Howard Hudson is truly a professional. My husband and I are physicians with diverse financial…read moreproblems. We have found him to care about accuracy, always responsive to any questions clearly in writing. Margaret Bischel MD, FACP

The worst. Never again. The unqualified lackey upon whom I was pawned off botched a simple tax…read morereturn after months of delays. After I had a qualified CPA at another firm redo the return, I owed 80 percent LESS than Hudson and Co. had estimated. Save yourself the aggravation and the fees. Find a firm that knows what they're doing and cares about their clients.

We have been Clients for over 10 years, I don't know what is going on but we really miss Mariah…read more Every time we attempt to talk to Cheryl it seems like we are a bother and she is annoyed she has to do her job. We have recently moved elsewhere and are so much happier! Shame on you.

She has been doing me and my mother's taxes for over 10yrs. She makes it easy with a computer…read moreprogram so even though we moved to San Diego it's still simply to get info to her. Her or staff call if questions. She isn't cheap but effective and I always get a good refund. I trust her and she has a clause that if audited she would represent me.

Alex was my lawyer in a contentious family dispute. He gave us a good sense of what would happen…read more He seemed unimpressed by antagonism, focusing instead on legal aspects. His focus was always on the law. He was well-versed but also did diligent research. His predictions about the case were accurate. He didn't ovecharge us. When things got scary, he didn't bat an eye. Knowing he is a Marine and a combat veteran somehow helped me to stay on an even keel during an unpleasant situation. We were glad to have him on our side.

I would give Alex Saunders a million stars if I could. He is.extremely intelligent, well versed in…read moreevery aspect of the law, but most of all just a great human being. Some of my issues have been a challenge, but he never waivers. He handles everything with grace and professionalism.

I'm very pleased with Scott Simmons State Farm Agency. He and his staff are very nice and…read moreresponsive; and his office is very convenient, especially if you live on the Mesa.

Great service, competitive rates and always a pleasure to work with Scott and his staff. I've had…read moresome pretty complicated insurance needs and Scotts office has always been there to assist me and make sure I get the coverage that I need. It's always been so nice to call the office and talk to a real person without going through a phone loop too. The claims process has been super easy and I appreciate the personalized service I get.

I have never dealt with a business quite like this. First of all, they never return your call…read more Once, I left six (!) messages over a week and finally, out of sheer frustration, had to take time out of my day, drive to their office and barge in (which I am loathe to do) just to talk to them. Further, the proprietor made an error on my return and then wanted to charge me to correct it. Stay away from this one.

I can't believe this place doesn't have any more reviews! This place is great! The Enrolled Agent…read morehere is fantastic. She is always willing to help, offer advice, and I always get the best refunds. I've been coming to her for 5 years and I will never leave. For the first few years, I always did Turbo Tax before hand just to see what my refund would be. If the proprietor didn't get that amount, I knew I could file my taxes myself. She always got me 2x what I originally calculated. These professionals know the ins and outs of taxes and there is a reason why you should see a professional. This is it! Thank you MECKA ASSOCIATES!!

I had Neil Pereira as my tax guy. He was so professional and ethical. I simply gave him all my…read morepaperwork, answered some of his questions, and had him do all the work for me. He did it way better than I could have done myself. Highly recommend.

I went to Mark Pasternak for advice and assistance with accounting and taxes for a newly formed,…read moresmall business. Mark spent approximately 30 minutes with me, explaining how various expenses should be recorded in Quickbooks. Afterward, he sent me home with a list of documents he would need to file my taxes. I provided Mark with what he needed via email and he did not respond. I sent several follow-up emails asking if he could move forward with helping with our taxes. Mark NEVER responded. Once I realized that Mark would not be helpful, I requested TWICE that he return my documents I provided in our first meeting and he still NEVER RESPONDED. I see that his website is still running so I assume he is still running a business. His lack of communication with me is pathetic. I have taken my business to McGowan and Guntermann and they have been outstanding. I happily pay my accounting and tax bills to McGowan and Gunterman, not Mark Pasternak.

Sadly I had the same experience that Will had. I "inherited" Mark when I bought a business and…read morewhile he was ok with small tasks here and there, he was completely unwilling to work with my accounting software, and sat on my Fed tax returns for over 6 months. Many unanswered emails and phone calls later, and a pressing deadline, I have taken my business elsewhere. At the recommendation of Will I went to McGowan and Guntermann. They seem MUCH more helpful.

Chase and the team at Mission Insurance were fantastic to work with. They helped me save a few…read morethousand dollars a year while finding better home, auto, and umbrella coverage, and made the entire process smooth. Communication was always prompt and personal, and he took the time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend them if you're looking for an insurance broker in Santa Barbara