Please note: Our offices are closed on major holidays, including New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Day & Boxing Day (December 26). We are also closed on the first Friday following April 15.
Need an Extension of Time to File?
Please complete our Extension Request Form.
For the health and safety of our staff, the following protocols are in effect:
- Online and phone appointments are encouraged.
- All staff are fully vaccinated and boosted.
- Document delivery: You can use our secure online portal system, or you may drop-off your documents at our offices. You can also use mail or delivery service.
- We ask that you deliver your documents at least one week before your scheduled appointment. This will allow our staff time to review your documents and complete some data entry prior to meeting with you in video conference or over the phone.
We thank you for considering the health and welfare of our staff and look forward to working with you.
ABOUT US
If you are looking for a locally owned firm that emphasizes knowledge, experience, and accuracy then Pacific Northwest Tax Service is the place for you. We are the tax, accounting and payroll service of choice for people who value peace of mind and appreciate working with trained, experienced staff.
For over 30 years, our guiding principle has been to provide each customer with access to a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering quality tax return preparation, accounting and payroll services.
Quality tax education is hard to find and we want to make sure our staff understand tax law and how to prepare both simple and complex tax returns. In 2001 we opened Pacific Northwest Tax School to provide our staff with the best possible tax education training. In 2008 we began to offer our courses online and today, our courses have been completed by thousands of tax professionals around the world.
We have two offices located on the east and west sides. Please explore our website to find out about our tax & audit services, accounting & payroll services, pricing, background and quality assurance. Visit our FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions.
Read our Testimonials page to see what our customer have to say about our services.
We offer quality tax return preparation services for individuals, small businesses, estates, trusts and non-profit organizations.
We offer comprehensive accounting, QuickBooks, and payroll services to our clients. Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor Heather Hua leads our payroll and QuickBooks team.
Depending on the complexity of your tax situation, getting ready for your tax interview may take just a few minutes or require quite a bit of time and effort.
Vist our "What to Bring" page for information that will help you prepare for your tax interview.
Please complete our Extension Request Form if you need an extension of time to file your return.
Authored and instructed by April Gutierrez, our online tax education programs are completed by CPAs, EAs and other tax professionals. Since 2001, graduates of our Basic Tax Course have consistently achieved the highest overall pass-rates at the Oregon Tax Board exams.
Locally owned since 1992
Founded by Jess and April Gutierrez in 1992, our Portland-based, family-owned business has focused on delivering quality service to our clients. Son Austin Gutierrez is learning the family business and will ensure that Pacific Northwest Tax Service continues to be community based for many years to come.
Small Business Services
Jasper Casbeer and Heather Hua lead our bookkeeping and payroll services department which delivers bookkeeping and payroll services to our business clients.
Peace of mind
Meet Nancy Aleshire, LTC. Like most of our team, she is here to serve you year round and is committed to to providing you with ethical and competent services. You can count on Nancy and the rest of our staff to be here for you.