Recently, I had very frustrating and disappointing experiences with two bookkeepers and was…read moredesperately trying to find a CPA that is an expert in the department of filing taxes and tax advice. Surprisingly, Lowell answered my call and very patiently explained everything that I needed to know pertaining to my tax filing situation. He also helped me get the ball rolling to resolve my issues within 24 hours! He showed his expertise, efficiency and kindness throughout my interaction with him. Lowell is not only extremely knowledgeable, but passionate about what he does. What impressed me the most is that he genuinely CARES about his clients! Lowell also gets work done in a super-efficient and timely manner! Working with Lowell gave me the PEACE of mind that no other CPA has ever given me. I highly recommend Lowell Foster to anyone who is looking for a CPA who is a tax pro and sincerely cares about you. Working with Lowell made me feel like a VIP client! I am so very grateful for you! Lowell!

Lowell's knowledge and expertise in S Corp businesses has been paramount in my success and savings…read morewith my company. He has been my CPA for a number of years now and Lowell really works hard to stay up on new tax laws and programs to help you save. His experience and tax literacy cannot be overstated! My business is an LLC, but Lowell helped me see that taxing it as an S Corporation would save me a ton in the end. On top of that his fees are very reasonable. Lowell has really been a godsend and I don't know what I would do without him. I highly recommend this CPA!!

I have been using Top Hat Taxes for many years! Daryl Hale, owner, personally does each and every…read moreperson's taxes! He is accurate, prompted and ready to assist. Give him a call! https://miramesataxpreparation.com/

I originally found Darryl Hale on Yelp and had him prepare our taxes the last couple of years…read morewithout issue. This year Darryl reached out directly offering tax planning services. After paying the $2,500 assessment fee Darryl recommended two tax strategies, both of which raised significant concerns: 1) GFX Trading - a complex Series LLC foreign currency structure. This strategy was presented as a way to generate large tax deductions through foreign currency trading. When I asked for written explanations of how the strategy worked, what the economic substance was, and how it would hold up under IRS scrutiny, the answers were incomplete and at times inaccurate. When I declined to proceed, he called me immediately, insisting "everyone is doing this," and became defensive. I later understood that his affiliated company receives commissions from this arrangement, which was not disclosed before he recommended it. 2) DNA Harmony - involving the purchase of gift certificates for Jazz Band Splash red-light therapy. This was presented as a deductible expense through a separate Series LLC structure. Again, I requested information in writing about the IRS basis for deducting these types of purchases, but the responses did not address compliance, valuation, or audit exposure. When I decided not to move forward with either strategy based on the lack of clear documentation and concerns about risk, I requested a refund of my $2,500 fee. The request was denied. My experience did not meet the level of professionalism I expect from a tax advisor. I would not return nor recommend Darryl Hale and will be filing a complaint with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility and notifying the California Franchise Tax Board.

This was my first time working with Daniel and my first time filing taxes as a small business…read moreowner. Daniel was meticulous. He went through and corrected things that my book keeper had done incorrectly, went through the forms line by line and made sure I understood exactly where the numbers came from. As a small business owner with very little exposure to taxes, Daniel was heaven sent. I plan on working with him for years to come.

My husband found a tax preparer who was highly recommended for service members. We left after ten…read moreminutes with her. We contacted Daniel and he knew how to help us. He did our current year taxes and amended tax returns right. Whether you are military or not, he is an experienced preparer who genuinely cares about your returns being completed properly. He hears your questions and is easy to talk to if you have questions or concerns. He is a straight shooter and an ethical preparer. His prices are competitive with other preparers in the area. The peace of mind you have when someone like him works with you is worth the money.

I chose David York to prepare my 2025 taxes and to help me strategize a solid tax strategy for my…read morebusiness going forward into 2026. David handled both my personal tax and my business tax situations. I am the owner and founder of Symbiotx, providing expert CMC (chemistry, manufacturing and controls) support/consulting for small biotechs which need my level of experience and expertise but cannot afford to commit to a full-time employee. My consultancy (Symbiotx) has steadily grown over the past three years such that bringing in an experienced "tax guy/gal" was warranted. I did my research and went with David. I am glad that I did. David is extremely organized, upon which I place a high value. After an initial "in person" consultation, he provides you with a detailed checklist and has you populate a shared vault where you can upload the various documents required to optimize the tax preparation. When all the documentation is in place, you have a 1-on-1 meeting (this can be done remotely on the phone or using Zoom) with David where he completes your state and federal submissions for your personal and business taxes. Because he and I are extremely organized, this meeting took less than an hour to complete and file all submissions. I had many questions, and David had answers. He is patient and professional. David doesn't work cheap, but frankly, I would be concerned if he did. I expect top-notch results, and I'm willing to pay for them. I came out far ahead of where I would have without David's help, and I enjoy the peace of mind knowing that we have a plan in place for 2026 taxes. I would recommend including David on your list of candidates if/when you find yourself looking for a top-notch tax guy.

