It's unfortunate, but I had to leave this business. They made a huge error on my taxes and…read morebasically forgot to enter my state taxes as a deduction. Nobody ever apologized or said it was their mistake. I was just supposed to be grateful when they got it back. The owner is condescending to women. If you act confused or you need additional explanation, he kind of rolls his eyes. He would never ever admit an error. So I don't think it's worth the risk to go there. I have since left.

I have had a nightmare experience, specifically with Tara. She will not allow me to speak to anyone…read moreoutside of her & has become in increasingly aggressive with each F/U call. She then threatened me when I asked for the CPA, stating that they shredded my original financial documents & to stop calling. This is after telling me that she would look for them in the basement. The office has now been sent certified mail demanding the return of my documents & may be responsible for any penalties applied to my tax account while I pend their return. If you need to report this office please use the following resources. California Board of Accountancy (CBA) For licensed CPAs / CPA firms * Handles: * negligence * misconduct * failure to safeguard records * unprofessional conduct * Website: https://www.cba.ca.gov * Complaint page: https://www.cba.ca.gov/consumers/complaint.shtml 2. California Tax Education Council (CTEC) For non-CPA tax preparers * Handles: * tax preparer misconduct * improper practices * registration violations * Website: https://www.ctec.org * Complaint: https://www.ctec.org/consumers/complaint 3. California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Umbrella agency over licensing boards * Good for: * escalation * pattern complaints https://www.dca.ca.gov 4. California Attorney General - Consumer Complaint For broader misconduct / business practices * Especially if: * records mishandled * deceptive conduct https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint BUSINESS / PUBLIC 5. Better Business Bureau (BBB) https://www.bbb.org 6. Google / Yelp Reviews FEDERAL 7. IRS - Tax Preparer Complaint (Form 14157) If misconduct relates to tax preparation itself * Use if: * fraud * improper filings * misuse of your info https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-14157

I have been using Top Hat Taxes for many years! Daryl Hale, owner, personally does each and every…read moreperson's taxes! He is accurate, prompted and ready to assist. Give him a call! https://miramesataxpreparation.com/

I originally found Darryl Hale on Yelp and had him prepare our taxes the last couple of years…read morewithout issue. This year Darryl reached out directly offering tax planning services. After paying the $2,500 assessment fee Darryl recommended two tax strategies, both of which raised significant concerns: 1) GFX Trading - a complex Series LLC foreign currency structure. This strategy was presented as a way to generate large tax deductions through foreign currency trading. When I asked for written explanations of how the strategy worked, what the economic substance was, and how it would hold up under IRS scrutiny, the answers were incomplete and at times inaccurate. When I declined to proceed, he called me immediately, insisting "everyone is doing this," and became defensive. I later understood that his affiliated company receives commissions from this arrangement, which was not disclosed before he recommended it. 2) DNA Harmony - involving the purchase of gift certificates for Jazz Band Splash red-light therapy. This was presented as a deductible expense through a separate Series LLC structure. Again, I requested information in writing about the IRS basis for deducting these types of purchases, but the responses did not address compliance, valuation, or audit exposure. When I decided not to move forward with either strategy based on the lack of clear documentation and concerns about risk, I requested a refund of my $2,500 fee. The request was denied. My experience did not meet the level of professionalism I expect from a tax advisor. I would not return nor recommend Darryl Hale and will be filing a complaint with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility and notifying the California Franchise Tax Board.

I've been using StrataTax for 15 years. I cannot imagine using anyone else for my taxes! I have…read morerecommended StrataTax to everyone I know because the level of service and knowledge is top-notch.

Flat out just have to say I'm impressed.... Had the pleasure of utilizing Tony's business tax…read morepreparation consulting service and I'm thrilled with my consult. Here's what I loved - Tony is a genuine soul with integrity - He was organized and had sent out zoom links and calendar information well in advance - Had very simple yet informative slides that helped clarify what I would consider to be complex tax laws & business ideas Here's why I trusted him - First person in 10 years to be hired by the IRS graduating from San Diego State - Has experience successfully handling IRS audits - understands how the tax law has been written, understands how those laws are enforced (personal experience) and wants to be a part of the change in this world helping small businesses finally succeed and reach financial freedom. This is a no brainer schedule your first consult :) @neeks93 On Insta :)

Excellent experience working with PWR. Linda helped me and my wife come up with a short-term action…read moreplan and longer-term financial strategy, and we are very happy overall. Linda was patient with our questions, easy to work with, and extremely knowledgeable in all the right areas. We feel like we have a much better grasp of our finances, and are confident in our ability to build wealth and navigate toward our retirement goals. I highly recommend working with Linda and PWR.

