Numbers in Boxes

(11 reviews)

It's tax season, and I can't tell you how much I miss Tyler Lynch. I don't think I realized how…read moregood -- efficient, responsive, and reliable -- they were until I've left (to work with an accountant who specializes with small businesses). Their office runs smoothly; the accountants are easy to reach, and they've done an incredible job on my taxes. Tyler Lynch offers excellent and knowledgeable service with warmth.

The rock stars of the accounting world who make it (almost) a pleasure to do your taxes. Tyler…read moreLynch did both my nonprofit and personal returns the past few years and really did a nice thorough job. Stephen was so professional and explained everything so well even a total numbers and tax code idiot like me could understand it. Thanks guys, well done.

Integrative Leadership Strategies

4.9

(19 reviews)

When I met Liz, I knew she would be THE coach for me. Coming…read morein I was disorganized, overwhelmed, and lacked confidence. Coaching has made a huge difference. My confidence is sky-high. Her capacity to hear what was needed in my business influenced my actions toward incredible results. Her direction allowed me to present my companies to fortune 100 enterprises with persuasiveness and expertise. I highly recommend Liz and Integrative Leadership Strategies. I plan to continue to retain her coaching as we aim towards a million-dollar company!

I worked with Liz for almost a year and a half. She was so great at helping me out with exactly…read morewhat was holding me back that particular week. She is very knowledgeable in helping a business owner or team with organizational strategies, and ideas to help grow business. As I got more and more comfortable with speaking on the phone with her each week she even became like a therapist for me in particular, and would listen to my personal issues as well as my business issues and was always willing to offer advice. Please if you are on the fence about coaching, give Liz a chance. You will not be disappointed.

ServSafe Cambridge

I would recommend, Bon to anyone. I was having such a hard time finding a proctor with all this…read morecovid-19 situations going on. Bon was more than helpful. He offered his class via Zoom and his instructions were clear and I was able to learn easily from Bon. I was nervous going in and confident coming out. I was able to pass the exam first try and I owe it all to Bon's amazing teaching and instructing skills. Thanks again.

From the owner: ServSafe Interactive Online Class via Zoom…read more Due to coronavirus concerns, We're offering Interactive Online Classes via Zoom daily from 9AM to 1pm during weekdays. These classes will be highly interactive, including one-on-one contact with me, your certified ServeSafe instructor. Each session will include practice questions, introductions to and reviewing of the material at hand. That being said, the ServSafe exam is a proctored exam and is still required to be taken at the Newton or Cambridge location at a later date. Your reservation for the Online Class and Exam will be confirmed after we receive your online payment. (Option 3 below) The confirmation of the class, the Zoom classroom link, and ServSafe study guide will be emailed to each participant.

Nabil Tax Services & Accounting

Nabil is very professional and provides quality service to his customers. He goes above and beyond…read moreto make sure that his clients know all their options. He also does follow up with customers if there is a need. I highly recommend him!

From the owner: 18 years in accounting and tax industryread more

Aciron Consulting

1.0

Review of service performed in 2014. Puneet Gangal personally consulted with my firm, delivering a…read morecurrent state report and recommendations for improvement. While our industry was not within his area of expertise, he had been recommended by an associate. The current state report was developed from employee interviews and data the company already owned. While it was nice to have a summary, there wasn't much of a value-add, unfortunately. There were known issues, primarily with a recent ERP migration, and we were looking for a way forward. The recommendations were delivered emphatically and, we thought, credibly. Turned out to be stunningly poor advice. The recommended solutions were costly and superficial, setting the organization back by at least two years, conservatively. In retrospect, the recommendations consisted of 1) conventional wisdom that could just as well have come from a quality hour with Google and 2) echoing back what the CEO already believed were the problems and solutions. For example, rather than call out the crippling lack of in-house expertise, the company was encouraged to--in effect--double down by engaging in still more complex, technical projects with even less in-house expertise. In fairness, one could say that the worst ideas may not have originated with Mr. Gangal. Then again, he did validate them. Personable guy, and maybe things would have been different if he'd been more familiar with our business or market.

From the owner: Whether you work at a global company or small nonprofit, we have the expertise to help you solve…read moreyour unique challenges. Aciron Consulting, Inc. (pronounced Ace-er-on) is a business management and technology consulting firm headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At Aciron, we are dedicated to developing innovative solutions to improve the value and impact of our clients' unique business and IT initiatives. We leverage our deep industry knowledge and technical know-how to provide both services and solutions that solve your unique needs. We hold strong to our core values, while building collaborative client relationships to help your organization achieve its full potential in business and technology.

