I was looking for a skilled and talented tax professional to assist my son in preparing his business tax return. Elmira Tax did a phenomenal job of preparing the tax return and advising my son on how to manage his business to take advantage of tax law and opportunities. As a father, I want to make sure my son has the right support and help to ensure his business is successful. Elmira Tax is a great partner to have on his team. I highly recommend their services, they are professional, answered every question and prompt. read more

The first great part of working with William at his company Elmira, was that when I asked for a quote through Yelp, I didn't perceive to receive an automatic reply; they asked me follow-up questions instead of forcing me to call them via an auto reply before providing a quote. That let me know that they were attentive to their customers. I had a rough time gathering all my docs from the different institutions and after moving to a new state. I didn't want to have to deal with the nuances that came with having to go through TurboTax and figure out what I would need for all the different tax situations (even though I no longer own a business). Once I uploaded all the documents to the secure portal and submitted them, I received a follow-up email within a day or two; super fast. My taxes were done in less than a week. The prices are reasonable for what he does as well. He also made sure to send the Tax Return that was to be submitted to me for review before sending in the Tax Return. I'd recommend and will likely leverage Elmira's services again in the future. Thank you, William! read more

I've had a great experience working with William. He's responsive, knowledgeable, and makes the tax process much less stressful. Whenever I have questions, he explains everything clearly and in plain language so I actually understand what's going on. It's clear he cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to help. If you're looking for a reliable CPA, I definitely recommend William! read more

William was very responsive, professional and most importantly, very knowledgeable in helping me with my tax situation as a non resident alien. Highly recommended! read more

We are new clients to William. We needed help with our LLC and individual filings. For the LLC I was pleasantly surprised by his responsive nature. Also, he completed the filing in a very timely manner. His communication is fast and efficient. A little later we needed to do our individual filings. I mentioned we had to go to Japan for 2 weeks and was hoping to get the filing done before. He was able to meet our timeline and everything was very accurate and also the communication is so on point. Really glad I jumped over to William for help with my filings this year. read more

Very responsive and was able to catch an error from previous years that saved me $$. Highly recommend!

William was excellent to work with and I would recommend him to my friends and family. The process was very streamlined through the customer portal and communication was timely and clear. I asked for help on an amended return as well as help with my taxes for this year. Don't wait another day, call William to help you with your taxes! read more

Quick and thorough work. We used William's firm for both a tax estimate and return preparation and have been very pleased with the results. We plan to work with him on tax planning and preparation in the future. read more

I cannot recommend working with William enough. He has been so helpful, patient, and understanding. His services absolutely paid for themselves - the amount of money he got me back in tax returns far exceeded the cost of his services, not to mention the ease and time I saved not having to file my taxes myself. He answers emails promptly and walked me through all my questions. Do yourself a favor, and hire Elmira. read more

We came to Will pretty close to the filing deadline and thought for sure we'd have to file an extension, but somehow he managed to get our taxes filed on time! He made the process extremely easy, stress-free, and was super quick and responsive to answering any questions we had. We definitely plan to use him again for all of our future tax needs! read more

Highly recommend William. The process was smooth, organized, and completely stress-free. He was very responsive, answered all my questions clearly, and helped me identify deductions I wouldn't have found on my own. Professional, knowledgeable, and great to work with -- exactly who you want handling your taxes. read more

Very responsive. Easy communication. Thorough tax preparation. Recommend his services for taxes. Will use again in the future.

Couldn't recommend William more! He was super thorough, timely, and easy to work with. He caught several mistakes from my previous tax preparer, explained everything clearly, and made sure we were set up correctly going forward. Highly recommend! read more

After years of using TurboTax, I decided to work with a CPA due to more complex tax situations. Last year, I had a terrible experience with a different tax preparer who procrastinated until the last minute, leaving me scrambling and ultimately costing me extra fees due to errors. I knew I needed a real professional this time around. I chose William Tse, CPA after seeing glowing reviews online, including from Jando, Yelp Houston's Community Manager, whose recommendations I trust. From the very first interaction, William impressed me with his clear communication, thorough attention to detail, and proactive approach to tax optimization. He took the time to answer all my questions thoughtfully and even found ways to adjust our W-2 elections to enhance our overall tax strategy--something I never would have caught on my own. Yes, William charges $500 for tax filing, but in return, you get top-tier expertise, strategic tax planning, and peace of mind knowing that your taxes are done right. This is money well spent when you have someone as knowledgeable and professional as William in your corner. If you're looking for a CPA who truly cares about his clients and delivers exceptional service, I highly recommend William Tse, CPA! read more

I had a great experience working with William. He explained everything clearly, answered my questions quickly, and made the tax return process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend !! read more

This is my second year w/ William! I'll keep coming back. Even at the height of tax season, William has a fast turnaround time without sacrificing accuracy. He makes the process smooth, answers all my questions, and ensures I get the best outcome. Highly recommend! read more

William is the best CPA I've worked with. He is thorough, very responsive via email, and easy to work with. I would recommend him to any friends or family looking for an easy process to get their tax returns done. read more

William was prompt, professional, and incredibly thorough. He took the time to review our previous tax filing (done by someone else) to make sure we were on the right track. He even worked over the weekend, asking clarifying questions and providing updates along the way to ensure everything was accurate. We reached out to him on Friday, and by midday Monday our paperwork was ready. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and commitment to service -- highly recommended! read more

