I spoke to Chika on the phone regarding my issues with my taxes for 2016 and 2017. Chika was incredibly pleasant on the phone and immediately followed up with an email and invoice with instructions on how to get my documents to her. I really appreciate her punctuality and kind attitude. My only issue with this particular service was the fee she was going to charge me: $750 for 2016 and $650 for 2017 taxes! After our call I did some research and called several tax services in the Bay Area, and every estimate I received I was quoted under $350. I felt like I was being weaseled and that made me question many other things. $400 difference is ridiculous! I have no doubt that Chika is incredible at what she does. Based on how quick she was to respond to my inquiries I am sure she gets things done and can meet deadlines. read more

Chika Obih, CPA - Invoice - Accountants Near Me - Oakland, California

Chika has been doing my taxes for about seven years now. Even after I moved out of California, I still go back to her because I have never met a CPA so effective and dedicated at what she does. I still remember when we started; she helped me go from owing taxes every year to collecting refunds every year. I'm happy to leave this review, as I'm happy with her services. read more

We worked with Chika a few years ago. We paid her to make some initial recommendations for our withholdings after we moved and bought a house. When it came time to prepare and file our taxes, she realized she had made a mistake and we owed $20,000 plus penalties. It took her awhile to admit the mistake was hers. It was a very disappointing process. I filed the taxes myself and we are looking for another CPA. read more

Chika is a fantastic accountant. I have a pretty complicated tax picture (foreign income, real estate transactions, etc), and she has managed my filing process seamlessly for 3+ years. She uses simple online tax portfolio software (Canopy), which makes uploading documents easy and millennial-friendly. If I throw an scenario at her that she hasn't handled before (e.g. capital gains from a Canadian real estate transaction), she researches it, finds the answers and handles it. She's highly communicative throughout the filing process, and sets expectations for when you'll hear back on next steps. I also appreciate that she proactively reaches out throughout the year to ensure my withholdings are on-track. I would recommend her in the highest regard to folks with simple or complicated tax pictures. read more

I rarely leave reviews, as I generally loathe yelp. However... Yelp did help me find Chika, and what a great professional she is. I needed my taxes from a couple years past redone on short notice as my previous CPA bailed on me. Chika was able to get everything sorted out for state and federal for my personal taxes along with two businesses I run. She got it done in under a week basically, which allowed me to get things in under the deadline. Very professional, very easy to work with, extremely tech savvy. I highly recommend her, she'll make sure everything is right and is willing to do the extra work to get you all the deductions/credits you deserve. read more

Receptive and responsive preparing our multi-state taxes however recommended a tax payment strategy which ultimately failed resulting in us being charged a fee by one state and us spending a lot of extra time calling/searching to rectify the mistake (work which she probably should have done for free). read more

I had been unhappy with my tax person for several years. So glad I finally made the switch. Chika was exactly what I wanted. Responsive, she kept me up to date on her progress, and reminding me to get my stuff together, not the other way around... She answered my questions (my taxes aren't particularly simple), everything was done digitally (Dropbox, Docusign), such a breeze. And she's nice, too, which isn't mandatory for a good CPA, but nice to have :) As an added bonus, my taxes were actually filed on time, first time in several years. Frustration free. read more

Chika is extremely professional and well rounded. Tax season can be a trying time when trying to minimize your tax burden. Everyone I know who works with her says you can be assured that the job will get done. She is also very personable and has a great spirit. She does not leave you feeling like a transaction. read more

It was a great pleasure working with Chika Obih. Chika is outstanding. She takes time to answer all your questions, and go above and beyond to help you understand the whole picture. She is a good listener, friendly, professional and her expertise is above question. She is detail-oriented and has a genuine interest to help her clients to get the best return. Chika possesses the professionalism, knowledge, and capability I was looking for in an accountant. Not only did she guide me through the tax process, she explained everything throughly and gave me tips on how to prepare for the next year so that I don't miss out on certain tax credits. Highly recommended her for both personal and corporate tax returns. read more

I have been working with Chika for 3 years now. I can't tell you how grateful I to have found such a brilliant cpa! I am an independent contractor with complicated taxes. Chika is heaven sent. read more

I started a new business last year, so decided I needed to work with a CPA to help me sort through the tax implications. My husband and I were impressed with Chika's responsiveness and work ethic. She made the process very simple and took the time to answer our many questions. Overall, a very positive experience. read more

Chika is an awesome CPA. She has a fantastic personality and genuine caring for her clients and she does great work!

