Very well versed in all aspects of taxation. From business to personal to retirement. Have been a…read moreclient with them for over twelve years and I'm not looking to go anywhere else, any time soon.

After 9 years of doing business with Troy to file our taxes, we had a very bad experience with him…read morelast year. We provided all of our tax information on a timely basis and it wasn't until later in the summer we realized that the office staff had not e-filed our tax returns due to not receiving the appropriate form for them to file on our behalf. Given that we paid tax filing services, it is a reasonable expectation that he and his staff would see our filing all the way through consulting us on the necessary steps. Upon discussing the situation with the office staff I was instructed to speak with Troy to see if he could rectify the situation and accommodate us. Within hours I received correspondence from Troy dismissing and 'firing' us. I was so disappointed that he only listened to one side (his staff) and not listen to his customer before making such a brash decision. I was taken aback that there was such no thought given to the customer. In hindsight, the level of service provided is minimal to none. Once Troy receives all your tax information in a one hour meeting, everything else is handled hastily with no customer interface except via email from his staff. For something as important as tax returns, a more personal level of service should be expected. Go elsewhere.

I am a new client of Maggie Chow. I let Maggie know I was traveling in April and she completed my…read morereturns in time for me to sign docs before I went on my trip. I love the fact that she is in Alameda and accepts documents dropped off at the office, although I was able to use the secure portal for all of my documents. She was responsive to all of my questions in a very timely manner. I highly recommend Chow and Associates for all of your tax needs.

Absurdly high price, spotty customer service, zero suggestions on how to lower taxes. I switched…read moreto someone smart and hardworking, pay half the fee, maximize my benefits under the tax code, and take it as a lesson learned.

I highly recommend Cartwright Partners for tax services. So easy and straightforward and they offer…read moredifferent appointment options such as Zoom and telephone appointments! Dan Harkins is very responsive and personable and his team is very knowledgeable and up-to-date. I recommend anyone to go to Dan and his office for a professional, efficient and speedy tax filing experience!

if I could give no stars - that would be more accurate. dan didn't contact the IRS or State after…read morehe said he would. I called and said "you didn't file my extension." he said we file extensions for all clients - (he never even asked my name). I said I don't care about "all clients" please contact the state. then I received another notice!! I called again. he still had NO IDEA WHO I WAS - NOR DID HE ASK!! I then nicely phoned and asked for my retainer back beginning in January. no reply. when I finally spoke with him, he said he would have to bill me for his time repeatedly calling the IRS!!! so, again, he never called the State!! also, since when does an accountant bill like a lawyer does? I've always paid a flat fee, revealed in advance as to what it would be. he finally (3 months) mailed my invoice. he charged the entire retainer of $400!!! for one phone call to the IRS and NEVER CALLED THE STATE ON MY BEHALF!!! this man is a thief!!! he also has not updated his address - guess that's because he doesn't want anyone to easily find him. STEER CLEAR - FAR, FAR AWAY 4/29/23 - do not believe a word he says. he also has no right to post any info - true or not - regarding my financial information.

I can't say enough great things about Paul, Jamie, and the entire KroyCPA team. They are truly…read moreextraordinary not just in their technical skills with tax prep, bookkeeping, and all things finance-related but also in how easy and enjoyable they are to work with. As a business owner, my taxes can get pretty complicated. I always have a lot of questions, and sometimes tax law can feel like a foreign language. But Paul and Jamie have this rare ability to break everything down in a clear, patient, and approachable way. They never hesitate to answer questions (no matter how small or repetitive), and they do it in a way that makes me feel reassured and fully informed to make the right decisions. They genuinely care not just about getting your taxes done right, but about helping you reach your goals. That's something really unique. They always take the time to understand what I'm trying to achieve and then guide me toward it with strategy and confidence. That kind of partnership is rare, and it makes all the difference. If you're looking for a team that's not only super sharp and knowledgeable but also personable, thoughtful, and deeply invested in your success KroyCPA is it. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat. MY CPA TEAM FOREVER!!!!!

