I started an architecture office in 2011 with a passion for design and enthusiasm for the future…read more Everything was great except for my books... I had no idea how to structure a company with regard to the IRS. I was too small of a business for a big CPA practice, yet still wanted to work with a profession who would take the time to make me feel like everything was being handled correctly. Blaine Gary was the solution. I have worked with Blaine for years. In the early days, I would give him and his team boxes of receipts and bank statements and they would make sense of all the chaos. Am my company grew, Blaine was their to offer guidance on how to file certain purchases and even how and when to switch from a Sole Prop to an S-Corp (if you don't know what this means, hire Blaine). Better yet, his knowledge of the tax code saves my company money by not overpaying. I wholeheartedly endorse Blaine Gary, CPA for freelancers and small companies. His honesty and integrity instill confidence in his work and his personality meshes perfectly with the Austin way of life.

At the end of 2012 and I started looking for a new accountant and man am I glad I found Blaine! I…read moreneed an accountant who can really help me grow my business and handle my tax burden in the smartest way possible. In our first meeting, Blaine spent tons of time finding out about my business and my goals and he's been the only person to really explain to me why I should consider filing as one type of business entity over another. By the time I left his office, I had signed up for his monthly bookkeeping services and his tax services and I am still very happy with my decision. Blaine even referred me to a great financial advisor, who helped me get my retirement accounts in order and on the right track. Blaine is very professional, efficient, organized (I tried to talk him into coming to organize my office :-)) and friendly, and he's always there to answer my questions. I'm so grateful I found Blaine...I highly recommend him to any small business owner!!

Fast & Simple helped me work through all kinds of confusion due to an ex husband and his financial…read more"know how" She's knowledgeable, punctual, and will help take a load of that stress off your shoulders!!

From the owner: Affordable virtual tax preparation, tax strategies, accurate and reliable e- filing for current and…read moreformer tax seasons; and tax planning services and assistance with tax notices to meet your tax compliance needs. Also offering quickbooks bookkeeping services. *By appointment only*

Chase and Ami are an absolute pleasure to work with!…read more I was referred to Insogna CPA by a friend and feel very lucky to finally have found a CPA of this caliber. I've been using Insogna CPA for the past two years and could not be more impressed. It's comforting to know that my taxes are being handled correctly. Not only are they very good at what they do - they are personable and take the time to work through your taxes with attention to detail. Insogna CPA exemplifies professionalism. I highly recommend

I had the pleasure of working with Chase/Adam/Abby after being referred to them by another CPA who…read moredidn't quite specialize in what I need (already a good sign). This was the first time I was ever filing taxes as a day trader, so I had a lot of questions. Chase didn't hesitate to hop on the phone with me a few times, learn about my situation, and give me REAL answers. The actual execution of the process was SO EASY. I uploaded all of my documents, and they sought all clarification electronically. I loved having a single spot where we had all records of our communication instead of needing to hunt through different email threads. As we were getting nearer to having everything done, Adam was also very willing to hop on the phone with me to make sure I didn't have any final questions before filing. Overall, this a great team, and a perfect example of how a locally owned business outshines guys like HR Block. I could not recommend them enough.

These guys are great! It has always been easy to get scheduled with them. Katie and the crew have…read moretaken care of our issues or Taxes/Fees that our wonderful Governments require, and have helped us fix all of the things we mess up. They have been handling our other bookkeeping needs for a few years now and we are very happy. I definitely recommend them. Bob Storm Etech Network Solutions, Inc.

Experienced service, good communication, local business, multiple services and it's a family…read morerun/service operation

I have been using South Austin Tax for years. I have never been disappointed. Kristen has been the…read morebest! I truly appreciate that she is so knowledgeable as I can come to her with any question and she is able to respond pretty much off the top of her head with the answer. I highly recommend using them if you have any tax needs. Bring your information. Answer any questions. Get your resolution. What else do you want?

I've come here two years in a row and absolutely love Kristen. I read some of the other reviews and…read morewas honestly shocked what people said given I've had the exact opposite experience - twice now! She's kind, professional and very knowledgeable about all things taxes. She took time to explain to me why I owed what I owed. She also provided recommendations about what I can do differently to hopefully not owe next year. I highly support this wonderful woman owned business and encourage folks to come here. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Kristen!

I have 2 small businesses with tax issues from last year. My request is Urgent,…read more They responded with "it will be 6 months before we can look at your file." Obviously not a good match. Since I have nothing to say, I've said nothing. But. They have harassed me for a review.

I want to update my review with additional information…read more Shortly after I posted my review, I received a call from Dana. She wanted to check whether I had received an email from Samantha so she gave me a name to search for. I found it so I pointed out that the email did not give any indication of a business response and I was waiting for a phone call, not an email as Sue had promised. This company has good intentions but poor communication issues. Dana seemed unaware that her folks could text so I pointed out that the text messages (through Yelp) had been flawless. I told Dana that I would upgrade my review from 1 to 3 because of her follow through. Dana waited a reasonable time before making a follow up call. She asked me if I got her emails and I said no so we did the search thing. I searched for her email and it came up "Executive Assistant". Talk about a spam flag! Sorry Dana, that's an email I would never open without an advanced "heads up" warning.

We are so blessed to have Melissa doing our bookkeeping. She is very knowledgeable and can figure…read moreout any kind of complicated problem. Whenever we have had any kind of problem she was easy to get in touch with and was able to handle things quickly. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that feels lost trying to run a business, and stay organized. Overall she is made the whole process much less stressful.

From the owner: At The Best Little Bookkeeper in Texas, Inc., we believe that behind every great business is a…read moregreat bookkeeper. For 20 years, we’ve been proud to partner with small businesses in Austin and beyond, offering expert bookkeeping services designed to meet the unique needs of a wide range of industries.

This a local easy to use company. Thanks y'all for helping us do our jobs better! We were not…read moresure what we had to do when we first started doing payroll. Custom Data made it very easy and they file all of our forms with the IRS and even send out our 1099s.

From the owner: Tax, payroll, and bookkeeping services with a personal touch, customized to your business needsread more

Excellent accounting firm. I have been working with them for several years, and appreciate their…read moreknowledge with excellent communication. Highly recommend this CPA firm to anyone reading this review.

Cheap, fast, good. They say you can only have two. With these guys you get none of the above…read more Bush League accountants that see nothing wrong in in being wrong. If you have a question - they will find an answer - after learning on your dime. If you need real tax help and advice steer clear!