We are proud to introduce ourselves and our staff.  We all compliment each others area of expertise and together, do our very best in providing you a professional experience with a personal touch.

  Tina Benson, CPA, President

Tina decided to follow in her father's footsteps and began working for him in her junior year of high school in 1986. Tina graduated from the University of Washington in 1999 and passed the CPA exam on her first sitting in May 2000. Tina's expertise includes financial accounting and financial statement preparation; construction accounting and taxation; non-profit accounting and taxation; and individual, corporate, partnership, estate and trust taxation.

Tina enjoys spending time with her husband of 5+ years and daughter (now married).  Tina enjoyes reading, movies and traveling.  Internationally, she has been to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Germany, Costa Rica, Cancun, Panama, Jamaica, Australia, Spain and Italy.  She has many more destinations on her bucket list!

EMail: tina@taxmenot.com     

    Hayden Williams, CPA, Vice President (semi-retired)

Hayden graduated Cum Laude from Pacific Lutheran University in 1973. He was recruited by Moss Adams, with whom he worked for three years before starting his own accounting practice. Hayden earned his CPA certificate in 1985 and has been practicing public accounting for this firm ever since. His experience includes individual, corporate, partnership, estate and trust taxation; estate planning; financial accounting; and retirement plan consulting.

Hayden's other passion in life is flying.  He earned his pilot's license in 2003 and enjoys flying around the local vicinity.

As of 2022 Hayden is semi-retired, although he is keeping is CPA license active.  Hayden currently does some part-time work from home, and is available on a limited basis for special tax matters and consulting.

EMail: hayden@taxmenot.com

Stephanie Sasser, Staff Accountant

Stephanie joined our firm in 2021, and has more than 20 years of accounting experience in the private sector.  Stephanie expects to earn her Masters Degree in Accounting in 2023, at which time she will sit for the CPA exam.  Stephanie is currently being mentored by owner, Tina Benson, CPA and seeks long-term employment with our firm.

Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children.  Her family enjoys camping, hiking and sports activities.

Email: stephanie@taxmenot.com