UPDATE: Instead of teaching the receptionist to forward client questions to a knowledgeable…read morerepresentative, the owner responds by saying my review is not a fair review. Pricing is not the only questions asked if we are assessing for your companies capabilities which judging by your responses to these poor reviews, is not much. Gave them a call to assess if this would be a good choice to file my taxes this year as i am new to the area/state. Upon calling, she answered a few of my questions but continuously referenced me to the website in which i did have open. I proceeded to mention that chatting is easier for me to understand and will look at the website after. As i paused a bit, she commented that if i didnt have any other questions, there are a lot of phone calls coming in. Well, if the initial encounter isn't good, i cant imagine the rest.

MISTAKES that cost me Money!! We have used Tax Gals for tax…read moreyears 2022/23/24 and had to stop using them for 2025 because of errors in filing, slow communication and mistakes. The biggest error was their failure to file Form 568 for my LLC for TY 23 and 24, costing us over $600 in fines and interest from the state, even though that form was in TY 2022. Terri takes on too many clients and I have found is not responsive to phone calls (left on the company message system, emails and trying to contact her through other staff members. Once tax season is over, forget trying to get a response. I am having to file a small claims court suit over recovering the fees our business has incurred due to their failure to file a form. Should I have known about the form that needs to filed? Probably but isn't that why I hire "professionals"?

This is THE BEST tax service eva! I've been with Ron H. for a few years now and I don't know if…read moreanyone will understand this but, it's an actual JOY to do my taxes! Ron sets you at ease with his sense of humor. He is one funny guy but more importantly, he knows what he's doing. As you can see by today's date, I procrastinated doing my taxes and dreaded my appointment because I made a ton of money off my rental unit and was afraid I owed big bucks. Not so! Ron worked his magic and voila! I didn't owe much. I can now sleep at night :D Thanks Ron! See you next year, same time, same bat channel!

I've been using RH Tax Services for 5 years. Ross is super enjoyable to talk to, cares about all…read morethe details of my taxes, and makes everything extremely clear. Highly recommend!

Richard is exceptionally knowledgeable, efficient, and personable. He utilizes a web based…read moretracking system that assures all relevant issues are addressed. Look no further!

We have been using San Diego Tax & Financial for years to help us with our business tax needs…read more These folks are detailed, responsive and 100% have proven time and again they will save us money. Tax season is a miserable time of year for most people but when we walk into the office with Troy he makes it clear and effortless. I cannot recommend this company enough and a big shout out to Troy, after all of these years I can't believe it took us this long to pop up a review for a service that has been so advantageous to our businesses and lives.

Sean is 5 star. He spends the time, he knows the codes and laws. He is very reasonable in price…read more And after you file he is still there to help you ad needed without fail. I will return to him. Thanks for your (tax) service.

If you need a new Tax Advisor (or professional bookkeeping company), look no further -- Sean Currey…read moreat CARLSBAD TAX is a subject matter expert that you will never regret hiring. Sean is the ultimate professional -- he is sincere, patient, and a Subject Matter Expert in his field. Sean Currey has a knack for explaining complicated taxes issues in a very straightforward manner and never makes me feel rushed or pressured. Carlsbad Tax also handles all the bookkeeping for my small business and as a Solo Practitioner, I no longer dread tax season. Sean Currey also guides my teenagers who are starting to work and have college careers. He is very personable and never makes us feel rushed or pressured. Last, but certainly not least -- Carlsbad Tax fees are extremely reasonable, and Sean Currey's expertise is worth every penny. I strongly recommend this business as I'm very pleased with the outstanding service received.

We highly recommend BlackBull!! Trustworthy! Blackbull has…read morebeen doing our taxes for 5 years. No worries when April tax season rolls around. BlackBull does all the heavy lifting for us. They help us get organized every start of the year to get all the required tax documents. And that's it - BlackBull takes over! Communication with BlackBull is easy thru their online message chats - if any questions. As a couple - we dreaded spring due to the April tax season and filing. Now it's worry-free and no-hassle -- thanks to BlackBull Accounting!! Shout out to Rosa who helps us get organized and reassures us all is well!

They are a great team of experts to help with your tax prep needs, Mark and Tiffany are fantastic…read moreand very knowledgeable folks. Wonderful group.

Professional staff & CPA. So nice to work with people who answer their phone will respond as…read moreplanned.

We called Brett McMillan CPA in early April since we had seen that they offered a first responders…read morediscount , OT on W-2 was incorrect that we needed help with and they had overall good reviews. The lady who helped up on the phone was very kind and quick. We were given a quote of around $280 with first responders discount. After telling them all of our information like dependents, OT issues etc we were given a return that had none of that listed and was asked to pay $350. It took lots of back and forth. I will admit my partner was slow to responding back at times but he's in the fire service and is not available most days. We had asked them to call us for any questions and they failed to do so which resulted in us not getting back in touch for long periods of time. Fast forward to now, we finally got everything situated. We got the bill and it was requesting $350 again. We paid it since we just wanted to get it over with but it's just a bummer to be quoted a number and having to pay more than we expected. I'm not going to say I don't recommend. I'm sure we played our part in the quality we received by slow communication. Nonetheless we are thankful for the service , just bummed.

Great experience working with Gina and Jordyn- highly recommend them as you consider tax…read morepreparation.

Bluebird handles all of our money and I trust them with every aspect of how our money is treated. I…read morehave had every tax issue dealt with seamlessly by them and I never question the advice they give me. I honestly don't know what I'd do without them. It's also a boutique firm so their customer service is outstanding as well. If you're looking for anyone to help you with any aspect of accounting, you can't go wrong with Bluebird.

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.

Al has been doing my taxes for 20 years. He's never made a mistake, always does a fantastic job,…read moreand I look forward to seeing him every year. He knows the ins and outs of the tax code, and leverages his experience to save you money.

Poor communication and lack of follow up. Would not recommend using for any services financial or…read morereal estate.

it's the strangest thing working with these accountants -they act as if you're a pain in their butt…read morewhen you ask questions about your tax return as if you're supposed to know- they are so arrogant- I will never use them again and they are so overpriced - 1100$- for a regular tax return? NO WAY -definitely better and kinder people out there-I guess im not part of the club

I had a very disappointing experience working with John Messina and would not recommend Van Riper &…read moreMessina CPAs based on my experience. I was referred to John due to the complexity of my 2021 tax return, but my return was ultimately prepared by another member of the team. An error on the return later resulted in an IRS audit and over $1,500 in penalties and interest, which I paid in full. Following this, I had significant difficulty getting timely responses or assistance despite multiple follow-ups. Overall, this experience caused me to lose confidence in the firm's attention to detail and client communication. Based on my experience, I would recommend carefully considering other CPA options in the San Diego area.