“Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.”
― Steve Jobs
Why Lucidity?
Core Principles
Lucidity Tax was founded in 2025 to provide individuals and employers with a trustworthy and straightforward approach to meeting their tax obligations. This is achieved through adherence to several core principles:
• Superior quality and attention to detail
• Professional integrity and risk management
• Friendly, prompt, and reliable service
Custom Solutions
Lucidity Tax provides custom solutions to complex tax issues. By using state-of-the-art technology and research tools, we deliver results designed to put your mind at ease. We strive to make your experience as easy and stress-free as possible. By working with us, you will better understand your tax situation and improve your ability to plan for the future.
Our Method
• Experienced, technically proficient former Big Four CPA with Masters in Taxation
• Focused on delivering expert results in specific areas
• One point of contact from start to end
• Clear, well-defined process for document provision, return preparation, and filing
• Know the cost of your tax return up front - no billing surprises
Services
Individual income tax compliance
• Preparation of Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
• Preparation of state income tax returns
• Amended Federal/state return preparation
• Estimated payment calculation
• Solutions for prior tax years with potential compliance issues
Individual income tax consulting
• Pro forma return preparation
• Guidance regarding filing status, dependents, credit eligibility, etc.
• Tax planning (e.g., IRA rollovers, stock sales, home sales, rental properties)
• Foreign tax and residency issues
• General financial guidance (e.g., budgeting, retirement planning)
Tax authority communications
• IRS and state tax authority representation
• Notice/Letter responses
• Tax audit support
• Transcript review and analysis
• Penalty abatement
Employment tax consulting
• Forms 940, 941, 941-X, W-2, W-3, 1099
• Multi-state employee payroll requirements
• Fringe benefits
• Wage code reviews
• Worker classification
Philip Parisot, CPA, MT
Owner
Phil is an experienced tax professional based in Washington state. Prior to forming Lucidity Tax, he served at several prominent accounting firms:
• Senior Tax Manager, Elliott Davis LLC
• Tax Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP
• Tax Manager, BDO USA LLP
Phil has served clients in a broad range of industries, including banking, construction, energy, health care, nonprofit, real estate, and technology. He is highly skilled in tax research and compliance, and is experienced in resolving complex tax issues for individuals and businesses. Phil has presented to the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants regarding IRS communication strategies, drafted expert reports on payroll tax matters, and instructed colleagues on employment tax reporting and research methods.
Phil has been a licensed CPA in Washington state since 2013. He holds a Master of Taxation degree from W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central Washington University. Phil is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.