Pega

As somebody whose entire professional career is centered on Pegasystems consulting, I wish I could…read moregive pega six stars. Everybody should use it.

Nakata Consulting

(2 reviews)

Nakata Consulting is an essential piece of my business life!!…read more But for the rest of this review let's just be on a first name basis and talk about Joe. I would have probably given up the whole self employed business long ago if not for Joe. I found Joe through some other colleagues in the Boston photography network years ago. I'll admit I was more than clueless about how to keep my bookkeeping organized and he took me under his wing, took the chaos and made sense of it all. Now I do most of the bookkeeping on my own and he gives it a look once a month to make sure I'm on track. In a "teach a man to fish...." sort of a way. Monthly, quarterly and annual taxes are a breeze now and I can confidently make business purchases and know the overall health of the business. If you're a small business (he has a keen knowledge of the photography business - take a look at his client list!! http://www.nakataconsulting.org/links.php ), but also for restaurants, etc... He'll do your sales taxes, bookkeeping, consulting and all at reasonable rates. I've referred him to friends (non-business owners) as well and he'll definitely take care of you. So walk right past H&R Block and call Joe!

Joe is not only a wonderful and kind person but is amazing at what he does! Whether you need…read moresomeone just for tax time or a year round consultant, he can do it all. He is quick, efficient, and has tremendous communication. A must hire!

Living Harmony

4.2

(5 reviews)

Erika's coaching is what sets her apart from the other organizers. She took the time to understand…read moremy needs and desires, which my home was not supporting. I was unsatisfied because I wasn't tinkering in the garage or enjoying cooking, even after a major home renovation. I was spending all my time managing our stuff instead of the activities the stuff was meant for. I would search the garage and basement for whatever I needed to do a task and run out of time to complete the task. Simple tasks went undone and were stacking up, creating stress and an overall feeling of failure. Packing to go anywhere with the family was a scavenger hunt. We'd end up being late and unprepared to enjoy outings, leading to arguments and a lot of unpleasantness. Erika persuaded me to sort, purge, and store my stuff using her system, which creates an environment that supports functioning like a grown-up. I kept items that fit into my life and got rid of things that didn't with her challenging me to make smart decisions. We moved things to the right room and set up little areas to do tasks. Erika and I made a list of homework and a shopping list. She recommended the best organizing items and furniture to buy when needed, but often used the things I already had. We designed a system of hooks, shelves, and baskets. I hired a handyman to help me build it, and it is awesome. The things I need are easy to locate and use, so packing and unpacking takes less time. Traveling with the family is less stressful. I have repaired my stereo, made new throw pillows, and countless other repairs. I actually have time time to wash and vacuum the cars! The house is generally more clean and tidy. I have had two Covid-safe parties in the garage where I got many compliments on it. Cooking in my well-organized kitchen is a joy-my kids are eating much better. I have a new, spacious home office. If you are having trouble getting your home organized, Erika is very effective at making it happen.

No refund regardless of time cancelled in advance. Unfriendly response to negative review.read more

David Miller, CPA

(20 reviews)

Dave has handled our taxes for a few years, and have been thrilled with his team's services each…read moreyear. My spouse and I have had unusual (to us at least) tax issues caused by living abroad and in multiple states. Dave navigated all of these issues with ease and I felt confident that he was capturing every possible deduction and credit. I recommend. A good value for the results.

David was very professional and easy to work with. We were very pleased with rate for his services…read moreand how he handled our somewhat complicated tax situation. Thank you.

Tunc Tanin

I've been working with Tunc for my accounting needs, and I couldn't be happier with the experience…read more He is professional, knowledgeable, and extremely reliable. Whether it's tax preparation, financial planning, or answering last-minute questions, Tunc always takes the time to explain everything clearly and make sure I feel confident about my finances.

From the owner: We are a small Financial Advisory firm. As a RIA we are legally obligated to whats in your best…read morefinancial interest. We also charge one of the lowest fees in the industry. If we recommend a product you are not obligated to buy from us. We mostly focus on retirement planning with low fees, we recommend Vanguard funds in most cases, if you choose to hire us we use Betterment for advisors for most of our clients. We shop around to make sure you get the best price for your insurance needs. We sit down and talk to you about real stuff like should I pay down the mortgage or put more in College Savings, How Can I get my spouse to do more of x,y,z. How do I prepare for if my inlaws move in with us. The IRS sent me this letter asking $1400 more, my CPA won't return my calls, Can you help. I got this offer in the mail, is it any good or is it a scam. Should I put more in a Roth IRA or put more in my 401K?

