Mr. Engelbert was fast and thorough getting my taxes done. He did an amazing job and helped make sure I got the amount I was owed. Very nice guy and great person to do your taxes. read more

Requested tax preparation for 2025 and a review of 2024 taxes. Both were done very well and very fast. I recommend there services to anyone

Very responsive service. Answered all my questions. Helped with glitches i inadvertently created. Will use him again. Happy to have a reliable person. read more

John had handled our taxes for over eleven years, consistently providing adequate service without any issues. In February 2025, he emailed us the usual list of required documents to begin processing our return. As we've done for over a decade, we uploaded everything to the designated folder on his website. Then--nothing. After receiving no response, we called and emailed multiple times with no reply. Eventually, my husband drove to John's office, only to find a different business had moved in. We even left messages at his home, but still heard nothing. We've tried to give him the benefit of the doubt--perhaps he's ill or something more serious--but at the very least, we expected some sort of update on his website or voicemail. The complete lack of communication is deeply unprofessional. Thankfully, we found TaxGeeks and highly recommend their services. read more

We've been happy for many years service through John, but when trying to schedule and appointment for 2024 taxes, he has up and disappeared. No replies to put calls, emails or text. Every unproffesional! read more

I'm am glad I found John to take over my taxes. After starting a business and buying a house I just didn't trust myself to do my own taxes on Turbo Tax anymore and H&R Block's pricing was the same as finding a REAL tax professional to handle your taxes. John always responds quick and he knows his stuff! I can always count on John to keep me on top of my taxes. If you need a real professional, then give John Engelbert a call NOW! read more

Mr. Engelbert is a joy to work with, he helped me fix some problems caused by another accountents lack of effort and I'm very thankful for the time and effort he invested in getting things straightened out. Thank you and God Bless read more

Our experience with Engelbert Tax Services began wonderfully. John was incredibly helpful and responsive. However, we recently received a notice that one of our tax filings that John handled for us had an error. This is when we have received silence in response to our phone calls and e-mails requesting some clarification on the error. We have still not received a response and are paying back taxes with penalties associated. read more

John is a nice guy however, in 2013 John failed to file both my state and IRS taxes though he completed them and told me they had been flied. A year later (even after paying my taxes), I owe over $1,000 in penalty fees because of this mistake. Furthermore, after filing for an extension and then getting my info to John in 2014, he didn't return numerous phone calls or emails for a full month after the deadline which also cost me hundreds of dollars in penalty fees. Additionally, he never even completed my taxes for 2014. John is a nice guy but if you want someone to take care of your taxes, I highly recommend Marlene Romanazzi in Visalia. Her people did what John couldn't do, and they did it in less than a week. You can find her at http://www.msrcpa.com Update: I had a CPA look over the 2 years that John did my taxes and multiple mistakes were found. Thankfully, I'm getting a significant sum of money back now that my returns have been amended by someone other than John. Do yourself a favor and find someone else to do your taxes. read more

Dealt with John for the first time last month; actually scheduled an appointment for the same day. He took the time to answer any and all questions I had during our appointment (and a few follow-up questions as well) in a knowledgable and courteous manner. My taxes were prepared and filed very quickly; and I appreciated information he freely shared. See you next year! read more

We've been working with John since he was working with the IRS. We moved all of our business and personal tax and accounting to him, and, have never been happier. He's dealt with IRS, State Board of Equalization, and EDD on past tax issues. Helped us get set up so that those issues are now in the past. Takes care of all of our payroll and gives us guidance on all things financial. And besides all that....he's a very nice guy and a joy to work with!! My suggestion: don't call all those rip off's that you hear on the radio and see on TV. Call John. He'll give you excellent representation, and, you won't have to worry about feeling like you've been ripped off. If you need a personal recommendation, feel free to call me: Bob Pierce 559.505.9086 read more

This review is four star rather than five only because this was my first filing with John and I cannot speak to long term. However, I do feel confident that the long-term would be as good as the recent experience. John was easy to work with, very friendly, personable and professional. He filed our stuff fast, cost less than other places from which we got quotes, and made things very easy. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who asked. If we are still living in Fresno next year, we will definitely be repeat customers. read more

Thorough and quick, attention to detail and most important of all... great with our kids and very friendly. No complaints.

