We came in as first time customers to get our taxes prepared and filed. We had a wonderful…read moreexperience, the appointment was quick but thorough and the staff was very friendly! We will definitely be back next year.

3rd year with Cuong Nguyen Best tax man ever!!! Quality…read moreservice, great people, fast service!! Thank You

Billeo helped us so much with our old tax debt problems having to go back 10 years and file every…read moreyear and business tax filings . He has unfrozen bank accounts the IRS had taken our bank accounts . He is my beach style and that's my style with no suits , no high overhead for rent and advertising, great smart smart ladies like Lineth always in his office . Billeo in 70,s probably fit , has young and old children , lives locally , and rides bike to work in flip flops and trunks . He's so smart and very comical that's why we crowd in his small office every year instead of just picking up our taxes. They can help with Corps , small tax filings , anything State and IRS Tax issues and give great advice. I feel like kinda buds now they know who we are when we show up . Try it you'll like it for half the price of high overhead firms with big advertising and rent . Namaste , Tony George Point Loma Landscape

Thank you Taxman for keeping us on track and sending over any needed forms when asked in a timely…read moremanner.

Great and professional service. I was looking for…read more QuickBooks lesson and Ian was very helpful. In 2 hours he was able to answer all my questions and make it easy to understand complicated thinks. I will recommend Johnston Acc for my friend and will use his service again. Thank you Ian.

POOR !!! I hired you guys in March 26 th ...I have yet to receive the docs .!!! I'm accruing late…read morefees now. We are entering August soon 4 months ??? Austin Kaufman will not return my call or email in an adequate timeframe. I would've never hired Johnston accounting... I paid upfront .... What zero results? I'm gonn

My husband and I are still genuinely confused about how our relatively simple tax return was…read morehandled so poorly. We chose Max based on the positive reviews. We had recently gotten married and filed jointly for the first time. Our return consisted of four W-2s and a gifted property deed. We uploaded everything requested, and Max confirmed he had all the necessary documents and should have our numbers finalized by our first meeting scheduled the following week. At our first meeting, we were shown a large refund amount, which surprised us since we typically owe significant taxes individually. A few days later, Max admitted he failed to include all four W-2s in the calculations. Once corrected, the outcome changed dramatically and we owed money instead. To his credit, he refunded his preparation fee and offered to file an amendment at no charge. However, the amended return numbers did not match the revised figures we reviewed. Shortly after, we received federal and California refunds that also did not align with the submitted amounts. Months later, the IRS notified us the return was processed incorrectly and requested repayment. We immediately paid it back and are still waiting to see what happens with the California Franchise Tax Board. What makes this especially frustrating is that this was not a highly complex return. It was four W-2s and a property deed. We later consulted another reputable tax professional who was also confused by how these errors occurred. After revisiting prior reviews more carefully, we noticed similar complaints involving incorrect calculations and filing inconsistencies. Based on our personal experience, we strongly encourage others to carefully review all submitted figures and consider obtaining a second opinion before filing. This review reflects only our personal experience. Also, there is no need for a public response from the firm. Multiple apologies do not resolve the stress, confusion, or time spent dealing with these issues.

My wife and I chose Max to perform our taxes, a filing that on paper should be pretty cut and dry…read more 4 W-2's between the 2 of us and that's it. Nothing complicated. Apparently Max thought the same thing and became complacent, causing him to miss one of the 4 W-2's we provided, causing it to go from us getting a sizable return to now owing money. This resulted in him having to file an amendment which took way longer to be processed, and having the CA FTB and the IRS sending the incorrect refunds which I ultimately had to pay back. My problem is not that we owed money. I get that part. But the fact that this filing should have been a walk in the park yet was turned into a situation where I had to deal with the IRS directly for the first time in my life because Max and his shoot-from-the-hip cowboy BS thought that this was too easy to fail and thought he was making an easy over 500(!) dollars. Granted, we were rightfully refunded the outrageous sum that Max charged us for the filing but it does beg the question, where do you people get off charging over 500 dollars for a simple tax filing? It's not as if we had multiple businesses, dependents and assets to work with. He already had the numbers filled when we say into his office so this was obviously an easy close, yet he still screwed it up. I could have taken this to Turbo Tax or H&R Block and they would have done it for less that half of what Max charges and they wouldn't have made such a novice mistake. Max, you caused my wife and I a lot of trouble during a time where we should have been celebrating. This was our first year filing taxes together and were in the middle of a move to another town entirely so this burden was something we definitely did not need. But no worries. I am going to make sure that knowledge your incompetence is spread on any forum I can find, and any organization that fields complaints from hacks like you will have you on their radar. Let's see if I can't create problems in your life as you have with mine.

