I started using Five Stone Tax Advisors to challenge my Austin property taxes (two properties, for…read moremany years) for quite a few years now, after a bruising meeting with the Travis County committee that meets with homeowners, a horrible experience. Most years, Five Stone has been successful in getting the appraised value of my home lowered - sometimes by a lot. I think the fee they charge for this is reasonable, and they seem to be efficient and very easy to deal with. Usually, we exchange only 1 or 2 messages per year. They donate a substantial portion of their profit (about a third) to local charities, and they invite their clients to choose from a list. They're a great business; highlky recommend.

Useless service that cost us money when we tried to use them. We signed up a few years ago (2024)…read morefor the purpose of having them protest our property tax increase. They did zero work, literally zero, as soon as we signed up they literally told us to go find comparable property sales ourselves and sent a bill at the same time because they wouldn't do any work to try and protest for us thus they knew we would not find any savings. The entire reason we used them was to find the comparable and do the protest, which they didn't do either of. They should at least have a policy that if they have zero data they can use to make a case, you should not pay anything to them at all since they won't do anything. I would not use them again, I have contacted state representatives to suggest regulating this industry due to unethical companies like this one.

[Transparency alert: copying this from LinkedIn because Sandy is AWESOME and this is all 100%…read moreaccurate. She's done my taxes 2 years in a row now and will continue doing so as long as she'll have me] I'm going to keep it short because I could go on for a long long while about just how great Sandy has been for me as my CPA. But first, a quick story... I found Sandy on Yelp the year after I got back into freelancing. The year before, I had met someone through a friend who said "Oh I can do your taxes -- and I only get paid 10% of what you get BACK, so if you owe anything, you don't pay me." Sounds great, right? Yeeeeeah that's illegal. And Sandy pointed that out to me when I first met with her. This guy created a turbotax account in my name and then filed taxes not as my representative but as me. That means that if any issues (or god forbid audits) came up, I have zero protection. Sandy rescued me. She was patient and worked with me and even went through and sorted my "shoebox o' doom" just filled to the brim with uncategorized, unorganized receipts. AND THEN ... she *apologized* that I owed 3k in taxes (thought it'd be WAY higher). Fast forward one year -- she's still my CPA (and will be for years to come) -- and this year I owed 11k and was THRILLED to pay that because Sandy saved me SO much more than that. If you need a LEGITIMATE CPA to help you with: - setting up accounting systems - doing your taxes - helping you organize your finances You're going to have a tough time finding one who will produce better work at a better rate (AND care about the work) than Sandy. 11 out of 10 stars (that's how you math, right Sandy?)

Sandy went above and beyond to ensure that my amendment for my tax return was correct. She was very…read morethorough in her review and end up helping me more than enough when it came to what the total for my tax return. I'm really happy with the outcome. She is very sweet with professionalism and will answer you promptly. I highly recommend her! Thank you, Sandy!

Simply the best, most prompt, CPA I've dealt with. Great experience with real estate and stock /…read moreoptions.

We have been using Sumi for several years for non-trivial/non-simple taxes and she's been great…read more Every year she has more information for me about possible deductions that have been added to the tax code or how I can better prepare for the next year, so in addition to doing taxes I'm unable to do on my own, her service improves for me year after year. A brief description of the non-trivial taxes Sumi has handled for us: * My wife works normal w-2 wages, and we have normal easy turbotax tax concerns like property tax and mortgage interest and 1099-INT or 1099-DIV deductions from savings. * I work a 1099 contractor job (software engineering) where I pay estimated taxes throughout the year and have additional self-employed deductions that I'm allowed to take for work-related expenses. * I have a single member LLC for some iPhone apps I've published on the app store. * I'm part of a dual-member LLC for other apps a friend and I published and maintain. For my needs, Sumi does it all: * She does our normal easy turbotax bits. * She handles our dual-member LLC form 1065/K-1 paperwork I have no Idea how to do. * She handles my single member LLC paperwork and advises me on how to better do my 1099-income related deductions year after year. * She reminds me to file state-related franchise tax forms related to the LLCs every year. * She helps me prepare for estimated tax payments by doing the math for me and giving me pre-filled tax payments, and reminding me to talk to her about the Jan 15 one at the tail end of the year to fix any discrepencies in estimated vs actual income come year end. * She always advises me every year on new slightly more complicated tax measures I could take (Such as creating an S-CORP for myself if 1099 becomes a long term employment situation for me), but she is also very understanding of my preference to keep things simple as long as possible (and two LLCs plus 1099 income is already complicated enough as is!). Sumi is very kind and helpful, always. And, she always does her homework for me, as there have been some non-trivial / abnormal tax situations related to the dual-member LLC where she has gone back to tax books and tax peers to double check her advice before giving it. Sumi is one of those rare professionals who makes your life easier rather than more complex and makes you very glad you found her rather than someone less helpful or too over-your-head with tax legalese speak.

Mike has been preparing my taxes for several years and is very easy to work with. He always…read moreexplains any changes to tax laws that have a bearing on my return.

I first contacted Mr. White about three years ago and he's been my accountant ever since. When I…read morefirst inquired about his services, I had some issues with the IRS that needed to be taken care of and he successfully guided me through the process. In the years since, his knowledge of the tax code has proven to be invaluable and whenever I communicate with him, he always responds in a prompt and timely manner. I now live in Dallas but I've decided to keep him as my accountant.

Lang made filing my taxes with my small business stress free and easy! I will not be taking my…read morebusiness anywhere else, and I highly recommend her to anyone I can. Getting the most money for my business has helped my business advance so much this year. Looking forward to tax season 2026!!!

From the owner: At our tax preparation firm, we understand the intricacies of the tax system and are dedicated to…read moreensuring our clients receive the maximum credits they deserve. As a licensed tax preparer with a PTIN, I offer both in-person and virtual services across all 50 states. It is my sincere honor to serve you, taking the complexity out of tax issues so you can focus on what matters most to you. Entrust your tax return to us, and rest assured that we will work diligently to secure the maximum return for you. Let us turn tax season into a stress-free experience! By appointment only, call or text, meet in person or Zoom

I've been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and have worked with many accountants along the way,…read morebut Timothy truly stands out. This has been one of the most seamless and genuinely positive experiences I've had on the financial side of my life. He brings a rare level of clarity, calm, and professionalism--nothing feels rushed or overlooked, yet everything moves forward with intention. As a father managing both business and family responsibilities, that level of trust means everything to me. I know things are being handled the right way, which allows me to stay focused on what I'm building. I'm genuinely grateful for Timothy and the way he shows up in his work.

Tim has been helping us for years. He is knowledgable, calm, and your tax will be in good hand with…read moreTim!

I've been working with Amani Desravines for several years, for personal and small business taxes…read more They are responsive, efficient, and ethical. They've proactively filed extensions when needed, reminded me about extra forms or reports as regulations change, answered a bunch of random questions about weird tax situations, and been speedy with preparing returns. For simple returns, I believe the govt should offer & expand free tax filing, but when situations get more complicated, this is who you want helping you. Highly recommend getting a consultation if you are looking for a CPA firm in the Austin area.

I have been working with Berkeley one of the partners @ this firm. So far they have been incredibly…read moreawesome. Very knowledgeable and thus far has saved me several thousand dollars. I really like them. I highly recommend Berkeley- especially if u have complicated tax issues like I did. She straightened it all out- Bless God. I highly recommend this firm.