My husband and I hired Paul Chiang/kroyCPA to prepare our 2022 and 2023 taxes on the recommendation…read moreof a friend who has used them. I would strongly advise against working with them and will be seeking a new tax accountant for next year. Months after filing our 2022 taxes (November 2023), we had an unapproved $500 withdrawal from our back account by kroyCPA. Once they finally got back to me, they explained that our payments from April and May 2022 ($250 each) had failed and they were attempting payment again. We were not notified in April, May, or any of the months leading up to November that these payments had failed, nor were we given a heads up before they tried again months later. This miscommunication left a bad taste in my mouth, and unfortunately we didn't seek out a new tax preparer then. I wish we had. For our 2023 taxes, we submitted all of our documents on March 5 and March 13. I received an email on March 11 saying that mine had been received, and once my husband submitted his, I sent a response on March 13 letting them know he had done so and asking if anything else was needed. I never received a response to this inquiry. On March 29 I sent a follow up message through their portal and still received no response. On April 2, I left a voicemail around 8:30 am, called again once they were open around 10:30 am and was told I would receive a call back. After not receiving a call back, I called again at the end of the day and was once again promised a call back. On April 3, I called once again and was told I would receive a call, sent another message through the portal, and followed this with an email marked URGENT. I finally received a call back the afternoon of April 3, and honestly I think it was only because I said if I didn't receive one that day that I would find someone else to do our taxes. While I appreciated that we were offered a $100 discount on their fee, I did NOT appreciate discovering that kroyCPA had increased their fees from the previous year and did not notify us (or likely, any of their clients). Honestly, everything about them feels kind of shady. After being ghosted this year, I went back through emails from last year and found that there was a pattern of non-responsiveness. I understand that we are not their only clients and this is a very busy time of year, but confirming they have everything they need from us would have taken 5 minutes. (Also, they didn't - they had questions about 2 documents based on our 2022 taxes for accounts that we no longer hold, and did not ask this until I finally received a call back yesterday.) So again, if you are looking for someone to do your taxes, I would look elsewhere. Their fees are EXORBITANT and the customer service is non-existent.

I received a referral from a friend for these guys and I was not let down. They were efficient with…read moretheir time, answered my (silly) questions and their bill was very reasonable. I already had my bookkeeper working on my financials so they were already in good shape, but they still took the time to ensure everything was being reported accurately and ensuring I was getting all my deductions. I have already recommended them to some friends and family so I felt I had to spread the word here as well. Next year, I'm having them do my business returns as well and have absolute confidence in them there as well.

I do not want to mark any stars whatsoever. Mine would be no stars at all!…read more . Aman Deol was an Associate with David Stone during the time I hired him to do my taxes. Unbeknownst to me, Aman filed my taxes late and I incurred a $9000 penalty with The Ca. Franchise Tax Board. I have tried reaching him to find out why this happened and he has not responded. Meanwhile, the Ca. Franchise Tax Board refuses to refund this penalty back to me as they do not hold accountants responsible for filing taxes late for their clients. I strongly encourage you to be aware of this Accountant and not trust him with your tax preparation. .

As far as the one star review on this page goes, I had to laugh. How do you mishear 400 dollars as…read more4,000 dollars, for one. As for the rest of it, sounds doubtful knowing her nice personality type. Plus, it is true that people who gasp at really low quotes are super annoying. Someone has emotional instability, but it's not this CPA Our review is for her work on our taxes which include our personal, our rental properties, all the stock nightmare stuff, and my business. The woman rocks, is fast, knows what she is doing, and you can't beat the price. Her advice has been solid over several complicated issues. She's a five star deal all the way around. Good luck getting in with her, you'll be happy if you're able. Plus, as I told her yesterday (when I dropped off our taxes due in a few days - we are so behind - she didn't get upset or make us feel bad for being so late), I had forgotten how interesting and pleasant she was and invited her for coffee.

My wife and I have been with Christine since 2006. During this time, she has expertly navigated us…read morethrough our ever-changing financial life. We were landlords, then self-employed, then employed, then had kids, then added investments to the mix. With each change came more potential tax headaches that Christine helped us to avoid. Once, she called the Franchise Tax Board and solved (in 5 minutes) a issue that had been dragging on for over 2 years. We couldn't be happier with Christine. She's highly competent, professional and communicates clearly and directly. Every year I write her a check for her services and every year it feels like I'm paying too little.

We decided it was time to find a real bookkeeper and tax preparer to keep us on track, and I can't…read morebe more grateful that we found Christine. Christine has the detailed knowledge and years of expertise that make life easy for the rest of us. While my husband and I would have otherwise scratched our heads, Christine helped clarify the various tax form details in a way that we actually understood -- it actually made perfect sense. Christine is experienced, intelligent, stays on top of new developments for state and federal taxes, affordable, no-nonsense with humor, and a pleasure to do taxes with... and I never thought I would use pleasure and taxes in the same sentence.

Chris is very knowledgeable and provides exceptional customer service. She always takes her time…read moreto answer my questions. I am very pleased with the service she provides. I highly recommend this business!

Jesse was super helpful when I needed to get added to my mom's car insurance policy. He explained…read morethe various options for both me and my husband. He listened to my concerns, answered my questions, and was very friendly, informative and respectful.

With all the choices available for insurance today I am so happy to be working with Sydney…read moreFrangieh's team. Team member, Arianna Frangieh was wonderful to work with and walked me through all the insurance options and how to shift things around to save us money with our insurance. She was patient and clear with her explanations and was available via email and/or a quick phone call. If you are shopping for car or home insurance look no further than Sydney Frangieh Agency with State Farm.