John Engelbert got over $1000 in refunds for us! He filed an amended return for the previous year to get money for us there also that we didn't know was available to us. He made the whole process quick and easy. We highly recommend him and plan to call him next year. read more

I had let some tax matter slip for a couple of years and John took great care of me. He is very easy to work with a great listener about my situation and answered all my (dumb) questions without making me feel stupid. Everyone should a good Tax person and I would highly recommend John. read more

I used to always do my own taxes, but this year things got a little more complicated and I decided to get some help. I came across John on yelp and decided to give him a try. Im so glad I did. John was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about taxes and strategies for my business, all at an extremely reasonable rate. Can't say enough great things about him. He handled my return and was very quick and efficient. The cost was well worth the return. Between helping me find deductions I didn't even know applied to my situation, he helped me save thousands of dollars and even got me money back. The office is laid back and not uptight like other places I've been in the past. We had a great discussion regarding my specific tax situation and I definitely plan on going back to John for all my future returns. Again, the return on my investment was well worth it. If I can continue to capitalize on his expertise, why wouldn't I. Plus, I hate doing taxes on my own. I always feel like I am missing out on so much money. Did I also mention John did my payroll as well?? As a small business owner, I needed more professional help beyond the infrequent bookkeepers and enrolled agent accountant (there is a difference, if you're a business get a CPA!) Thank you again John, you're truly a blessing!! read more

John can possibly save you more on taxes because he takes the time to research any questionable deduction. He assumes nothing and makes sure the tax code is addressing your situation. He goes as far as recommending things you can do yourself saving the additional fee if he were to do it for you. Whether you save a lot or not, you will know John was accurate and did the best for you he can. He is a very personable guy too, once he can push himself away from the computer. We've had CPAs do our taxes before that never asked or suggested anything beyond what can be filled out on the form. John explains things as he goes. This is not a paper mill. read more

John is a very nice guy but he won't take ownership of his mistakes. I told him that I want my refund direct deposited and sent him my bank info. He submitted it as a check. Annoying but not a huge deal. I probably would still go back next year if he had just said 'whoops, my bad.' But after I left him a voicemail asking what happened, he left me a voicemail saying that I told him during our first meeting that I didn't want the IRS to have my account info. Which is silly because I do direct deposit every year. But At this point I just assumed he got our conversation confused with another client. Still not a big deal. So I left another voicemail explaining that and hoping that he could make a correction and have it direct deposited like we had discussed(not sure if that's possible but it was a question I would have liked answered by the guy I paid to do my taxes). But he won't return my phone calls or emails now. Again, John is a nice guy but not very professional. For the amount of money I spent and the attention my return got, I think I'm better off going to H&R Block. They spend more time with you and ask more questions. read more

John Engelbert was extremely knowledgeable in helping us with a past IRS balance. He has a lot of experience and is very knowledgeable with the IRS laws and processes. He saved us about $6000 with debt owed. We are extremely grateful to John. Thank you! read more

I had been living in Fresno for about 6 months when tax time came rolling around. I had no idea where to go. I called a couple of other places and they were not taking any other clients. I called him and he took me in that same day. John was nice, quick and tried to get me the most money back, plus the yelp coupon didn't hurt either. He's pretty funny, but can be a abrasive with his humor, but everyone can't be perfect. read more

The Construction Industry Crime Prevention of Central, Northern, Coastal and Nevada have been using John Engelbert Tax Service, for the last 10 years. His company has been preparing CICP's corporate tax documents and my personal tax documents. In addition, he oversees CICP's tax documents which is a a non-profit 501 (c) 6, which I am the Executive Director. He offers a full line of tax planning and tax accounting and preparation services. My tax preparation experiences (advice, planning and actual preparation) with John Engelbert have been positive and always rewarding. I have received excellent advice on tax planning and preparation as well as preparation of all needed tax return documents. The tax document preparations has been superbly handled on time and at reasonable prices. John has been very responsive to my needs and my inquiries. I have always been satisfied with the services I have received. I would rate his company very high on tax knowledge, respond to my tax needs, questions, and my comfort level with sharing and dealing with such matters. I can unreservedly recommend John Engelbert Tax Service for your consideration. I have no doubt you will be completely satisfied with his services and pricing. read more

