I've been coming here since 1991 - 22 years and they are great at what they do. It all started…read morewhen I neglected to file my tax returns to both the State and the Feds for several years during a rather tumultuous period of my life. Several years passed by before the State Franchise Tax Board began sending me their first gentle reminders, (which I also neglected), until their letters turned more forceful and I felt obliged to try sort out the whole mess. But what was I to do? I started asking around, amongst my friends and associates, about what to do and where to go. Now - put yourself in my shoes - I didn't even know where to begin! Finally someone told me about this place, "the Tax Group". I wish I could remember who referred me, but I will always be grateful. I called the number, 415-387-9100 and spoke with a lovely lady named Erica. She soothed my nerves with her calm voice and she made me an appointment to come on in and tell my story to Kevin. So there I was with 5 or 6 years of Tax Returns to catch up, and no idea how to begin. Plus, the State Franchise Tax Board and the IRS were both getting down to brass tacks and the pressure was on. I thought I was going to find a magic answer and someone would take care of everything for me, but that's not the way the CA-SFTB and IRS Tax Collectors operate, my friends. Once you are caught in their cross-hairs, you have to respond personally, and deadlines are forced on you. I had to look for missing W2s for multiple years and multiple employers and let me tell you that is not a pleasant task to perform while under time constraints. Luckily, I had Kevin, who explained that these people I was talking with, were not out to put me in jail, they wanted me to cooperate so they could collect their revenue, and he helped me understand that they would negotiate with me on these various deadlines as long as I was actively trying to finish filing my missing returns and get caught up. He helped me lose my fear of the whole process. And that, my friend, is why I am grateful to Kevin. He went through all the demand paperwork and helped me sort it out and respond to each Year's filing. I stopped getting the nasty letters and notices and threats and I was able to sleep peacefully at night again as Kevin helped me get caught up. It turned out I didn't owe the IRS or the SFTB much money, all the worrying numbers they threw at me were just poor guesses on their part, because I had forced the IRS and SFTB to file returns on my behalf, and they work with very little and so are mostly incorrect. Once Kevin told me what tasks I had to do, everything went smoothly from then on, and with his advice I was able to respond sufficiently that the process slowed down enough for me to avoid any embarrassing tax liens from the SFTB or the IRS. I kept plowing through the tasks that Kevin assigned me until he had enough data to get up to date with my Returns. Surprisingly, once I gave them the correct information, I actually had refunds due for almost all of the years, but unfortunately there is a 3 year Statute of Limitations on refunds, and I was too late to collect what I was owed on a couple of years. So let that be a lesson to you! Since then, Kevin and The Tax Group, (now staffed by Nicholas, because Erica has retired), have helped my small business keep current on my Returns with the State Franchise Tax Board and the IRS. His advice has helped me stay in business all these years. I see him around the neighborhood quite often, and I always make a point to stop and say hello. I have referred several people to him over the years and every single person has told me they were grateful to me for my referral. He charges by the Tax Return, not by the hour, and his fees depend on how tricky your Tax Return will be to complete accurately while using his vast knowledge of the tax code to get you every advantage to which you are entitled. I've never felt overcharged in the 22 years he has helped me, and I've always been very happy with his Tax guidance and advice. He knows what he's doing and he's there for you when you need him. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and go see him.

Kevin at The Tax Group has been preparing taxes for my husband and me for over forty years. Now our…read moretwo sons get their taxes done there. We have had nothing but positive experiences. Our returns are correct. Their charges are fair. We like the staff. We would highly recommend their services.

I can not say enough good things about business. My father recently passed away. Lots of paperwork…read more I needed some advice and Jasmin who was on her vacation reached out to me and helped me out. Wow I am so impressed with the kindness and compassion. If anyone needs an awesome and honest place to do your taxes or get some advice on financial paperwork. This is the place. They will take care of you.

Jas the tax lady is the best she helped me fix the tax mess I created .Note to self never doing my…read moretaxes myself. She knows her job well is very professional most importantly trust worthy. 10 out of 10.

My review should be without rating, but that's not an option on yelp, so I chose the neutral star…read more When checking out their website to book an intro appointment, I checked the box (among others) that says "A lower cost/price" for the question "When choosing an accountant, which are the most important to your decision?". I received an email about 35 minutes later to notify me that my request was declined with the following message: "Thank you for your interest in a consultation. We are not a budget/volume/discount provider, we are a premium service. So since you indicate you are looking for a lower cost, we are unlikely to be a good match. Best wishes for finding a provider who is a better match for your needs."