I used Yelp to search for a CPA and after reading the ratings and reviews for William Tse, CPA, I contacted him via text and explained my personal situation and tax return needs, and William responded immediately and eventually gave me a quote, which was acceptable to me. I then asked him when we could meet face to face before initiating any document transfer or personal information, and he informed me that he works from home and could not meet at that location, and that everything is done remotely, online. I said I understood and then suggested a brief face to face meeting at a Starbucks or other venue, and he DECLINED AGAIN with endless justifications, saying that his wife works, he watches the children, and he just is UNABLE to meet at any time, and suggested a Zoom meeting. I responded saying that since I will be disclosing all my financial and personal information to someone who is unknown to me, I did not feel comfortable unless we met in person first. I also said that I cannot believe that he is willing to forgo having a potential long-term client just because he cannot find any opportunity to meet in person at least once. Maybe this is the new business model for the younger generation, but I'm from baby boomer generation and I still expect some old-school approaches in my business relationships, something that he was unwilling to entertain. I declined his help and definitely would NOT RECOMMEND him unless you're comfortable with openly disclosing your personal information and bank account information to someone who exists only in the virtual sphere. NO THANK YOU! read more

After waiting over half a month for an email response, he finally wrote back and said he does not know how to proceed with expenses pertaining to our industry. This is another CPA that wants to make thousands of dollars for turning in sheets of paper to the government. read more

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William's response time was great. My Taxes for 2025 were stress free and I would recommend his services.

Called to get a quote- asked a few questions and gave me a quote. he let me know that filing with him and TurboTax will get similar result due to how straight forward my tax is. Really appreciated his honesty. When my tax gets more complicated- he definitely will be the person I would use. read more

William has been very responsive and I am hoping for great returns with him. He's gotta play catchup with my returns. read more

William was easy to work with. He was informative and the process was easy with uploading documents

I had a great experience working with my William this year! He was quick, efficient, and completely took the stress out of doing my taxes. He's extremely knowledgeable, answered all of my questions, and always got back to me quickly. He was also able to identify where I had overpaid last year, which made a huge difference. I plan to continue working with him for my taxes going forward and highly recommend his services! read more

It took the last firm I hired 4+ months to straighten out my tax situation and they never did anything and kept my money. William got it done in a week. Even got an email Saturday night, this dude works non stop. Very responsive and communicative. Highly recommend. read more

William helped us with our personal tax return and was great to work with. He was very prompt, efficient, and available to answer questions. Would highly recommend! read more

William was very responsive to my questions and provided detailed responses so that I can understand my tax return. It was my first time using his services and will definitely consider him again next year! read more

My husband and I were last minute clients, but despite his workload, William graciously accepted us and on an incredibly condensed timeline was able to file our return. He was quick to respond to questions and professional in all aspects. We would definitely recommend his services! read more

Yes, we highly recommend William Tse, CPA. We utilized William's services for employment taxes that were a bit complex. He and his team were, clear, straightforward, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. read more

William did a fantastic job sorting out my messy first year in business. I was super impressed at how attentive he was as he listened to my whole situation while picking up his kiddo from school, then emailed me a detailed summary of everything I said to him. He was fast, efficient, organized, and patient. He explained everything I asked about with respect and helped me throughout a complicated situation that really needed addressing. Highly recommended, and planning to use him again when needed! Thanks so much, William! read more

I've had the same experience as the others who have left a 5 star review. William is very prompt and professional. We had an older tax return that needed amending and he gave me every confidence that he was going to get it done quickly and correctly. I'm not sure he sleeps as fast as he gets things done. You will not regret hiring him. read more

A friend recommended me to William and he has been so helpful. He was very patient, knowledgeable and professional, answered questions with clarity, and finished my tax return quickly. William made the whole process stress-free and simple. I would definitely recommend his services! read more

William is excellent and i have finally found an accountant that is honest professional and responsive! William assisted me in filing current and prior year returns. From start to end William communicated everything I would need and the what the process would be if i owed anything. After a few days of correspondence and me submitting all documents; william took the time to walk me through each return! Please use William! I promise you wont be disappointed and you'll rest easier knowing that your taxes are done right! read more

Working with William on my taxes was a breeze! After doing self file or turbo tax I decided to seek out a professional after turbo tax messed up my past two filings. William was extremely responsive responding to my inquiry the same day when I initially reached out. Communicating with him and making sure all the proper documents were in order was simple and easy. This past tax return filing was a bit complex to me but with William's help it took a lot of the stress off of my shoulders. Highly recommend! read more

While this is my first time using William as our tax accountant, he's done an impeccable job of a quick turnaround (less than a week). My filing situation is not the most straightforward, but William seemed knowledgeable regarding the individual aspects and was also quick to respond on any queries I had. This experience is a 180 from my previous accountant, and I highly recommend William to anyone seeking help with their tax returns. read more

Quick turnaround once I uploaded info to the convenient portal. Good communication throughout.

William Tse, CPA, is always super responsive, easy to reach, and answers questions directly without unnecessary details. He is very efficient, and I highly recommend him! read more

William had our return prepared quickly and accurately! He made the process very easy on us.

After living internationally, moving to various cities / states in the last couple of years during the pandemic, I've never hated doing taxes more. I decided last year that I'll finally employ a professional to handle them for me and William Tse of Elmira Tax Services was that person. After looking at other CPAs on Yelp, he was by far the most responsive person I've consulted with and it's been bliss ever since. William is incredibly professional and answers questions lightning quick. His email communication is outstanding, which is important for me since I'm on the go often. He is organized and provides clear guidance for complicated situations. More importantly, he's able to express this in layman's terms because I'm not at all tax savvy. In addition to being quite thorough, he's also incredibly efficient with his work. He prepared my documents with ease and was maximize my situation in a relatively quick manner. I know that not all CPAs work with this kind of diligence, so in some ways I feel somewhat spoiled to be working with him. In some ways, I'm already looking forward to next year's return. (#1) I recommend him with all 5 of these stars. His professionalism and quality work ethic has been appreciated in these last two years of returns. Thank you for all that you do, William! __________ (#1) Said by no one, till now. read more