It was a very challenging season because of all the new tax stuff here and there. I was very…read moreanxious, but the team really helped my family and me with all our tax concerns. The service is just top-notch - I appreciate how they were able to answer all our concerns easily. Totally, getting them again in the next season because they give value to our time and resources.

6 month follow-up update…read more. I know you may have been waiting with bated breath, so I'll try my best to keep this short. After 20+ additional emails (between both parties), we were finally able to receive our federal and state abatements from 2024. While this is good news and we are pleased with the outcome, it does not negate the unpleasant experience. After the last review, they took note and designated someone to call the IRS on our behalf, instead of repeatedly sending papers in the mail that the IRS would never receive. After receiving the federal abatement, we then had to ask them to help with the state abatement. In case you aren't aware (since I was initially not educated on this matter), you are allowed a 1-time federal and state abatement. Meaning, if you are in good standing, they will erase your fines, but not the interest. Some additional notes: 1. They are a global team, as their new name implies (Unified Global). This means that your team may be located in various time zones and countries. 2. Their software is straightforward and simple to follow, which I did appreciate. 3. Their timelines for filing, in my opinion, do not include a sufficient buffer if you have additional questions and/or corrections. We were asked several times to remove the last review, and after some thought, I have chosen to amend it. Similar to prior Yelpers, I believe that it they have improved their services, my initial review will just be background noise as the one off.

October 26; 2020 It…read morewas a positive experience switching-over to Durrani CPA Services for our family tax filing for the year 2019. Previously, we had been content with standard deductions (family filing jointly). The salient feature was custom solution offering from Durrani CPA Services that resulted in substantial tax savings for the current year in comparison to the years, prior. Over the past decade or so, we had utilized services of one of the nation's big box tax offices as well as used providers in the Bay Area notably the local office of S. Gupta in Pleasanton, CA. The tax filing documents were shared/uploaded through Durrani CPA Services partner web portal (www.Intuit.com). After review of documents and phone consultations, Hajira Durrani, CPA (Owner/Tax Consultant) offered the option of itemized deductions with a degree of confidence based upon our diverse portfolio comprising regular W-2's, MISC-1099, and other income sources. The computation of itemized deductions was done thoroughly and to our satisfaction based upon extended remote interaction as well as phone conversations. The tax rate deduction along with the resultant gains proved beneficial as we saved sizeable amount of money in the end. Also, the tax-filing fee was matched with what had been paid for the past year. The nominal fee paid for itemized deductions weighed-in as we virtually saved a few thousands on our tax returns for the year 2019. Hajira Durrani rendered professional services throughout with great patience and perseverance over the period that stretched from filing an extension on our behalf to the actual preparation and e-filing of our taxes. From leaving a strong first impression to actively listening and explaining the benefit of taking out itemized deductions, Hajira took our slow responses with respect and was never hesitant to communicate and ask questions. As a satisfied customer, we endorse her and would highly recommend Durrani CPA Services to tax filers in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Mohsin Malik/Shabnam Malik Resident of Pleasanton, East Bay, California 94588

Hajira is a very knowledgeable and professional CPA. The first day I talked till the end of work,…read moreshe accommodated my calls and emails which I think she cares about their clients. She takes the time to listen to your queries and suggest accordingly. Much better experience than other tax filing services. I rarely write reviews, and highly recommend Durrani CPA services.

My wife and I have gone to Neil for years. The business used…read moreto be named Bay Wide Tax Service (Neil came around in 2020). Marla, the woman who did our taxes, retired (her husband wanted her to because he had retired the previous year), and Neil took over the business. I would have given 4 stars during the first year (2021). I didn't speak up, and so I take some of the blame, but we lost some money because Neil assumed that some donations were given to a family member (technically speaking, the donations probably weren't eligible, but I was still bugged by the wrong assumption). https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/professional-tax-services-fremont-6?select=0VAhLDNd3xmHxZzcTPsCIg In 2022, I played Street Fighter II: Champion Edition. I just did okay, and I felt bad when a box that was on top of the arcade game fell down. Neil just shrugged it off, though (the box was probably empty). The arcade games might only be on some of the time, but the ambiance is pretty cool (The Little Mermaid, the 2023 version, was on when we went here this year). The hours aren't as limited as they seem. Neil works on Saturdays to some extent. The location changed in 2023 (the building is old, but easy to get to, and the office is right next to the main flight of stairs). The parking lot is somewhat small, but a big improvement (finding parking at the old location was usually an ordeal). Because of inflation, "starting with the 2022 tax season, we will be implementing a 10-20% fee adjustment - depending on the complexity of your tax accounting." We were charged $260 this time, but the amount will be a lot less for many people (my mom was charged $180). An Audit Protection service was added for free at the time the prices went up. The receptionist is new, and she's cute and friendly. The restroom key is right by the door (the restrooms are on the first floor). protaxtalk@gmail.com It wasn't a big deal, and the receptionist may be to blame, but the email that I sent a month ago wasn't responded to. Neil bailed us out last year. At the time, we really needed our 2021 tax return, but we couldn't find it anywhere. When we contacted him, Neil sent the return as email attachments very quickly. Neil is easy to talk to ("good vibes," a term that another reviewer uses, is quite fitting), and an appointment will only take about 15 minutes if you're prepared (I was annoyed when a few people suddenly showed up this year, but at least one person probably arrived for an appointment early). My wife and I have been happy with the level of service over the years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MHgbhiEoTg&ab

I FEEL ABANDONED! I received an IRS notice for discrepancy for a prior year filing. Panicked, as…read moreI've never received any type of IRS letters/notices/audits before, I quickly contacted Neil for help. I left a message in the client portal, emailed twice, and called multiple times to a voicemail that doesn't accept messages. No response at all. Very unprofessional! After review of my taxes myself, I discovered that Neil made multiple mistakes. Missed amounts that were on the financial forms I submitted. Just sloppy work on his part. I trusted him & had been a loyal client. My bad for not thoroughly double checking his work, but his bad for not double, triple checking the numbers as a tax professional. This is an honest review & I'm hoping to save others from him. If you ever get audited, he'll ghost you & you'll be on your own.

