I've been coming here since 1991 - 22 years and they are great at what they do. It all started…read morewhen I neglected to file my tax returns to both the State and the Feds for several years during a rather tumultuous period of my life. Several years passed by before the State Franchise Tax Board began sending me their first gentle reminders, (which I also neglected), until their letters turned more forceful and I felt obliged to try sort out the whole mess. But what was I to do? I started asking around, amongst my friends and associates, about what to do and where to go. Now - put yourself in my shoes - I didn't even know where to begin! Finally someone told me about this place, "the Tax Group". I wish I could remember who referred me, but I will always be grateful. I called the number, 415-387-9100 and spoke with a lovely lady named Erica. She soothed my nerves with her calm voice and she made me an appointment to come on in and tell my story to Kevin. So there I was with 5 or 6 years of Tax Returns to catch up, and no idea how to begin. Plus, the State Franchise Tax Board and the IRS were both getting down to brass tacks and the pressure was on. I thought I was going to find a magic answer and someone would take care of everything for me, but that's not the way the CA-SFTB and IRS Tax Collectors operate, my friends. Once you are caught in their cross-hairs, you have to respond personally, and deadlines are forced on you. I had to look for missing W2s for multiple years and multiple employers and let me tell you that is not a pleasant task to perform while under time constraints. Luckily, I had Kevin, who explained that these people I was talking with, were not out to put me in jail, they wanted me to cooperate so they could collect their revenue, and he helped me understand that they would negotiate with me on these various deadlines as long as I was actively trying to finish filing my missing returns and get caught up. He helped me lose my fear of the whole process. And that, my friend, is why I am grateful to Kevin. He went through all the demand paperwork and helped me sort it out and respond to each Year's filing. I stopped getting the nasty letters and notices and threats and I was able to sleep peacefully at night again as Kevin helped me get caught up. It turned out I didn't owe the IRS or the SFTB much money, all the worrying numbers they threw at me were just poor guesses on their part, because I had forced the IRS and SFTB to file returns on my behalf, and they work with very little and so are mostly incorrect. Once Kevin told me what tasks I had to do, everything went smoothly from then on, and with his advice I was able to respond sufficiently that the process slowed down enough for me to avoid any embarrassing tax liens from the SFTB or the IRS. I kept plowing through the tasks that Kevin assigned me until he had enough data to get up to date with my Returns. Surprisingly, once I gave them the correct information, I actually had refunds due for almost all of the years, but unfortunately there is a 3 year Statute of Limitations on refunds, and I was too late to collect what I was owed on a couple of years. So let that be a lesson to you! Since then, Kevin and The Tax Group, (now staffed by Nicholas, because Erica has retired), have helped my small business keep current on my Returns with the State Franchise Tax Board and the IRS. His advice has helped me stay in business all these years. I see him around the neighborhood quite often, and I always make a point to stop and say hello. I have referred several people to him over the years and every single person has told me they were grateful to me for my referral. He charges by the Tax Return, not by the hour, and his fees depend on how tricky your Tax Return will be to complete accurately while using his vast knowledge of the tax code to get you every advantage to which you are entitled. I've never felt overcharged in the 22 years he has helped me, and I've always been very happy with his Tax guidance and advice. He knows what he's doing and he's there for you when you need him. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and go see him.

Kevin at The Tax Group has been preparing taxes for my husband and me for over forty years. Now our…read moretwo sons get their taxes done there. We have had nothing but positive experiences. Our returns are correct. Their charges are fair. We like the staff. We would highly recommend their services.

I have been going to GP Accounting and Tax for almost a year. Gerardo is very professional and…read moregreat to work with. He is thoughtful about all taxes and spent time to understand our situation as he was filling out the form. Will definitely continue using his service!

Stay away from this guy! I stand by my review. We are unsatisfied with your services. You didn't do…read morea good job or even a passable job. Our books were clearly wrong and when we had an issue you dodged our phone calls for months so then i had to drive up there and knock on your office and when you finally came out you were very confrontational and looked like you wanted to fight me. Waste of time and money. You're lucky I didn't sue you.

