No tax on wages
Washington doesn't tax wages. A separate state tax applies only to large long-term capital gains: 7% above an annual exemption ($278,000 for 2025) and 9.9% on gains over $1 million. We flag it if you sold stock or property.
eFile United · Locations · Seattle, Washington
Tax preparation inSeattle
Stock awards, startups, port jobs and rain-or-shine side gigs: done right, on video. No office visit needed: meet your preparer on video, chat with our AI interviewer, and e-sign from your phone.
Call 614-418-1818 · 1-888-29-EFILE (3-3453) · English y Español · Pacific time hours
Local tax wire
- Authorized IRS e-file Provider
- PTIN-credentialed preparers
- Held to Circular 230 standards
- Accessible by design · WCAG 2.2 AA
- Serving Seattle since 2027 season
Seattle tax snapshot
What Seattle filers should know.
Your preparer handles federal, state and local rules together, so nothing falls through the cracks.
No city income tax
Nothing extra to file locally. If you worked in another state, we handle that state's return too.
Every credit, documented
Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit and education credits, with the IRS due-diligence records they require.
Know your city
Proud to serve Seattle.
A few things every Seattle neighbor already knows.
NicknameEmerald City
Washington state birdWillow Goldfinch
Claim to fameSpace Needle
Built for the 1962 World's Fair.
Claim to famePike Place Market
Open since 1907, one of the oldest continuously operating public markets in the country.
Who we help
Built for how Seattle works.
Every return is different. These are the situations we see most from Seattle clients.
Tech employees
RSUs, options and ESPP sales on your 1099-B, plus Washington's capital gains tax when it applies.
Port and trades workers
Overtime, union dues questions and multiple W-2s.
Startup founders
Entity returns, startup costs and stock sales.
Neighborhoods we serve
All of Seattle, and the towns around it.
Because we meet on video, it doesn't matter which side of town you're on.
DowntownCapitol HillCentral DistrictBeacon HillRainier ValleyBallardWest SeattleNorthgateBellevueRedmondRentonKentEverettTacoma
Your local codeSEA27Mention it when you book or call so we know you found us in Seattle.
How it works
Four steps. No waiting room.
Most of your part fits around your day.
Chat with Kathy
Our AI interviewer asks what a preparer would, by voice or text, in English or Español.
Upload once
Snap your W-2s and 1099s into the encrypted portal.
Meet on video
A credentialed preparer reviews everything with you, with captions or an interpreter if you ask.
Sign and track
E-sign from your phone and watch for IRS acceptance. Pay by card or cash, or from your refund (a bank fee applies).
Your local team
Meet your Seattle preparers.
Book a video interview with a tax pro from Seattle, or ask them to call you back. eFile United reviews every preparer page.
Who we help
Your Seattle neighbors, by video.
Families, gig workers, students, retirees and small-business owners across Seattle file with us without ever sitting in a waiting room.
Now hiring in Seattle
Prepare taxes for your neighbors. From home.
We're building a remote team of 100 tax preparers for the 2027 season, and we want Seattle people serving Seattle clients. We bring the clients, the software, the secure video room, the training and One-Click Filing: Kathy reads each client's uploaded documents and fills the return in one click, so you spend your time reviewing, not retyping. You bring the judgment and the people skills.
Experience with stock compensation is a plus.- Work remotely from anywhere in the area during tax season
- Self-paced training in the eFile United Training Hub
- One-Click Filing: documents in, return filled. You verify every field and file
- New to taxes? We'll help you get your PTIN and credentials
- A path to lead a regional team or open your own office
Mention code SEA27-JOBS when you apply.
Seattle questions
Asked by your neighbors.
Don't see yours? Ask Kathy or call us.
Do I owe Washington tax on my stock sale?
Only on large long-term gains: 7% above the annual exemption ($278,000 for 2025) and 9.9% on gains over $1 million. Wages aren't taxed. We flag it if your sales come close.
Does Seattle have a city income tax?
No. Seattle doesn't tax wages. Most residents file a federal return only.
Is the AI interviewer accessible?
Yes. Kathy takes spoken answers, reads questions aloud, has no time limit and works with screen readers. You can always switch to a person.
Are you hiring preparers in Seattle?
Yes. We're building a remote team of 100 preparers for the 2027 season, and no prior tax experience is required to start training. Apply on our careers page.
Other cities
Your Seattle preparer is one click away.
Or call 614-418-1818 · 1-888-29-EFILE (3-3453) · code SEA27