Few months ago, "TRM Financial Solution" helped us to refinance our mortgage for a much lower rate…read more Lynnette the business owner she is very knowledgeable, very customer service oriented, and a hardworking woman. She helped us in every step of the way to get our loan. My husband and I couldn't be more pleased! Also, she's a pro in tax preparation, she's been doing our personal tax for so many years... We couldn't be more happy for her services. I highly recommend her service to anyone I know. :-)

Price is extremely unreasonable and communication is subpar. She does not care about answering your…read morequestions and working with you. She just wants to get on with filing of the taxes quickly.

This is a follow up to my previous review after my taxes are done by Jeanine at Affordable Tax…read moreServices! I am happy I found her, and the process was easy for me to work with her. She actually picked up on some items that my previous tax guy didn't keep up on, and she cleaned up some depreciation item that were outdated. I am very happy I committed to her services, and will be using her from here on out. Thanks again to Jeanine and Affordable Tax Services for they help.

Jeanine helped me file my 2024 tax return and she was super knowledgeable! I started a small…read morebusiness and did not know what to do and she was able to explain everything very clearly and help me with my deductions to get the biggest refund I would qualify for. Her prices are also very reasonable. Would definitely recommend coming to her for your taxes or bookkeeping!

## Yelp review I've…read morebeen working with **Sujatha Pulliuaseri at Sanjiv Gupta CPA** since 2021, and she has been consistently outstanding. My tax situation involves a diverse set of documents, and Sujatha has always handled the onboarding process carefully, stayed organized, and made sure nothing was overlooked. I especially appreciate her patience and professionalism when I have sent documents or emails later than I should have. Even when I was behind on my end, she accommodated the timing without making the process stressful and kept everything moving smoothly. Sujatha is knowledgeable, responsive, detail-oriented, and genuinely dependable. In my experience, she is one of the top professionals in the office. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable CPA professional who can handle complex tax documentation with care and professionalism.

I have been filing with Sanjiv Gupta CPA firm for last 4 years. Poonam Kapadia has been helping…read morefile taxes for my corporation and my individual case. She has good understanding of foreign taxes. She reviews all my documents, cross checks against my books and confirms everything before drafting the taxes. Just one suggestion for those considering Sanjiv Gupta CPA firm. All of the staff here are quite busy during tax filing time, so you will have to contact them in advance, give them enough time for review and respond to queries quickly to have a smooth filing experience.

I am so grateful to have been referred to John from Prestige business solutions, through a…read morecolleague of mine. He's been handling my taxes for almost 5 years now. He runs a very honest, professional, and helpful organization. Our business relationship has always been a rewarding and educational experience each and every year. His services surpass all of the qualifications and certifications necessary to receive this positive review. I no longer worry about tax season or stress over doing them properly. Thank you John and his entire team of wonderful staff. I truly appreciate you all

Called to ask whether they are able to assist with form 709 for tax return. The representative…read moreasked if we were an existing customer. As soon as we said we are not, they just said no and hung up. No explanation whether they just do not do Form 709 or they are not accepting new customers at this time... very unprofessional...

Cindy and her team (Coral, Zoe, Sonia etc) helped me to file my 2021 tax federal and CA state tax…read morereturns. They worked very hard to finish my returns by the due date. When I had concerns about my tax returns, they answered my concerns patiently and quickly even during the busiest time of the year. I'm very grateful for their help to answer all my questions. In addition, the team members are located in both US and China, so the service covers 24 hours. If you have hard tax situations like me, you can let them help you. They're doing a faithful business.

I wrote this company a review 6 years ago. Now I just saw Cindy's response to my review 6 years…read morelater. Her response is totally untrue. What a terrible person she is! Not only didn't she acknowledge her bad behaviors and the impact to her client's tax filing due to her delay and mistakes, but also she lied on Yelp. Several months after she saw the bad reviews posted, she sent an email to me and my husband, apologized about her bad service and also offered free tax services, but at the same time she posted untrue responses on Yelp to defend herself. This is very inappropriate and is another example of her dishonesty and bad behaviors. She was playing games. Please take all the one star reviews about this company seriously, because people are nice and reasonable and won't post bad reviews if they have to.

Bonnie is top notch! I would highly recommend her to anyone that has issues or needs help with your…read moretaxes. She is very professional, friendly, and helpful! Five stars for sure.

As a daughter of immigrants getting my family to think more like a "rich dad" and prepare for taxes…read moreis so challenging. I contacted Bonnie for a free 30 minute consultation and we are very happy with the answers we received for our questions. She is patient and knowledgeable.

He was patient, kind (I'm a novice), and his analysis has proved to be spot on. He was able to help…read morewith Roth conversion values and how to handle the tax implications of having a pension.

SJ Accounting Consulting is extremely knowledgeable about federal and state tax laws, have high…read moreattention to detail, provide fast service, and their rates are fair. Highly recommended!