We've been having Vivian file our taxes for the past three years including this year. They are…read moreknowledgeable, responsive and helpful and we are very happy with their service and no issues with our taxes each year despite we have complicated issues, but her and her team always provide good guidance and support. We will continue to use them again.

I've been going to Vivian to file my personal taxes two years in a row now and she has been very…read moreprofessional and helpful. I was nervous to do my own taxes after my tax situation got more complicated with a house purchase and filing jointly with my wife but she expertly handled all my questions and saved me much more money than if I did the standard deductions. I don't dread the tax season anymore (as much) and it is thanks to Vivian. I went to two other CPAs for quotes when I first started looking and she charged the cheapest and fairest amount.

Mary is a thorough and detail oriented accountant. I've been her client for about 4 years and I…read morealways feel like I'm in the best hands. She helped me navigate the confusing financial and tax things that happens after a parent passes away, including the final tax return and how to ensure things were organized and filed correctly. Mary is also direct, to the point, and available and super responsive when I needed her. I am planning to be her client for a very long time!

I came to Mary for some advice on how to best fund a large charitable contribution I am planning to…read moremake. Mary checked out my recipient to make sure they were legit. She looked over my tax return. She then gave me some very practical advice on how the taxes might or might not flow from my funding sources. She introduced me to the concept of a Qualified Charitable Contribution from my IRA - something I had never known about and which will be extremely useful in my planned charitable giving. Mary more than earned her fee for the consultation.

I've just completed tax year number 2 with My Books and Taxes and intend to return next year…read more Company staff communicates quickly, keeping tax return prep moving along. Karla, Karlie, Cristina, and Luz have worked hard to earn our business, and we've recommended them to friends as a trusted service provider.

This is an excellent way to get your taxes done. They are responsive and reasonable and…read morepainstaking. It is all "virtual" with a zoom meeting to start you off. They have a "secure" portal for you to upload your documents to.

I've used Dimov Tax for 5 years (since 2021), and I'd like to say I'm happy with the service I have…read morereceived. The reason I went to them: I needed someone who could handle out-of-state rental property taxes (I'm in California and have a rental property in Indiana). Filing Process: They request documents long before April so that they can work on my tax return before the April rush. I send my tax documents and business statements via their secure portal. They reach out with any questions or anything that looks odd, as well as reminders for potential documents I may have missed. After they have worked on my taxes, the team reviews my filing with me and helps me with planning for the next year. They point out opportunities and areas to improve on, as well as projections for next year and areas I want to be mindful of. Extra: The Dimov Tax team sends out reminders throughout the year for important things to keep in mind such as: dates, tax strategies, changes in local tax law, changes in federal tax law and changes in government policy. Customer Service: The team has always been responsive and available to help whenever I had a small question or needed an extended discussion for particular issues. I can reach out by phone or email and they typically get back to me within a few minutes or hours and at most a few days.

I strongly recommend against using Dimov tax specialists…read more Although I have used Dimov Tax Specialists since 2024, I cannot say they were ever a great fit. Disclaimer: I find filing taxes, wealthy management, etc to be an irrationally stressful experience and really wanted a tax accountant who was very proactive, someone who basically took every bit of work off of my plate, and I would be happy to pay for that service. The Dimov group really puts the onus of being proactive on the client. Fine, fine, ok, I can try to do that. As long as there are no issues. The tax specialists at Dimov recommended I form an S-CORP and I paid them to help set that up--but once it was set up, I was basically on my own again, left without much consultation on tax strategies or managing it. They did provide a 20 minute phone call, but I have to say I left even more confused than when I started. Still, nothing actually bad was happening, it was just a less than streamlined experience, so I was happy to give them good reviews in the past. But this was the last straw. I filed taxes (after an extension by their recommendation) for 2025, and then received a notification from the IRS that I still had a large balance to pay, a balance that was getting larger with interest and penalties. I asked Dimov for assistance, and they initially got back with me, but still could not answer all my questions. They recommended I call the IRS myself, and I eventually did. I ended up paying the large balance with the penalties. But prior to spending hours on the phone and dealing with this myself (without the help of any tax professionals, whom I paid to prepare these taxes), Dimov essentially ghosted me for a month. Anytime I reached out, I was brushed off with an email saying that "a senior is working on this," and apologizing for the delay, all the while penalties kept accruing. I would not use this company unless you are happy poring over the prepared taxes yourself to hunt for any mistakes or if you are financially savvy and interested enough yourself to essentially do most of the work yourself--but then why use a tax accountant at all?

Cathy Root is a highly skilled, experienced and responsive Oakland-based CPA and tax advisor…read more Definitely 5 Stars.

Cathy and her team are friendly, responsive, easy to work with, and efficient. Highly recommend.read more

This review is long overdue as SK accountancy has handled our taxes for businesses and personal for…read moremany years. SK's support and ability to communicate is very much appreciated. The staff is attentive and willing to meet when needed. Great job to Sam and his staff. We will see you next tax season!

Sam helped me with a tax matter related to IRAs that other's said no to when I requested help for…read moretheir services. He explained to me my options as opposed to watching videos on Youtube gave me mixed answers. I highly recommend.

My books were resurrected from the dead and neglected. Blythe came, conducted a thorough interview…read moreto really try to understand my small but complicated venture, forced me to supply and organize all kinds of important historical docs, set up a brand new streamlined bookkeeping flow, and most importantly got my quickbooks to a point where I can actually open it and obtain actionable information. She will make you do your homework. But it will be worth it.

Blythe IS THE SMALL BUSINESS MAVEN!!! For those of you who are great at creating business and doing…read moredeals and making things happen, but whose brains do not do well with the minutiae of managing your accounts, receipts, subscriptions and bills (but also don't know who to trust to help you with this), Blythe will come to the rescue. Having previously hired a bookkeeper who gave me tasks to complete then ignored me if I did not do them (and was happy to take a fee anyway), Blythe comes as a refreshing antidote. Blythe will figure out what YOU need to get the job done, and she will support you with patience and without judgment. She will clean up any messes, put systems in place, and look at ways to streamline. She has a special gift for working with small business owners who are in growth mode, and she will help you in the here and now as well as help you plan for the future. She also really CARES, has the highest integrity and wants to see you thrive and succeed! She takes her fiduciary role as seriously as I take mine, and I have tremendous respect for her work ethic and humanity. If she has time in her schedule for you, take advantage it! She will save you time and money, and she will help you get more of your life back.

We scheduled a zoom call with Gary for some advice and to determine if we should use his services…read more He answered all our questions open and honestly, guiding us in the right direction. If the need arises to use a CPA in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to call Gary again. Thank you for your advice, Gary!

Gary is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date in his education which is extremely important…read moreto me. He listened and provided answers to immediate concerns and met all expectations (and then some!). Highly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking for an expert in the finance/tax planning field.