Quick return turn around, John and his staff are very friendly, prices are standard. Recommend.read more

In addition to my previous post--- All John's employees do a great job. Everyone is as very…read morefriendly,knowledgeable and professional as can be. If you speak with one of them and they don't know the answer to a particular question, they will check with John and get right back to you. No room for improvement. Most other businesses could learn a thing or two from them on how to treat people.

I found B&A after an exhaustive Yelp search and speaking to a few tax preparers on the phone. Of…read moreall the ones I spoke with, B&A seemed the most "with it." I worked directly with David, who was all business and answered every question I had. David's a bit old school (likes to work with paper, which is fine) so just make sure you connect with the office's admins if you want to send your documents electronically in advance of your in-person meeting with your tax preparer. Note: In prior years I used Turbo Tax, but as my taxes have gotten more complicated over the years, I had less confidence that I was doing them correctly via TT, so I felt a lot better working with a real person at B&A. If you're willing to pay a few hundred bucks to have your taxes done right, B&A is the way to go in the Arlington/Alexandria area.

I was forced to do business with Mitch because my brother did and he died. I needed to recreate my…read morebrother's life and ask for help from people who had managed his affairs in life. ALL the people I called helped me with kindness and sympathy. Enter Mitch Brandt. Not kind not sympathetic. I will never forget the day he said abruptly ... what did your brother do? Sorry to bother you Mitch! I paid him over $1000 to prepare my brothers 2023 taxes and the IRS still hasn't processed them. Mitch won't return my emails. All I can say is DO NOT do business with this man. He is unkind, unprofessional, and expensive. Virginia you can do better.

This was a very disappointing experience. Mike and his team were recommended by our financial…read moreconsultant and were highly regarded. But the whole experience was unprofessional and ultimately unhelpful when it came to doing our actual taxes. First, I didn't hear anything from them for a couple of weeks after our initial meeting. It required me following up to get an update. And then I had specifically asked for a heads up on whether we were likely to owe any taxes, since we were self-employed the past year and unclear whether we were paying sufficient estimated taxes. In the end, I got a response a couple of days before taxes were due to be filed with a report that we $12K in taxes. There was a potential to open an IRA to lowering our tax liability but with no guidance on how to do that and only 2 days to spare we just paid the bill. I would not recommend working with these folks. They seem like nice enough people but were either overwhelmed this tax season or understaffed. Either way, that exactly what you count on a tax account to be prepared for and they clearly failed.

Look no further. And don't waste your time with anyone else. I am usually not so forward in my…read morerecommendations, but this one deserves it. I searched for YEARS to find that needle-in-a-haystack relationship--- an expert who has in depth expertise of all the ins & outs of local & federal tax code, as well as has a personal touch & is always looking out for each client's best interest. It's now been years & his service level just keeps getting better & better. He is insanely responsive, knowledgable & cares deeply about every client. You feel that the moment you meet him. Mike is a machine. If you want someone who will proactively make suggestions & is an invaluable resource, then Finesse is absolutely who you need to use.

Very disappointed with the service. The accountant was extremely rude and unprofessional throughout…read morethe entire interaction. We had a scheduled appointment, yet we were left waiting outside on the street for 40 minutes with no explanation or apology. It's completely disrespectful to clients' time. Good customer service starts with basic courtesy and respect, and unfortunately, that was completely missing here. I would not recommend this tax accountant to anyone looking for professionalism, punctuality, or respectful treatment.

We have used them for years. They are always responsive, professional and efficient. Throughout…read morethe year, long after filing a return, they are always available to help with questions. We are very confident that when they complete our tax return, it is done accurately and in total compliance with the law.

Our taxes are filed and payment plan is submitted! This office is very responsive. They charge…read morereasonable fees and because it is a team, you benefit from a variety of expertise. Give them a call and expect a quick response!

Well even though we decided to go with a different preparer, this company was very responsive. I…read morewould recommend them at least for their response. Thank you!

I have been using MillerMusmar for over a year now as an outsourcing accounting and CPA service…read moreprovider for my company (it was recommended to us by our previous on-staff accountant who had quit amidst the mounting pressure and heavy scrutiny). My main objective in using MillerMusmar was to demonstrate to the government customer that my company (besides being an innovator in artificial intelligence) has a sound accounting practices and proper procedures above and beyond of what was required to work with the DOD and to get us a Phase II contract (after several Phase I contracts) for developing the next-generation AI system. In general, these things could get very tricky (especially amidst the constantly changing government requirements and regulation). And we also had to do it while under heavy scrutiny from some government agents trying hard to stop small businesses from being able to compete. The long story short -- we have successfully fulfilled this goal and are now on a contract and in business. I am thus happy with the services provided.