David Miller, CPA

(20 reviews)

David was very professional and easy to work with. We were very pleased with rate for his services…read moreand how he handled our somewhat complicated tax situation. Thank you.

James Associates

(26 reviews)

Rich has been doing my taxes for the past 5 or 6 years. He's great, timely, professional and nice…read more Reasonably priced, too. I highly recommend them.

I cannot recommend James Associates for accounting or tax related services. As a new business…read morecustomer, James Associates filed my corporate federal and state tax returns so late that I was assessed over $2000 in penalties and interest. My W-2's were also provided so late that I had to file for an extension. The IRS code on the late issuance of W-2 forms allows for much higher penalties had they been informed of the late W-2 issuance. The late payment of the $456 MA corporate tax I incurred could have been avoided by informing me that the payment was due in March rather than waiting until October to tell me it was due. For reasons that are still not completely clear to me, after speaking with people in the MA DOR corporate and personal tax offices, I was informed that I would be required to file an additional Mass corporate return for the next year even though my returns were marked final indicating that I was ceasing business operations at year's end. When I mentioned this to James Associates they confirmed that I would need to file again for the following year even though I had clearly stated verbally and in writing well before the due dates that I intended to cease doing business in the current filing year. Because the Mass corporate return is derivative of the federal return I was obligated to do an additional federal and state return for the following year even though the IRS had confirmed that no additional return would be necessary. Realizing in March that James Associates was not going to issue my W-2 or have my corporate return completed in time to for me to estimate my personal tax liability, I dropped off a letter in early March requesting assistance on estimating my personal tax liability so I could avoid underpayment penalties. I got no response so I did my own W-2 and federal 1120S and provided those forms to H&R Block so they could estimate my tax liability. I also submitted my versions of the W-2 and 1120S forms to James Associates in the hope that it would expedite their completion of the filings. The filings were made 7 months later in the last week of the extension period for personal tax returns. The W-2 and 1120S filed were identical, from a tax perspective, to the versions of the forms that I had provided in March. Having incurred a significant number of business expenses in the year after closure I spoke to an IRS representative who informed me that the IRS would accept corporate expenses incurred after closure of the business as offsetting personal income. But they qualified this by saying I should consult with a tax professional. Reluctantly I called James Associates and asked if Rich James was in. The receptionist said he was and asked who was calling. I identified myself and waited much longer than it should have taken to transfer my call. The receptionist finally returned and informed me Rich was not in although she thought he was. I informed her that I had been advised by the IRS to talk to a tax professional regarding business expenses incurred after business closure related to my personal return and that James Associates was familiar with all of the information pertinent to this question. I never got a call back. Fortunately I was able to find a Tax office within walking distance of Davis Square who freely gave me advice on the above as well as how to get the business closed in the eyes of the MA DOR and on how to possibly receive an abatement on one of the penalties I was assessed. Finally I reached out to a friend who is a member of the Mass Bar Association who worked in his father's accounting firm when he was young. He advised me to request that James Associates provide me with information regarding their liability insurance policy so I could make a claim against it for the penalties and extra expenses incurred. I submitted this request in writing. After waiting several months with no response I finally dropped off a letter documenting my dissatisfaction and giving James Associates a chance to respond before I documented my experience on Yelp. Predictably I got no response.

Manning Personnel Group

3.9

(92 reviews)

I cannot rave about Manning enough! I have a very "unique" background, that is hard to fit in the…read morejobs I was applying for, due to a career change because of certain circumstances, leaving me burnt out and depressed in the job application process. I went months and months of applying endlessly, and the only interviews I seem to get were the ones where I had a connection (and I'm not particularly good with networking to begin with, so they were far and few). I searched for 'top recruiters in Boston' and let's just say they all disappointed. I won't mention them by name, but they wasted my time, gave me false hope and had little follow-through on their part, with no contact for months, and I would get pathetic, measly replies after hounding them. After being burnt several times by useless recruiting agencies (you know who you are), I decided that I will try the next one down the list, with no expectations whatsoever. I worked primarily with Dave, and he was so caring and kind, and I finally felt I had my own cheerleader in this dreadful job hunting process. Within a week, he had 3 interviews lined up for me. Within 2.5 weeks, from first contact, I started my new job! I would've started sooner if it weren't for the holidays. They really follow-through, and when they say they're looking for openings for you, they mean it! Before every interview, I had a call with Dave to prep me for what's to come. I didn't even ask for it -- he just did it! They went above and beyond, and they continue to keep in touch with me to make sure all is good in the new place. I met several former Manning candidates in this job and other places I interviewed, and they all have nothing but amazing things to say, and it's no surprise there. I know at this point I am sounding like I get commission for endorsements lol, but the truth is, I was in a difficult spot, mentally, financially, and I would want anyone else in a similar situation to find the same help that I did. Vocational rehabilitation, if you will. Save yourself the frustration, and start with them first.

