I had a very pleasant experience having Mr. Symington prepare my taxes this year, personal and…read moresmall online business. He is old enough to retire but is choosing to keep working on his own terms, like me. I appreciate his extensive knowledge of the tax system, and I am getting a better-than-expected return this year. His fees are clearly posted and are very reasonable because you are not paying for the overhead expenses of a fancy office. He even gave me some guidance on deductions for my small business next year.

From the owner: Symington Tax Service is here for you year around. I help you with your taxes, am here for…read morequestions during the off season. Here to help any new clients that get letters from the IRS. I am credentialed so can work with the IRS on your problems.

Ann Hartz CPA was recommended to me by an employee of a large Des Moines business accounting firm…read more I was looking for a hard-to-find combination of professional grade competence, excellent customer service and reasonable pricing for my personal tax work. I found all of that at Ann Hartz plus a willingness to discuss complex concepts.

Does not quote rate and bad communication with clients. I do not recommend this tax service l!read more

Was behind on filing my taxes, so I contacted Lokus, and set up a meeting. Not only did he get me…read moreall caught up, he saved me a lot of money. Even after I was audited. If you are in need of help, do not hesitate to contact Lokus. He will do everything he can to help you.

great price and people are friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend everyone come here for…read moretheir tax service

I have been going here for taxes since 2016 and thay are the best you always have fun and they…read moretreat you like family and are very cheap for filling your taxes I will never go anywhere else I have personal references 5 people

From the owner: Management Control Systems Inc provides audit representation, tax consultation and planning, and…read moreaccounting and payroll services to clients across the US.

I've been coming to Carla since 2011ish. I've been to HR block, I've been to other tax people. What…read morekeeps me coming back to Carla, aside from the free pens, free calendars, and copious amount of free candy, is that she knows me. This is like the Cheers of tax business. You're thinking.. How is that possible? Try it. She has all the fixins of that home town feel right in the heart of Des Moines. She has seen my financial and life situation change over the years from college and part-time jobs to full time jobs, to marriage and divorce, to buying a house and soon enough a child. The physical growth of this business over the years is a testament to the clientele she is getting and maintaining. The last two years I paid in for missteps I was making, and Carla troubleshooted me through it and I got it figured out. Funny enough, I discovered one of my best friends, who is a self employed, also gets her taxes done by Carla.

From the owner: Providing quality service and the right solutions for you and your business…read more Accounting and Tax Time Services provides bookkeeping and accounting services for all your small business needs. Let our professionals handle your bookkeeping, payroll processing and tax filing requirements. We also provide personal accounting services and tax preparation for individual taxpayers. Accounting and Tax Time Services located in Des Moines, Iowa (Central Iowa) is open year round and we are happy to make appointments that fit your schedule. Our services include: Tax Preparation for Businesses Tax Calculation and Reporting Payroll Services Individual Tax Returns Free electronic tax filing and much more! Give us a call today and let our experienced professionals provide your small business or individual accounting solutions.

Have been going to Harris Accounting since 1992. I lived in 3 states in one year and Linda was…read moreable to figure it all out! Very nice staff and very up to date on rules!

Our experience with Army Post Accounting was worse than I thought possible. Interacting with Tim…read morewas bizarre -- when he actually decided to respond to emails/calls, he was often unprofessional and highly lacking in communication skills. He frequently refused to answer our tax questions, or if he answered, gave a cryptic, ambiguous response. Their office then lost our tax returns for a period of time. Once recovered, we decided we wouldn't be back next year. A while later, we discovered Tim made a costly error on our return that induced hundreds of dollars in interest. Despite our polite approach to resolving the matter, Tim (and Chris, since Tim was ignoring our communications) refuse to take responsibility for this error and have stonewalled us entirely. They also failed to provide copies of forms we've tried requesting for months, in violation of their required standards of conduct. Needless to say, this is an incompetent establishment incapable of handling even the most basic taxes nor conflicts with any level of professionalism or ethical standards of service. Tim and Chris's behavior is unscrupulous and neglectful.

My CPA retired so 2024 was my first experience with Army Post Accounting…read more PROS: - The lady at the front desk was super nice - Close parking to the door - Cost was similar to other tax prep - At long last my taxes were filled CONS: -It's an old building that stinks -Tax Preparer (Chris) poor communication (in person and electronically) a) no eye contact when I was across the desk, with incomplete responses or grunts vs sentences. He ignored direct questions as if I wasn't there. Would ask a question then would not wait for the answer. b) Did not review my prior year data I brought c) seemed intent on filling in the blanks as quickly as possible, regardless of if they are right or wrong. I requested several corrections and repeatedly asked him to slow down so I could give him the right numbers. d) waiting days for a response or no response at all to email e) they use a secure document sharing site, good in itself. However, he created multiple new links for correspondence. It made it hard to keep track of which session to use . It would have been better if he kept the initial link throughout the process. f) Refusal to let me review the completed tax forms before filing it, even when asked. The appointment was rushed and disorganized. Most disturbing, I didn't know what information he was reporting on my forms which left me stressed. Issues: After filing, the IRS and State of Iowa sent letters that 1. For overpayment of Fed taxes (a refund was issued directly for Fed) - This really upset me because I shared a concern I thought he was reporting my tax payments wrong. I was right and the IRS caught it. 2. My daughter's taxes (EZ for first job, her one and only W2 was incorrectly reported.) I had to submit the form directly to the state. Maybe it was a one-off but I cannot recommend them. May anyone who goes there have a better experience.