When Ron took me on as a client he was heavily overburdened with work and family issues as he…read moreexplained to me as he put off preparing my taxes for months. I didn't like this treatment and he didn't compose himself well. I kept on him harder and harder and his excuses increased, including a death in the family. About a year after he did my taxes the IRS contacted me asking for a few thousand dollars. Ron had neglected to enter vital information (a cost basis) which precipitated the issue. I tried contacting him multiple times via email and phone. When he finally got back to me, he wrote, "I have been ill and there was a death in the family." After more emails he corrected the issue. Perhaps his excuses were all true. However how he conducted himself, giving excuses, then ignoring me, was very unbecoming a professional. He may have treated others well, but if you're going to take him on, I think you should talk to him about his family situation, personal health and workload, to make sure he's serious about your getting taxes done. It might also help if you have a lot of personal connections to him in terms of getting him to follow through on his work. I'd met him at a networking event and perhaps he didn't think much of me or as a legitimate undertaking.

Ron is a great guy, very personable. Hes a great accountant also. He came to me very highly…read morerecommended, as he does several business peers taxes as well. He specializes in personal or business.

I am an attorney and called Andrea and ask her to explain why a mutual client's returns were…read morecompleted a certain way. I was convinced that something wasn't right, and being the way that I am, I stubbornly kept reasserting my position. Andrea patiently explained that the return was correct and urged me to do some independent research and report back if she was incorrect. Of course she was right and I looked like a jerk. Not only did Andrea do an outstanding job in difficult circumstances, she was always patient, professional, and courteous. Both my client and I benefited from her guidance.

Have been going to Andrea for a few years now. She is always friendly and professional. She makes…read moreit very easy to understand your tax information. Her website allows you to upload all of your documents prior to your visit. You can also contact her through the website with questions and she and her staff will get back to you in a timely fashion. I highly recommend her.

The Tax Shoppe was our go-to place for me and many family members for decades. But no longer…read more Service has declined markedly. Example, a family member dropped off all the docs 6 weeks ago for a straightforward tax return. Today is April 15th and The Tax Shoppe has still has not completed them after many many phone calls. Note that for the most part the 5 star reviews you see are from many years ago and the poor reviews are more recent. Prices have also risen. I do my own taxers now for a fraction of the cost.

Phil Mazziotta has been doing my taxes since we worked together at IBM over 35 years ago. He is…read morevery knowledgeable, professional, dependable, and friendly. Phil keeps his skills on taxes current and has one of the highest degrees, as an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. He has a great staff that is very knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly.

very professional, caring, and knows what she's talking about. highly recommended for bookkeeping…read moreand taxes. It was so seamless to use the same person for both

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Ken, You have cashed…read moreour check, but our taxes remain unfiled since March 19, and it's now June. If our taxes are not filed in 5 business days from today, I will be filing a complaint with the NJ Board of Accountancy, and I will seek a refund of the filing fee through whatever means necessary. I have called and or emailed over 40 times trying to get you to complete the filing without success. I still have no idea if you filed an extension or not, and I've asked multiple times when that is up. The lack of response is concerning and unprofessional.

Ken Porkka is a dedicated CPA. He truly cares for his clients and goes out of his way to reach…read moretheir accounting needs and goals. I have had the opportunity to work with Ken for years and he continues to impress me. He stays up on ALL the tedious tax laws and I have referred my own clients to him as well. If you are searching for a new Accountant, then you owe it to yourself to sit down with Ken and hear what he has to offer.

I met Rosemary over the summer of 2016; the summer I knew I would eventually be getting a divorce…read more I was completely lost, unsure, scared, and among other things, very insecure. However, I knew from the moment I left my first appointment that everything would be ok - Rosemary provided me with a sense of comfort I didn't get anywhere else. She gave me the strength to take steps I never thought I could, and worked with me when I was hesitant to jump. In a way, Rosemary held my hand through the entire process. Checking in with me between visits, celebrating my successes, and not judging me when I failed. She is patient, caring, supportive, and someone I very much look up to and trust. I am proud to say that because of her I am living my absolute best life. That's not to say people never have bad days, however she has taught me valuable lessons on coping with anxiety and since then I no longer need any medications. If I could give her 1000 stars I would, as this woman has changed my life in ways I never thought possible. I truly believe people are put into your life at the right time and I am so thankful that it was her. I will forever value our relationship and consider her my friend. If you want to live your best life and don't know where to start, you need to call her.

I met Rosemary, January 2017 and it was the best decision I have ever made…read more I wasn't happy, even thou I had a great husband, healthy 2 year old boy and a successful career. It wasn't just " not being happy", I had lost my confidence and my self worth. In the last 5 years a had lost my mom of a massive heart attack, my husband survived an intense brain surgery, a miscarriage and on my second cycle of anti depressants. You can add post partum depression as well. A lot for anyone to handle and to much of a burden to put on someone else's shoulder. I had gained weight that I had lost before my pregnancy and was on track of obesity, again. Something I had been battling since my teenage years. My emotions were all over the place. I felt guilt and shame over my blessed life. My poor husband and friends couldn't even support me because I wasn't approachable and my leadership skills at work were suffering. Rosemary was the person that opened my mind to the reality that my "thoughts " were just that. Passing thoughts. She introduced cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and meditation. She is very emotionally intelligent and within just a few sessions she made me realized that my low self esteem was the root of my rattling thoughts and disease to please. I was committed to our sessions and followed her suggestions and read her recommendations. I am proud to say that Rosemary has supported me thru this journey of Loving Myself. I am Living my Best Life. My emotions are balanced and I know how to have Compassion for myself on the days that they might not be. This too shall pass and before you know it being mindful of my emotions let's me overcome any negative emotions and thoughts. I am proud to say that I have overcome my weight issues. Not because I lost weight, because Rosemary supported my changing mindset about food and the influence it had emotionally and physically. My husband and I's relationship is better then ever. I can support him emotionally while staying mindful of his needs and mine. I am able to be present for my son and enjoy being with him. That was not the case before. I will forever be grateful for Rosemary. She has opened my mind to love myself and that I am enough and it shines thru to everyone I encounter. She is my favorite conversation to have monthly. Thank you Rosemary

The team at Scialo, Reimann & Varley (particularly Brian Varley) handled an incredibly complex,…read moremulti-year forensic accounting problem for us. Their expertise, knowlege and insights helped protect us from expensive penalties. We recommend them highly!

From the owner: We are a progressive, boutique accounting firm servicing closely held companies and high net worth…read moreindividuals. We provide high-quality service with a reasonable fee structure. A small company with large company experience. We provide a holistic approach to our clients accounting and tax needs.

What a wonderful bank!!! My 15 son wanted to open an account so he could have a debit card to use…read moreinstead of carrying cash. We walked in a few minutes before they were closing but the branch manager took her time and made us feel like we were important to them. They also have wonderful programs for young customers. They only have to have a $5.00 minimum, they put $10.00 into their account as a welcome, and they get reimbursed if they use an ATM at another bank and get charged a fee. Just an all around great experience for myself and my son.

From the owner: Blue Foundry Bank provides personal and business banking solutions in Northern NJ, including…read moreChecking, Savings, Commercial Lending, featuring products such as: Blue Axis Checking and Blue Carbon Business Checking. We offer Online and Mobile Banking, featuring Digital Wallet and Zelle. We're a bank that makes things. We craft ideas, solve challenges, nurture relationships, and get things done for our customers and communities. We're a different kind of bank.