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About Us

Forging Valued Relationships, Advising from Deep Experience

Whether you own a successful business or manage a complex portfolio of investments for you or your family, reducing your tax burden is our first priority. To that end, you consistently work with the same senior-level, Weiss & Associates, P.S. team member and establish a close, valued relationship that allows you to minimize your overall tax liability at a reasonable cost.

Located in Kirkland, Weiss & Associates, P.S. was founded by John Weiss and is currently one of the best-kept secrets in the local community. The company’s dedication to service excellence, combined with their deep experience in federal and state taxation, has earned the respect of many in the business and financial community throughout Western Washington.

Weiss & Associates, P.S specializes in taxation and related services, including planning, preparation, compliance, and consulting for:
• Experienced business owners,
• High net worth individuals, and
• Their families

Our Mission

Weiss & Associates, P.S. serves the unique and ever-changing needs of experienced business owners and high net worth individuals and their families.

We consistently deliver highly personalized tax planning, compliance and business consulting services, catering to those who value a close, lasting relationship with a trusted business advisor. With the ability to "See the Big Picture", we are skilled and resourceful in protecting, educating and serving our clients - ultimately effecting change and improving their financial situation.

We earn our clients' trust through integrity, expertise, accountability and responsive service. And our size enables us the flexibility to provide competitive pricing commensurate with services that are rendered.

Our Values

We strive to accomplish our mission using these core values to guide our decision-making:

Integrity: We are uncompromising in honesty and integrity, ensuring that our clients are treated fairly in every aspect of our business, and resulting in a firm that our clients trust.

Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for upholding the highest standards of work and for continuously improving our services, including staying on top of the ever-changing federal and state legislation.

Responsiveness: We are quick to respond to our clients' changing needs - providing immediate, practical advice that eliminates surprises and creates value for our clients throughout the year.

Teamwork: Our culture of teamwork allows us to bring together the best thinking from our professional network and bring optimum solutions to our clients' complex tax challenges.

Our Team

John Weiss, CPA
Principal Owner, Tax Advisor

John Weiss provides a blend of tax planning, preparation, compliance, and consulting for successful business owners, high net worth individuals and their families.

With a passion for helping people make the most of their wealth, he serves a broad client base in almost every taxing jurisdiction in a wide range of industries, including:

  • Construction
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate
  • Wholesale / Retail

Before establishing Weiss & Associates, P.S., John worked in the tax departments of national and local CPA firms, primarily providing taxation and business consulting services. The result is a rare broad base of experience and expertise that enables him to provide practical solutions to complex tax issues.

John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.

When he is not pushing the limits of the tax code, he is pushing his limits on the slopes of Stevens Pass, snow skiing in the winter, or racing J-24 sailboats in the summer. During the last couple years, John has also raised and trained service dogs for Canine Companions for Independence, turning them into skilled companions for disabled adults and children.

Jonie M. Martinka
Senior Accountant

Jonie enjoys helping people on a one-on-one basis master the intricacies of small business accounting. She is familiar with a variety of accounting software systems and has extensive experience with the implementation and use of QuickBooks software.

She joined Weiss & Associates, P.S. in 2022 after spending 30 years working in various capacities within the accounting departments of private and public works construction companies in the Seattle Area. She has extensive knowledge and expertise in construction accounting. In the early 2000’s she met John Weiss while serving as controller for one of his clients.

In her spare time, she actively rescues and trains German Shorthair Pointers. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their dogs, all outdoor activities, gardening, and travel.