I have been using MillerMusmar for over a year now as an outsourcing accounting and CPA service…read moreprovider for my company (it was recommended to us by our previous on-staff accountant who had quit amidst the mounting pressure and heavy scrutiny). My main objective in using MillerMusmar was to demonstrate to the government customer that my company (besides being an innovator in artificial intelligence) has a sound accounting practices and proper procedures above and beyond of what was required to work with the DOD and to get us a Phase II contract (after several Phase I contracts) for developing the next-generation AI system. In general, these things could get very tricky (especially amidst the constantly changing government requirements and regulation). And we also had to do it while under heavy scrutiny from some government agents trying hard to stop small businesses from being able to compete. The long story short -- we have successfully fulfilled this goal and are now on a contract and in business. I am thus happy with the services provided.

I've been working with Miller Musmar, CPAs for some time now, and I wanted to share my experience…read morefor anyone looking for accounting services in the area. From the beginning, the team at Miller Musmar has been professional and attentive. When I first reached out, I was dealing with some complicated tax issues that I'd been putting off, and I wasn't sure how to tackle them. They took the time to understand my situation thoroughly and explained everything in terms I could actually understand, which immediately put me at ease. What stands out most about working with Miller Musmar is their communication. I'm always kept informed about what's happening with my accounts and tax filings. They respond to emails and phone calls promptly, and they make sure I understand deadlines and what's needed from me well in advance. There's never any confusion about where things stand or what the next steps are. That level of clarity has been invaluable, especially during tax season when things can get hectic. The transparency they provide has also been impressive. They're upfront about costs from the start, so there are no surprise fees or unexpected charges down the line. They explain their billing clearly and I always feel like I'm getting fair value for the services provided. They've also been proactive about finding deductions and strategies that have saved me money, which shows they're genuinely looking out for my best interests rather than just processing paperwork. Their approach is efficient and thorough. They don't drag things out unnecessarily, but they also don't rush through important details. Everything gets done in a reasonable timeframe, and I've never felt like my work was being delayed or that the process was being stretched out for billing purposes. They're organized, detail-oriented, and they catch things that I would have missed on my own. What I appreciate most is that they take a collaborative approach. When decisions need to be made, they present options clearly and help me understand the implications of each choice. They never make me feel like I'm asking stupid questions, and they're patient in explaining complex tax matters. I feel like I'm part of the process rather than being kept in the dark. The team has also been flexible and accommodating when unexpected situations come up. Whether it's a last-minute question or a change in my financial situation, they've always been responsive and helpful in figuring out the best path forward. Working with Miller Musmar has made tax season and financial planning far less stressful than it used to be. Having someone I can trust to handle these important matters with competence and integrity gives me real peace of mind. If you're looking for a CPA firm that communicates well, operates with transparency, and genuinely works to help you navigate your financial responsibilities, I'd definitely recommend Miller Musmar, CPAs.

I found B&A after an exhaustive Yelp search and speaking to a few tax preparers on the phone. Of…read moreall the ones I spoke with, B&A seemed the most "with it." I worked directly with David, who was all business and answered every question I had. David's a bit old school (likes to work with paper, which is fine) so just make sure you connect with the office's admins if you want to send your documents electronically in advance of your in-person meeting with your tax preparer. Note: In prior years I used Turbo Tax, but as my taxes have gotten more complicated over the years, I had less confidence that I was doing them correctly via TT, so I felt a lot better working with a real person at B&A. If you're willing to pay a few hundred bucks to have your taxes done right, B&A is the way to go in the Arlington/Alexandria area.

I was forced to do business with Mitch because my brother did and he died. I needed to recreate my…read morebrother's life and ask for help from people who had managed his affairs in life. ALL the people I called helped me with kindness and sympathy. Enter Mitch Brandt. Not kind not sympathetic. I will never forget the day he said abruptly ... what did your brother do? Sorry to bother you Mitch! I paid him over $1000 to prepare my brothers 2023 taxes and the IRS still hasn't processed them. Mitch won't return my emails. All I can say is DO NOT do business with this man. He is unkind, unprofessional, and expensive. Virginia you can do better.

I am just retiring and had two years back taxes to file and a third (2019) was late when we met…read morewith Eric. Bottom line, we couldn't be more pleased! He turned all three years around in a couple of weeks and I am heading into retirement with my taxes current! (Maybe an odd thing to be happy about, but IRS and I have a checkered past). With my previous accountant I always felt we were at the bottom of her list of "more important" clients and usually took months to do our return. With Eric we felt like the "more important" client. Thank you Eric! We would highly recommend Johnson & Associates and intend to be a regular client. - Bob Saunders

I just called to this firm and was very disappointed. The person immediately warned that simple…read moreindividual tax return would start from $750 and it's not guaranteed. Just for potential new clients be aware of their "excellent" reviews. When I asked where he got that price his respond was they were the best and all other CPA firms around were piece of trash. It's a SCAM!!!

I remain astounded at the level of gaslighting employed by Rachel Moncure throughout our working…read moreengagement and up until even this last comment by her. Here is an attached photo of the written instructions provided, telling us to pay by Oct 15 instead of the correct due date of April 15. What is so difficult about acknowledging incorrect WRITTEN instructions and taking responsibility for clients following this instructions?

Ross & Moncure has been helping me with my tax filing needs for almost a decade now. Every year the…read moreprocess is seamless and efficient. I am always left satisfied and happy with the results. Rachel and her team are utmost professionals and very friendly and helpful in answering any tax related questions I have. I highly recommend their services!

