This was the most financially complicated year of my life and I needed to do both my taxes and my…read moredeceased fathers taxes. I've never worked with a tax professional before. Akram made it feel easy, he answered all my questions, had clear communication both via email and phone, and was a pro with all the paperwork handling. Taxes are stressful, it was great having All About Your Taxes handle it.

We committed to working together, I felt they were unresponsive once we started uploading docs…read moreetc., and they then suddenly told us they'll no longer work with us with no explanation and didn't respond to any follow-up questions. We're now left with very little time to find a replacement and we'll probably lose a lot of money as a result of this surprise from them. Facts: we agreed to work together at the start of this year. They shared a portal for us to upload docs into. It took us a few weeks to get started uploading those docs but we're still within their purported time-frame in mid-February. We had some access issues that, for myself, they fixed; that was not fixed for my wife and we had to bug them several times in the last week before our scheduled tax prep meeting. They then reached out to me, saying that they can no longer work with us and that they'll delete all the files I uploaded to their vault. When I asked them why, they did not respond.

I had such a fantastic experience working with Coach Crystal. She helped me grow and become a…read morebusiness woman I am today. She offers practical steps that will help you reach your goals and also hold you accountable. She is very prompt, returns email in a matter of hours. You will always learn something new on every session with her. Crystal is an amazing person overall and it's been such a pleasure having her in my corner as a business coach. Every business person should have at least a few months worth of business consultation with Crystal. I highly recommend working with Coach Crystal and Run Right Consulting.

I referred Crystal and her company, Run Right Business Consulting to one of my 30+ year clients…read more She has done an amazing job, helping them focus and respond to the changing business landscape. I believe a referral to someone is paramount to one's own business, as it is for the person whom is receiving the expertise of the person being referred. Trust is what keeps a 30+ year client, and Crystal and her team made that on going relationship possible.

I definitely appreciate the BAEC and the help they provide not only the community members but small…read morebusiness owners in the area as well. Team work makes the dream work.

Being part of BAEC was an amazing experience. It helped me grow, pick up real business skills, and…read moreactually put my ideas into action. The mentorship and workshops are super helpful, and the networking opportunities are a big plus. If you're an entrepreneur in the Bay Area, I highly recommend checking them out!

Francois is great. So happy with my experience! I called him about a bad laptop battery and he came…read moreto pick up my laptop the same day. He let me know what my options were for a used or generic battery since Dell is no longer making batteries for my computer, and continued to communicate with me even on weekends. I'm so much happier with my laptop now. Would definitely recommend/go with Fiji IT again!

Francois was extremely helpful in setting up my new computer and also helped my husband with his…read moreApple while the transfer of data was occurring on my computer. If you are looking for a great guy that you feel comfortable with in your home handling all your security, look no further.

I called David today, after going through a rough patch yesterday when my small business was…read moretemporarily banned from Mailchimp. I realized it was time for some outside assistance. I can't rely 100% on my own limited experience. David Mitroff (the man in the picture) was extremely generous with his time over the phone. I told him abt a potentially risky sales contract I was considering. He took at least 20 minutes to go over with me how I can mitigate that risk and what I should do to prepare for negotiation. He did not have to do that. But he wanted to make sure I didn't get scr3w3d over. He didn't want to see me fail. For that reason, Piedmont Avenue will be the first place I come to once I'm ready for a deeper strategic conversation and more hands-on assistance. Will update once I have more to say. Thanks David!

David has been a phenomenal resource as I have embarked on building an Executive Coaching business…read more Lots of very positive energy, helpful suggestions and strategic framing on business development and marketing. I highly recommend David for support in framing out a new business idea and ensuring that you are focusing on the right things at the start. Five stars all the way!

I had a 15-minute call with Gary, and he was able to answer all of my questions and point me in the…read moreright direction based on my tax needs. I really value his honesty and his willingness to help. His knowledge and experience made me feel confident that I was getting the right guidance. I highly recommend Gary for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy CPA.

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.

Bill and team at Bookkeeping Plus did our 2019 tax returns with speed, ease and professionalism…read more Highly recommended.

I am a small business owner who feels overwhelmed with bookkeeping at times. I reached out to Bill…read moreat Bookkeeping Plus for guidance on best practices for my business and switching over to QuickBooks. He was super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I feel much more confident about my bookkeeping after meeting with him and will not hesitate to use their services again in the future.

I hesitated before signing up for Flex Tax's $10,000 tax planning package because it was a big…read moreexpense. Looking back, though, it was worth it for me. They helped arrange a cost segregation study for my rental properties and walked me through an oil and gas investment strategy. Between the two, I saved over $150,000 in taxes over the past two years. The package also included preparing my tax return, including the rental properties and investments. There was a lot I didn't understand at first, but the team took the time to explain things and answer my questions. What I appreciated most was having help planning ahead and understanding how these decisions affected my taxes. It's a significant fee, but given my situation and the savings, I'm glad I went ahead with it.

I've been working with Alex and his team on my personal taxes since 2017. I work in tech, so my…read moretaxes haven't always been super straightforward with RSUs, equity, and some consulting work on the side. Alex and his team have always been great about answering my questions, catching things I wouldn't have thought about, and making sure we get a good return. My husband and I recently started a small business working with partners and manufacturers in abroad, and we reached out to Alex again to help us figure out the U.S. tax and accounting side. We had a really helpful session with him where he walked through our business and payment structure, flagged a few things we needed to think about, and gave us a much clearer direction on how to set things up. We've trusted Alex with our personal taxes for years, and now we're planning to work with his team on the business side too. Definitely recommend!

Akemi claims efficiency, but what really defines her approach is an unforgiving attention to every…read moredetail that too many so-called professionals miss. I don't praise easily, but she tore through our tangled financial mess like it was nothing, giving us clarity where there was chaos. Her speed is not a breath of fresh air; it's the baseline anyone should expect. If you want someone who will treat your financials like a personal challenge rather than a routine task, Akemi is who you call.

Akemi has helped me from the moment I incorporated my company in 2014 and has been an amazing…read morepartner throughout all those years. She is extremely capable, delivers very quickly and is just a joy to work with. On top of that, she is also incredibly thorough and doesn't make any mistakes. Akemi is always able to answer questions and take the time to explain things. I cannot rate her highly enough! Give her a call, you'll be happy you did!

There is a guy that answers the company phone line who is incredibly rude and does not know how to…read moreproperly speak to people. I don't care how long he's worked there, he should know how to have proper phone etiquette and customer support. Rude. And he didn't want to give me his name so I can make a complaint. This should be addressed because it makes the company as a whole look very bad and unprofessional.

They refused to hire me due to my immigration status. My green card is processing and I already am…read moreauthorized to work. They didn't even let me explain the situation. They need to educate themselves before making decisions like that. This is discriminatory and unlawful according to USCIS.