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TLDR: If you have a very basic tax return or if you are someone who is so wealthy that you often…read morefind people bending over to kiss your feet, Chuck King may provide adequate tax services. If you're anywhere in between, I would recommend looking elsewhere. I was reluctant to write this review because Chuck actually seems like a nice guy who probably got some bad advice from a business magazine in 1987 and took it as gospel--the advice being something along the lines of focusing on wealthy people or people who can do the most for you in return and not wasting much time on the "small folk". That may have worked 25 years ago, but isn't a great philosophy in the Internet age where everyone has a voice. I made an appointment to file my annual taxes with Chuck at least a month and a half before the April 15th deadline. The appointment went pretty well for the most part. He seemed friendly enough and confident in his abilities. My return had a small handful of complications that made it a bit more involved than a basic filing, but nothing earth shattering. There were about 3 or 4 things Chuck needed to research how to file before we finalized the return. That is totally fine. Tax law is complicated and I don't expect professionals to have all of the answers offhand. He told me we could leave things 98% complete and he would figure out how to tie up the loose ends later and confirm with me once everything was complete. He offered to let me pay when the taxes were filed, but I opted to pay on the spot. I'm not sure if this had any impact on what transpired next. It started off normal at first. Chuck would call me to check in every two days or so to inform me of his progress on closing out the open items on my filing. Then he began to go dark on me. I started having to call him for updates. He was not apologetic at all--he was actually frustrated that I was bothering him by checking in on a service that I paid for but didn't receive. He told me his methodology is as follows: for every filing he can't complete on the spot, he puts it into a pile towards the back of his office. When he has downtime, he works on the outstanding items in order from "most important client" to "least important client". These are his words, not mine. As you may have guessed, I was a very low priority/low income client to him and he made that very clear numerous times. To make a long story short(er), I went through a series of very painful emails, phone calls and in-person visits with Chuck to get my filing pushed through. The weaker I was on the phone, the more he tried to bully me, but once I started to (mildly) berate him a bit, he seems to regain some sense and started to act. Some people to respond better to scolding than gentle pushing, and Chuck seems to be one of those guys unfortunately. Chuck literally dragged this out until the 11th hour. Even though my appointment was relatively early in tax season, I had to go to his office the day of the deadline to ensure he filed it. And I had to take the initiative to show up--he certainly didn't seem that concerned about it (after all, I make peanuts--why would the IRS care about me?). Look I get it. People make mistakes. People are busy. People don't have all the answers. But what makes it worse in Chuck's case is that he was never apologetic about it for one second. There was never a "sorry you had to chase me down for the last 6+ weeks" or a "I swear, the service here is much better than this". I just felt like I was bothering him the whole time. I really wanted to like Chuck and there were many times I would look at him and see the "good guy" in him. I don't think his accounting skills are inadequate or that he was out to get me. But unfortunately for him, you can't put someone through what he put me through and be considered "good at your job". One star.

I cannot recommend Paul enough. He has been so incredibly helpful with not only doing my taxes, but…read moregiving me plenty of information and resources for all of my questions as a new independent contractor. My work situation is a bit unique, but Paul handled my situation thoughtfully and with ease. Before I worked with Paul I felt confused and nervous about tackling my taxes and organization of documents, but since then I feel completely at ease and confident moving forward. I will be working with Paul for a very long time. He goes above and beyond, and is a master at his trade. Highly recommend.

Paul is thorough, detailed, and finds every eligible deduction for you. He asks the correct…read morequestions and is always professional and fast. Highly recommend. A+!

I can say enough good things about Al Amir and his team at Hajiani. They're amazing…read more When I first met Al, my tax situation was a total mess: he helped me get everything in order and back on track. He was patient and reassuring and I never felt judged for how disorganized I was. He totally saved me, and since then, whenever thorny tax issues have come up, Al and his team have been there for me. When people ask me if I know a good accountant, I tell them I know the best accountant in Boston, and to drop everything and call Al. Multiple times, those people have come back to me and said, "I can't thank you enough for telling me about Al Amir. He's completely saved me." So, let me say the same to you... If you're looking for an accountant, drop everything and call Al. You won't regret it, I promise. And years later, when people ask if you know a good accountant, you'll be able to "save the day" for them too by telling them to get in touch with Al & his team.

