameworks from inception.
People
April Gutierrez
Managing Director
With decades of tax expertise, April specializes in complex individual returns and foreign income reporting. She co-founded Pacific Northwest Tax Service in 1992 and leads its commitment to education and client advocacy.
Jess Gutierrez
President
Jess oversees operations and tax consultant training at Pacific Northwest Tax School. His 30+ years of experience in business taxation and policy shape the firms strategic direction and service quality.
Nancy Aleshire
Managing Consultant
A trusted advisor for complex returns, Nancy focuses on foreign income, non-profits, and estate planning. Her 15+ years with the firm reflect a dedication to ethical, personalized client service.
Heather Hua
Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Heather leads payroll and accounting services, combining technical expertise with client-focused solutions. Her background in financial reporting ensures businesses maintain accurate, compliant records year-round.
Austin Gutierrez
Certified Public Accountant
Austin specializes in corporate tax strategy and multi-state filings. As a second-generation team member, he continues the firms legacy of precision and innovation in tax services.
Questions
Do you offer audit representation services?
Yes, we provide audit support for IRS and state audits, including documentation preparation and direct representation to resolve assessments.
What tax services do you offer for small businesses?
We handle business entity selection, payroll, accounting, and tax return preparation for corporations, LLCs, and non-profits.
Can you assist with international tax situations?
Yes, our team specializes in foreign income reporting, FBAR filings, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance for individuals and businesses.
Are your services available year-round?
Yes, we operate two Portland offices year-round with extended hours during tax season (February–April).
What credentials do your staff hold?
Our team includes CPAs, Enrolled Agents, Licensed Tax Consultants, and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors with decades of combined experience.
Reviews (5)
Patty Mckelvey
Jun 25, 2021
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My experience was excellent. I had complicated returns for my family including an estate return. April Gutierrez was wonderful to work with during a difficult time. They are my "go to" tax service.
Daniel Doumani
Feb 25, 2021
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Critical: Responsiveness I scheduled a phone appointment with them, for this week. I probed them multiple times to ensure they were going to send an invite. Never got an invite and no one ever called me. If I can't trust them to schedule a consultation appointment how would I ever trust them to do my taxes?
Andrew Lee
Jun 18, 2020
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Called for a quick financial and tax question, they answered my questions accurately and succinctly. I plan on using their services this tax season due to the good consulting experience.
John Surratt
Jan 03, 2020
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April has helped my wife and I with our taxes for the last two years. We just finished this year's taxes and with her help we were able to save over $6,000 on this year's taxes. We learned so much from working with April. I would recommend her or anyone at this office to my friends for their taxes! 10/5 stars.
Vivian Hudson
Jan 19, 2019
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Spent 45 minutes with Gary. After sighing for 30 minutes while looking at our dividend/interest form, he asks, "How much did you pay at H&R Block last year." When I told him $400, he replied, "Yeah, maybe you should go there and they can just upload all your information because it's going to cost you $800 here with all the forms to fill out at $12 a form." I asked him how that could be when last year (which is pretty much the same this year) there were only 3 forms (Sch B, D, and E).
He refused to tell me how he came up with that $800 number. According to THEIR price schedule, that would be $240 plus $560 in forms or 47 of them! Obviously he didn't want to bother with it and instead of giving it to another tax preparer he sends us to H&R Block. I'm sure they will thank him!
He refused to tell me how he came up with that $800 number. According to THEIR price schedule, that would be $240 plus $560 in forms or 47 of them! Obviously he didn't want to bother with it and instead of giving it to another tax preparer he sends us to H&R Block. I'm sure they will thank him!