Linda has provided financial planning services for us for about 3 years now and we are very…read moreimpressed with her professionalism and knowledge.  We selected Planning Within Reach due to the fact they are a fee-only financial planner.  Basically, this means you pay for services provided for the time they spend on your plan and not a percentage of your assets.  The service provides inclusive planning for everything from asset allocation, verification of insurance coverage, savings plans, and cash flow with your personal financial goals in mind. At the initial meeting, we discussed our financial goals and subsequently provided requested information for the plan.  Once the plan was prepared we had another meeting to review the plan including action items for us to perform.  This included things like rebalancing 401(k) and other investments in addition to other action items to complete.  We do annual checkup planning meeting with Planning Within Reach and find the discipline very helpful to stay on track with financial goals. If you are starting out or a few years from retirement, this service is worth every dollar.  We have confidence and peace of mind having our plan in place and recommend it to anyone looking for financial planning services.

Stu is an extremely knowlegable professional in his field. Whenever I have a question he is quick…read moreto respond via a phone call or email -- which shows me that he truly cares. I trust Stu's sound judgement and suggestions as he diligently works to benefit my portfolio and me. I cannot recommend him enough for your estate/financial planning.

After COVID hit, and the markets tanked, we lost a significant portion of value in our investments…read moreand retirement account. 5 months later Wealth Preservation got us back the losses we sustained the previous 4 months. We cannot imagine using anyone else to manage our family's future.

Leroy was able to fit me in very quickly to his very busy day for a consultation call! Answered all…read moremy questions and offered so much help! Appreciate how he was able to breakdown concepts that I was confused about very easily! If you are a small business owner just starting and lost about taxes, I highly recommend at the very least, to have a call with Leroy!

Leroy refuses to meet in person because he's "very busy" and doesn't have time. He does not want to…read moreanswer my questions over the phone bc he's "very busy". If he's THAT busy, than I'll gladly take my business elsewhere. He makes me upload sensitive documents to a website that is "secure". I already felt uneasy about it, but I trusted Leroy. Now, the IRS is coming to me about my taxes bc HE made a mistake. But of course, I can't call or meet him in person bc he's "very busy". I'm not going to text this whole situation over the phone and then wait for a response. I'd rather talk over the phone or in person to get it over and done with. When I first came to Leory, he was polite and nice. Overtime, he became rude. Take extra caution choosing Leroy as your tax accountant.

Shannon at Sage Financial is amazing!…read more She has helped build our financial confidence and knowledge. She has shown nothing but support. Shannon has helped us work toward and reach financial goals. She was our first financial planner we have worked with and if we had to do it all over, we would pick her all over again!

Meeting with Shannon has given me so much peace. I did not know anything about financial planning…read moreand honestly felt embarrassed when I met with Shannon. But meeting with Shannon made me feel secure. She was so patient with me and explained everything that I did not understand and did not feel comfortable with. I am a first-generation college student with no idea of how to plan for my retirement and my family relies on me a lot. Therefore, I was afraid of putting money away because now that I am more stable with extra funds I was just afraid of something happening. Once again Shannon was super understanding with me and gave me the time to think it out and process everything that we talked about (paying off my car, paying off my loans, and planning for my retirement). If you are worried you do not make enough money or stressed because you feel like you do not know enough about financial planning, I think Shannon is the best person to talk about your fears and worries. She is warm, compassionate, and extremely skilled to make sure you are financially secure. Shannon will make sure she picks the right plan for you and works at your pace. Last year I was extremely worried about my retirement plan and paying off my loans and now I feel more confident about my future and my finances. This is about investing in you and your future. I recommend Shannon with my utmost enthusiasm. She is authentic, deeply committed to her clients, and an amazing financial planner.

I recently look a class on business and it mentioned to look into a financial/wealth coach, so I…read moregoogled and San Diego Wealth caught my attention. And I am so glad it did. I did my first intake session with Cory and he was a lot of help. I've been nervous to look into any kind of financial advisor, but he made me feel safe and understood. The approach is different than anything I have heard, googled or read. I was given advice, resources and strange enough, compassion. The things that are essential when it comes to money and finances but often forgotten. Along with this, Cory has much intelligence and knowledge yet is very humble and down to earth. I want to recommend him and San Diego Wealth to anyone interested, even if its the beginning stages of curiosity. They can help lead and guide to what is best for you. I would recommend just reach out, ask questions, and let them take it from there. Thank you Cory/San Diego Wealth!

When my husband and I got married we knew we differed in our perspectives and experiences regarding…read moremoney! And, when we did speak about money matters we agreed that our conversations weren't that pleasant! Eventually, we felt like instead of treading water between ourselves, it would be prudent to work with a financial advisor who could support us in navigating our financial conversations and working towards our goals. We reached out to Cory and his team because of their long standing presence in San Diego and because we had known Cory personally for some time. Our planning conversations with Cory and Aries are always open and honest - my husband and I both feel we can express ourselves and be heard (without getting heated!), despite our differences. My husband thinks more short term and I think more long term, and Aries is able to strike a balance in our approaches with his feedback, guidance and vision. We are so grateful for the team at SD Wealth and the effort, time and energy they put into supporting us.