I can not rave enough about my partnership with MPG. In addition to being the sweetest people on…read moreearth, they also value your time and experience. It was so refreshing to have people in your corner who are dedicated to getting you placed in a role. Ellie is an absolute sweetheart and she and Kelly worked around the clock to get me into a position. I'm genuinely a little sad that I won't get my daily (yes, you read that correctly DAILY) updates from my girls at Manning. Thank you so much to the Manning team! Work with them, you will not regret it!

Tyler Lynch, PC

(11 reviews)

Express Employment Professionals

This is one of the gems. They treat you with utmost respect and don't steer you into a job you…read morewon't like. Every time I've spoken to one of their recruiters I've they have directed me to a role that suits me and is actually perm or temp to perm.

Diane O'Brien, EA

(40 reviews)

Diane expertly helped me solve my problem. Her frank and simple advice helped me to potentially…read moreavoid big trouble down the road. It's such a relief to have someone to turn to. She was responsive and had a helpful system where I was able to book a time to consult.

Highly competent, very kind, and as much of a pleasure to work with as is possible when dealing…read morewith one's taxes. I had great experiences with her back when I lived in Somerville. She totally understands the lives of freelancers and artists and is very good about making sure you understand everything she is doing (and very patient and kind with questions and clarifications).

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David J. Prothero, CPA P.C.

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$2k not just once but for every year for two years. Two F*ing grand for BS service. Had one of…read morehis employees (Derick I believe) call me back on several occasions because he could not understand in plain F*ing English. On top of that, I had to pay the IRS over $1500 first year and another $2k second year.. for what??!!!! I did not make over $100K!!! What a rip off service!! Staff calls with the same questions after I have answered them via email.. it's just a way to rack up the cost just like lawyers. STAY AWAY!!!

receptionist doesn't answer phone during business hours or respond to left messages. unable to get…read moreother staff members to pick up phone or return calls either.

Cyndie Barone, CFP & Associates

4.7

(12 reviews)

Worked with Cyndie and team for the first time this year and had an incredibly positive experience…read more They helped prepare taxes for me and my family, and everything was just smooth and easy. I shared some high level info over email, uploaded a bunch of documents, we emailed back and forth as questions came up, and they got everything prepared quickly. Totally hassle free. Everyone I interacted with was polite, responsive and helpful. Definitely going back to them every year and would recommend them to anyone needed tax help.

So I've done my own taxes with the help of CPA-in-a-Box for, well, ever. They were never more…read morecomplicated than a bank statement and some pay stubs, so I never worried about it until this year when I had exercised some stock options. I figured it would be pretty simple, but 18 hrs and a toner cartridge later, I could barely scrape together enough info to fill out my extension, which sucked since I really wanted my stimulus check sooner than later. Did I mention I was unemployed at the time? Tail between my legs, I headed for Cyndie based on some random yellow pages reviews. Even though I had attempted to do them myself *and* had made some incorrect assumptions *and* handed off a mass of jumbled printouts and random scribblings, she was very professional, fast, and super nice. She even caught a little handwritten memo I'd made to myself about an ancient savings account that I had forgotten to tell her about during our initial meeting. Hurrah for being thorough! I thought her fees were on par with other tax prep services (simple filing, renter, not self-employed, MA and federal ~ $160) and was totally worth it considering the time I'd already spent plus the extra fees for e-filing Turbo Tax or H&R Block would have stuck me with ( ~ $80 + HUGE UNCERTAINTY). Plus she answered all my additional questions for free, which other chain services don't do. Anyway, Cyndie really put my mind at ease. I got my refunds back within 2 weeks and my stimulus check came on time in the mail the other week as if I had never filed an extension. Awesome. I'm giving her a high-five next time I see her.

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