Consistently wonderful! I've been a client of San Diego Tax Professionals for over a decade, and I…read morecan't recommend them highly enough. Over the years, they've handled my tax returns, offered expert guidance, and supported my small consulting business with consistent professionalism and care. They are incredibly accurate, responsive, and flexible with my often hectic schedule--which I truly appreciate. Their front office team is also exceptionally kind, welcoming, and helpful, making every interaction smooth and pleasant. If you're looking for reliable, knowledgeable support for your personal or small business tax needs, they are absolutely a 10/10.

I had an excellent experience with this tax preparation service. They were extremely professional…read moreand knowledgeable. I am confident in the staff and their expertise. Customer service was excellent and I would definitely recommend this company.

As an early stage entrepreneur running two businesses, taxes were the part I dreaded most. Finding…read morea CPA who actually understands what it's like to build something from scratch felt impossible until I found Dark Horse. Reed and the team made what I expected to be a painful process into a nonexistent problem. The turnaround was incredibly fast, the support team was responsive and helpful, and their technology made everything seamless. No chasing down documents, no confusing portals, no waiting weeks for answers. I did a ton of research before choosing a CPA firm because I knew this decision mattered. I am beyond happy with my choice. If you're a business owner looking for a team that genuinely makes your life easier, look no further.

Hi, I've been using Dark Horse CPAs for the last 10 years.The service is excellent and their…read moreknowledge of tax regulations and rules are impeccable. I would highly recommend them and I don't write these things to often.Suzi Drennen is the best thing since sliced bread! Very intelligent and highly personable and works hard at her trade to keep up on all the new tax laws and regulations. I don't know what I would have done without her on my team during the pandemic She helped me with grants,loans all the backend reporting state and federal agencies.She does a superior job on my taxes every single year! Shawn

I am writing this review from the perspective of a professional bookkeeper who has collaborated…read morewith Sahmel and Associates on shared client accounts for several years. My experience working with their team, specifically Ron Sahmel, C.P.A., has been consistently excellent. What sets them apart: The year-end close process, which can often be a bottleneck, is always streamlined and efficient with Ron Sahmel and Associates. They provide clear, organized PBC lists well in advance, and their team is highly responsive to inquiries. Data exchange is handled securely and methodically, which greatly respects my time and ensures accurate, timely filing for our mutual clients. Their technical expertise is evident in the quality of their work and their proactive approach to tax strategy. The precision of their audit requests and subsequent feedback minimizes rework on my end and instills confidence that our shared clients are receiving top-tier compliance and advisory services. I highly recommend Ron Sahmel and Associates to any business owner looking for a reliable accounting partner. Their professionalism makes inter-firm collaboration seamless. Brian Hatch, BKPR - BookkeeperOnCall.com

Kevin K's advice is very wise!…read more Do not trust your Tax or financial management with this crooked CPA. You will always be safer handling your own financial matters than you would be if you hired Ron Sahmel and or associates. (even if you know nothing about accounting).

Nick has been doing my taxes for a few years now, and I would recommend him to any friend. His…read morecompany has grown over the years, which is no surprise. Everything is thorough and well done. He responds quickly and makes the process seamless and easy for me. It's all done online, which I really appreciate.

Should've read the other reviews about this teams rudeness. Nick, informed me my tax estimate was…read more300-400$ after I told him exactly what all my forms were and uploaded the notes into the tool even before our consultation. He then told me a week after uploading my documents actually it's going to increase to at least $500. I simply said it seemed a little unprofessional to suddenly increase the original estimate 30%+. He said, and I quote "I'm really not interested in working with someone who calls me unprofessional. I'll finish this year's return for you, but you will have to find another office after this year." Is customer service not a thing with this company??Maybe take the feedback instead of being defensive. Update : based on his response below, "good luck getting your return somewhere probably for less" you can see how they treat people!! Crazyyyy that you can speak this way publicly on your own Yelp reviews. I'll let you dig your own hole. If you want to give business to someone who speaks to people like this, nicks the best!