Absolute nightmare. Do NOT go here. I had what can only be…read moredescribed as the worst experience of my life at Parra Accounting & Tax. From the moment I walked in, the staff was rude, unprofessional, and clearly didn't want to be bothered. The receptionist barely looked up from her phone and acted like answering basic questions was beneath her. They completely botched my taxes. I ended up owing thousands more than I should have because of careless mistakes and sloppy work. When I called to complain, they got defensive and tried to blame ME for their errors. The accountant was condescending, interrupted me constantly, and clearly had no idea what he was doing. I felt like I was paying for amateur hour. The office itself looks cheap and outdated, with a weird smell and uncomfortable waiting chairs. They took forever to get anything done, missed deadlines, and charged me extra fees for "rush work" that they caused. Save yourself the headache and money. This place is incompetent, overpriced, and treats customers like garbage. I will never return and I'm warning everyone I know to stay far away. Zero stars if I could. Avoid at all costs.

I have been filing for 3 years now and even referred others. We went in and did our taxes exactly…read moretwo months ago and we hadn't seen our return come in. I called today May 20th and they never filed our taxes. I am very disappointed. I will no longer do my taxes with them or refer others. UPDATE: They called to apologize, they promised to file our taxes now, we had already paid so hopefully they file quickly without further delay, but regardless I am appreciative for the apology. But it hurts that I have referred many. I hope they serve those I referred better but it will be their responsibility to keep those clients. For us, we will search elsewhere.

I called for information on their services and the guy i spoke with was a real ass. I asked how…read moremuch consultation services cost and he said i must not have a large taxable income if cost is a concern. asshole, how do you think I have assests, blowing my money?! I would go elsewhere

Quick and very dependable is how I would describe working with Pete at Accucomp Tax Service in…read moreCarlsbad. He was very thorough and made the whole process very easy and worry free. I'll be back next year! Thanks!

Let me paint you a picture. It's tax season. You've got a folder (okay, maybe a plastic bag) full…read moreof random receipts, W2s, 1099s, and a whole bunch of questions you've been too afraid to Google. Enter: **Aguilara's Bookkeeping**--a beacon of hope in the stormy seas of adulting. I've been coming here for a while now, and I usually go to Sandra. Sandra is a *queen*--seriously, I'd trust her to handle not just my taxes but probably a small nation's GDP if it came down to it. She's calm, sharp, patient, and somehow makes you feel like everything's going to be okay... even when you forgot to bring that one form you swore you printed last night. But today, I ended up sitting down with **Benji**, and wow--what a pleasant surprise. The man is a bookkeeping wizard. He took one look at my chaotic stack of papers and didn't even flinch. Cool as ice. You can tell this team really knows their stuff--not just in terms of numbers, but in dealing with all types of people and situations without judgment. Like, it's almost suspicious how good they are. Do they teach Jedi mind-calming tricks in bookkeeping school now? What really makes Aguilara's stand out is the energy in the place. It's welcoming, no-nonsense, but still friendly. It's like going to a friend's house, if your friend was a tax expert who had the magical ability to make your financial life feel less terrifying. The whole process was smooth, efficient, and dare I say... *enjoyable*? I know that sounds crazy, but somehow I left in a better mood than when I arrived--and this was a TAX appointment. Also, let's be real--trust is everything when it comes to stuff like this. And I trust Sandra, Benji, and the whole Aguilara crew completely. They're fast, they're honest, they don't make you feel dumb, and they know exactly what they're doing. It's rare to find a place where you feel both professionally taken care of *and* personally respected, but that's exactly what you get here. So if you're tired of stressing about taxes or dreading your next bookkeeping visit--don't. Just come to Aguilara's. They're pros, they're kind, and they might just make you believe that taxes aren't the worst thing in the world.

The customer service provided at Aguileras bookkeeping was exceptional! I appreciate all my…read morequestions being answered and having the chance to schedule so quickly. They have made doing any business with them seamless.

My husband and I came in two weeks ago to do our taxes and 3 days ago I received a letter in the…read moremail saying we failed to pay our fees which was all done with tax plaza . I called tax plaza right away they have me an email to send the letter to and 3 days later and two phone calls and 2 voicemails later still no reply.....

Although I was recommended this place they were a complete nightmare. Maria and Esmeralda were both…read moreunprofessional yet they charged me $849 dollars. They wouldn't even call me back to go over my taxes. But gladly took my money. I would never recommend this place. Go elsewhere for your tax needs.

Greg is absolutely great to work with. He does such a thorough job handling our taxes that we never…read morefeel the need to double-check his work; we have total peace of mind. Beyond his expertise, he is a true pleasure to work with and very comforting to talk to whenever we discuss our financial matters. Thank you, Greg, for the excellent service!

My wife's FP recommended Greg to us and so I used his service this year due to the complexity of…read moreour tax return this year! Both of us turned 65, wife retired in May, I'm retired but doing self employed work. Normally I can do my own returns but I did not understand fully how to itemized deductions for my business. He helped us with maximizing this and filed our return with reduced our tax liability to down to 12.3% effective tax rate. Will definitely use Greg next year as well.

Mitchell was an absolute lifesaver this tax season. As a working actor, my taxes can get…read morecomplicated quickly with a mix of W-2s and 1099s across different industries and even different states. Mitchell navigated all of it with ease and helped me understand the process while making sure I saved as much as possible. He was incredibly patient, kind, and generous with his time, answering all of my questions and walking me through things in a way that actually made sense. It never felt rushed or transactional. He really took the time to work with me and make sure everything was done right. If you're a freelancer, artist, or anyone with a more complex tax situation, I can't recommend Mitchell highly enough. He made something that usually feels stressful and overwhelming feel manageable and even reassuring.

He's knows it all an very professional and swift with the questions and concerns as well as the…read moreformal documentation and correspondence. Highly recommend

it's the strangest thing working with these accountants -they act as if you're a pain in their butt…read morewhen you ask questions about your tax return as if you're supposed to know- they are so arrogant- I will never use them again and they are so overpriced - 1100$- for a regular tax return? NO WAY -definitely better and kinder people out there-I guess im not part of the club

I had a very disappointing experience working with John Messina and would not recommend Van Riper &…read moreMessina CPAs based on my experience. I was referred to John due to the complexity of my 2021 tax return, but my return was ultimately prepared by another member of the team. An error on the return later resulted in an IRS audit and over $1,500 in penalties and interest, which I paid in full. Following this, I had significant difficulty getting timely responses or assistance despite multiple follow-ups. Overall, this experience caused me to lose confidence in the firm's attention to detail and client communication. Based on my experience, I would recommend carefully considering other CPA options in the San Diego area.

We have been working with Marc for years and he has been great! He and his team are always very…read moretimely with our returns, very responsive to our questions, and really help us understand what is going on and what we are looking at. And he has been great year-round, not just for tax time. He gives us tips about what to claim, the best way to maximize 401k contributions for tax purposes, and when we bought a house, he was able to break down everything so we knew exactly how it would affect us. Marc has been a wonderful resource and we will always come to him for all our tax needs!