I used Roy's services for several years. He works quickly and I found his price reasonable…read more However, there were two issues that eventually led me to stop using his services: 1) Poor security around sensitive information: Roy doesn't use a secure portal for tax documents like many services do nowadays. Instead, you either email your documents or leave them at the cafe he owns with whatever barista happens to be behind the cash register. You also pick up and sign for your tax return at the cafe that he owns, not directly from him, but with the barista. This always made me uncomfortable but I tolerated it. The last straw was when he asked me to send my bank account information over email for direct deposit. When I said I wasn't comfortable doing that, he asked me to drop it off at the cafe (with the barista, not him), which I wasn't comfortable with either. 2) Unwillingness to research new tax law In 2025, I installed a solar system in my home, and wanted to receive the 30% solar tax credit that was going away at the end of the year. During 2025, I emailed him to ask several question about eligibility for the tax credit, leveraging my tax liability to maximize the credit, etc. He responded that he couldn't answer any of my questions because "the law could change at any time" and he wouldn't "receive the tax program until early January and solar credit won't be ready until late January." At the time, I gave him the benefit of the doubt, but now I know that the law was clear then, and he just didn't have that level of expertise. Then in 2026, when it was time to file 2025 taxes, he wouldn't answer what tax form needed to be filled out for the solar credit or what documentation I needed to provide him, despite my asking multiple times. Fortunately, I found a new tax preparer who already knows everything about the solar tax credit, knew exactly what form needed to be filed, what documentation I needed to submit, and could easily answer all the other questions I had. So in my experience, Roy has some gaps in his knowledge and is unwilling to even admit to those gaps, much less proactively go do some research to learn so he can help his clients.

Great service, highly recommended. Roy is straightforward, very easy to work with, and quick too…read more There's nothing not to like here!

Gary is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date in his education which is extremely important…read moreto me. He listened and provided answers to immediate concerns and met all expectations (and then some!). Highly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking for an expert in the finance/tax planning field.

I had a 15-minute introductory consultation with Gary, and I cannot recommend him enough. As a…read morefirst-time small business owner, I was completely overwhelmed by the whole sole proprietorship transition. Gary was incredibly patient, helping me navigate my confusion regarding 'cash basis' accounting and clarifying why my specific contracted work resulted in a W-2 rather than a 1099. ​What impressed me most was his honesty; he explained that my current tax situation is simple enough to handle via software and encouraged me to save money by filing myself this year. He even provided AI-generated notes from our call so I could stay present in the conversation instead of scribbling notes. If you want a CPA who is knowledgeable, tech-savvy, and has high integrity, Gary is your guy

He didn't have the space for a new client, but answered my questions and probably spent 10 minutes…read moreon the phone helping me just to be kind. It was much appreciated.

Chris has helped us with our tax returns the last couple years. I don't know how many clients he…read morehas, but he's made us feel like a top priority. He responds quickly with consistently helpful tax advice and has maximized our refunds. He has a personal touch that has made tax season smooth and stress free.

This firm went from exceptional to completely unprofessional overnight…read more I stayed with them for years solely because of Sam, who provided outstanding service. After the ownership change, it's clear that level of care is gone. What replaced it is a rigid, impersonal system that treats clients like transactions rather than relationships. They failed to notify clients of a major policy change regarding tax extensions until just days before the deadline--putting me at risk of non-compliance. When I raised concerns, their response was essentially: "This is our policy now, and if you don't like it, go somewhere else." No accountability. No attempt to fix the situation. No access to leadership. Just scripted responses from a support team. For a firm that benefited from years of loyalty and referrals, this is an incredibly poor way to treat clients. Avoid. UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO OWNER : Your response proves my point. After years of automatically handling my extensions, you changed the process right before a deadline, offered no real support, and told me to pay $240 or figure it out myself. Had I not followed up, I could have been penalized -- and now you're trying to turn it around and frame it as my fault by calling me "not engaged." After years of loyalty and referrals, this wasn't a transition -- it was a downgrade to a transactional model.

Chris at FlexTax has been my tax advisor for about three years now, and I can't recommend him…read morehighly enough. He's incredibly thorough and detail-oriented - he double and even triple checks everything to make sure your return is accurate and that he has all the right information. He's also very responsive and flexible with scheduling, which has made it easy to fit tax meetings around a busy workday. Chris really shines with more complex situations. He specializes in startups and equity compensation (ISOs, RSUs, etc.), as well as investment portfolios, so if you work at a startup or have a more complicated tax situation, you're in great hands. He takes the time to walk through everything, explains complex issues clearly, and makes the whole process feel much less stressful. He goes above and beyond by looking at prior years and making amendments if necessary to put you in a better position for future tax years. I originally started working with Chris based on a friend's recommendation, and after three years as a client, I'm very glad I did. If you're a startup employee or founder, or anyone dealing with equity and investments, I highly recommend Chris at FlexTax.

She's nice and engaging. Good mother of kids. She lives eight blocks away, so convenient…read more But she filed my return on April 15 even though she had the data in mid-March and she did not file the data for my 4-year-old nephew until April 16. Franchise Tax Board demanded penalty and interest for her delinquency. No explanation or apology or recompense from Hannah.

Hannah is great! She is communicative and detail oriented. I appreciate her patience with me as I…read morenavigated the tax implications of a death. Her fees are very reasonable and I will be recommending her to family and friends.

Jesica always answered phone calls and clarified any confusions. She also asked me questions to get…read morea clear understanding of our financial situation. She made tax filing easy. She knows her business.

Jesica is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, timely and effective. Tax season is always a…read morestressful time of year for me as a self employed person but she answered all of my questions and helped me through it with ease and confidence. We were on a zoom meeting days after my initial request and done with the entire process in about a week. So grateful to have found her.

Reading Marlyce's reviews makes me laugh because I want to write the same note! She has been doing…read moremy taxes now over 20yrs and absolutely every interaction with her has been wonderful. She can get buried during tax season but she always gets it done, with a smile and with usually some creative money saving option I had not thought of even after all these years. I have my own company, kids, real estate and a relatively complicated tax footprint. She has been awesome from day one.

The most pleasant and thorough tax consultant with whom I have ever worked! She has my 10000000%…read morevote for service!

Ted Chen is knowledgeable, efficient, and helpful in preparing taxes. Have used him for many years…read moreand am very happy with my interactions and experience with Ted.

Ted Chen was my CPA for a few years before we moved out of state in 2019. I am STILL receiving…read morenotices from the IRS regarding forms and returns which were improperly filed for my APS in California. Needless to say, this is causing a continual headache and a lot of work for my current (more scrupuous) CPA. Find another CPA if you live in California and have a professional corportation.