Perfect Balance

He is a thorough and easy accountant to work with. he is easy to get a hold of and answers all…read moreyour questions right away. Ruth Durham, NC

We normally use one of the online tax filing services for our yearly taxes but I never feel 100%…read morecomfortable I have done everything right when I'm done. This year we installed a grid of Tesla solar panels and PowerWall so we could make use of the clean energy tax allowance. I felt just a little out of my depth and with 'significant' tax liability the last thing we wanted was to mess up our filing so we did not get the full benefit of the credit. I discovered J & S on Yelp and I'm so glad I did. Hugh was so easy to work with, friendly and approachable, and highly capable taking our best interests to heart. I've never seen a more complete and methodically assembled tax filing and he discovered errors in one of our previous year's filings which we will be refiling for since we are still owed a refund. This tax year we are looking at a very sizable refund from our taxes and we are a peace knowing it was all done correctly and nothing we could have benefited from got over-looked. We won't be doing our own taxes from now on but will depend on J & S to take care of our tax filing needs.

Paul Scheible, CPA, PLLC

3.5

(6 reviews)

I had some questions about my tax liabilities after some of my investments had changed. I contacted…read morePaul is Yelp! and made an appointment. We chatted for a bit about my situation, and he was able to give me good, actionable ideas on how to best manage my tax exposure.

VERY EXPENSIVE. I spent over $3k annually for tax prep and filing. I would not say my taxes were…read moreoverly complicated, and I even had a bookeeper who organized all my business documents for Paul's team. Truly as organized as one could be! Not sure if they charge based on income, and could not get an itemized receipts of charges. Would not recommend.

CS Financial & Accounting Services

I have used Carole for years as my tax accountant and she does EXCELLENT work! She will answer…read morequestions when I email her during the year about tax issues and she always responds quickly when contacted. I trust her and hope to continue having her do my taxes for years to come.

Kenneth A Howard P A, Certified Public Accountant

This is our 3rd year with Alan E. at Ken Howard's office and we couldn't be more pleased. We are a…read moregrowing business here in Durham and a knowledgeable accountant has been crucial in our success. Always willing to answer questions throughout the year and figure out a game plan to keep us ahead of 'tax time' to make it a bit less painful. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Kenneth A Howard P A, Certified Public Accountant is an accounting firm located in Durham, North…read moreCarolina. We provide quality accounting and tax services to meet your personal and business needs. We have more than 35 years of public accounting experience. Our services include income tax planning, tax return preparation, payroll processing and others.

Terry A. Williams Accountants

I told Mr. Terry that I was in a sticky situation because I was under contract to buy a new house…read moreand needed clear up some tax issues as soon as possible. He was able to take cake of me and I was able close on my house last week. I left very satisfied and can't thank him enough.

I'm increasing my rating from one star to five. I must edit and update my review of Terry Williams…read moreAccountants Firm. Terry is great! He takes his time in making sure that you are fully aware of the process when filing with him. He took the time to reach out to me today in regards to my negative review. We spent a great amount of time talking through the details and that's respected of him. I applaud his concern for reaching out to me. There wasn't much that he could do in regards to my taxes that were filed late but he did explain their process. I do believe him to be a fair, honest and just business owner. For that reason I would say see Terry and his team. Be sure to keep an open line of communication with them and you will be pleased. Five stars for the firm for Terry's concerns.

DW Taxes And Financial Services

(4 reviews)

Quick, friendly service. Asked all the necessary questions and very professional. Will be coming…read moreback.

I went in there at 10 and I was done by 10:15, honestly they were so good and I had to get my 2019…read moretaxes done I must have forgot and they gave me a folder with all of it done and a buisnesss card to call if anything happens. Yeah I've never been to these places before but I'm this case I did and I'm glad it was them forreal

Next Level Tax Services

(2 reviews)

Our experience at Next Level in Durham with KeSha was totally different from our experiences with…read moreother agencies for the past several years. It was quick and painless, and we appreciate KeSha's help with what is usually a stressful process. Highly recommend!

