The best mortgage brokers in the area! They give the best rates, friendly and personable and most…read moreof all get things done!

I was recommended this insurance brokerage firm. I am very happy with the service and…read moreattentiveness. Besides, Tony Mosca got me the BEST rates!

A few weeks ago my parents sat me down and explained that I was now an adult. Apparently once you…read moreare a home owner everything changes. They informed me that I would need to get my finances figured out, start making sense of my tax information and get my life in order. I was not ready. One of the first things on my to do list was to talk to an accountant. Before I went to Hara Yoshida, I couldn't even spell the word accountant much less understand what they do and how they would help me. I found this place through a friend of a friend of a friend's sister. (Didn't see that one coming now did you?) Fast forward: I made an appointment for a 30 minute consultation with Mr. Yoshida for $75 and instantly I'm terrified. I'm not going to understand a word this guy is saying. Should I bring a dictionary? His name sounds really serious and what if he thinks I'm insane. How do I even dress for this? Is a ball gown too much or not enough? I take some deep breaths and proceed. I made sure to jot down a lot of notes as my parents were talking and I write down exactly 438 questions about my personal taxes and tax questions in general hoping that Mr. Yoshida and I can get through at least 1 of them. Just a few include: *What is a 10/99 and a W-2? *As a contracted employee which do I need? *As a teacher How do I claim private services with families I work with? *How does gift tax work? *Whats the difference between a standard deduction and an itemized deduction. *Can I reduce my home owner taxes? How? Now that I'm even more confused than when I began, I step into the wework building where the accounting office resides and immediately feel calm. Mr. Yoshida, whose first name is Narumi welcomes me in with a warm smile and gentle handshake. There's a sophisticated and professional quality to his tone and mannerisms, but I also feel like I could tell this man my deepest fears without feeling the least bit judged. One day... I'm going to pause on the accounting stuff for a second and just say that this wework place is really cool. The space feels more like a cool hipster hangout than an actual office space. I mean yea, there are countless spaces with meeting rooms, small offices, medium offices, large offices, mini phone both offices and a lot of water cooler stations, but you gotta stop by and check out the rest of it. There's a snack bar, pinball and other random arcade games, tons of board games and card sets, shuffleboard, puzzles, comfy couches and beer on tap at ALL HOURS, EVERY DAY of the week! How does anyone get any work done here? Ok, back to the serious stuff. So, after my mini tour, Narumi (I'm on a first name basis at this point) eased my worries by answering all of my questions. This guy is efficient! Not only that, he explained everything until he was certain I understood. No dictionary necessary. I couldn't believe that in 30 minutes I was able to get a full understanding of all of my accounting needs. Thank you Hara Yoshida Accounting!! Now my parents think I'm a real live grown up!

After spending long years in New York, I have returned to my home country in Japan but still had to…read morefile tax for the previous year. My regular accountant have left the job to focus on her own business and I needed someone who can support me with complexed ( to me ) tax filing. I was introduced to Executive assistant, Ms. Nakamura and she was patient working with me going back and forth for months and connected me with her team. I ended up amending past 6 years of taxes for reporting my foreign income correctly, but I feel much confident and relieved. I recommend Hara Yoshida office to any one looking for an accountant.

Decided to get around to hunting for a local CFP and starting searching for local ones online. I…read morecontacted this guy via email. If you are a dual income household under the age of 60 or a woman, don't waste your time with this guy and just move on. What could have been a two sentence reply stating that he couldn't work with people like us which would have been fine ended up being a 10 minute phone call that I would have rather not had at all. Attaching screenshots from his website indicating the reasons why we thought reaching out to him was a good idea, but also adding some highlights here: "Get an assessment of your savings and prioritize the key things you need to do financially for a one-time flat fee." "Retirement Income - Where will my income come from when I retire? How can I have more to spend? 401(k) Plan Advice - How much should be saving for my ideal retirement? Am I ahead, on track, or behind? Switch from Savings to Income - How do I turn my savings into monthly income and make it last?" "Be prepared for economic events like Social Security reduction, declining markets, large medical expenses and more. Stress test your plan to address the things you feel could impact your future." All of these things are sensible reasons to work with a CFP, right? Let's read on: I had reached out to him to start inquiring about comprehensive financial management for our household, a dual income family with us being in our thirties. He called me specifically to tell me that most of his clients are in their 60s and that "where I come in" is when people actually retire and need help managing their retirement incomes. Okay, fine. I specified that we'd be looking for a review of our current situation to ensure that we were on the right track for all financial matters: retirement, emergency planning, future family planning etc. I stated that we're using a roboadvisor for IRA management as well as have two 401ks that we're maxing out. Upon hearing this, he stated that we were "probably fine" with what we were doing with the roboadvisor and then paused and stated in a surprised manner, "Oh, TWO 401s." I confirmed this and stated, "Yeah, from each of our respective employers." Yeah. Two 401ks. Because we both work. We're not a single income household. And we both make enough to justify contributing to both 401ks at full or near max capacity. At this stage, I had been trying to end the call but couldn't get a word in as he kept talking. He then proceeding to reiterate his points one more time, and advised me, rather dismissively, to just reach out to Fidelity for help in figuring out the situation with my 401k. Um, sure. If that was the only thing I had to think about, I wouldn't be thinking much about trying to use a CFP, would I? I thanked him for his time and moved on to the next person on my list. Ladies & people under 60+ who aren't still living in the 1950s: don't bother wasting your time. Give your payment for services to another CFP who won't make gross assumptions on the phone.