After moving to Pacifica and needing prompt action from a CPA, I asked a bay area baby boomer for a…read morereferral and she told me her realtor trusted Ron Chicca. I called him and asked if he would help to both interpret the waves of IRS bullish*t which had arrived in the mail, and help me save some money. We had an appointment set after our first phone call, in which he asked for details regarding what I had received from the IRS and told me to bring a list of things to make the situation run smoother. Ron Chicca, pronounced Chee-Cha, had my situation under control real quick. After two meetings I knew EXACTLY how much I had to shell out to the tax man (which was not clear to me from the IRS, they were sending me all sorts of mixed messages), and he filed my 2016 state and federal returns as well. He did all this, including take my initial phone call, the week he was set to take a vacation. Good stuff, call him up.

I have been going to Ron Chicca for my taxes for years. He is very thorough and has always tried…read moreto find deductions that I didn't even know existed. I have never had a problem with him and recommend him without reservation.

I can not say enough good things about business. My father recently passed away. Lots of paperwork…read more I needed some advice and Jasmin who was on her vacation reached out to me and helped me out. Wow I am so impressed with the kindness and compassion. If anyone needs an awesome and honest place to do your taxes or get some advice on financial paperwork. This is the place. They will take care of you.

Jas the tax lady is the best she helped me fix the tax mess I created .Note to self never doing my…read moretaxes myself. She knows her job well is very professional most importantly trust worthy. 10 out of 10.

I have been working with Elisabeth Valin of Inside Out Accounting for more than 4 years. Her work,…read morekeeping my books accurate and up to date, is just exceptional. Her work is always timely and she or Brion are available in a pinch to answer questions that may come up. I highly recommend this firm.

Inside Out Accounting LLC serves the needs of a small business with large aspirations…read more Inside Out understands the complexities of running a business - large or small - and provides ready solutions for all accounting issues. I have served as an administrator in the business world for over 30 years, coordinating bookkeeping and other functions for a variety of proprietors. Inside Out has out-performed all other accounting/bookkeeping consultants I've worked with. Generosity of spirit plus hard-headed and efficient problem solving are this firm's hallmarks. Reasonable fees and ease of communication are also integral to Inside Out's user-friendly approach.

This review is long due and it is about my experience on the 2021 Tax Return. I have been a…read morecustomer of Raul's since 1999. He just started his business and came over to my house in San Francisco and helped me with the tax return back then, Since then, his business has expanded. However, for the remaining 20 years until the spring of 2022 everything has been very smooth. Raul has been providing consistent service and offering a 100% virtual experience --- our meetings would occur over zoom, I would be able to upload my forms/documents to a secure server, etc... Then, Raul would provide me with a very quick response and file right after. Raul has also helped me with some other tax related questions I had. Then in 2022, something unexpected happened. We had our meeting as before over zoom and was ready for the usual quick turn around from Raul (over the years Raul has been more difficult to book but that was expected as his business has expanded). In that meeting, Raul mentioned that he still needed more time to complete my tax return. And that was the last time I was able to talk to him. I have waited for two weeks, and got worried about him as this would be very unusual. I have called his office, sent him, emails. No response. Essentially, he ghosted me. I still can't understand this bizarre ending of our business relationship.

This past year my wife and I enlisted the services of an accountant for the first time for our…read moreannual tax returns and we had a terrific experience at Books & Taxes. Harumi was terrific; she was personable, friendly, very knowledgeable (I got the sense she can complete tax returns in her sleep), and efficient because she got both of our federal and state returns done in less than an hour. The rest of their office staff were pleasant as well. We'll be coming back again!

I've been a happy client for many many years. I highly recommend Peter Sarkis Professional Tax…read moreService for all your accounting and tax needs.

Made an almost $9K mistake (overstating capital gains income) on my taxes that he was paid to…read moreprepare, I emailed about the mistake and didn't even apologize but told me to check the return before signing it. If you have stock transactions or even above average than usual complexity to your taxes, steer clear of this guy. He did not account for some of my stock transactions being under an ESPP, so did not adjust the cost basis to reflect this discount. For any accountant I'd expect them to go through the W2 in detail and ask questions, but he did not, catching that you have an ESPP discount reflected on your W2 is 100% something any competent accountant preparing your taxes should catch. See the screenshots for more details about the scenario.

Excellent service! Maria and her staff are experienced,…read moreknowledgeable, kind, fast, efficient, a delight to work with... and a great value! After over 20 years using a large chain tax service, she will be our first choice from now on.

This tax service provides rapid and effective tax services. It is easy to set up an appointment,…read moreand all aspects of the tax process are explained clearly. The staff are very knowledgable regarding US and California tax law and regulations.