My husband and I were lucky enough to get an appointment with Kesha at Next Level Tax Service…read moretoday. She was very pleasant and accommodating. She got our taxes done quickly and we got a great refund. We will definitely be coming back next tax season. We will be highly recommending her.

Avalara

1.2

(236 reviews)

They are the worst. Signed me up, power of attorney...took my money out of the bank to pay 4Q and…read moredid not pay it. I get a letter. Now they say it's 6-8 weeks to get back to me? I am appalled they are still in business DO NOT SIGN UP. I wish I saw all the reviews before I did.

I hired Avalara (Reference Project ID# PR-075204) for tax compliance and backfilling services, and…read morethe experience has been completely unacceptable. Despite paying over $3,500 upfront, they failed to render the agreed-upon services. They were unable to import my transaction data properly and eventually told me I would need to manually input thousands of line items myself, which defeats the purpose of paying for automation. In the 45 days I waited for them to figure it out, they filed only one tax return (Washington), which was done incorrectly, causing my business to accrue tax penalties. I eventually had to hire a different company, who was able to complete the exact same work in 12 hours that Avalara couldn't finish in 45 days. I formally requested a refund on December 9, 2025. It has been weeks, and their support team has completely stopped responding to my emails. They have taken my money, wasted my time, caused me legal tax penalties, and are now ghosting me regarding my refund. I strongly advise other business owners to look elsewhere.

Apple Accounting

(2 reviews)

I switched to Mary Apple about fifteen years ago. She has been easy to work with, fair, very…read moreknowledgeable, and very reasonable. Previously my brother and I used a Richmond firm to handle a charitable trust and Mary's fee for the annual report was less than one-half of the charge of the Richmond Company. Recommend her highly.

Excellent accountant. Very helpful, knowledgable about the law, accounting & taxes, friendly…read more Highly recommend.

The Computer Cellar

4.8

(104 reviews)

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So I had the dreaded, anxiety producing, melt-down experience of the "Blue Screen" on my laptop…read morethis week. I wasn't sure where to go so I turned to the trusted Yelp community and thank goodness I did! I decided to go with The Computer Cellar for the win and was very pleased. While I was hoping for an easy fix, it wound up to be a bit more serious. BUT, Chloe and Gabriel are angels, they were so calm, genuine, and trustworthy that it made the process bearable (that and some wine! I'm not going to lie!). It was New Year's Eve and they didn't want me to have to wait until today to get my computer back so Gabriel saved the day and fixed the laptop before closing. The cost was reasonable and while I hope I don't have problems going forward, if I do, I am DEFINITLEY go back to them!!! I hope you guys had an awesome and well-deserved New Year!

They're the best! Gabriel fixed my MacBook Pro power charger at no cost by replacing a part of the…read morecharger. Five minutes and done. They are now partnering with Bull City Mobile Repair for repairs they did not previously do - both are highly recommended!!

J & S Bookkeeping And Tax

He is a thorough and easy accountant to work with. he is easy to get a hold of and answers all…read moreyour questions right away. Ruth Durham, NC

Natural Zen Cleaning

4.0

(90 reviews)

The team Always does an amazing & thorough job cleaning the house. great service each time!read more

Putting in my Vote for the # 1 cleaning team in NC Kristin…read moreand her team, are FABIULOUS!!!! My house never looks as perfect as when they finish, compliments from everyone who enters my home!! they are caring and careful with all of your belongings and wishes i choose ZEN As the BEST !!!! Janet Borriello

Cabrera’s Cleaning and Painting

4.7

(19 reviews)

