Michael S. Febrey, CPA, understands tax law. But Mr. Febrey does not understand his ethical…read moreobligations to his clients. In 2023, I moved from Washington, DC to Bethesda, Maryland. Normally, I self-prepare and self-file my own federal and state/local tax returns but because I moved mid-year from one jurisdiction to another, I thought it prudent to have a tax professional prepare and file my tax returns for tax year 2023 as I was not confident that I could accurately determine how much I owed to the District of Columbia and how much I owed to Maryland. In early 2024, I did some searching on the web and I was impressed with the enthusiastic Yelp.com reviews for Michael S. Febrey, Certified Public Accountant of Gaithersburg, Maryland. There were only three reviews for Mr. Febrey on Yelp.com (all from February 2011), but they were glowing. I hired Mr. Febrey and he prepared and filed the relevant 2023 tax forms for a relatively reasonable fee ($400). The payments I that I owed and my refunds occurred smoothly. In 2024, I was suitably impressed and grateful to Mr. Febrey. Because I forgot to file a new tax withholding form with my employer until mid-2024, I hired Mr. Febrey again in early 2025 to file and prepare my tax forms for tax year 2024. In March of this year, I arrived at Mr. Febrey's office to review the tax filing forms. Mr. Febrey said there was one problem: for some reason, he was unable to complete an electronic filing and payment to the Comptroller of Maryland. Mr. Febrey assured me that he had made no errors and it was some kind of an IT-problem with the Comptroller of Maryland. Because my filing for the previous tax year was handled well by Mr. Febrey, I did not doubt him, and I paper filed and mailed my Maryland tax form and personal check to the Comptroller of Maryland on March 5, 2025. I owed Maryland $1,516. The Comptroller of Maryland deposited the check on March 13, 2025. However, on April 30, 2025, the Comptroller of Maryland deducted another $1,516 dollars from my bank checking account. That same day, I called Mr. Febrey and explained the problem. Instead of Mr. Febrey saying "I'll contact the Comptroller of Maryland and solve this problem for you," Mr. Febrey simply gave me a contact phone number for the Comptroller of Maryland and suggested that I call the Comptroller's office myself saying that he would have to call the same phone number himself to solve the problem and that would require me to pay another $400 fee for his time. I wasn't happy with Mr. Febrey's "solution," but anxious to have this matter resolved quickly I called the phone number that Mr. Febrey gave me to contact the Comptroller of Maryland: it was out-of-service. I eventually found the correct taxpayer hotline phone number and I spoke to a Comptroller of Maryland employee who told me that an electronic payment had been arranged for the $1,516 as well as the deposited check for the same amount. I protested that neither I nor my accountant, Mr. Febrey had filed any electronic forms and I had filed a paper return and paid by personal check. The Comptroller of Maryland employee insisted there was an electronic filing and payment in addition to the paper filing and personal check. The employee said that a check from the Comptroller of Maryland in the amount of $1,516.00 would be sent to my address within four-to-six weeks. I then called Mr. Febrey again. He insisted that he did not file an electronic return or on-line payment to the Comptroller of Maryland and that the employee must have lied to me. I asked Mr. Febrey to contact the Comptroller of Maryland and see if he could straighten out the situation but he refused unless I paid him another $400 fee. I protested that I saw no need to pay him more money to follow up the matter and that he had a professional responsibility to aid his client who had already paid the original fee. The Comptroller of Maryland still has not returned the $1,516 overpayment to me. I have also attempted to contact Mr. Febrey again on June 3rd and June 4th and he has refused to take my calls or return my messages. I suspect this is because Mr. Febrey probably realizes that he succeeded after all in electronically filing and authorizing a payment to the Comptroller of Maryland and at the time he did not realize that he had done so. As a result, the Comptroller of Maryland charged me again for the same amount. Even if Mr. Febrey is not responsible for the overpayment to the Comptroller of Maryland, he has refused to assist me in any meaningful way, which I consider to be a failure to live up to his responsibilities to his clients. If one hires Mr. Febrey to file his or her taxes and there is some kind of problem, do not expect him to come to your aid. At least, not without a second payment of Mr. Febrey's fee. Avoid Michael S. Febrey and find a Certified Public Accountant who won't abandon and ignore his or her clients.

