October 26; 2020 It…read morewas a positive experience switching-over to Durrani CPA Services for our family tax filing for the year 2019. Previously, we had been content with standard deductions (family filing jointly). The salient feature was custom solution offering from Durrani CPA Services that resulted in substantial tax savings for the current year in comparison to the years, prior. Over the past decade or so, we had utilized services of one of the nation's big box tax offices as well as used providers in the Bay Area notably the local office of S. Gupta in Pleasanton, CA. The tax filing documents were shared/uploaded through Durrani CPA Services partner web portal (www.Intuit.com). After review of documents and phone consultations, Hajira Durrani, CPA (Owner/Tax Consultant) offered the option of itemized deductions with a degree of confidence based upon our diverse portfolio comprising regular W-2's, MISC-1099, and other income sources. The computation of itemized deductions was done thoroughly and to our satisfaction based upon extended remote interaction as well as phone conversations. The tax rate deduction along with the resultant gains proved beneficial as we saved sizeable amount of money in the end. Also, the tax-filing fee was matched with what had been paid for the past year. The nominal fee paid for itemized deductions weighed-in as we virtually saved a few thousands on our tax returns for the year 2019. Hajira Durrani rendered professional services throughout with great patience and perseverance over the period that stretched from filing an extension on our behalf to the actual preparation and e-filing of our taxes. From leaving a strong first impression to actively listening and explaining the benefit of taking out itemized deductions, Hajira took our slow responses with respect and was never hesitant to communicate and ask questions. As a satisfied customer, we endorse her and would highly recommend Durrani CPA Services to tax filers in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Mohsin Malik/Shabnam Malik Resident of Pleasanton, East Bay, California 94588

Hajira is a very knowledgeable and professional CPA. The first day I talked till the end of work,…read moreshe accommodated my calls and emails which I think she cares about their clients. She takes the time to listen to your queries and suggest accordingly. Much better experience than other tax filing services. I rarely write reviews, and highly recommend Durrani CPA services.

It was a very challenging season because of all the new tax stuff here and there. I was very…read moreanxious, but the team really helped my family and me with all our tax concerns. The service is just top-notch - I appreciate how they were able to answer all our concerns easily. Totally, getting them again in the next season because they give value to our time and resources.

6 month follow-up update…read more. I know you may have been waiting with bated breath, so I'll try my best to keep this short. After 20+ additional emails (between both parties), we were finally able to receive our federal and state abatements from 2024. While this is good news and we are pleased with the outcome, it does not negate the unpleasant experience. After the last review, they took note and designated someone to call the IRS on our behalf, instead of repeatedly sending papers in the mail that the IRS would never receive. After receiving the federal abatement, we then had to ask them to help with the state abatement. In case you aren't aware (since I was initially not educated on this matter), you are allowed a 1-time federal and state abatement. Meaning, if you are in good standing, they will erase your fines, but not the interest. Some additional notes: 1. They are a global team, as their new name implies (Unified Global). This means that your team may be located in various time zones and countries. 2. Their software is straightforward and simple to follow, which I did appreciate. 3. Their timelines for filing, in my opinion, do not include a sufficient buffer if you have additional questions and/or corrections. We were asked several times to remove the last review, and after some thought, I have chosen to amend it. Similar to prior Yelpers, I believe that it they have improved their services, my initial review will just be background noise as the one off.

Elissa Yu from the Santa Clara ActionCOACH is absolutely awesome to work with. The amount of growth…read moreand insight my business has gained in the short time we have been working with Elissa is incredible. They really get to know not just your business but the owners/managers as well. She helps employers lean into their natural strengths and advises us on how to overcome our shortcomings as CEOs as well as how to cover our blind spots. I fully intend to keep working with ActionCOACH as they have the knowledge to help us face any obstacles.

Joe is the best business coach I've ever had! I first worked with Joe as my coach way back in like…read more2013. He was my first business coach and I attribute much of the success in my career to what I've learned from Joe. All these years later, I still continue to implement and even teach elements from what I learned from Joe! His heart and dedication to his clients and the world at large is inspiring. Thank you Joe for everything!

Fantastic service!…read more We'd been searching for a financial professional for a while now and was very surprised when we could book a one-on-one free consultation with Ms. Teh the very next day. We detailed our plans to her, she gave us her professional opinion and gave us homework to do. She was pleasant, communicative and obviously knew her profession. We'll be using her in future for sure!

I have met with Christine Teh three times now. As a math teacher and professional, I have always…read morefelt a bit of shame and embarrassment about not being able to get a handle on taxes and finances. Christine was so encouraging. She took the mystery out of all the mess and gave me the confidence to take ownership of my finances. I always felt safe to ask any question, and she always answered in a way I could understand. This coaching experience has been life-changing! I cannot speak highly enough of Christine Teh and the invaluable financial guidance she has provided.

