Jay Freeborne

Jay Freeborne

Languages Spoken: English
Seattle, Washington
TaxCure Rating 2 Reviews Google Rating 203 Reviews
Tax Resolution Expert - 27 years! + Accountant for Expats & multiple year non filers.

About Jay Freeborne

Jay Freeborne, E.A. at WATAX has almost 30 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in tax controversy issues, collections and audits. Mr. Freeborne is also an expert in the expat, business guidance areas and individual & corporate tax preparer. His staff at WATAX including tax attorneys are dedicated to ethical representation and to intelligent and creative solutions. Our blog, podcast, Youtube, LinkedIn, and Facebook pages show a dedication to informing the public about changes in tax law and it how it affects them.

Tax Agencies Serviced

Federal Tax Agencies

  • Internal Revenue Service

State Tax Agencies

  • Washington Department of Revenue
  • California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
  • New York State Department of Taxation

Reviews

5.0

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Recommended by Stephanie C. Johnston
Current Co-Worker | Jun 2, 2025
I work directly with Jay as a fellow Enrolled Agent. Jay is both colleague and mentor. His extensive experience and decades in the industry as both a tax preparer and Enrolled Agent representing clients before both the IRS and state tax authorities have culminated in a strong knowledge base about taxes and resolution, from both preparation and representation angles. He has a no-nonsense approach and is transparent in discussing options and strategy with clients. He is reliable in his communications with both clients and the IRS/state tax authorities. He is organized and keeps our clients' best interests at heart. His pricing is very reasonable and also transparent.
5.0

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Reviewed by GARY M
Advised on Other Levies | Aug 1, 2025
My wife and I have worked with WATAX and Jay for several years to resolve tax balances due from prior years. He is very responsive and his guidance has proved itslef out as we are now, finally, tax debt free.
Reviewed by Jada L.
Advised on Tax Penalties | Jun 2, 2023

We’ve been working with Jay and his team at Washington Tax for many years now, and we first hired Washington Tax because we were in WAY over our head with unpaid taxes and a HUGE mountain of subsequent tax penalties.

Jay and his employees jumped in and worked tirelessly on our behalf to get our taxes caught up, put us on a payment plan (and a little later) then negotiate a tax abatement refund of over $22,000, which is no small feat!

The staff’s professionalism and commitment to their clients set them apart from other tax preparation professionals, and the entire team really takes the time to thoroughly understand your unique situation and work closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome. Jay and his staff’s communication skills are top-notch, ensuring that you are always kept informed throughout the process. 🤗

Jay's expertise and dedication to his clients is truly unmatched and his attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations allowed him to find us the gift of a large and completely unexpected penalty rebate. He really went above and beyond to help us, and we’ll be forever grateful 🥹

For anyone on the fence about who to hire, please hop off and give Jay at Washington Tax a call; I absolutely recommend Jay Freeborne and the staff at Washington Tax to anyone looking for skilled and knowledgeable tax preparation professionals. 🥰

Problem Experience

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Past Due Tax Return
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Unfiled Returns - No Balance
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
  • FBAR & FATCA
  • Other Levies
  • Passport Issues
  • Expatriation (Form 8854)
  • FIRPTA
  • Notice of Deficiency
  • Spousal Tax Issue
  • Notice of Determination

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Sales Tax

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Other Levies
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Franchise Tax Issues

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Treasury Offset
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Warrant
  • Tax Penalties
  • Seizure
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax Audit or Examination

Solution Experience

  • Payment Plans
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Currently Not Collectible
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Trust Tax Preparation
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • FBAR & FACTA
  • Lien Discharge
  • Audit Reconsideration
  • 4180 Interview Support
  • Audit Representation
  • Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
  • CSED Analysis
  • Streamlined Filing Procedure
  • IRS Transcript Analysis
  • Partial Payment Installment Agreement
  • Penalty Abatement
  • CAP Hearing
  • CDP Hearing

  • Payment Plan
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Settlement Offer

  • Installment Agreement
  • Financial Hardship
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Tax Appeals
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Audit Defense and Support
  • Tax Amnesty
  • Innocent Spouse Relief

  • Payment Plan
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Lien Release
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Audit Defense & Support
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Hardship - CNC
  • Tax Appeals
  • Tax Amnesty

Tax Types Serviced

Corporate Tax Income Tax Employment/Payroll Tax State Sales & Use Tax Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041) FIRPTA

Taxpayer Types Serviced

Individuals Sole Proprietor Limited Liability Companies S-Corporations C-Corporations Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC Estates

Professional License & Designations

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Professional Licenses

State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal 9/5/2006 Active

Related Work Experience

Job Title Company Location Work Duration
Licensed Tax Professional/Owner Washington Tax Services Seattle, Washington Feb 1997 - Present

Education

Educational Institution Degree Graduation Year
Denison University Bachelor's Degree 1989

Associations & Memberships

Associations or Memberships Position Duration
NAEA Member 2006 - Present

Contact Information

Address

506 2nd Ave #1010
Seattle, Washington 98104
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In Office Visits

No

Website

https://watax.com/

Pricing & Payments

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Amex Method Amex
Visa Method Visa
Mastercard Method Mastercard
Paypal Method Paypal
Venmo Method Venmo
Money Order Method Money Order
Check Method Check
Cash Method Cash
Zelle Method Zelle

Publications

Publication Type Publication Name Title Link
Other YouTube Don't File an Offer in Compromise... Except When... View Publication
Web Article Washington Tax Services Blog What's a Sensible Fee for Expert Tax Help? View Publication
Web Article Washington Tax Services Blog Offer in Compromise: Issues and Angles View Publication
Web Article Washington Tax Services Blog Eight Reasons to Avoid Most Tax Relief Companies View Publication
Podcast WATAX Podcast Notice of Deficiency: One Last Chance - WATAX Podcast, #6 View Publication

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