I have been using Picket Fence for many years. They are just wonderful. Kind, professional,…read morethorough, expert and since I moved to Florida, they do online returns! Very reasonable rates. Merry Christmas! M. Alvarado

As they said, "take the stress out of taxes. " It is very relax place, they offer free coffee and…read morepastries while you are waiting your taxes done. Tax preparer are friendly and experienced. They answered all my questions. This is my second year here. They have the best tax preparation service in Bel Air. Thanks.!

DO NOT HIRE THIS FIRM -- $30,000 in IRS penalties and complete radio silence for 8+ months…read more I paid this firm $8,000 for a package that included tax planning and filing of both my business and personal 2024 tax returns. What I received instead was missed deadlines, a return containing errors they refused to correct, an unfiled RITA return, and over $30,000 in IRS interest and penalties -- all while being ignored across nine documented attempts to reach them. Here is exactly what happened: My returns were due October 15, 2024. They were not filed until March 2, 2025 -- nearly five months late. My RITA municipal tax return has still not been filed as of today. To make matters worse, the draft return I received contained a clear error: it showed a RITA tax payment that I never made. I flagged this in writing multiple times. Not one person at this firm ever acknowledged it, explained it, or corrected it. Here is my documented attempt to resolve this before writing this review: * Oct 15 - Emailed Jessica Garner. No response. * Oct 29 - Emailed Katie Richards. No response. I later discovered she had left the firm -- I was never notified. * Dec 5 - Emailed the owner directly. No response. * Dec 20 - Emailed Jessica Garner again. No response. * Jan 10 - Called the office. Was told it would be handled the following Monday. It was not. * Jan 16 - Emailed again. Was told Kristen Carroll was taking over and would reach out. She did not. * Jan 21 - I tracked down Kristen Carroll myself. She promised the return would be revised once the IRS portal opened. It was not. * Jan 22 - Kristen emailed me asking for my 2025 documents -- while my 2024 return was still unresolved and unfiled. * Feb 20 - Emailed Kristen asking a basic question about their client portal. She promised a follow-up by Monday, February 23. I never heard from her again. Nine contacts. Four months. Zero resolution. This is not a case of a firm that made an honest mistake and tried to make it right. This is a firm that took $8,000, missed every deadline, made errors they refused to own, cycled me through staff who made promises they never kept, and ultimately went silent while the penalties accrued. If you are a business owner or individual considering hiring this firm for tax planning or return preparation, I urge you to think carefully. When something goes wrong -- and based on my experience, it may -- do not expect accountability, communication, or resolution. Expect to be ignored. I have retained all correspondence and documentation and am pursuing formal remedies through the appropriate channels.

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS GROUP. I contracted with them less than 2 years- not only was their…read moretax planning off in the tune of me owing 25k above their "plan" to the IRS each year, they made made an error in filing my state taxes for all of my companies, resulting in 3k in penalties. In addition, I didn't have 1 "quarterly tax planning" meeting all year, yet they charged the $5500 per quarter regardless. I cancelled all services in December 2025, then they charged me $5500 in January 2026. The literally owe me $30,500 for the services they charged for, yet did not provide plus tax penalties. I reached out 4 times to try to resolve amicably- no action on their end. I hate to do it, but a lawsuit seems necessary.

Five stars aren't enough! At the top of the year I decided I needed professional accounting…read moreservices to deal with a cryptocurrency cost basis discrepancy on a five year old return. I suspect many who tried their hands at the crypto boom during COVID may have found themselves in a similar situation as mine. I have confidently completed my own taxes with the assistance of paid software for years without issue. However, my lack of crypto reporting led to a 5 digit tax bill that would later be confirmed as a huge mistake. The IRS doesn't care about user error, I attempted to resolve on my own without luck. Enter Leichter Accounting Services! I chose them based on proximity to my home in the event I needed to go into the office. To my surprise, I was able to share receipts and financial documentation all through their user friendly portal. All of my questions were answered timely and 7 months later my very costly mistake has been resolved. I highly recommend this business and plan to keep this relationship going for future tax needs.

I have been using Leichter Accounting services for about three years now and I am very happy with…read moretheir work. They have been very professional and on time in filing all the necessary tax paper work. I highly recommend this company.