Always available to discuss account. Provides constant updates and explanations on what is going on…read morein the market.

When it comes to my Fed and state taxes, Angel ALWAYS finds ways to help me WIN. And he's done so…read morefor me for twenty years. Angel's total command of tax law, absolute punctuality, and great sense of humor actually make me look forward to tax season! Thanks, Angel.

I'm a consultant, and I was lucky enough to find Angel a couple of years ago, when I needed help…read morenavigating the complicated, sometimes confusing tax rules that consultants face. Angel quickly absorbed the complexities of my situation, gave me excellent guidance on how to get and keep my financial records in order, and addressed a range of questions that I had in a prompt and courteous manner. Angel is both a consummate professional and a great human being. For everything from basic tax preparation to thorny tax problems at the state and federal level, I can't recommend him too strongly.

After working with the same accountant for 30 plus years, I was heartbroken when he passed away…read more Finding someone new felt overwhelming. Unfortunately, my first experience with another accountant was extremely disappointing. This year, I searched Google and found Mr. Castro's office and based on the excellent reviews, convenient location, and professional website I gave him a call. From the moment I met the him, I knew I had made the right decision. He was organized, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring. My tax returns were completed accurately and efficiently, and every document I had entrusted to him was returned neatly organized in a professional folder. That attention to detail alone gave me tremendous peace of mind. What impressed me even more was the exceptional service after my tax return was completed. I had a few other issues that needed to be resolved. Mr. Castro invited me to come to his office early in the morning before hours and on another occasion after hours, because he knew those were the best times to reach these offices. He patiently spent his time helping me work through the issues until everything was successfully resolved. That level of integrity, generosity, and commitment to his clients is rare today. It is such a relief to know that after losing the accountant I trusted for over three decades, I have found someone I can trust again. I recommend this office wholeheartedly to anyone looking for an accountant who is professional, responsive, organized, knowledgeable, and truly cares about the people he serves. Thank you for turning what could have been another stressful tax season into such a positive experience. You have earned a lifelong client!

I came into my appointment with Walter as a new client hoping for a supportive and informative…read moreintroduction to working with a CPA. As someone young and trying to make sure everything is set up properly from the beginning, I was looking for guidance and a chance to build a long term professional relationship. Unfortunately, the meeting did not meet those expectations. The interaction felt cold and dismissive, and I did not feel comfortable asking questions or getting clear explanations. Instead of feeling guided, I felt like my concerns were brushed aside, which made the experience frustrating and unproductive. A first meeting with a CPA should feel welcoming and educational, but this one left me feeling the opposite. Because of how the appointment went, I made the decision to move forward with a different professional who better aligns with the level of communication and respect I was expecting. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this service.

So far so good. Jeff was very responsive and helpful in getting me the policy I needed. He made…read moregreat suggestions and never tired of answering questions. If he did he never showed it. I hope I never need to use the policy but have no doubt Jeff will be there for me. Thanks

Rude, dismissive, unhelpful, and unprofessional. Upon contacting Gotham they immediately sent me an…read moreemail telling me "you do not currently have a market for you" [sic] and refused to assist me in any way, all because I filed a small sub-$10K renter's insurance claim several years ago after getting robbed. The entire reason you hire a broker is to navigate issues like this. Glad I was turned down, because if this is the standard of service they have for potential clients, I can only imagine how bad it is for their actual customers. Should've expected as much from a company that so clearly loads up on fake reviews and manipulates online search results with SEO.

I have been working with MBTS for almost two years. Extremely happy with my experience; the team…read morehas gone thru great lengths to streamline my bookkeeping processes while accommodating what seems to be a never ending stream of accounting challenges. For example MBTS helped keep my books and filings in order for Japan, EU and Canada as my business expanded.

Mike and his wife are an outstanding team who pair up to offer you the very best service you can…read morefind. Mike McGovern offers complete accounting and tax return services. We've used this office for years and we are very satisfied with the personal touch and professional work they provide.