There are a few times in life when you find a gem of a helper, who not only does what you need them…read moreto do, but goes over and above. Joselyn at FRC Cleaning Services is just such a jewel. We hired her to help with our AirBnB turn over: we needed someone to clean the house, wash the sheets and towels, get the rooms ready for guests, and generally make the house shine. We tried other cleaning services, but they would leave things undone. Joselyn not only keeps every surface dusted and shiny, but she sets out flowers fresh from the garden on the coffee table! When she cleans the house for us personally, and not for guests, she puts out our own towels and makes sure that our personal effects are in order. (Once, she stayed all day to make sure all the laundry was finished.) Not only that, but she is super prompt and very responsive. I can text her at any moment. She even wished me a happy Mother's Day this year, with a sweet little e-card. It's not very often that you find an organized, responsive, thorough, friendly, and generous with her time and energy. I couldn't ask for better help. I hope Joselyn continues to build her thriving FRC cleaning service in Raleigh, helping many other AirBnB hosts with their house cleaning. She deserves all the success in the world!

I have been a client of Joselyn and her cleaning team for about six months. My needs for cleaning…read moreare a bit unusual - I don't have them come every week or every two for regular cleanings, but rather for special occasions with my guests or visitors. Since my schedule is not consistent, having a cleaning company that is amenable to this schedule is such a relief! I've never used a cleaning service before taking the advice of other friends and hiring FRC. They really do a great job, and communicate with me via text if there are any problems or concerns while they are cleaning. I trust them in my space completely. I pay them via PayPal, which makes it so simple, and they give me invoices so I can have records. Prices are super reasonable and they will come take a look and give you a free estimate. Highly recommended!

Spee Dee Que Instant Printing

(13 reviews)

Spee Dee Que was my go-to while planning our COVID wedding. They understood our needs and did a…read morephenomenal job printing the menus, wedding invitations(detail and rsvp cards) and sitting charts. My orders were ready immediately and up to the specifications. I will trust them with and and every print job I have. I highly recommend this establishment as they are extremely professional, timely, and highly skilled. Thank you spee dee que for helping to execute our vision.

They were very responsive, easy to work with, and provided high quality at an affordable price. I…read morehighly recommend.

Elevate Technologies

Great service from Tyler! Thank you! Great communication and reasonably priced. I will be…read morerequesting security services as well.

I 1000% recommend Elevate Technologies! Ty was super easy to work with and personalized my home's…read moretech needs. He's very honest and didn't try to oversell me on tech I didn't need or couldn't afford. An awesome small business owner with a ton of integrity! #supportlocalbusiness

Love Law Firm

(2 reviews)

Rob love took the time to help us through two difficult closings today. I really appreciate his…read moretime and effort and will continue to use him in the future. Thanks Rob Love for all your help!

Rob Love did a stress-free, no problem refinance in March 2009 for us. After about 9 closings in 3…read morestates, I'd say Rob was one of the two best experiences.

JDS Consulting

Jeremy Moore was an absolute pleasure to work with. He took our jumbled thoughts and conversations…read moreand turned them into an amazing home design. He has an amazing attention to detail and I would highly recommend the entire firm to anyone looking to design a custom home. We couldn't be happier with our house plans.

From the owner: Our product is progress. JDS Consulting is a leading engineering, design and energy company…read moreheadquartered in Raleigh, NC, with field offices in Charlotte, NC and Wilmington, NC. We are delivering cost-effective and creative solutions to seamlessly address every stage of the building lifecycle. Check out our diverse service offerings and make JDS your preferred professional services partner today! Residential. Commercial. Industrial. Public.

Amplio Recruiting

Work really hard to work with qualified candidates to match them with employers where they will be…read morevalue add. Provide outstanding support in navigating employment barriers and challenges with their talent pool. Additionally, work tirelessly to ensure that employers get and keep great candidates so are willing to schedule meetings and have tough and candid conversations to ensure that all parties involved have a great employment experience. 100% would recommend them as a referral partner for matching candidates with employers. Would 100% recommend them to employers because of the backend HR support Amplio provides.

From the owner: As a premier temp staffing agency in Raleigh - Durham, Amplio Recruiting serves job seekers and…read moreemployers across industries and offers HR & payroll services for Atlanta companies. Founded by Chris Chancey in 2014, Amplio Recruiting is providing temp staffing for Atlanta companies with the talented refugee workforce.

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