Absolutely unacceptable in every conceivable way. I called due to the wonderful reviews online and…read moreneeded help with tax information that was related to inheritance, gift tax. I was met on the phone with rushed condescending questions one after another by the man claiming to "having 20 people on hold" and "Im already taking up too much of his time at 7minutes, because he only ever spends 5 min on any phone call" after he asked about my situation which I had flat out explained was a bit complicated due to my Mother being very ill & I really needed guidance figuring out taxes with my family inheritance. He interrupted me on a very short call by cutting me off and demanding fast answers which I started the conversation by saying it was complicated. I was confused. His demeanor was unbelievable, and hard to believe he has any experience and especially with 5 star reviews. I would have been happy to pay him for his precious time yet he repeatedly told me verbatim "I only give 5 min on the phone". I told him thank you for your help and closed the call. I need advice on gift tax Im receiving from my 80yr old dying mother after selling a family home. Im not asking for anything free. I told him Id be happy to pay, even. He could have set up an appointment or said if its too complicated to call a different accountant. He did not. I hate writing bad reviews. I rarely do. I did call back to tell him I was going to do so, and was in tears because My baby died and am living in poverty right now waiting on a large sum of money in a 300sqft apartment due to having to sell my home(which I told him)& REALLY need help with the taxes & what to do. Im shaking writing this review. Im a nice person who is struggling to go day to day. Perhaps he is only getting reviews for helping others with their tax returns. That is fine, but he could have just taken a few minutes to tell me he was ill-equipt and maybe even steer me in the correct direction. If you need a person that is caring and can give you more than 5 minutes on a call, This is not your person. You can't treat people in a way that makes them literally break down when you are a professional and be apathetic about the loss of a baby and needing to get the money & tax info and it taking more than 5 min. Just remember you never know what people are going through & you as a professional need to listen & take the time to set up an appointment or refer them to someone more competent. Im trying so hard and this 7 minute call was nothing but a slap in my face. I could and would never treat another human this way. Sometimes things are more difficult than you can handle & that is perfectly fine, but 7min is not "far too long" and lying about having "20 people on hold" to someone in a vulnerable place, it shouldn't be difficult to just be human. Can't we treat each other with kindness and compassion? Here the answer is clearly, NO

Just recently I had to contact Tom Ruane about a problem with my Social Security Account missing…read morerevenue that was supposed to be posted by the IRS between 1996 - 2016. He had done the business taxes for me during that time period. I offered to pay him for his time, but he said it would just take a few days to gather everything that related to me and send along. I recommend Tom Ruane very highly, he did excellent work for me in the past, and now helping me with this new problem, even though its been years since he had done work for me. Great guy and such a relief he can help me with this.

I got a really uncool letter from the IRS saying that I owed something like $5K to them. I…read morepanicked, searched yelp, and found DiDi's five star review. I took my taxes in, and within 5 minutes Tom had discovered the error I made while using TurboTax.... Ouch. But THEN, Tom asked some questions and found that the IRS owed ME some money - so I ended up ahead! Now that's a CPA who knows his stuff! Thanks, Tom!

Scott White's office has saved me so many times in the last few years. I moved to NYC and kept a…read moreproperty in Boston back in 2013. My taxes were complicated to say the least. Scott and his associates Ross and Rob took their time to make sure my taxes were done right every time. Fast forward a couple years and I went to a VERY well known tax company to do my taxes in NYC, figuring since it was where I lived now I should try to find an accountant there. They completely butchered my taxes to the point where I (who knows nothing about taxes) even knew something was wrong. Had I not gone back to Ross at Scott White I would've been audited up the wazoo. They not only completely redid and fixed my return, they gave me advice on how to get my money back from the other company who did such a negligent job. I again this year tried to find an accountant in NY (to save them from having to deal with my annoying taxes). 5 days before the tax deadline (today! ha!) that accountant told me my taxes were too complicated and he no longer wanted to work with me. As you could imagine, Scott, Ross and Rob were at the peak of tax season absolute craziness and STILL agreed to help me, take on my return, AND get it filed in time. You can't get a more honest group of guys who work their butts off to help you and get you the best return. I highly recommend this company.

I needed a new accountant and tax preparer and after extensive reviews of CPAs, I met with Scott…read morefor an initial consultation. Shortly thereafter Scott and his protege completed my return. I am extremely pleased with the service provided.

It's tax season, and I can't tell you how much I miss Tyler Lynch. I don't think I realized how…read moregood -- efficient, responsive, and reliable -- they were until I've left (to work with an accountant who specializes with small businesses). Their office runs smoothly; the accountants are easy to reach, and they've done an incredible job on my taxes. Tyler Lynch offers excellent and knowledgeable service with warmth.

The rock stars of the accounting world who make it (almost) a pleasure to do your taxes. Tyler…read moreLynch did both my nonprofit and personal returns the past few years and really did a nice thorough job. Stephen was so professional and explained everything so well even a total numbers and tax code idiot like me could understand it. Thanks guys, well done.

This team is the absolute best! As a small business owner, I rely on competent, communicative…read morepartners to extend my team and our capabilities, and Doug and his team are always there to support us with the expertise and advice. Years later, I can't imagine our business without them. I wish every professional service company was like this firm.

They have a habit of "having a question" on your return, and it will lead to extending your taxes,…read morethen it takes forever to get it finalized....sometimes months later when all your info was submitted. If you dont mind being forced into extensions so you can wait inline after they take care of large customers, it isnt a big deal. They finish it eventually and i've only had one issue with IRS filing with them. Going thru it now, unfortunately...

Dukhon Tax is unreliable and careless. They would stop responding to emails for months, even for…read moresimple admin questions like where to upload my documents. I wasted hours calling and following up, all the while stressing out about whether my taxes were going to be filed on time. Also, they barely made the tax filing deadline. They submitted my taxes past 9PM on the due date!! I never want to repeat that. If you're considering Dukhon, just ask yourself - can a guy who can't even answer his emails do taxes right?

Dimitry is a really impressive and informed advisor. I enjoyed working with him from 2020. However,…read moreover the past two years the service declined sharply and they do not seem to be able to manage work. I get no response from emails. Turnaround on documents takes MONTHS. There is no proactive project management. When I call there are different people every time. The two people who worked on my case have left and I have no clue what the status of my project is. It is not the kind of feeling you want about your taxes. Go elsewhere.