If there is anyone looking for an amazing CPA, I highly recommend Norris Accounting Firm. Deon is…read morethe CEO and when I tell you that from the introduction he did everything that I asked to make me comfortable with him prior to sharing any of my info he did. I never hired one because I am so protective of my financial information so I required a lot of documentation and verification of his credentials. With my laser focus on my business goals and personal goals it was necessary for me to have someone in my pocket watching and assisting with my financial strategies and moves. Already he has provided value to my vision and strategy. For those not already using Quick Books he set it up for me and assisted me with properly categorizing previous transactions. I share my profile with him so he can give me proper guidance using a proactive approach to my decisions and accounting. His communication is clear, concise, and timely and the secured systems he used to protect your data and keep all things transparent is phenomenal. If you aren't in the DMV he also provide virtual services. I prefer virtual although he is only a couple of miles away. Lol

Truly disappointed with the services render by this company. We were told one thing per our signed…read morecontract and the complete opposite happened with our taxes this year. The company stated they would handle everything, but a month later, that was not the case. Now we are stuck with a late fee on top of the money we owe back to the IRS.

Update 2/13: A partner at Capitol CPA reached out to me to apologize for the situation and explain…read morewhat happened. I was more than satisfied with their explanation and eagerness to earn my business and trust. I've taken them up on the offer to work with them so have updated the review initially and provide a final review once completed. ______________________________ Let me say the reason I reached out to Capitol CPA is because of their excellent reviews and they were my first pick. However, it's difficult to go with a company or trust them with your taxes when they can't even respond to you in a timely manner or at all. Let me detail my experience below: December 16, 2019: Send an inquiry through their website asking about availability for new clients. Receive a response from Steven that they're currently evaluating their capacity and will get back to me in a week. I respond immediately asking if I should follow up in a week or if they'll let me know? *CRICKETS* December 26, 2019: Ask for an update. Hear nothing, follow up with an inquiry through their website December 31, 2019: Receive a response from Steven apologizing for letting this slip through the cracks. They have room for new clients and ask for information. I respond an hour later with the information. *CRICKETS* January 19, 2019: Another follow up. Ask for an update. *CRICKETS* January 31, 2019: I give up. I reached out to three other companies and they immediately responded, asked for my tax information which I provided, and... immediately responded. So thank you Capitol CPA for wasting my time.

Please do not reach out to or count on this firm. We worked with Steven for two years without…read moreincident - I wouldn't say he did a great job or was particularly communicative but our taxes always got filed and we aren't aware of errors. However this past year he dodged my emails/phone calls, my husband's emails/phone calls, and my elderly mother's emails/phone calls (we all file separately). He once picked up the phone and then pretended to be someone else when he realized I was calling for an update on my taxes. He lied to us about filing for an extension and took forms from my mother that he never returned. Ultimately he stopped replying entirely and we had to look for a new accountant, several months after the filing deadline. I just got a notice that I owe several thousand dollars in late filing fees because it turns out he also lied about getting an extension. I don't know what is going on and while I wish Steven no ill will, please do not work with this firm or him. I don't want this to happen to anyone else.

Rajan has been our CPA for 5+ years. He is very thorough, conscientious, and has a seamless process…read moreto complete your tax returns. Your privacy and info protection is of high importance to Rajan. He understands all the tax laws for Va and Dc (where our priorities were) and provided guidance on how to move forward every year with our financial decisions impacting our taxes. We would highly recommend!

For past year I attempted to get a call back from this CPA in Ashburn. He is not responsive. Even…read moreleft voicemails with call back number. Might be good but has Poor customer facing etiquettes. May be he doesn't need more clients.

I found Jim during the COVID pandemic when I relocated to DC from Chicago. I quickly turned my…read moreChicago condo into a rental property and moved to the DMV area. My needs are minimal but IMO, need a certain amount of finesse to get the job done. With filing state taxes in IL,VA and having a rental property in IL, I searched around for several CPAs to assist with my taxes. I found Jim after consulting several CPAs and he seemed to meet my needs at a market price. His marketing seems to be focused on SMB and dentists offices. I like that he is responsive through his mobile app/desktop portal for questions throughout the year. I like to be able to scan/upload photos of various tax documents and tag them for organization purposes. I also like the tax documents he produces for tax season and that he uses proprietary software for accounting (QuickBooks is bad!). I also use free software for accounting and gave him access, which has been helpful in situations. Perhaps this was due to a miscommunication, but I might have been initially overcharged at first for both tax preparation and accounting, when all I needed was tax prep. After clarifying with Jim, the annual amount was spread throughout the remaining months of the year. When I renewed my contract, my monthly payment adjusted for tax prep only. Highly recommended!