Well John sat with his back to me most of the time, but that was because he was doing my taxes. John was awesome. With my current tax situation, I didn't feel comfortable doing a paper copy. It's good to know that John will be the one handling the IRS. He's a funny guy and will keep you entertained. I felt comfortable knowing he was the one handling my taxes for me. Thanks John! read more

This is our second year coming to John. He's awesome and gives you the utmost attention and great tips on how to capture most of your deductions. Forget those cheesy "fast" in and out tax service places! You want someone honest, professional and doesn't charge crazy amounts to do what those "other guys" do, then come see John!!! read more

This was our first year filing with John. He is very easy going and very easy to talk to. He listened to our needs for a somewhat complicated situation and delivered a great surprise! I was apprehensive of paying more than the standard turbo tax fees but he came through and made it completely worth his service fee. We will be retuning customers next year and in sure for years to come. read more

Wow! Super impressed with the service and care provided! Friendly, personable, quick, and efficient!!!! I will be returning and referring friends! read more

Don't go anywhere else for your tax needs!! John was great to work with!! I will recommend him to all my friends and family. Thanks John.

John is great. Knows IRS regulations like a pro, helps us plan ahead and prepare for next year. He's for a great sense of humor and his knowledge helps that stressful process cruise through like a breeze. Awesome guy read more

John is a really easy to talk to guy! I laugh and learn something new from him every year. I am most pleased with the fact that I meet him personally each year and he explains things to me in a level that I can understand. He's willing to work with you to maximize your returns (we don't all get returns) and he's organized with the information he gives. I'd recommend John to do your taxes-STOP wasting your time doing Turbo-Tax...it's cheaper but John can get it done quicker, more accurately and get you more deductions. read more

After years of making the grave mistakes of using the unskilled yet convenient "tax professionals" at H&R Block, I finally found my go-to tax guru. John was well versed and knowledgeable regarding my tax issues. Within 24 hours he had amended years of mistakes on my returns. John is extremely thorough and straight forward in his communication. I cannot recommend anyone more highly in this profession. read more

If I could, I wouldn't even rate this company a 1 star. John may seem like he knows what he's talking about but he far from does. My husband's business and our personal taxes were given back to us on the day that they were due. We would try to contact him on several occasions and he would return our calls a month later. That was our first mistake by staying with him because I think communication is so important. We lived in Fresno at the time so we were able to go to his office. We ended up moving to San Diego for my job so that is why we depending on the phone and email. The month that our taxes were due, he never returned any of our calls and just emailed our taxes that day. That's not even the big issue. When we got our taxes back, we owed a ton of money and it just didn't look right and at that point we knew we needed to see another CPA. We go to another CPA and he literally looked at our taxes and was so perplexed. The correction that was made was over 30,000 dollars. We owed way less than this. We take full responsibility for not listening to our heart and finding someone different when he wasn't returning our calls. I think John thought that we were young and stupid because at the time my husband was going through a business transition. I think he took advantage because he thought he could. How do you not care about screwing someone over? How are your moral and values so bad? With that being said, how you treat people tells all and integrity is everything. Maybe he didn't know what he was doing and he could have simply said that. I do not recommend this company and if you had your taxes done by John, please get a second look. This is not the only review stating the same issue. read more

John is very knowledgable in his field & very friendly. He took extra time & stayed late to help us. We have found our tax guy, highly recommend! read more

I enthusiastically recommend John. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and has very reasonable rates. I will definitely be using his services again next tax season, and I'm going to recommend him to all my friends in need of a good tax preparer! read more

John is very personable and knows his taxes! He was able to help me figure out which deductions I could take to maximize my return. The best part is he did my taxes quickly, and he is always happy to answer all my questions. read more

John is excellent to work with. He's professional, efficient and extremely reliable. I trust him 100% with our taxes. I highly recommend John to all my family and friends. read more

Came into do my Tax Returns with John and had a great experience. He looked over what was needed and was very fair with the pricing. Best thing is that if you're a first timer he'll knock off $25. His office hours were very accommodating with my work schedule as well. I would recommend his services if you're looking for someone to do your taxes. read more