Mr.Ben Pope CPA resolved my personal taxes for the passed…read more 5 years and cleared up the mess I made by not filling. He got the I R S off my back and I even got money back this year.

We just recently moved to Norfolk in mid 2012 and I was in search of a good CPA/Financial person to…read moredo my taxes because quite honestly .. I hate doing them. I didn't mind back when I could fill out a 1040 EZ but as soon as I started my own business, sitting with Mr. TurboTax became a really big hassle. Last year, while perusing FaceBook, I happened to see a post from the owner of the doggie day care joint I take Dante to and she was raving about this accountant who did her taxes. Knowing that I would need to find one eventually, I quickly got Ben's number from her. Ben is great. He got me more money back this year and saved me headaches and money related arguments married people tend to have this time of year. His pricing was pretty awesome, too. I would highly recommend calling him up if you need any financial services/advice/taxes.

I am a new client as of 2021. I needed to file back taxes due to a mental health crisis. The…read moreconsultation with Wayne was exactly what I wanted to hear. This happens to a lot of people, you can relax now, and there's no need to feel shame. I've been carrying guilt around for years but I felt I was finally in a stable space and I was ready to confront this challenge. Wayne is great! It was a lot of work, but he helped me get caught up.

I'm a relatively new client but have to say I've worked with many accounting firms in the past and…read morenever have I been so pleased with the service I've received as I am with Wayne Bostain, CPA. Mr. Bostain is extremely thorough and accurate. He is knowledgeable about all areas of business accounting and business taxes. I came to Mr. Bostain after a colleague recommended him to me when I discovered some possible fraud issues within my company. Mr. Bostain, as a Certified Fraud Examiner, had just the right skills to track down the theft and help carry me through the process of rectification and prosecution. I would highly recommend him to anyone who runs a business and wants a CPA firm that can handle all aspects of accounting, taxes and bookkeeping. Thank you for the great service. I can never repay you for what you've done for my company!

Tried to make an appointment for my elderly mother. This business is advertising, but I was told…read morethey were taking on any new business when I called.

Mike and Associates are fantastic. They have have worked on our personal as well as our business…read moretaxes. We have referred them to many friends and everyone has been thoroughly pleased. They are worth every penny.

Paul is ABSOLUTELY wonderful and knowledgeable. I was at a loss with our tax situation and he was…read morequite thorough and explained everything in detail. I found Paul to be helpful, kind and patient with our situation. We will be using PIM Tax Service for years to come and highly recommend Paul.

I have been waiting for months to write this review. I held off until I got my tax return in the…read moreslight chance I needed them to get involved with the IRS. But this morning, after almost 7 months, I finally got my return. I will say that when I contacted Paul directly, he was apologetic about my service and refunded their fee. That is why they get one star. But aside from that this has been the most maddening tax season in almost 20 years of filing taxes. I contacted PIM in early Feb because I am military, wife is self employed, and she also has a W-2 from another state for teaching. Just a bit too complicated for us to do ourselves. I read reviews and PIM seemed to be a great choice. Well after finally getting through (left a couple messages before getting a call back), they scheduled me for an appt 4 weeks later. I was annoyed it was going to take that long, but figured it would be done correctly so its fine. What they dont tell you is that is just a consult appointment. You spend a hour with your tax preparer and then "They add you to the bottom of the pile". So we are already this much into it, and just had to keep going since everywhere else was already swamped. Our preparer, Tara, was respectful, but seemed ill-informed. We had a nanny over the summer and we paid a services to file all our tax paperwork for us. So she just had to add it to the childcare expense. She said she wasn't familiar with how that works and she had to ask someone about it. She also seemed to be confused with some easy stuff like how to file out of state W-2 with residency in another state. We should have cut our losses, but we didn't. We were already too far into it. Now started the first wait. Tara said it would be about 3 weeks. Nope. Almost 6 weeks later and no less than 10 ignored phone calls and multiple ignored emails we got our paperwork for review. Me, not a tax pro, took one look at it and noticed it was WAY off. Like, just simple childcare credit stuff was completely ignored. It was more than $5k less than expected. So I contacted Tara MULTIPLE times before getting a response and shared with her my concerns, and she said "Oh, I guess I can file your nanny expenses in your childcare". You guess? You guess?? I am paying a PROFESSIONAL to do our taxes and she has NO idea what the heck she is doing? And to make matters worse, in the response she said "I also noticed your state return didn't compute right, I have to spend some time figuring that out". So lets recap - not only did she MASSIVELY undercut our return, but she MASSIVELY over claimed our state return. And if I hadn't already been expecting a general number, I would have just said it looks fine and had her file it. Two weeks later, its filed. If all that wasn't enough, I had no idea that who is listed first on the return could impact filing, but guess what, it does. For the first time in our marriage, my wife was listed first for some strange reason. I didn't even notice when I reviewed it, but yup, she was. So because that is a change in how our taxes have been filed for the last 15 years, the IRS froze our return and required identity verification. Which, if you aren't aware, is a complete NIGHTMARE that ended up taking us almost 15 weeks, multiple hours on the phone with the IRS, and multiple hours verifying line by line our previous years returns. And its so nice when the IRS tells you "just make sure you are consistent with primary tax payer in the future to avoid identity verification". Noted. So NO. I do NOT recommend PIM. I may not have a recommendation for a Va Beach service, but I will always have recommendation on who to avoid. PIM. Avoid PIM.

