Wow... not what I expected from all the reviews. I wanted to compare the service here to that of…read moreMG Business & Tax Service and Top Gun Realty which I've had an excellent and wonderful experience with before I decided to work on a new start up company. Lucky me I chose to give this place a try... and boy oh boy was it a disappointment. Other tax services quote me at $70 right off and offer a student discount at $45. MG Business & Tax only charged me $45 when I previously filed with them... $60 at top gun realty in Mira Mesa for BOTH a W-4 and a 1099-misc. This place QUOTED ME AT $120+ for only a 1099-misc to be filed. Wow... seriously. The people here giving 5 stars? Yelp may filter my reviews, but I have 1,400+ Active friends on yelp from my local area and 5,000+ views a week on my blog (which I will repost this) so go ahead and filter this yelp. I emailed them to schedule an appointment, asked about filing my 1099-misc, and briefly mentioned the yelp discount coupon. The ONLY reply from the email was in regards to the coupon and here's what it said, "How much was the coupon for? The reason I ask is because we don't benefit from it since yelp keeps a cut but we can give you a discount for the amount of the coupon." this was before I messaged them on facebook about an appointment. wow... He only lowered the price down to $70 when I mentioned that other tax services (all except this place) was offering $70 as their starting price... AND THEY WERE! There's even a coupon online which quotes $30 for $40 worth of service. I was afraid if I mentioned that coupon I'd be paying some other magical number well above $70. I ended up biting the bullet and paying $70 which I somewhat expected in the first place and not the ridiculous $120+. It's things like this that make me glad that I created "putyouonblast" so that those out there can have a jolly time skipping bullshit rather than muddling in it. Brian was polite, courteous and prompt with the service. Cliffs: -Was charged almost 2x more than what other tax services charge -Only got a discount because I mentioned the quotes from other companies -The coupon online doesn't mean a damn thing because the prices they come up with are arbitrary. -I sent an email in regards to appointments, quotes, coupon and questions on my 1099-misc. Only got a reply about the coupon because they "don't benefit from it since yelp keeps a cut"

I have had horrible experiences when getting my taxes done in the past. Luckily, I was referred to…read morePro Tax Solutions by a friend close of mine. Brian and Teresa were able to fix my tax return that my old tax office messed up. They were able to get me refunds for both 2011 and 2012 after my old tax company told me it was not possible. Initially, I only went into Pro Tax Solutions to see if they could resolve my issues with my previous tax returns. However, after I recognized how knowledgeable, honest, and patient the crew at Pro Tax Solutions is, I realized I wanted to give them my business for this years taxes. Teresa did my taxes in less than 10 minutes and was even able to get me a refund I wasn't expecting! Like most people, I have so many questions when it comes to my taxes. I am so grateful I found a professional family owned business in Pro Tax Solutions. They care about their customers. I have been sending them emails with tax questions and they usually reply within the 10 minutes! Unlike most companies who take 1-2 business days. Thank you Pro Tax Solutions! You have earned my business for years to come. If anyone has any issues with their taxes or just wants their taxes done, Pro Tax Solutions is the place to go. They are also more affordable than any tax office I have visited in the past :)

Liane Whittaker has been doing our bookkeeping and taxes since I saw her advertisement in The…read moreShepherd Yellow Pages in 2007. For 17 years she has come to our office once a week to enter our business and personal financial transactions and reconcile our books using Quickbooks. At the end of the year she prepares and files more than a dozen business and personal state and federal tax returns for our business and family members. Many of our friends use her tax services and rely on her good advice from her extensive experience and background in state and federal government services and in medical services. Our property manager uses her tax services for her business, and Liane prepares and files taxes for the non-profit organization we volunteer for. Liane attends the weeklong IRS Tax Seminar and the weeklong IRS Update School every year, so she is always armed with the latest information from the IRS about what and who they will be focusing on each year. She is an IRS Enrolled Agent. Many people using self-service tax programs are being shocked by the taxes the programs say they owe. Liane says that the self-service tax programs are calculating higher taxes for several reasons, one of the main ones being answering questions incorrectly. Preparing your own taxes is not a smart choice for an uninformed taxpayer. The IRS is changing the rules constantly. The self-service tax programs are not keeping up with the changes. If you call the IRS and ask for advice, you will get a different answer every time you call. You need to work with a professional who knows the rules, keeps up with the rules, and will represent you professionally, thoughtfully, and carefully if and when you have to deal with the IRS about an issue. Liane cares about her clients. She is in business to help people, not to get rich. You will find that she charges considerably less than every other tax service, and she knows the rules. She will prepare and file your taxes correctly. She doesn't charge for a consultation, so give her a call. You will be glad you did.

Great service, Lilian takes care of our payroll and taxes for a great affordable price. Although…read moreher office might be out of her home, she still gets the job done better than any other bookkeeper I used to have.

