My father passed away at the end of 2016. Dealing with the loss of my father was difficult enough,…read morebut added to that was the fact that my father was a CPA and had been doing my taxes my entire life. This would be the first time anyone other than my father would guide me through this process. I was lucky enough to find Josh, who not only is a total pro with a quick turnaround time, but a really good human being. He's now been my CPA for the past 8 years and I always look forward to our annual Skype tax meeting.

I can honestly say that I look forward to tax season because Josh is my accountant. He is very good…read moreat letting me know what documentation to provide for tax season, and gets back to me in a timely manner (responds to emails very quickly!). Josh picked me up as a last minute client in April of 2019 (a week before taxes were due!), when I was told my accountant of several years was no longer doing taxes. Since completing my 2018 taxes, he help me set up my LLC, breakdown my C-Corp, and apply for PPP loans. In March of 2020, Josh + his office sent out an email on a Saturday to all clients to go over what was covered under the CARES act- who was eligible for unemployment benefits, what loans were available for small businesses. I forwarded this email to my friends and they also found this information very helpful- their accountants didn't do this for them. It says a lot about what Josh and his team does for his clients. Josh and his team are much more than just "tax accountants"!

Beware of this business, especially if it's your first time. They will delay the filling process to…read moreget the "would have been" rate when it comes to charging you. They pressure you with fake deadlines. Most of all they don't do the job right. Contact ARC yourself. Make sure your property record is correct with the county. If they have something listed like a pool, for example, that has in the past been removed. Schedule for a visual assessment. These crooks won't do that job for you. They will only push paper. If you want to save money all around, contact the county yourself or a good company. If you run into a problem with the island, read your contract carefully and don't be so quick to pay!

From the owner: Island Property Tax Reduction Service (IPTRS) is a full-service firm specializing in residential…read moreproperty tax reduction for properties located in Nassau and Suffolk counties. IPTRS is not a part of or affiliated with a governmental entity. We are a licensed and insured tax grievance consulting firm. We are registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs and a representative in the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission's Negotiation & Settlement Program. As licensed specialists in the field of property value, we carefully prepare each grievance case with the expertise needed to address every application. We pride ourselves on dedicating personal attention to each and every case. If you retain our firm, we will file your grievance and appear on your behalf at all conferences, negotiations, and County Supreme Court Hearings as needed.