I have used Bruce for years. He is thorough and very generous with his time, answering my texts…read moreand calls in a timely manner--which is rare these days. I highly recommend Bruce and guarantee that you are in good hands! A grateful client ~Laurel

Bruce is amazing, he helped us get on track with Quick Books, handles our payroll, reconciles our…read moreaccounts and provides us with great advice. He is available when we need to ask questions. Professional accounting at a very reasonable price. We would highly recommend him and are very please with his service.

My meeting at Everfore CPA Group was excellent. Ali and April were great to work with and gave me…read morethe confidence I needed to move forward with my investment tax strategies. I'll definitely be relying on them again in the future!

We have used them over the years, and have been very…read moresatisfied with their services. I am very remiss in getting my stuff together, and they have always made sure I meet those deadlines.

My husband and I started our first business and Tim has been instrumental in guiding us through the…read moreprocess from the start! Not only is Tim well versed in tax laws and ethical accounting practices but his experience and genuine care for his clients is unmatched. You can hire anyone to do your taxes, bookkeeping, payroll, and HR support... but you will not find an accountant you will take the time to get to know your business, review your current needs, openly discuss potential solutions (with cons and pros), explain how things work, and teach you how to implement the process. Five stars is simply not a fair and accurate measure for Burgess and Associates because they go above and beyond. We were very lucky to find Tim when we did and we enjoy the collaborative business relationship we've established with Tim and his team.

I found Burgess & Associates several years ago when our small business needed an accountant who was…read morefamiliar with online bookkeeping and payroll services like Xero and Gusto. I've been extremely happy with his professionalism and expertise. He is a pleasure to work with: he takes time to explain how things work (and why); he finds great solutions to any problems that arise, and he responds quickly to any questions.

There is a time in one's life when you need something to just go "right". This was my first…read moreexperience using any personal service. I always use Yelp to search for food, but this time I was desperate. I was up at 3am working to get assistance, and I built up the courage to signal the flag and surrender. What could it possibly hurt. I submitted my request and waited. I actually was contacted that very same day. Keep in mind, I was well awake before the birds. Mike was very professional and prompt in responding. After talking with him on the phone, he provided the best resolution. He really listened to me and provided all options and other solutions. I immediately felt comfortable sharing and trusting his judgment. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for assistance. He offered the best price, and he worked diligently throughout the process. My process was completely virtual and secure. If you need help, do not hesitate to request his service. This has been the absolute best experience.

From the owner: Shelby Accounting Services is a full-service accounting and tax advisory firm…read more Our passion is providing all small business owners with the financial information they need to grow their businesses, realize maximum profitability, and remain in compliance while minimizing tax liability. If you're a business owner wanting to outsource your accounting and free up your time to focus on your business, we are the partner you need. What could you do to grow your business by having time back by allowing us to handle your books? What additional sales and profits can you generate? Our tax advisory services leverage the tax code to benefit our clients to the fullest extent and reduce your business and personal tax liabilities. While we are based in Virginia Beach, VA, we work with small businesses across the United States by leveraging the latest in cloud technology. We work with businesses in virtually every major industry, and we enjoy being a trusted partner that allows owners to rest assured that their books are accurate and their taxes are minimized. Shelby Accounting Services: Your partner to build a better tomorrow. Shelby Accounting Services

Linda has been doing my taxes for many, many years and I've always been very happy with her…read moreservice, I recommend her.

Extremely rude, I just called trying to get a consult for help with my business and Linda cut me…read moremid sentence and said "WHO GAVE YOU MY NUMBER? It is the middle of May so I'm not taking new clients bye " and hang up on me. Very unprofessional. I, of course will not be making business with this company and if you are trying to, would recommend to not do it either since they are obviously too busy and lack the courtesy and manners to run a business.

Jennifer is a very professional and friendly accountant!…read more Deals with numerous military clients so knows the littlest of details in regards to taxes. Flexible with schedules and maintains great line of communication. Price is comparable to other tax services, but being able to build a relationship with someone that you consistently utilize is absolutely refreshing.