I am a W-2, 1099 and a full-time graduate student. In the past I have done my taxes myself, but decided to hire a professional so that nothing falls through the cracks. Ms. Chika offered me a free consultation to get me started and from there I decided to trust her with this process. It was a great decision to go with Chika because she is reliable and responsive. Had I taken on the burden of sifting through paperwork and filing on my own, I may still be in the process. Thanks to Chika, my taxes are filed and my refund is received. I highly recommend her. read more

Chika has made tax filing a breeze for me! My taxes were getting a little complicated, and I was seeking help from a professional to make sure everything was done correctly. Chika did just that. She is thorough yet fast, and very responsive. Chika kept an open line of communication throughout the process and answered all my questions however silly they were. I highly recommend Chika for anyone looking for a stress-free tax season! read more

Chika is the absolute best! Working with her was such a breeze. She completed my taxes virtually (Dropbox & Docusign) in just a matter of days and before the deadline. She answered all of my questions and I truly appreciated that she followed up about my company stock plan to verify my information was correctly reported. She's swift with filing and was readily available via phone & email. I'd definitely work with her again. read more

I found her online, met her in a coffee shop, and she has been taking my money for the past 4 years...lol. Chika came along at a time I was in desperate need of tax help. Tired of trying to figure it out on my own, and using programs like TurboTax (which got me audited and fined for incorrect filing despite doing everything it said do), I was in need of change. I found Chika on the States site for CPA'S. After a face to face, we hit it off and she has been doing my taxes along with being a friend ever since. She has even garnered the trust of my wife and has been doing her taxes for a couple of years now as well. I am more than pleased with her tax services and will be utilizing her until she chooses to stop taking my money...lol. I would recommend her to any and everyone. Hopefully you have found this helpful. read more

I found Chika on Yelp and she was professional, efficient and smart. She makes things easy with electronic document submission and docusign to finalize everything. Tax time is stressful, but Chika makes things run smoothly. read more

Worked with Chika on my taxes for the last two years and she's been great! She does great work, is affordable and also very easy to work with. read more

Incredibly grateful for Chika!! She is an excellent accountant and so great to work with. Chika helped me sort through years of confusing W-2s, 1099s, out-of-state filings, and more. I hope to work with her every year to come. Highly recommend! 5 stars! Thanks Chika :) read more

As a new business owner, I knew there were tax implications in which I needed to prepare for. However, I have no tax experience so needed a CPA to answer some of my concerns. That is what led me to Chika. I had a bunch of questions about business tax deductions and she not only answered, but provided tax planning advice that I should be mindful of. Had I not met Chika, I would have been totally in the dark about such important business tax matters. I highly recommend Chika to anyone looking for a hard working, intelligent CPA. She's totally awesome. read more

Hi, My name is Jonathan. I'm from California, but for the last 9 months I have been living overseas. I worked in America up until last August (2015). During this past working year, 2015, I worked at a regular job and also drove for Uber. So, when it came time for "Tax Season", I knew it was going to be a challenge for me. I have done taxes with W-2's before, but never 1099s and certainly never with a combo W-2/1099. And, combine this challenge with the fact that I'm still living overseas; therefore unable to go to a local tax professional in-person and walk through my taxes.....it became a daunting and stressful situation to say the least !!! Enter in Ms. Chika Obih. Quite frankly she became a "life saver" for me !!!! She did me a huge huge favor by her willingness to work with me whilst I'm overseas. I am so very grateful to her and appreciative of her willingness to do this. She was great to work with !! Always prompt responses (and to emphasize this point, she and I are 10 hours difference). Additionally, again, considering I was in new territory with Uber/1099 this year, I had many questions about what info I needed to provide and how to do certain calculations and she made the process as smooth as is humanly possible. Yelp only allows me to give a max of 5 stars, but Chika's service to me goes way beyond 5 stars. Thank you very very much Chika !!!! I am forever grateful for your help :-) read more

I have been working with Chika for the past 3 years and I must say she is amazing! She has been tremendously helpful in filing my taxes (especially in my navigating filing taxes in two states). Chika is a great person to have on your team and I would highly recommend her for your accounting and tax services. read more

As a tax preparer, I worked with Chika on various tax clients over the past year. Her knowledge on tax matters is reassuring for both those who understand taxes and for those who just want to know more about tax regulations. She is patient and has a way of explaining things that makes it so comprehensible for clients. I totally see why her clientele has more than doubled over the past year. read more