Mike has been my CPA since I started my smallest of small businesses, a self-employed individual,…read more~14 years ago. I can't imagine using another accountant and truly hope I retire before he does! Meeting with Mike at tax time almost makes this annual event something to look forward to. He treats my taxes with as much concern as if I were a much larger business. His rates are extremely reasonable and his turnaround time is very prompt. I cannot recommend him more highly, particular to those with small businesses.

I needed an expert on filing an estate tax return where IRS & the Register of Wills in MD had me…read morepanicking with misinformation! Foreign beneficiaries who were friends of the deceased were at issue & I was a family member & executor but still a babe in the woods slogging along. Oh what a splendid relief to consult with an expert at Sherwood Associates! I had a very pleasant experience for a very reasonable price. Ms. L explained everything, prepared the tax return for me & I was profoundly grateful! The offices are located in an old Wheaton building with its own parking lot in a convenient location.

We've been working with Neal for our taxes over the past few years. He has given us guidance,…read morehelped us tie up all the loose ends and been great to work with!

Based on published reviews for Sari Kurland, I hired her for a help and paid $5,000.00 retainer in…read moreFebruary 2024. I request a few times appointment, and she refused to meet with me. As of today no word from her, no bill and no refund. We are all stun by her dishonesty.

Obviously she was disbarred for embezzlement so not surprising that her billing practices were…read moreunethical. Burned thru my retainer with no documentation of hours worked/bills sent (while failing to pursue important aspects of my case and then surprise-billed me after weeks of no contact for additional "work" during a time when she had already been ordered to stop practicing. Lied about her status and legal situation. Just lucky I didn't get burned as much as her other clients.

Eric is a highly professional accountant and I highly recommend him for anyone's tax needs. I had…read morea very complicated return, coming out of a divorce where I had lost dependents, changed filing statuses to single, and on top of everything had rental income. Eric expertly combined everything into my return and most likely saved me thousands of dollars. very good prices as well, easily comparable to the big tax firms like H&R block and you get better results.

Eric did my taxes and I had to return them TWICE because of simple mistakes that I caught (me not…read morebeing a #'s guy). I think if you hire a CPA and he can't copy simple #'s you give him to your tax return, that is a huge problem. Too bad there is no zero star on Yelp!

Shelia Woodard has been our account and preparer of our taxes for many years. She has always done…read morean amazing job, preparing our taxes, and helping us understand the what, why, and how to complete the process. As seniors, Shelia carefully explains what we must do, even when we call her multiple times with questions; she never puts us down and shuns away from helping us. I highly recommend Woodard & Associates to any individual who needs support in preparing their taxes. Also, Woodard and Associates in a MUST for business owners!!

I have worked with many accountant over the years. Sheila Woodward was recommended by a friend…read more She has been so helpful with all of the tax changes in 2020. She also is helping me create a plan not just for taxes but how change my practice to help me make more money and reduce expenses. She is talking to me about a 5 year plan for my practice. This is helpful beyond just getting my taxes completed on time. I would reccomend Woodard and Associates to any business owner!

The Kybers complete my tax returns accurately and quickly. John, TJ and Diana are available for…read morequestions and calculations. I trust them completely.

Consultance Accounting has been a true game-changer. As promised, they streamlined our accounting…read moresystem in a very fast and precise manner. Their responsive team, intuitive software, and attention to detail has been incredible throughout the transition and implementation process. We have constant access to our information and exceptional staff. Streamlining the accounting system has allowed my partners and I to focus on the business while we know the books are in order. I made the right choice hiring Consultance Accounting. I highly recommend them to any business owner who wants to get their time back, and trust that this important element of their business is being handled.

We had an excellent experience working with this settlement company. The team was professional,…read moreresponsive, and extremely knowledgeable throughout the entire transaction. They handled all details accurately and kept everyone informed every step of the way, which made the closing process smooth and stress-free. Any questions we had were answered promptly, and their attention to detail gave us full confidence that everything was done correctly. Closings were on time, well organized, and handled with care. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient settlement team.

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