Mr. Slott is a genius who offers to help each of us whose lives are so terribly unfairly impacted…read moreby the utterly ridiculousness of the apparently intentional needless complexity found in the voluminous and ever changing Internal Revenue Service's tax codes, rules and regulations. They are written in a language understood by no one, a language so foreign to even those who write or modify the countless Volumes of their alleged understanding surely they privately express wonder that the vast majority of Americans who have full possession of their sanity and senses have never unitedly demanded the IRS be subjected to the most basic of all legal concepts, the "Reasonable Man" test. Are we really so afraid of and vulnerable to the inexplicably of the undeniably pointed and viciously unfair nature by which the Federal Government determines how to demand that the most be taken from the many who have the least that there is no end to our collective consciousness of ourselves as a "Nation of over which said Federal Government rules, rather than "acts" in a manner meant to be "of the People, by the People and for the People", the principal tenant of our brilliant Founding Fathers. Those exceptional men feared the financial system, especially the banking system allowed by the principles of Democracy. President George Washington, the first President and one of the few to follow who were arguably the only Statesmen to be elected to serve (NOTE: "serve") the people as our Chief Executive Officer and Commander in Chief over what was never meant to be a "standing army", used to colonize the countries of the world, openly worried about the negative effect on our new Nation financial entities might be, for though he believed in the goodness of Mankind he recognized the evil of its inherent Greed when given the freedoms of the Democracy of the newly created Republic. Mr. Slott explains the important and legitimate difference between the legality as well as the desirability of AVOIDING TAXES versus the illegality of EVADING TAXES. Far too many American Taxpayers are caught in the spiders web of crushingly unfair taxes, placed upon the Fruits of Our Labors-the money we are paid for the work that we do-meant to enable the enjoyment of the thoughtful and throughly debated Freedoms earned and by no means "given" to us all by virtue of our Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights, the very foundations of our Republic. Thomas Jefferson referred to it as our "great experiment in Democracy". More importantly to me is the answer given by Benjamin Franklin when he was asked, Is it a Republic, Mr. Franklin?!". "It is if you can keep it, Madam.", his reply. Search high and low in The Constitution of the United States of America and you will find that our glorious Nation was conceived and dedicated without mention of taxes on a Citizens Income. Such a proposition would literally have been heralded as in direct opposition to the very principles upon which this great Nation was founded. Such punishment placed upon the efforts of the very citizens without whom we "cannot long endure" is tantamount to "shooting oneself in the foot" or worse-for the citizen of greater wealth as a product of either a superior education or inherited monetary superiority, enabling them to purchase the expensive services of those far better equipped than they to find or to create tax "loopholes" for those who proudly wear the now well recognized badge signifying the power and pride that the "sense of Entitlement" bestowed upon this motley crew of citizens for whom the "Deck is Stacked" in their favor and they do not hesitate to sneer stupidly behind closed doors about their fellow citizens whom they mock for "bringing knives to a gunfight". In other words, for failing the reptilian vile test of behaving illegally as they do, without consequence. Far from receiving the consequences meant to be placed upon and suffered by those who behave illegally, these clever thieves brag openly in the same grandiose manner of the Emperor who displayed "The Emperors New Clothes" and after only a few brief moments of silent success, was treated rightly as the Fool he had proved himself to truly be. Mr. Slott places into the hands of the many information once allowed only the Emperors Devotees. It's every bit as important as the accomplishment of which Neil Armstrong described as "One small step for (a) man, one giant leap for Mankind"-modified only slightly to say, " That's one small step for a Man, one Tsunamic Leap for the average American Citizen!". Read this book and read every book Mr. Slott has written to share the secret truth once known only to the Emperors People, now available to each and every citizen of our "great experiment in Democracy". We are a Republic first and a Democracy only if we are able to be the Republic required for even the hope of Democracy to survive.

Rj Virk was extremely helpful. He was the nicest and friendliest accountant I have ever met. I had…read morewhat I considered a complicated situation and we were able to work it all out. The advice I got about starting my business and what to watch for is invaluable. If you need a knowledgeable and friendly accountant, then he's person to go to.

They were so easy to work with. And after he went through all of our numbers, their fee was the…read moresame as our retired accountant. That was a big relief as the cost was the same. Our taxes felt like they are in good hands.

He is the best of the best! Trustworthy, efficient, knowledgeable and cares about his customers…read more I've been with him for over 35 years. Kathleen

We were looking for a new accountant and I decided to Google "accountant Long Island." Doug…read moreMacDougall's name came up in the search. Best random choice we ever made. We called and within a couple of days ago he was at our home starting the process. While communicating via email, he was always super fast to respond. He is knowledgeable, efficient and very kind. We found our new CPA and I highly recommend him!

A friend of mine referred me to Doug when I had mentioned to her that I needed a new accountant…read more Since she highly recommended Doug for all my tax purposes - I decided to give him a call. While speaking to Mr. MacDougall, I explained to him about my fairly complex tax situation and he took his time to understand my needs and answer all my concerns. He walked me through it step by step and left no stone unturned. Doug is a very knowledgable and professional accountant. He took a stressful and overwhelming situation and left me completely relieved. He by far exceeded my expectations! Not only has he gained me as a client but I will definitely recommend him to my family and friends.

I recently started working with Frantz. Vary happy and I highly recommend his services. For both…read morebusiness and personal stuff!

Absolutely amazing , professional, explained everything in detail , and help you with any…read moreadditional questions or problems you may had with past income tax returns. He is a CPA not a regular HRBlock guy. Highly recommended !