Apparently, AIS seems to think that I like to leave negative feedback cause I got nothing better to…read moredo. If I leave negative feedback it's for a very valid reason. AIS made a complete mess of my taxes, and when I tried to question them about it, I was presented with false documents, false statements, and in the end, they tried to put the blame on me not a lot of integrity to say the least.

Chuck Made Tax Season Stress-Free!…read more Big thanks to Chuck Cash at AIS Tax & Financial! Our taxes were super complicated this year because of all the hurricane losses, but Chuck made the whole process so easy. He had everything wrapped up in under an hour -- and got us a refund on top of it. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Highly recommend Chuck if you want a tax advisor who really knows his stuff and makes tax season stress-free!

As a local business owner, I understand the importance of customer service and the value in "word…read moreof mouth" and typically would never leave a negative review without first having a discussion with the source. However, my experience with Hough & Co. has been exceptionally stressful and expensive. Fortunately I have a bookkeeper who manages both my business as well as my personal finances. She basically keeps everything organized, manages all the data entry in Quickbooks and then shares the ledger with the accountant once per year to file our year-end taxes. Believe me, she's worth every penny. (Even the Hough & Co. accountant commented on her organizational skills upon seeing my business's QuickBooks, and asked if she takes referrals.) Yet, having her provide accurate documentation in a timely manner never seemed to expedite the process or elevate any costs for his CPA services. Honestly, since 2018 my taxes have yet to be filed on-time despite my best efforts as a client. Delays occurred often in the 3 years of working with Hough & Co. Tax extensions were filed on my behalf and my business was changed from an LLC to an S-Corp filing without any prior explanation or authorization/my approval. (Although "it may be in the best interest of the business", it's ultimately a decision for the owner to make - not an accountant.) The last and final disappointment came (June 2022) while in the midst of acquiring financing for a mortgage and undergoing the underwriting process (which as a self-employed, single individual can be challenging and stressful in and of itself); I learned that yet again my previous year's taxes were not ready to be filed. Unfortunately, due to the urgency of the situation I didn't have additional days or weeks to wait for financial information that was shared with Hough & Co. back in Feb 2022. At the time, I already knew I'd be forced to expedite documentation (once again having to hand deliver my taxes to the IRS). It became very apparent I needed to make a decision and I sent an email notifying my accountant at Hough & Co. that I would be taking my financials to another firm to ensure deadlines and responsibilities would be met. At which point, the accountant reacted defensively to my decision; stating he felt very insulted by my email, followed by calls from his office - as though the situation was personal. It wasn't personal, it's simply business. I hired him to do my taxes, and after realizing he was unable to complete them in a timely manner, it was necessary to make a change. (For the record) Less than 48-hours of our meeting, the new accountant was able to complete and finalize both my business and personal taxes and I'm grateful to announce that I was able to close on my home. Hough & Company's inability to properly communicate or follow through on commitments was unfortunate, yet receiving a $2000 invoice for those "billable hours" without providing the work he was hired to complete is not exactly ethical; yet will be paid (because karma is real).

Mark was awesome! He provided some great direction for this upcoming year with our finances. Very…read morepersonable both he and his staff. Wld highly recommend this business for your taxes. Thanks Mark

Attention to detail and patience in what is fairly complex and ever changing. We wanted great…read moreservice, fair price, and a friend's advice approach. Thank you.

I know Arnold personally and did business with them twice for the last 5 years and was happy with…read morethe results. I visited their renewed place of business recently and liked their new office. I was positively treated and helped accordingly. New waiting area where I was offered beverage is very pleasant. I would recommend them.

Met with Joe himself, who was very quick to greet me, very informative & friendly…read more He told me about a few ways I can save some money on my insurance and answered all my questions that I came in for. I asked for swag & he sure delivered! Ever since I moved to Florida I've been obsessed with all the little lizards running around! The office was very neat. Also, no appointment necessary. Thank you!

I signed up for 6 six of car insurance. I was never told that the first two months you can't use…read morethe insurance, or you'll be dropped immediately. After four weeks I got a letter telling me the policy is dropping. I called the (local) Geico office in North Port like I was told to do, and it went right to corporate. So, a 6-month policy is only good for the last four months, don't drive within the first two months or you'll be dropped should something happen, but you still must pay! One lie after another from the "local team that's there for you", what a joke..

For started David is an amazing insurence agent for Business and Personal! He's helped me so much…read morethrough starting a new truck company and continues to help out with all my questions and requests. The staff is all very kind, just like any high quality place they do get busy and can take a minute for response but that's better then others who are always available because they can't hold onto customers. Will always be working with Evolve Insurance for sure!

We have used Evolve Insurance since it first opened and the service we got…read more has always been very responsive to our needs. They have always found us the best coverage at the lowest rates. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM. .

I'm new to the area and needed help with my new homeowners; automotive and flood insurance…read morepolicies. I emailed the same requests for insurance policies to three agents. Shane Lindsay at Goosehead Insurance provided me with a prompt acknowledgment of my email. He found excellent coverage on all thee policies, saving me over $ 1,000! If you are looking for quick and professional help with your insurance needs, I strongly recommend you give Goosehead insurance as call ASAP!

Amazing customer service and friendly staff. I highly recommend Bethany Bell State Farm for anyone…read morelooking for personalized insurance help.