PHD Tax

Welcome to PHD Tax, your trusted partner for tax preparation and accounting services. Our boutique-style tax and business consultancy office is dedicated to providing confidential and personalized services to our clients. We are committed to ensuring your peace of mind by providing clear and step-by-step directions throughout any service we offer, ensuring that all your questions are addressed.

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that paying your fair share of taxes is inescapable, but it is no one's patriotic duty to pay more than their fair share. We are here to help you navigate the complex world of taxes and ensure that you are not paying a penny more than you need to.

Client Center

Our client center is designed to assist you in your tax planning and filing preparation. We provide convenient links to IRS forms and a client info form to make the process as seamless as possible. Our goal is to make your experience with us as hassle-free as possible.

Services

At PHD Tax, we provide our clients with a comprehensive approach to tax and business services, going far beyond tax preparation and filing. Our services include:

• Tax Preparation: We provide tax preparation services for individuals and businesses. Our team of experts utilizes the most up-to-date, sophisticated software to prepare your tax returns, ensuring quick processing and seamless filing with the IRS. We offer direct deposit of refunds into your bank account, speeding up the process of receiving your refund.
• Tax Planning: Our team of experts provides tax planning services to help you plan aggressively but carefully, ensuring tax benefits for you and avoiding unnecessary disputes with taxing authorities.
• Business Formation: We provide business formation services to help you get your business off the ground. Our team of experts will guide you through the process of setting up your business and ensure that you are compliant with all federal and state laws.
• Audit Representation: We provide audit representation services to help you navigate IRS audits. Our team of experts will represent you in all communications with the IRS and ensure that your rights are protected.
• Bookkeeping: We provide bookkeeping services to help you keep track of your finances. Our team of experts will ensure that your books are up-to-date and accurate, providing you with the financial information you need to make informed business decisions.
• Payroll Services: We provide payroll services to help you manage your payroll. Our team of experts will ensure that your employees are paid accurately and on time, and that all necessary taxes are withheld and paid to the appropriate authorities.

Our Team

Our team is led by Doreen Porat Hamaoui, a tax and business consultant/Enrolled Agent with knowledge and experience in local, federal, and international tax issues. Doreen was born in New Jersey but relocated to Israel as a child. She served in the Israeli Defense Force for two years in Military Intelligence and traveled the world before settling down in Redmond, Washington. Doreen received her LL.B. Bachelor of Laws from Ono Academic College in Kiryat Ono, Israel, and subsequently practiced law with a family law office in Tel Aviv. She later discovered her true career interest in finance and taxation and enrolled in a year-long extensive training program to prepare her for a position in the Seattle area with a nationally established tax company. Doreen is fluent in English and Hebrew and has clients dispersed throughout the United States and countries abroad.