I was impressed from the moment they introduced themselves and how they could improve my business…read more Brooks explains the process well and is well informed. You can tell that they have been doing this for many years. When I have an issue come up, they are quick to respond and get it fixed. Much better than those big firms out there that have you waiting on hold. I feel like I am in good hands. Months later and my opinion has not changed. I wish that I would have connected with them sooner. I can't recommend them highly enough!

From the owner: At Smoky Mountain CPAs, we give business owners clear, actionable insights into their financial…read morehealth—so you always know where you stand and where you’re headed. From accurate bookkeeping and tax preparation to financial statement reviews and strategic guidance, we help you stay compliant, make confident decisions, and uncover opportunities for growth. Our goal is simple: keep your finances organized, transparent, and working for your success.

Donna has been my accountant for 22 years, she as been very knowledgeable and professional. My…read moreaccounting includes a complex business and personal profile. She stays current with the ever changing tax laws. I recommend her highly.

From the owner: Walker & Cummings, CPAs, PLLC is a full-service accounting firm serving clients throughout the…read moreMaryville, TN area and surrounding counties, dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs.

As a rebuttal to Todd's comment please see my screenshot from my personal taxes proving things were…read morefiled late and I indeed paid a penalty. As for the error, in the taxes, I have provided screenshots of emails between myself and Mary. Moral of the story do not use these CPAs, as proof by Todd's lying below and unwillingness to make things right when customers have been wronged. I used Culpepper for three years and will not be returning. The first year was excellent, but my experience declined sharply after that. In the second year, communication with Mary became difficult, she was hard to reach and frequently offered excuses for delays. Our taxes are somewhat complex, and I expect extensions, which was the case for both 2023 and 2024. In 2023, despite poor communication, we finalized our taxes shortly after the deadline, so I let it go. 2024, however, was unacceptable. Mary prepared both our business and personal taxes. While working on our personal return, almost a month later, she discovered an error in the business return and attempted to blame me, claiming I hadn't communicated a change. That change was clearly included in the information sheet we provide every year. She eventually corrected the mistake at no charge, but only after deflecting responsibility. Meanwhile, weeks went by between responses, filled with the same excuses as the prior year. She didn't file our taxes until July, over three months past the deadline. I paid the bill but raised no further complaint at the time. Later, my husband called to give them an opportunity to make things right after they charged us an exorbitant fee for both returns, plus penalties from the late filing. Instead of addressing our concerns, they refused to let us speak with anyone other than Mary. She repeatedly placed blame on me and insisted she had done her due diligence, despite the fact that I had documented the gaps in communication with a clear timeline. Nothing was resolved. Because of this, I will no longer use Culpepper and strongly caution others against doing so.

I hate leaving non-stellar reviews, but I was disappointed with my overall experience. I called in…read morea state of panic knowing that we would not get our taxes done by April 15 (we moved from out of state and it was a complicated return). We had our appointment at the end of April and our return was not complete until early June. I found an error that reduced our tax liability by $7,000. I was told that we would be getting a letter from the IRS regarding the late filing and that I should send that to the CPA and she would request an abatement of the penalty since we had never filed or paid late before. I assumed that was part of the process that we had paid for, but then I got an additional bill for almost $200. If I had known that there would be an extra charge, I would've just called the IRS myself.