I've been working with Miller Musmar, CPAs for some time now, and I wanted to share my experience…read morefor anyone looking for accounting services in the area. From the beginning, the team at Miller Musmar has been professional and attentive. When I first reached out, I was dealing with some complicated tax issues that I'd been putting off, and I wasn't sure how to tackle them. They took the time to understand my situation thoroughly and explained everything in terms I could actually understand, which immediately put me at ease. What stands out most about working with Miller Musmar is their communication. I'm always kept informed about what's happening with my accounts and tax filings. They respond to emails and phone calls promptly, and they make sure I understand deadlines and what's needed from me well in advance. There's never any confusion about where things stand or what the next steps are. That level of clarity has been invaluable, especially during tax season when things can get hectic. The transparency they provide has also been impressive. They're upfront about costs from the start, so there are no surprise fees or unexpected charges down the line. They explain their billing clearly and I always feel like I'm getting fair value for the services provided. They've also been proactive about finding deductions and strategies that have saved me money, which shows they're genuinely looking out for my best interests rather than just processing paperwork. Their approach is efficient and thorough. They don't drag things out unnecessarily, but they also don't rush through important details. Everything gets done in a reasonable timeframe, and I've never felt like my work was being delayed or that the process was being stretched out for billing purposes. They're organized, detail-oriented, and they catch things that I would have missed on my own. What I appreciate most is that they take a collaborative approach. When decisions need to be made, they present options clearly and help me understand the implications of each choice. They never make me feel like I'm asking stupid questions, and they're patient in explaining complex tax matters. I feel like I'm part of the process rather than being kept in the dark. The team has also been flexible and accommodating when unexpected situations come up. Whether it's a last-minute question or a change in my financial situation, they've always been responsive and helpful in figuring out the best path forward. Working with Miller Musmar has made tax season and financial planning far less stressful than it used to be. Having someone I can trust to handle these important matters with competence and integrity gives me real peace of mind. If you're looking for a CPA firm that communicates well, operates with transparency, and genuinely works to help you navigate your financial responsibilities, I'd definitely recommend Miller Musmar, CPAs.

I am just retiring and had two years back taxes to file and a third (2019) was late when we met…read morewith Eric. Bottom line, we couldn't be more pleased! He turned all three years around in a couple of weeks and I am heading into retirement with my taxes current! (Maybe an odd thing to be happy about, but IRS and I have a checkered past). With my previous accountant I always felt we were at the bottom of her list of "more important" clients and usually took months to do our return. With Eric we felt like the "more important" client. Thank you Eric! We would highly recommend Johnson & Associates and intend to be a regular client. - Bob Saunders

I just called to this firm and was very disappointed. The person immediately warned that simple…read moreindividual tax return would start from $750 and it's not guaranteed. Just for potential new clients be aware of their "excellent" reviews. When I asked where he got that price his respond was they were the best and all other CPA firms around were piece of trash. It's a SCAM!!!

I found Jim during the COVID pandemic when I relocated to DC from Chicago. I quickly turned my…read moreChicago condo into a rental property and moved to the DMV area. My needs are minimal but IMO, need a certain amount of finesse to get the job done. With filing state taxes in IL,VA and having a rental property in IL, I searched around for several CPAs to assist with my taxes. I found Jim after consulting several CPAs and he seemed to meet my needs at a market price. His marketing seems to be focused on SMB and dentists offices. I like that he is responsive through his mobile app/desktop portal for questions throughout the year. I like to be able to scan/upload photos of various tax documents and tag them for organization purposes. I also like the tax documents he produces for tax season and that he uses proprietary software for accounting (QuickBooks is bad!). I also use free software for accounting and gave him access, which has been helpful in situations. Perhaps this was due to a miscommunication, but I might have been initially overcharged at first for both tax preparation and accounting, when all I needed was tax prep. After clarifying with Jim, the annual amount was spread throughout the remaining months of the year. When I renewed my contract, my monthly payment adjusted for tax prep only. Highly recommended!

I was thoroughly underwhelmed. After being with a very bright, super-quick, superstar CPA for over…read more10 years in NYC, we moved to DC and were looking for a replacement. The good reviews led us to Jim Alley, but I must say they did not equal our experience. He MISSED our first teleconference appointment (great first impression), just literally did not show up. When I called him, it was clear he was out and he had forgotten, he said he'd reschedule. I've never had a business miss a call, especially without it being an emergency, and I've never seen such nonchalance for a paying customer. Unfortunately, the trend continued, with Jim taking days to respond to email, forgetting to send a Zoom link for our next appointment, sending an email to all customers the week before April 15 to say he has a family obligation and he might need to ask for tax prep extensions, etc. Good businesses have contingency plans. Also, lovely message to send paying customers - "hey, you're not my first priority". Had I known this was his philosophy, I wouldn't have picked him. No one contests the importance of family, but professionals (ourselves included) don't hide behind their personal commitments if they can't fulfill professional ones. Also decided to have an out-of-office during the holidays very late in the game (e.g. after we had already emailed him with questions) - if you know you're going to be unavailable, signal that promptly. Messages were often written with mistakes and lack of clarity, obviously put together in a very hurried manner or written on a phone, and required extra clarification, meetings were not efficient, he often forgot to answer questions we had sent, and quotes cited sometimes didn't make sense (e.g. he said it would take a few hours and cost $500 - $700 to research the tax obligations for green card holders for a specific country - I declined, and did that myself in a matter of minutes, and our previous CPA was able to answer such questions without any additional research). We had to mail checks with our tax payments ourselves, which we have NEVER had to do - our previous accountant would have the payments directly drawn from our bank account. Another nice touch of "here's the instructions, go pay your taxes". Thanks, but I'm paying you so that I don't have to do anything. By early July, we were still not done with taxes, and we had to message him repeatedly to check if we still needed to sign anything or if all necessary paperwork had been filed. The returns were finalized in mid-July (albeit with updates he kept making to them), and in December, we were still emailing him about our state tax refund, as we had not yet received it. We do not intend to use him again and will seek better options in the area (there are plenty). If a small operation run by someone who clearly has other priorities, takes his time and is not a very efficient communicator are not things that bother you, then go ahead, but just know what you're getting.