The first year I did my taxes with this firm I never had an issue.
However, this past tax year was COMPLETELY different.
My concerns:
The accountant handling my e-file neglected to include the 1040 form.
(I'm fairly young, I own my own business & this would be the second year I've employed an CPA & lawyer to handle my taxes.) However I keep excellent records, tried my very best to do everything I could to be a responsible tax paying citizen.
I wasn't informed I hadn't included this information until I received a threatening letter from the IRS informing me (2 months later) that I needed this information to process my 2014 taxes.
I emailed my accountant at this firm. She first said she wasn't my power of attorney, she couldn't handle it. Then, I was to blame because I hadn't including this form. & lastly she could amend this error. NEVER mentioning it would cost extra...
Extra to the tune of $200 bill I received....
The sad part being I received her additional $200 AFTER the IRS send ANOTHER letter mentioning they STILL needed the 1040 form that my attorney was supposedly sent when she 'amended' HER error.
I'm currently in discrepancy with the IRS due to these errors....
I've chosen to handle myself all myself, because clearly my accountant is only good at making mistakes, blaming others AND sending unannounced for exactly that! read more