Michael and his team were a pleasure to work with -- thorough, plain-spoken, accessible, and…read moreturned my project around quickly. Definitely recommend.

I rarely write reviews. When I do, it's because of truly stellar service…read more My husband and I came to Michael Raff after 3 other accounting firms failed to help us solve a costly error made by the IRS and a previous accountant. The issue had been lingering since 2020 (2019 tax year). We tried numerous CPA firms and tax accountants. A few claimed they could help ultimately at significant cost to us, many told us to "forget about it". Last fall we decided this was a job for a tax attorney. I read reviews from every possible source trying to find a tax attorney with good reviews. Michael Raff's reviews were 100% great. I was suspicious of that many great reviews. I concluded that there were too many and too varied for the feedback to be fake. Not only that, he has a transparent and meticulous process for the way he bills and updates clients. Others before him pledged to keep us informed but only Michael proactively phoned us (and followed up with an e-mail) at the end of every month. The minimal retainer he asked for in order to work on this problem is still not used up. Michael was able to retrieve the money from the original error in LESS THAN SIX MONTHS, where other large, expensive firms had failed us for OVER 5 YEARS. He is still planning to retrieve money from the IRS on our behalf for the error adjacent money. We assumed he was a specialist only and worked as a dedicated tax attorney. Michael also does regualar tax preparation. It did not take much convincing to for us to engage him as our accountant. If you want an acccountant who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and ethical, I think you would be hard pressed to find someone more skilled than Michael Raff.

Jim has been preparing my tax returns for more than 10 years. He is very knowledgeable and…read moreefficient and super nice to work with. Having Jim do my taxes means that's one less thing I have to worry about and I know the work will be done right. I have complete confidence in him. If you are looking for someone you can trust, look no further. His charges are quite reasonable too.

We were skeptical about having to travel 45 minutes, an hour or more if there's traffic, to get our…read moretaxes done by someone we haven't met. But James Flannery seems like a no nonsense kinda guy who's knowledgeable and personable at the same time. Compared to other tax preparers who take advantage of tax season to overcharge, (H&R highway robbers) Jim's fees are very reasonable. He's definitely a keeper! Highly recommend.

You must consider this business if you are looking for tax preparation assistance…read more Easy, knowledgeable, prompt, and professional is how this firm rolls. I reached out to Tim after a not so fab experience with another accountant after relocating to the area. Finding an accountant is seriously as difficult as finding a great hair stylist. Within minutes of talking on the phone, I felt he could deal with my Type A-may panic about taxes-personality. A win for me. Everything was organized and simple. I had all my documents scanned in, emailed them over, and we met in person because I just wanted to go through this face to face step. I did not have many questions, and Tim put me at ease immediately. My taxes were done and paid for quickly (it behooves you to have your s_i_t together....just saying). Absolutely seamless. I cannot recommend this firm enough!

I could not recommend Advisant any higher. The customer service and expertise they provided was…read moreabove and beyond. In previous years, we'd used two well known and highly rated accounting firms to manage finances and file taxes. Since working with Tom and the Advisant team, I can confidently say that these are the best accountants I've had the pleasure of working with. Our finances include contract work, freelance animation, entertainment fees, standard W2's, investments, and various other out-of-the-box income and expenses. Advisant sorts through it all and has done so professionally and patiently. I only wish I had found them sooner.

If I could leave negative stars I would. They did not file…read moreour tax return! I don't work for free, and neither do the 2 dim bulbs who work there. After allowing for IRS refund delays, I tried following up with the incompetent who filed. Clueless. Another accountant confirmed it was not filed. I paid them for a service, but to get our $, I am doing their job for free.

Part of the standard agreement HR Block makes with its clients is if they prepare a return for you…read moreand the IRS audits you, Block will represent you in the Audit proceedings. I got audited, notified them immediately, and never heard from them. I had to pay the IRS $2200 because of their error and subsequent neglect. You're better off having a chimpanzee do your taxes than these people.

It's been an amazing experiance having my investments intergrated into my tax plan. Also appreciate…read morethat also give help when it comes to medicare, estate planning and tax planning and prep all in one location. They also have a team approach where each team member seems to really care. Thank you Jordan, Mark, Nicole and the entire team.

Be aware that Tom Flowers is an insurance salesman motivated by commission sales, not a financial…read moreplanner or a fiduciary as he represented himself to us to be. Therefore, there is a conflict of interest in that his interest is earning the highest commissions regardless of whether the product he is selling the customer is best for them. We were "sold" complex annuities that were not at all in our best interest, costing us tens of thousands of dollars. Also be aware that there is a high fee (minimum 1.5%) for assets under management for relatively poor performance, high expense ration funds and no tax guidance. That fee was misrepresented to us as well. We were advised brokerage firms like Vanguard had a variety of "hidden fees" yet refused to detail what those "hidden fees" actually were. We were also "guaranteed" the fee for tax preparation would be $79 per year provided we were customers of the firm, yet that also was a misrepresentation. After it became apparent we were not "buying" the bs anymore, we never heard from them again. Don't let the "treating you like family" allow you to drop your guard and trust them because they are not at all trustworthy.

Can't imagine where I would be without Renee! She's responsive and patient with even the smallest…read moredetail. I would recommend Renee and Sharp Point. Thanks for all your help.

I met with Renee a few months ago about potentially working together on the bookkeeping for my…read morebusiness. From the first meeting she was knowledgeable, informative, and professional. Whenever I have a question or concern she is quick to respond and consistently works with me to help me understand what to do moving forward. A++!

We have dealt with Henry Morgan since he was in Schaumburg and followed him to Arlington Heights…read more There are plenty of other tax preparers in the area, but my wife and I would never go anywhere else. We feel comfortable and confident with Henry doing our taxes and are very appreciative of the various tips he has given us to reduce our taxes over the years.

From the owner: At Block Advisors, we provide business tax services for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and…read moreself-employed individuals with ongoing tax and financial needs. Our local small business tax professionals can assist with small business tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, and tax planning throughout the year. Serving businesses in Arlington Heights, Illinois, we work with sole proprietorships, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations. Make an appointment with your local North Arlington Heights Road Block Advisors office or work with us from home - just call and ask to use our Digital Drop-Off service. You'll get an email from a tax pro with a link to upload your documents.

I set up a 10:30 this am. The woman doesn't answer texts and wouldn't show. I contacted their…read moreoffice and got some guy barely speaking English. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME !!!

Laura is fantastic! She is so friendly and professional! She really listens to her clients and…read moremakes sure she does everything possible to help you and make sure you receive an accurate tax experience. Laura and her staff speak English and Spanish. They offer many services. Including being licensed realtors. Great experience!!!!thanks so much for your help!!!!