Good reviews on other sites so I called and it was a waste of time. They book me then ask…read morequestions and realized it is too complicated so they cancel me days later via the internet. Would not recommend to contact

I have been using this company for about 10 years now since it was a small accounting firm under…read moreanother name. Though there were a few rough spots during the transition around 5 years ago I have always been pleased with the results. My tax and accounting needs are not that extreme, I fall somewhere in the middle, but my situation was never more complex than this past year (sold home, moved, got married, many financial transactions and changes). Prices are fair and they have always been good with advice and answering questions. I have found Dhakshini to be particularly helpful these last couple of years, she has really helped calm my jitters about getting my taxes right!

I've used this company for a few years now and have to say that the old ownership was great but the…read morenew ownership I've over the past three years , not so much. They do the bare basics. They are not proactive. They really screwed up with some paperwork I had last year and I am now looking for a new company so let's just say I have to change my old review.

I came to CC&A Tax Services with a highly complex IRS tax issue, in need of an expert who could…read morehelp me resolve my issue. If you are looking for the best tax professionals, look no further than C&A Tax Service. Claudia and Yatali received my paperwork, processed everything for me, prepared all necessary documents, and assisted me every step of the way. They were very responsive and always answered my calls and texts. They totally resolved the issue I had and I highly recommend this business! They are extremely effective at what they do. Thank you!

I've been filing my taxes with Claudia and Yatali for many years, and I truly feel so grateful to…read morehave them! Last year, they helped me through an audit, and their support meant so much to me! They were patient, kind, and took the time to explain everything, making a stressful situation feel so much easier. They genuinely care about their clients, and that's something you don't always find. I fully trust them and wouldn't go anywhere else. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone who will truly take care of you! They're the best

I highly recommend Mr. Ravi Kumaraswamy for tax preparation and filing services…read more I was introduced to Ravi through a friend from California, and he handled my tax filing this year. After living here and filing taxes for many years, this is the first year I can genuinely say that I am completely satisfied with the experience. Ravi is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and accurate. He took the time to understand my situation properly, explained things clearly, and provided thoughtful guidance to help me take advantage of the benefits and deductions applicable to my situation. I felt confident knowing that my taxes were being handled by someone who truly knows what he is doing. His attention to detail, professionalism, and responsiveness really stood out to me. I am very happy with his service and will definitely recommend Ravi to my friends, family, and anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy tax professional.

Had a number of items I needed to clean up and amend. Unsure what has changed in the tax and…read moreaccounting world in the last 6 years but no one seems to want to respond via phone nor email anymore. Luckily for me I found someone this doesn't apply to. Initially I thought the hours might be a typo or I was misreading them but no. Ravi responds quite quickly and the hours work perfect for me as I can have periods of irregular hours. Great for advisory and it's nice to be able to shoot off a text and get a response and feedback quickly. I've found that some tax and accounting professionals like to wax on and on through phone calls and while it is nice to speak over the phone I can't dread every call for a quick ask.

For the 2025 tax year, I decided to use KFK CPA based on a friend's recommendation. I received the…read morecompleted return about 1.5 weeks ago. I am impressed by the quality of work done by Zita and Antonia. It went through two rounds of review before they sent me. I have used other CPA in the past before and every year, I found errors in their work, but this year using KFK CPA, I didn't find any error. In fact they found one spot which I missed when doing on my own with TurboTax. I have always used TurboTax as a reference to make sure the results are similar with the CPA whom I worked with. The price for the service is reasonable compared to what I had to pay previously. Overall, I feel their work and service is very thorough. They also worked late as I received updates from Zita and Antonia in the middle of the night. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a CPA. They are located in Palo Alto so it is convenient.

I have had KFK do my uncle's taxes for several years - they are very responsive, hard working and…read morecompetent. Would recommend them. Both Zita and Antonia are wonderful!

This firm would receive zero stars if possible…read more I was passed to this firm from a smaller boutique firm as part of an acquisition. Since then, this firm has been acquired by another firm MGO. All I can say is they charged an arm and a leg, and when I tried to leave the firm for a smaller one, they dragged their feet at every opportunity. Unless you can generate significant billable hours for this now behemoth, find another option as you will be billed outrageously and treated poorly.

We asked for tax planning advice. After talking with them and sending them all the necessary…read moredocuments, they said that they are as good as turbo tax and had no advice at all for us and just billed us with over $700 for nothing. They didn't address at all our questions.