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Audit and conflict resolution support

Current year tax preparation and filing

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Unfortunately they were totally booked. But I was impressed they returned my call to let me know. Very professional maybe next year

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“Besides my 2020 tax return, Christina also provided property related consultation which saved me big dollars.”

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Gary Mehta, CPA, EA

Gary Mehta, CPA, EA

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I opened my first small business a little over a year ago and at the beginning didn't give much…read morethought to filing taxes. It seemed simple, come on April 15, throw a stack of papers on the accountant's desk and all is taken care of, right? WRONG. After talking to a friend (also a business owner) I found out that there is much more to it, and that what I've done, or rather failed to do could become very costly if not promptly rectified. After contacting Gary, in what seemed to be the 11th hour, I explained to him my dire situation and that I was entirely overwhelmed with the whole process. He was extremely understanding and very patient. My first consultation on the phone lasted over an hour, even though it was late in the day and way past business hours. He went out of his way to accommodate my schedule and meet me on the weekend to sit down and devise a plan for handling my situation. He explained to me about quarterly taxes, payroll taxes, sales taxes, etc. He showed me deductions I didn't know existed and explained why some deductions aren't advisable. We discussed the differences and benefits of filing as sole proprietor vs LLC vs Corporation. There was so much to learn. Over the next few weeks he worked closely with me (via texts, emails and over the phone) to resolve my situation, get me caught up and file year-end taxes. He worked with IRS to reduce penalties for my previously unfiled paperwork. After the tax rush was over, we met again and this time we talked for a while about my financial situation, my business goals and how to best structure my business and plan for the future. I highly recommend Gary to anyone, especially if you're a small business start-up or just need some financial planning advice. He is smart, passionate about his work and is very easy to work with. He truly cares about helping his clients no matter how small or insignificant their problems may seem. He will travel to any (reasonable) destination to accommodate your needs. Our last meeting took place at my local coffee shop. I felt like I was hanging out with my old friend and planning my future over a good cup of java.

So happy to have met Gary. He is an expert with tax resolution. Very pleased with the quality of…read morehis work and thoroughness.

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I recently asked Badran Tax Consultants' help in resolving a long-standing tax issue involving…read moreState and Federal liabilities. Immediately, I was impressed by their courteous manner. A small, but telling example: Rachael, Office Administrator, immediately greeted me by name after only a brief first encounter the week before. Later, and soon, I was equally impressed with the speed and professionalism of their service, and more so still by the un-imagined positive outcome delivered. While they clearly know the numbers, it's not just numbers that matter. I have rarely had a better experience, or outcome, with any professional service. Highly recommended! Peter, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

I began looking for help earlier this year, 2026. I had contacted a couple companies and did a Zoom…read moremeeting with Badran Tax, speaking with Amro Badran/Tom directly, roughly March. He talked with me about all the staff/experience he had, that he could help me, "no problem," and to be careful about who I work with, etc. I felt really comfortable in that moment and that they were really going to work with me on my behalf with a tax resolution. Of course, I had to pay a $2500 retainer fee to start any actions. After this, it pretty much went downhill from there and became the opposite of their motto, End Your IRS Stress. A couple of months in, roughly June, they reached out to me about filing missing returns, which cost me another $1950 for filing three years. I had made some minor complaints about communication along the way up to this point. I would get random phone calls with no warning with them trying to contact the California tax board, needing me to be on the other line to confirm. I would post letters/communications or questions in the chat with little or no response. Any meetings we would have after the initial consultation became short and as if Tom had so much going on he had to get off the call asap. Nevertheless, I continued working with them as I had invested quite a bit at this point, at least for me. I made the mistake in thinking everything was being taken care of behind the scenes with Badran Tax, placing more trust in them than I should have. When the missing tax returns were filed, my agent changed to Chris Nichols. I was asked to provide some financial information, etc., which I did immediately in Tax Dome. Anytime they ever asked anything of me or needed me to provide something, I did asap. From this point on, a few months went by. No communication from Chris in the Tax Dome chat whatsoever. I was receiving letters from the IRS and CA and would post them in the chat within the same day received, still under the impression that because they weren't responding back, everything was being taken care of. I was also continuing to make small comments about the communication here and there. Finally, this it where it all began to make me extremely suspicious and question everything. I received CP504 letters, roughly September, from the IRS and similar corresponding letters from CA. The day received, I called the office immediately, notifying that I had received the letters, and that I would like to speak with Chris asap. Two weeks went by and I got a phone call to have a meeting. Again, it was the same, explaining a few things to me, and then rushing to get off the call. I then made a long complaint in the Tax Dome chat about communication and that because of everything I needed look into working with other companies as the situation was getting out of hand. I was told not to worry, they would do better, they were aware of the IRS notices, and would get back to me. In the end, I got to the point of LT11 notifications in October from both the IRS and corresponding CA notice. I had spoke with several other individuals at this point and it just wasn't making sense anymore. Others saying that it shouldn't have gotten to this point if working with a tax resolution service. I made the decision to stop working with them. They wanted to talk to me before I finalized everything. And for the first time in the entire process, I spoke with Chris Nichols. They basically informed me that if I wanted to work with them it would cost me more and that I had only paid a retainer. Explaining things to me that should have been when my taxes were brought into compliance earlier this year in June. Not allowing me to get into a position where I have little to no time to make a decision. I was so astounded at the conversation I just told them it was over working with them. Within five minutes of the call they sent a notification of withdrawal of their power of attorney as if I was nothing. Maybe if my case had been more Instagram/Tiktok worthy it would have received a different type of care... I hope this review helps.

Calico CPA - taxservices - Updated October 2026

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