A couple years ago I got the kind of scary mail from the IRS you never want to see, and it's…read morebecause of a straightforward W-2 mistake David made on my income tax return. He still won't pay me back for it. The facts: - In 2021 I got a decent-sized raise at my job. (Brag?) When it came time to file my 2021 taxes, David accidentally COPY AND PASTED the much lower income from the previous year, 2020. So he underreported my income by a lot. Of course he had my accurate 2021 W-2 -- but he was too disorganized, rushed or careless to use it. - Not only that, he copy and pasted some *unemployment income* from 2020 into my 2021 return, so -- to add insult to injury -- not only did he massively under-report my salary, he also slightly over-reported it with non-existent unemployment income. - I ended up owing almost $10K in back taxes, interest, and an extra-high penalty. - After I paid the back taxes, he tried to help with appealing the penalty. But he did this by sending the IRS a half-hearted ashy letter about numbers that were "entered incorrectly" and he didn't specifically request or argue for an abatement in the penalty. - (I also paid a ridiculous amount of interest.) - Unsurprisingly the IRS rejected this attempt and ruled that the penalty must be paid. - It's around this time that communication with David York became especially spotty, where he said he'll call the IRS...but then he fell off the map and it took weeks to hear back from him. - I paid the penalty by the deadline. - He called the IRS (after the deadline lol) then emailed me claiming that the "the penalty and interest have been removed" and I'm like...wtf are you talking about. That's probably because of what I paid already?? - I've asked him to reimburse me just for some of penalties and interest, $1,852.68 -- which doesn't even include an earlier interest payment or state penalties that his mistake bubbled up. Gave him an address to send a check. But he hasn't. It's been radio silence from David York. - "You should hear back from me by Monday" is the last thing he wrote to me, back in January 2025, words to echo on into the void forever. - Silver lining though, I recently learned Rihanna's accountant also owes her money so now I have something in common with Rihanna. Read the one-star reviews. They'll save you a lot of time and $$$$$ in the future. (Oh, and side note not related to this income tax fiasco -- on a return for my S Corp at the time, he didn't even provide us the full return, just an authorization page that was missing Form 1120-S and the K1, so we were scrambling the following year looking for it.) I also noticed his business has a second profile on yelp, which might help him get around these one-stars. You should choose literally anyone else to do your taxes.

I cannot recommend Tulsi enough! Filing my taxes has always felt overwhelming to me, but Tulsi made…read morethe entire process feel very organized, clear, and stress free. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and makes tax season much easier, Tulsi Tax Solutions is for you. I'll definitely be coming back every year!

I recently hired Tulsi Tax Solutions to prepare a somewhat complicated past due return for my…read moredeceased fathers estate. I had been putting the task off unfortunately, because I didn't know where to start, having zero experience with anything other than my own personal income tax returns. I received letters from the IRS and the State, however, asking for the returns, and it was only going to get more expensive if I put it off! Tulsi completely understood my situation and was able to prepare the returns for me with a very quick turnaround time, which I much appreciated. I also had a ton of questions, and since my Dad had past away several years earlier, did not have all the necessary backup paperwork that someone would normally have. Tulsi was able to 'think outside the box' to get the returns completed for me. She is knowledgable, reasonably priced, honest, and her years of experience shows. Thank you, Tulsi, for helping me during this stressful time! I would highly recommend Tulsi Tax Solutions to anyone needing tax help!

Bryant is fantastic, been working with him / LaunchCPA for several years. I don't think I'd be…read morehere without them.

Bryant and his team are outstanding. No need to look any further for your CPA. you will…read moreBe more than pleased with his services. I have a few businesses and it took 4 CPAs to find the right one and when you know, you know. Even when my businesses weren't doing as well and I couldn't afford monthly services, I was pleased and relieved by his approach to still answer my questions and do screen shares with me when I needed assistance when I am technically only paying at the end of the year to file my taxes. He doesn't feel like other CPAs I have worked with where you can tell it's all about the paycheck for them. You can tell he genuinely cares and wants to help. He will take the time to explain things thoroughly and any questions I have are answered quickly, which is very much appreciated.

I can't say enough good things about Paul and his business!…read moreHe's provided countless assitance with my tax needs, saving me thousands of dollars, and most importantly days of headaches!

HORRIBLE. Do not use them for personal tax returns they will steal all of your money and bill you…read morefor doing nothing that free turbo tax couldn't do, horribly managed and I'd never do business again with them.

I've been using StrataTax for 15 years. I cannot imagine using anyone else for my taxes! I have…read morerecommended StrataTax to everyone I know because the level of service and knowledge is top-notch.

Flat out just have to say I'm impressed.... Had the pleasure of utilizing Tony's business tax…read morepreparation consulting service and I'm thrilled with my consult. Here's what I loved - Tony is a genuine soul with integrity - He was organized and had sent out zoom links and calendar information well in advance - Had very simple yet informative slides that helped clarify what I would consider to be complex tax laws & business ideas Here's why I trusted him - First person in 10 years to be hired by the IRS graduating from San Diego State - Has experience successfully handling IRS audits - understands how the tax law has been written, understands how those laws are enforced (personal experience) and wants to be a part of the change in this world helping small businesses finally succeed and reach financial freedom. This is a no brainer schedule your first consult :) @neeks93 On Insta :)