Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Jeff Baker & Associates: Tacoma Certified Public Accountants ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Business Tax Deductions You Should Be Taking in 2025](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/2025/03/14/stop-leaving-money-on-the-table-business-tax-deductions-2025/): A lot of business owners are laser-focused on top-line revenue, and fair enough. Growth is exciting. But your bottom line tells the real story, and one of the most underused tools to protect it is tax strategy. Specifically: deductions. Every dollar you deduct is a dollar you keep. 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Many of our neighbors here rely on JBA for consistent, detail-oriented tax preparation, planning, and IRS representation. - [About Jeff Baker & Associates](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/about/): Tacoma CPA firm providing tax preparation, business consulting, estate planning and financial reporting for individuals and businesses across Washington. - [Resources](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/client-resource-center/): At Jeff Baker & Associates, we prioritize secure, seamless access to the tools you need to manage your financial information with confidence. Here you’ll find everything you need to upload documents, make payments, complete forms, and stay informed — backed by our experienced CPA team serving Puyallup, Tacoma, and Pierce County. - [Estates & Trusts](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/estates-trusts/): Planning your financial future doesn’t have to be overwhelming—especially for individuals and families managing complex estates and trusts. 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Our team of certified public accountants provides personal attention and proactive solutions to help you achieve your financial goals. - [Accessibility Statement](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/accessibility-statement/): At Jeff Baker & Associates, PS, we are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. - [New Client Inquiry](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/new-clients/): From Tax Preparation to Strategic Tax Advisory, Your Partner in Financial Success. - [Careers](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/work-at-jba/): At Jeff Baker & Associates, our strength is our people. Since 1981, we've built a reputation for expertise, integrity, and lasting relationships across the Tacoma area and Washington State. 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To discuss how our CPAs in Puyallup, WA can support your tax needs, contact us today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to working with you. - [Puyallup’s Professional CPA](https://jeffbakerassociates.com/): Decades of CPA expertise with a personal approach to tax strategy for businesses, individuals, and estates.