They have been my accountant for many years. I really like the way I can just call anything and get…read morea quick response

Used them for a few years and found them satisfactory. And then for a couple years we had more…read morecomplicated returns. Their couple thousand dollars of tax planning which we totally relied upon only cost us over $10,000 in tax penalty. Did they point this out to us, no. Did they accept any responsibility, no. Their response when we found it, "Most people don't read that far into their prepared tax documents". Perfect, lawyers said no chance for recovery. Advise: if your taxes are simple, do them yourself. If your taxes are complicated, find someone else.

This place is the best of the best. They are honest, knowledgable, and prompt. I mainly dealt with…read moreMadina Mojadidi. She is the office manager that gets-things-done! I called in in need of my payroll taxes reduced as I knew I was paying too much per paycheck. I was booked for an appointment super quick., Madina realized I'm in Maryland and opted to do a virtual meeting. She actually gave me a great discount and the price was way below what I thought I would pay. They advised it would be $55 for 15 mins. They stuck to exactly what they promised. In addition, I had quite a few follow-up questions and some adjustments had to be made after my initial virtual meeting. They didn't inconvenience me by making me meet again, Madina got things taken care of and only called me to advise that my questions were resolved. She offered to meet again for free if I wanted to speak to the CPA again. I was not ever charged for additional work or time to re-review the questions I had. They fixed every single concern/issue. My payroll taxes are now reduced. I'm thrilled and grateful for the outcome of using this CPA company.The best part, Madina did it with the most gracious and kind attitude. Kindness is for sure her super power. I would recommend this company 10 times over! If you're thinking about using this company, reach out to Madina!!! She will get you taken care of promptly, kindly, and handle all of your needs/concerns without missing a beat.

During my first appointment with Make my Day I was met initially with an the CPA's assistant who…read moretook all my forms (which they had asked for) and talked to me for some time. This was weird because over the phone the appointment was said to be made with the CPA herself. So just be sure when you make an appointment that you know who it's with and what will occur. The assistant after looking at all my tax papers gave me a quote for $350- 375, then a quote for $450- 475, then a quote for $550- 575, then was told that I would you would need to charge by the hour to look at one thing. I'm a small business owner, and they advertise specializing in small bushiness, so I'm not really understanding that why I would need to pay her to research something like that. For each increase in price I was told that it was because she didn't notice that my taxes would require "additional work" in certain areas. She gave me the first quote after looking at all of my papers and no new information was provided the first quote to the then open ended quote of apparently I'm guessing $550 + hourly, but we don't know how many hours? Not a great way to run a business in my opinion. I liked the CPA but when it comes down to it they're going to have to run their business like a business- they can't increase the price 4 times during a meeting. They should be able to read the forms, ask some questions, give an estimate. (Edit: I don't have a ton of "issues" as the buisness owner below says, I'm just a small business owner. In fact the first increase was because "they didn't know they needed a schedule c" even I know that and I wasn't pressuring them for a quick estimate, I was happy to answer any questions). Also, the office setting is not professional. It has a really bare bones feeling. We met in the lobby (I would a private setting) and sofa was super uncomfortable, painfully so. They say that people can come in and DIY taxes with someone helping to answer questions but the little cubicles were totally empty while I was in the office- probably because this DIY area had absolutely nothing to offer- they didn't even have coffee! How can someone focus on taxes without coffee!!? (Edit: yes I brought the end of my coffee at first but did need more and didn't know they had any- I couldn't see it, I did look for it).

Great team of accountants and bookkeepers! They were friendly and able to get all the work I needed…read morecomplete, in a quick turnaround time

I have used Ravi CPA for years and I HIGHLY recommend his services. He and his team are very…read moreknowledgeable and can guide you through the more difficult questions or concerns. I live out of state and across the country and still use RAVI to handle my tax documentation. Do yourself a favor, go see RAVI CPA for your business or personal needs.

Please do not reach out to or count on this firm. We worked with Steven for two years without…read moreincident - I wouldn't say he did a great job or was particularly communicative but our taxes always got filed and we aren't aware of errors. However this past year he dodged my emails/phone calls, my husband's emails/phone calls, and my elderly mother's emails/phone calls (we all file separately). He once picked up the phone and then pretended to be someone else when he realized I was calling for an update on my taxes. He lied to us about filing for an extension and took forms from my mother that he never returned. Ultimately he stopped replying entirely and we had to look for a new accountant, several months after the filing deadline. I just got a notice that I owe several thousand dollars in late filing fees because it turns out he also lied about getting an extension. I don't know what is going on and while I wish Steven no ill will, please do not work with this firm or him. I don't want this to happen to anyone else.

Update 2/13: A partner at Capitol CPA reached out to me to apologize for the situation and explain…read morewhat happened. I was more than satisfied with their explanation and eagerness to earn my business and trust. I've taken them up on the offer to work with them so have updated the review initially and provide a final review once completed. ______________________________ Let me say the reason I reached out to Capitol CPA is because of their excellent reviews and they were my first pick. However, it's difficult to go with a company or trust them with your taxes when they can't even respond to you in a timely manner or at all. Let me detail my experience below: December 16, 2019: Send an inquiry through their website asking about availability for new clients. Receive a response from Steven that they're currently evaluating their capacity and will get back to me in a week. I respond immediately asking if I should follow up in a week or if they'll let me know? *CRICKETS* December 26, 2019: Ask for an update. Hear nothing, follow up with an inquiry through their website December 31, 2019: Receive a response from Steven apologizing for letting this slip through the cracks. They have room for new clients and ask for information. I respond an hour later with the information. *CRICKETS* January 19, 2019: Another follow up. Ask for an update. *CRICKETS* January 31, 2019: I give up. I reached out to three other companies and they immediately responded, asked for my tax information which I provided, and... immediately responded. So thank you Capitol CPA for wasting my time.