Many of us do not know the ins and outs of accounting and filing taxes so speaking to us in lamens…read moreterms is appreciated but being short and rude is unacceptable or speaking condescending is also rude. Simple answers to simple quesitions should not leave a person feeling belittled. You are the experts and should maintain professionalism and make a potential customer feel comfortable. I did not and would not recommend. Thank you for your time. Crystal B.

This business is in a house on Belair Rd and has convenient parking in the back. Thomas was nice,…read moreprofessional and quick. He likes to knock out your taxes so bring everything with you or quickly mail it to him when you get home. He'll get it back to you... just file early :-) I don't like paying other people to do my taxes but I like to save my sanity and have peace of mind. I require a bunch of forms so going to H&R Block wouldn't be a great idea because they can't handle more than a simple tax filing well. They are also expensive and Thomas isn't much more. He's also way more experienced. I'll be going back next year.

When my husband and I decided to start an LLC, Alex was; and continues to be, an integral part of…read morethe process. Every question we have is met with a clear, concise answer, and we have always felt safe on this financial journey with his knowledge and guidance. We are very grateful we decided to team with Alex for our business and personal tax needs.

I found Alex via Yelp. My husband and I were moving to Baltimore and initially just contacted Alex…read moreto get a better understanding of the change in the tax law related to $10k cap. We we're unsure if we should try to forward pay our 2018 property tax. Alex was very nice and provided us w adice. He also took the time to helped me get a better sense of the homestead credit and how it works. This was all before we even decided to have him assist us w our taxes. When we met him, he explained everything that he would need from us and approximate timeline for when we need to send him our information to ensure we file our taxes on time. He was always available and responded in a timely manner to all our questions via email or phone call. We appreciated how he walked through our return w us and is available to answer any questions we had. We highly recommend him.

Kim is prompt kind and very easy to work with. Would highly recommend. She works with you to get…read moreyour taxes completed and makes it very convenient for you the consumer!!!

Kim is so nice and very professional! She went above and Beyond with my taxes and helped to answer…read moreall questions that I had and was very thorough at explaining things to me. You can't beat her prices and she's great to work with!

Exceptional Tax Specialist - A Game-Changer for My Businesses!…read more Working with Cha Group, Andy & Duncan + the whole firm has been an absolute game-changer for my family businesses. Their depth of knowledge, professionalism, and dedication have not only helped me navigate complex tax matters with ease but also freed up valuable time and mental space to focus on what truly matters--growing our businesses. What truly sets them apart is their use of cutting-edge tools and resources that simplify the entire tax process. From smart financial insights to real-time planning strategies, they bring clarity and confidence to areas that used to feel overwhelming. I now have a clearer view of my financial picture and peace of mind knowing everything is being handled with expert care. Thanks to their proactive guidance, I've been able to make smarter business decisions, stay compliant, and optimize my finances--all while focusing more on innovation and scaling. The price I'm paying is well worth the care and guidance we are receiving. If you're a business owner looking to not just survive tax season, but truly thrive year-round, I can't recommend Cha Group highly enough. Professional, insightful, and always one step ahead! We are so appreciative for them!

Before meeting Andy, I had worked with a couple of other accountants, but none of them came close…read moreto the experience I've had with him and his team. For the past two years, they've handled both my business and personal finances with exceptional professionalism and expertise. Their knowledge and dedication are truly remarkable. If you're looking for a seamless and satisfying experience, I highly recommend visiting Cha Group. You won't be disappointed!

Helen was very professional during our phone consultation. She gave me honest and thoughtful…read morefeedback that I much appreciated.

Helen has been doing my taxes for the past 3 years. She is truly a God-sent. She is a busy lady,…read morehowever, she always seems to get my taxes back to me in record time and is always willing to work around my schedule. She delivers A+ service every time.

Me and my husband have been going to Jackson Hewitt for many years you always feel welcome when you…read morewalk in everyone is nice we never half to wait they make sure to explain everything and make sure we understand they have diffrent things for kids todo if you half to bring them jackson hewitt is like family we see once a year we would never go anyware elas

I recommend everyone to JH the staff is professional and friendly. The establishment is always neat…read moreand clean have been a customer for over 11 years.

I was looking for a local accountant and I was referred to Chris by a friend. He was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and very intuitive as to what I needed. He gave me very sound advice. I would recommend Chris to anyone looking for an accountant that is trustworthy and honest.