Michelle is the best!! She has been supporting me on my journey since day 1. I reached out to her…read morewhen I started looking for a full time job during my last year of college. Michelle has a variety of resume templates that are customized based on your experiences and type of job you are looking for. She reformatted my resume to make it easier to read. It made a HUGE difference & more recruiters started reaching out to me. As I started getting interviews, Michelle helped me simplify my answers so they are more understandable for non-tech people. When I ran into obstacles, Michelle taught me to maintain a positive mindset & remain patient with the process. Rejection is re-direction!! Amid the ongoing pandemic, I started my first job in the corporate world at home. This wasn't the ideal situation but Michelle tried to make my transition as smooth as possible. She is a great listener and always validates my thoughts. Other people I've spoken to about my work problems always gives me generic advice. But Michelle truly understands what I'm going through and gives me advice based my situation. She constantly reminds to be less harsh on myself & take things one step at a time :)

When I found Michelle on Linkedin, I was feeling so lost, career-wise. I didn't know what I wanted…read moreor how to figure out any type of direction. And it felt like fate when I opened up my LinkedIn for the first time in months and saw her post about her coaching services. I cannot stress this enough. Michelle changed my life. Working with her completely changed my outlook on work, career, and myself. I feel that I now have direction, motivation, and goals. I have a set path that I am so excited to pursue. Michelle helped me discover what I am most passionate about and gave me the confidence to go after what I want to achieve. I can't recommend her services enough. I love that her methods are holistic. She helped me as a whole person, not just as a worker or employee. She has been my bright spot of 2020 and I tell everyone who is struggling with their jobs or careers to work with her.

After working many years for large corporates, I'm fully aware of the messy situations that can…read morearise in a workplace that hasn't got clear policies and in particular, an employee handbook. Now that I'm running my own business, the task of putting this all in place - and ensuring compliance with a myriad of laws - is a confusing, daunting, and overwhelming animal. Enter Karen Radau... genuine, knowledgeable, detailed, and cares about small businesses! If you are a small business owner who is contemplating pulling this stuff together yourself, don't. Call Karen. :o)

I have been using Small Business HR Services for our Pleasanton, CA business for years! We are…read moresome of their many loyal customers, since their entire team value is to be; professional, knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, dependable, need I say more? I highly recommend Small Business HR Services for any business!

I referred Crystal and her company, Run Right Business Consulting to one of my 30+ year clients…read more She has done an amazing job, helping them focus and respond to the changing business landscape. I believe a referral to someone is paramount to one's own business, as it is for the person whom is receiving the expertise of the person being referred. Trust is what keeps a 30+ year client, and Crystal and her team made that on going relationship possible.

Are you a professional who wants to increase your profit? I have the solution for you in the form…read moreof Crystal Shanks of Run Right Consulting. Crystal is a numbers-driven CEO and Business Coach. Crystal brings 15 years of experience, sharp tech skills, and a talent for getting to the root of the problem and building systems that work. Crystal coaches businesses and executives to generate substantial revenues and maximize profit. Crystal has experience with law firms, real estate, doctors, insurance, restaurants & bars, coaches, and CPA's. If you need a coach who can help you get things to run right, think of Crystal Shanks of Run Right Consulting.

He was patient, kind (I'm a novice), and his analysis has proved to be spot on. He was able to help…read morewith Roth conversion values and how to handle the tax implications of having a pension.

SJ Accounting Consulting is extremely knowledgeable about federal and state tax laws, have high…read moreattention to detail, provide fast service, and their rates are fair. Highly recommended!

David has been a phenomenal resource as I have embarked on building an Executive Coaching business…read more Lots of very positive energy, helpful suggestions and strategic framing on business development and marketing. I highly recommend David for support in framing out a new business idea and ensuring that you are focusing on the right things at the start. Five stars all the way!

I called David today, after going through a rough patch yesterday when my small business was…read moretemporarily banned from Mailchimp. I realized it was time for some outside assistance. I can't rely 100% on my own limited experience. David Mitroff (the man in the picture) was extremely generous with his time over the phone. I told him abt a potentially risky sales contract I was considering. He took at least 20 minutes to go over with me how I can mitigate that risk and what I should do to prepare for negotiation. He did not have to do that. But he wanted to make sure I didn't get scr3w3d over. He didn't want to see me fail. For that reason, Piedmont Avenue will be the first place I come to once I'm ready for a deeper strategic conversation and more hands-on assistance. Will update once I have more to say. Thanks David!

Very friendly and transparent CPA. She was able to answer my questions and explaing strategies that…read moretailor to my income streams.

I did not have any experience with doing taxes for the quarterly deadline, but Yan was very helpful…read moreand answered a lot of my questions, helping me through all the steps of the way. If you need help, make sure it isn't right before the deadlines, giving time to prepare what is needed. Will definitely be going back to Yan even if it isn't about the end of year tax deadline. Thank you so much Yan!