I was thoroughly underwhelmed. After being with a very bright, super-quick, superstar CPA for over…read more10 years in NYC, we moved to DC and were looking for a replacement. The good reviews led us to Jim Alley, but I must say they did not equal our experience. He MISSED our first teleconference appointment (great first impression), just literally did not show up. When I called him, it was clear he was out and he had forgotten, he said he'd reschedule. I've never had a business miss a call, especially without it being an emergency, and I've never seen such nonchalance for a paying customer. Unfortunately, the trend continued, with Jim taking days to respond to email, forgetting to send a Zoom link for our next appointment, sending an email to all customers the week before April 15 to say he has a family obligation and he might need to ask for tax prep extensions, etc. Good businesses have contingency plans. Also, lovely message to send paying customers - "hey, you're not my first priority". Had I known this was his philosophy, I wouldn't have picked him. No one contests the importance of family, but professionals (ourselves included) don't hide behind their personal commitments if they can't fulfill professional ones. Also decided to have an out-of-office during the holidays very late in the game (e.g. after we had already emailed him with questions) - if you know you're going to be unavailable, signal that promptly. Messages were often written with mistakes and lack of clarity, obviously put together in a very hurried manner or written on a phone, and required extra clarification, meetings were not efficient, he often forgot to answer questions we had sent, and quotes cited sometimes didn't make sense (e.g. he said it would take a few hours and cost $500 - $700 to research the tax obligations for green card holders for a specific country - I declined, and did that myself in a matter of minutes, and our previous CPA was able to answer such questions without any additional research). We had to mail checks with our tax payments ourselves, which we have NEVER had to do - our previous accountant would have the payments directly drawn from our bank account. Another nice touch of "here's the instructions, go pay your taxes". Thanks, but I'm paying you so that I don't have to do anything. By early July, we were still not done with taxes, and we had to message him repeatedly to check if we still needed to sign anything or if all necessary paperwork had been filed. The returns were finalized in mid-July (albeit with updates he kept making to them), and in December, we were still emailing him about our state tax refund, as we had not yet received it. We do not intend to use him again and will seek better options in the area (there are plenty). If a small operation run by someone who clearly has other priorities, takes his time and is not a very efficient communicator are not things that bother you, then go ahead, but just know what you're getting.

I have used Wes for what is coming close to a decade at this point. He has helped me with every tax…read morequestion under the sun including getting our nanny a W-2 in under 24 hours. His pricing is reasonable and he is always responsive. This year was a difficult tax year due to identity theft, and he stayed with us all the way through, even helping us to track down a missing refund check 2 months later. I can't recommend his services enough.

He made a mistake on my taxes, which resulted in an unexpected refund from the IRS. When I told him…read moreabout it, I got a "meh" response and he said he must have messed up. Wtf.

This guy rocks!!! I have worked with a several accountants…read moreover the past decade in DC, and he is BY FAR the best. I have 2 rental properties (one in different state), investment accounts, and an error on my W-2 causing my state taxes to be withheld from the wrong state! Josh handled all this wonderfully. Responds promptly (even when I don't), very knowledgeable, reviews and explains things as questions arise, thorough, ethical, superb! I can finally stop looking for a new accountant!

I have been entrusting my taxes to Oakton Tax, Payroll, & HR Services since 2019 through countless…read morelife changes with tax implications such as active military duty, home purchases and sales, and expanding our family. Josh has been very knowledgeable and savvy through it all. I have recommended Oakton Tax to many friends and they have recommended them to their friends because Josh and his team are highly efficient and provide expert advice when you need it. Highly recommend.

Jeff is honestly the best!! He's efficient and responsive. Anytime my business partner and I needed…read moreanything in regards to our taxes, Jeff was able to execite flawlessly. Thank you Jeff for your service!!

Speechless. I've never left a review for anything but felt compelled to warn others. Got charged…read more600$ for tax returns when last year I was charged 250$ make it make sense. Please save your time and money and go to a business that values INTEGRITY & HONESTY - that will upfront let you know how much they will charge you and is transparent of costs. When I brought to Lipsey's attention I was getting charged over double the amount, he said that's "what's sufficient to cover my costs of running the business"... and "didn't see a question in my email". Very petty and unprofessional, didn't expect such a classless answer from a CPA. His staff is great though s/o Vania for all your help. Sorry you work for him though.

I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the exceptional services I received from SimonsGroup Tax…read moreServices in regards to my tax preparation. Tim Simons demonstrated a unique set of skills that made the experience both relieving and productive. His attention to detail, organizational abilities, and problem-solving skills allowed him to efficiently manage my complex financial situation. Throughout the process, he provided clear and concise explanations of financial data, making it easily accessible for me to understand. Mr. Simons' ability to address confidential information in a secure and safe environment further reinforced his commitment to maintaining the utmost level of confidentiality. His utilization of specialized software ensured that all relevant records were safely captured and stored, giving me confidence in the protection of my sensitive information. I appreciated Mr. Simons' ability to prioritize my needs and effectively manage his time, allowing me to meet tax deadlines and maintain focus on other business responsibilities. His forward-thinking recommendations for software that align with new accounting standards have also been invaluable in helping me establish a more organized and efficient financial system. In my opinion, Mr. Simons is not only a skilled accountant, but also a knowledgeable business advisor who takes a comprehensive approach to handling client needs. His exceptional service and outstanding attitude make him a valuable asset to any organization or individual seeking top-tier accounting services.

Terrific experience. Quality work. Detailed oriented, professional, communicative. Sought ways to…read moresave on taxes.