I've gone here for the past few years and have always had excellent service and assistance. This…read moreyear all the receptionists and tax associates are new and have no idea how to do their job; if you hand them more than one W2. Not only are they ignorant, they are snide and condescending when you ask for clarification. I came this year like all the others and I usually pay around $120. This year, because the tax associates on the first floor didn't know how to handle more than 1 tax document, they sent me upstairs with their manager. Because their manager, Martha, had to do my taxes on their behalf due to their ignorance, they charged me $385. A few days later I get a voicemail saying that I need to come back because they were unable to submit it electronically. I have called several times to ensure an appropriate time to meet with Martha, (since no one else could do it) but the rude receptionist would not allow me to speak with her and kept going back and fourth trying to argue something she had no idea about. When I explained that it was MARTHA that called ME, and I was only returning her call, her tone shifted and she said she'd transfer me to her. After being on hold more than 15 minutes, I hung up, called back and asked if I can leave a message. The receptionist said NO and then placed me on hold again for another 10 minutes. She then answered and said I should "try again" in 15 minutes. I asked her if instead of going back and fourth HOPING to catch Martha available, if she can just have Martha call me back when she's free? The receptionist said "No." HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE and incredibly uneducated staff. I might as well have gone to turbo tax haha. Oh well, next time.

This is hands down the best place to do your taxes. We've been coming here for the last couple of…read moreyears and they always do such a great job. They go above and beyond to do a great job! This last time we went not only did we get a very knowledgeable tax specialist but he gave us some great tax advice and he even had a masters degree in taxation. Definitely not your average H&R Block. Plus they are so much cheaper then those other places! We will continue to come here.

We have known Marcos Ramos for over 30 years, and he has consistently provided excellent service…read more He has handled our personal taxes, immigration matters, and various paperwork for both us and many of our family members. Marcos is professional, ethical, and extremely knowledgeable in his field. His prices are very reasonable, and we never hesitate to recommend him whenever we have the opportunity. If you're looking for someone you can trust, Marcos is the right person for the job! FPrado

Definitely not worth the money they made me miss out on +$2000 thank fully another place helped me…read morere do my taxes for that year.

I'll give them 3.5 Stars. After many years with the same tax person (dear friend); who recently…read morepassed; I needed to find a new person to trust with my taxes. I was referred to Tere Teran by family member. I went from having a direct one on one personalized service, with no need to go anywhere, as he used to pick up the documents, and deliver them to my home; every year; to this year having to set up an appointment, block up my schedule for 2 hours, make sure I had all my documents; and wait in sitting area of a full office. My first impression when I got to Tere's office was, chaos. I've forgotten how tax season gets, when you have to go to someone's office. So many phone calls, people walking in and out with several questions, from some who've done their taxes, and received partial check, some others who received a call from IRS and didn't know why, to people who were new as me to this facility, or some others ready to do their taxes one more time with Tere. After 20min passed my appointment time, one of the ladies approached me, and asked if I was new. Once I said yes, she provided me with a single page form to fill out, and she gathered my original documents; she made the necessary copies, and entered my information on their system. I waited another 15-20min, and Tere introduced herself. She asked who had referred me, and gave me a brief bio on herself and her business. She's been doing this for 40 years, and she enjoys doing so. Tere Teran is a family business, her son, and sister work with her, and everyone else is treated as family. I was set up to do my taxes with Dario. After talking to Tere, I got some relief. She's very down to earth, sincere, and welcoming. She say things as they are; which I appreciate in everyone. Once I sat down with Dario, he went over my documents, asked the necessary questions, and my documents were completed quickly and efficiently. All of them are there to help and support each other. Part of the documents they asked me to bring to my appointment was my last year's filing taxes. The only thing I felt I was taken advantage of was the price, perhaps because I didn't know any better, and I was used to the flexibility, personalized service; and all the trust I had on my previous tax person, that I never question his price. When Tere realized how much I was paying before (as it was listed on my last year's records), she said they will charge me less than I was paying, and she did; but I knew it was not what they usually charge for the long form. The person who referred me was nice enough to call and try to have them reduce the price, but at that point, it was unnecessary. Hopefully next year, Tere will cut me a deal =) Other than that, service was good.

My family members and I have been coming to her for years. It seems like every year Tere just gets…read moremore and more unorganized. This year was the last straw. She doesn't respect anyone's appointment time. Personally I waited for and hour and a half before she was able to help me. The other person there was going on 2 hours waiting to be seen. It's so unfair. The truth is, she doesn't even care. She's told me personally when she "doesn't feel" like taking on the next customer. When in the process of filing, i made more than 5 trips to her office to get the paper work right because she couldn't find it, or she simply didn't remember if she had taken them from me in the first place. Absolutely ridiculous, I felt like I was doing all of the work for her, and she was still getting paid. Long story short, don't waste your time or money!

The tax preparer is very knowledgeable and helpful, and I appreciate her expertise. I've been a…read morelong-time customer and always trusted the service . However, I was very disappointed with the fee this year. I was charged $275, which feels extremely high for a simple return with nothing special or complex involved. As a loyal customer, I expected more consideration or transparency regarding pricing. Unfortunately, due to the high cost, I will not be returning next year. Thank you for the service up until now.

Efrain's services, personality, professionalism, and office is beyond 5 stars! He's my good to guy!…read moreI recommend him at all times.

I have been using Robinstar Tax for over 10 years. They have always been there for my corporate and…read morepersonal tax needs and stay on top of all needed information. They have an online portal to submit documents that has made correspondence very easy with my busy work schedule. They are top-notch and I recommend all my friends/family to them if they're looking for a place to do their taxes.

My go to spot for tax time Robinson is the the man and his team are outstanding at what they do. I…read moredrive out of my way to come here once you find the right guy for the job you stick with them. GARCIA FAMILY APPROVED

Amazing tax preparer. Super friendly and straightforward. Will help u out with tax forms!!read more