My previous tax preparer had retired and I was stuck without someone to do my taxes. April rolls…read morearound and I started to panic and eventually we hear about Tax Return Preparer from a family member. My life is somewhat complicated as I own a small business and property and Im not comfortable doing my own taxes. My wife and I met with Frank De Freitas and right off the bat I was impressed with his professionalism and tax knowledge. Working with Frank was a breeze and I could not have asked for a nicer guy. He was very attentive and looked at our situation from every possible angle to ensure we get everything that is owed. Im so happy we found Tax Return Preparer and I would highly recommend them to friends and family.

Abraham forgot to include my payment voucher for this year , missed our appointment call time, and…read morewas extremely rude on the phone. He wouldn't let me ask questions- he only talked at me. Whenever I tried to say anything you muttered "oh my God" under his breath and kept saying "again..." and repeating himself. Unprofessional and plain rude. Been going here for decades with my family, but ever since it changed hands five years ago, the prices increased and the quality of services has plummeted. Time for a new tax accountant.

I was looking for a trusted tax accountant in the Bay Area who was familiar with handling foreign…read moreassets, as it can get a little complicated. A friend of mine referred Bo. We had a phone call to discuss my financial situation for my tax filing and I got a ballpark estimate over the phone. He also has an office in Oakland conveniently located near the BART station. Bo was very professional and knowledgable. And I got a nice return back. More than I would have if I had done it myself via TurboTax. Leave it to the professionals like Bo to ensure you are getting your maximum refund. Paying for this service was not only affordable, but most of all stress free. Highly recommend Bo and will definitely be using his services again next year.

I found Oba Tax on Craig's list and after looking at a few different ads I decided to go with this…read morebusiness. I called and set up a meeting and the guy I spoke with was very professional. I worked with Bo. He told me what paperwork I needed and explained everything to me. I told him I thought I was getting a refund and wanted my money ASAP and he said that he could file everything online and get the money deposited right into my bank account!! All of this for the cheapest price I've spent yet on my taxes. I would recommend them to anyone in the Bay Area. I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 because it took a whole day before my email was returned when I responded to the Craig's List ad.

A good friend of mine recommended me to Kim. I've been coming here for 3 years now for my taxes…read more Kim is fast and efficient. When all is done all paperwork and clear instructions are enclosed in a green folder. In the past I've done turbo tax but I always get a better result when Kim does them for me. I also hold a renter's insurance policy with them. Affordable and easy to access. I have and will continue to recommend to friends.

We have been coming here for a few years now. Great service and a friendly environment. Highly…read morerecommended!

I love going in and getting my taxes done in a couple of days! Shelly was super thorough and quick…read moreand explained things to me that I didn't know mattered. Definitely keeping ATS on my roster for taxes.

Shirley is the absolute best! She's helpful, patient, and understanding! Highly highly recommended!read more

For the past several years, I did my own taxes online. It was a pretty easy process. Plug & play…read more This year things were a lot more complicated which was why I sought a professional. Yelp referred me to A to Z Tax Services. Their offices is located in the busy Pelton Center. (Don't expect to find parking in the small enclosed lot, but there's plenty of parking in the shopping plaza across the street.) During my first appointment, I met with a tax preparer, Xue. She seemed very knowledgeable and offered me advice for my return. I was happy to drop off all my documents and let them handle everything. I corresponded with Chita, the owner/accountant, over email for more advice. You honestly won't get that kind of patience and wise advice in many other places. I've learned so much I feel like I should be taking notes for future reference. I had a second appointment to finalize and file. If you're a returning client, your return can be prepared within an hour. Chita will find all the deductibles applicable to you. She even advised me of future deductibles. She's eager to answer any and all questions.I feel like this is going above and beyond her duties. I highly recommend their services. They also work on payroll for businesses and helping new business owners set up licensing and other required documents year round. They've been in the neighborhood for 6 years.

Stanley and Sandeep are an awesome help! I reached out with a question about income taxes…read more Stanley connected me with Sandeep and Sandeep called within minutes to provide support. Excellent service. - Eric

I worked with Tien at Eden Professional Services LLC for 4 years for bookkeeping and billing. The…read moreservice was never great to begin with, but after I sold my business in Feb 2025, I stopped using her. Now, over a year later, I've been trying to get my final two months of 2025 bookkeeping and payroll records. I've had to follow up daily, and either get no response or "I'll do it later." This level of unresponsiveness is unacceptable. I don't recommend her--take your business somewhere more reliable.

Took away all the headache of filling my taxes. It was my first year having anything more…read morecomplicated than a W-2, but my tax filer explained everything to me and made things so simple. Very friendly and helpful. And such a great rate to file! Only 80 bucks to file both federal and state! H&R block charged me nearly double that last year. Will def be back to file here next year as well. Save yourself time and money by coming here! Not that this is important, but their office also had very cute decorations as well

I have known Lois Leynse since 1983, prior to her starting FFC. She started doing my taxes way back…read morethen and here I am in 2010 still relying on my money warrior. (that is what I call her). I am not a super trusting person when it comes down to my money but I have always felt like Lois has my back! I actually relinquish control (LOL) and 100% trust this woman who has the utmost integrity. After all she has that mid-western farm girl kindness that always comes through. I just adore Lois. I have seen her business grow and build. The foundation FFC is strong, trustworthy and very professional....and "how you do anything is how you do everything"...so it comes out in the business, as well as who they are personally. When I walk in the door of FFC every year I am grumpy...who the heck likes to get the Taxes done, paid, etc? I am always greeted with kindness and smiles by Xiomara, Jennifer, Carole, Linda, Anne, Lois, etc. I am so comfortable there that it makes the trauma of getting my taxes done, more manageable. They are all wizards in their field. Anne has helped me tremendously with loads of information on mortgages, loans, etc. She helped me since 2000 in getting the best loans for my Home that I own in Oakland. It was an unnerving process and she took care of me. Lois held my hand and my heart when my father passed away in 2001 and helped me to "smartly" invest the money I had inherited. I would have been lost with out her. She is smart and knows what she is doing. Lois is patient and never patronizing. My money has marinated with Lois' investments. She talked me off the ledge when the economy dropped. She has to wear that psychology hat with many off us...and she is good at it and her heart is in it. I love these gals. I love that they have all been together as a strong unit for years and provided us with the TIP TOP services that they do. I would highly (and have) recommend them to all.

I absolutely adore Anne & Lois. They've given me great advice, are always quick and easy to work…read morewith. AND they're both delightful. I look forward to my meetings with them. One particular example of the help they gave me -- Anne knew I hadn't refinanced my mortgage. She called me in 2021 when rates were at the lowest, and got me through the process really quickly. That saved me over 25% of my monthly costs!

Peter and his team are truly incredible. Thoughtful, competent, kind, responsive. Can not recommend…read morehighly enough.

I used Peter for over 10 years and then learned how to do taxes so I now do my own. Peter is…read morenaturally curious and inquisitive so he was able to uncover applicable deductions that I did not even know existed. Reasonable prices and streamlined. I would recommend them to anybody who wants personable and excellent services.