In the terrifying and magical realm of Dungeons and Dragons, one of--if not the most…read moreimportant--catalysts for survival and advancement is the expertise and wizardry of the dungeon master. In the sometimes equally disconcerting realms of federal and state taxes, in which goblins represent capital gains, griffins represent potential itemized deductions, and Tiamat (the five-headed dragon) portends the specter of an audit, VBSI Accounting and Tax Services provides individuals (or a couple, in our case) with all of the resources, help, expertise, and labor to conclude each year's tax season with zero mistakes and the highest refund possible. And, just like Dante's Inferno's Beatrice, VBSI's Joan will ensure your safety and success. VBSI serves individuals, couples, and businesses with all of their tax and accounting needs in the states of Maryland and Florida.

Joan has been doing my personal taxes for me for many years. In the past couple years, she has been…read moredoing taxes and assisting me with the accounting for my small law firm. She is a delight to do business with and I have always been happy with her work. Would highly recommend!

I had a very disappointing experience working with Rajiv. He made a serious mistake when filing my…read morestate tax return, which led to an audit and a $6,500 assessment from the Department of Revenue. When I reached out to him for help resolving the issue, he repeatedly failed to respond to my emails and messages. I had to chase him multiple times just to get any kind of acknowledgment, and even then, there was no real accountability or follow-through. Tax preparation requires accuracy and responsiveness, especially when problems arise, and unfortunately Rajiv fell short on both. I would not recommend his services.

Horrible accounting firm. They will mess up your taxes. They will ruin your books. You will have…read moreto pay another organization to fix their mess. Do not do business here.

This new S.E.C.U. location has the most professional and courteous staff of any branch I've…read morevisited. The staff are always ready to assist members, as you are greeted walking through the front door. Every time I have needed business services for my company, they have gone over and beyond the call of duty to ensure that the products or solutions offered were the most suitable to my needs. They are also very attentive to issues relating to my personal accounts. As an architect, I am also impressed by the interior design of the office spaces and the lounge area. Even though it is a smaller branch, the impressive acoustics of the space ensures that you have privacy in your conversations. The quality of the staff at this location is exemplary of how S.E.C.U. values its members, which is highly commendable of its branch manager.

From the owner: SECU ("see-Q") is Maryland's largest credit union. Over 230,000 customers (called members) rely on…read moreus for their everyday financial needs - including checking accounts, credit cards, mortgages and auto loans, as well as financial education. Most Marylanders are eligible to join.

I met Liz over 20 years ago through a mutual friend and the thing that struck me right away about…read moreher is that she cares about each and every one of her clients. She took time to get to know my situation and has always been on the lookout for ways I can save $$. She really knows her stuff and to this day, I look forward to my annual visit to her office. And I HATE number crunching in general, so this is like you looking forward to your next visit to the dentist... Even at tax crunch time, Liz and her staff are responsive and I can tell you that, you won't get that anywhere else. Now let me talk about price. Is she "cheap"? Nope. Is she crazy expensive? Nope. You know that sweet spot where you pay a fair price, but still get great service, and you walk away wanting to go tell a few friends about them? That is Liz and Harper Advisory Group.

I found Harper Advisory Group a couple of years ago. I was having issues with some old taxes and…read moredid a search in Howard County for someone that could help me. I looked at several websites and then finally stumbled on Liz's. I reviewed her website and read through everything and was really impressed with what I saw. What stood out to me the most is the information on her homepage. Here is one thing... "I am not your fathers tax accountant. This is not a cold business of just numbers and law. I've spent a lifetime building relationships and working for the finest people I know, our clients." When I read that I knew that this person had a heart and compassion and would be able to help me. As I mentioned that was several years ago and I've gone to her every year since. Liz is kind, she is helpful, and she digs in and gets to know you so she can do the best job for you. But most importantly she's uber smart about tax law and she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work. I highly recommend her... And have to many people!

Wish there was more than , THANKS. When I enter the Ellicott City properties, I didn't know what…read morewas in store...however when leaving, felt as though this huge weight was LIFTED. Not knowing the IRS next move....and trust, the IRS can do whatever this large conglomerate want to. In so many words, " The Syndicate" In other words," Bullies" .......I could not, any longer, sit by and wait for the bricks to come FALLING!!! Praises due to Alice Porter, C.P.A.

From the owner: Alice L Porter CPA, MST is an experience certified public accounting with expertise and accounting,…read moretax, and advisory services, serving small to midsize clients, including an individuals in various industry such as medical construction, assisted living facilities, transportation, and childcare. Emphasis on tax preparation, planning, resolution, compliance, audit representation parentheses IRS and multi state parentheses and tax administration Specialization and trust and estate Accounting, Partnerships, C-Corp, S-Corp individuals, and nonprofits. Also transforming financial data though data extraction, data cleaning, and data mapping and structuring, integration and automation. Review and manage task, compliance processes in ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations, while guiding clients and staff on pending legislation and various tax issues. Providing consulting to individuals and businesses to maximize operational, efficiency and minimized tax exposure, which included tax research. Maintaining training and continuing education, provided through professional organizations, Managing and providing supportive staff. Excellent communication and analytical skills are exhibited with clients and staff to foster a positive culture .