Gary is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date in his education which is extremely important…read moreto me. He listened and provided answers to immediate concerns and met all expectations (and then some!). Highly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking for an expert in the finance/tax planning field.

I had a 15-minute introductory consultation with Gary, and I cannot recommend him enough. As a…read morefirst-time small business owner, I was completely overwhelmed by the whole sole proprietorship transition. Gary was incredibly patient, helping me navigate my confusion regarding 'cash basis' accounting and clarifying why my specific contracted work resulted in a W-2 rather than a 1099. ​What impressed me most was his honesty; he explained that my current tax situation is simple enough to handle via software and encouraged me to save money by filing myself this year. He even provided AI-generated notes from our call so I could stay present in the conversation instead of scribbling notes. If you want a CPA who is knowledgeable, tech-savvy, and has high integrity, Gary is your guy

He didn't have the space for a new client, but answered my questions and probably spent 10 minutes…read moreon the phone helping me just to be kind. It was much appreciated.

Chris has helped us with our tax returns the last couple years. I don't know how many clients he…read morehas, but he's made us feel like a top priority. He responds quickly with consistently helpful tax advice and has maximized our refunds. He has a personal touch that has made tax season smooth and stress free.

Linda is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated, and demonstrates decades of valuable and up-to-date…read moreexpertise. She helped us solve a complex, puzzling issue and was persistent in finding us a solution that saved us thousands of dollars. She's got my vote for our future tax years!!! Thank you, Linda and Lindon Company!

Linda has been doing my taxes for more than 10 years when I had the sushi restaurant in Fremont…read more She's been aways good to us and knows how to file taxes . I appreciate what she has done for us . I will continue to see her so I hope she does not get tired of me lol .

Ted Chen is knowledgeable, efficient, and helpful in preparing taxes. Have used him for many years…read moreand am very happy with my interactions and experience with Ted.

Ted Chen was my CPA for a few years before we moved out of state in 2019. I am STILL receiving…read morenotices from the IRS regarding forms and returns which were improperly filed for my APS in California. Needless to say, this is causing a continual headache and a lot of work for my current (more scrupuous) CPA. Find another CPA if you live in California and have a professional corportation.

We've been having Vivian file our taxes for the past three years including this year. They are…read moreknowledgeable, responsive and helpful and we are very happy with their service and no issues with our taxes each year despite we have complicated issues, but her and her team always provide good guidance and support. We will continue to use them again.

I've been going to Vivian to file my personal taxes two years in a row now and she has been very…read moreprofessional and helpful. I was nervous to do my own taxes after my tax situation got more complicated with a house purchase and filing jointly with my wife but she expertly handled all my questions and saved me much more money than if I did the standard deductions. I don't dread the tax season anymore (as much) and it is thanks to Vivian. I went to two other CPAs for quotes when I first started looking and she charged the cheapest and fairest amount.

I spoke to Chika on the phone regarding my issues with my taxes for 2016 and 2017. Chika was…read moreincredibly pleasant on the phone and immediately followed up with an email and invoice with instructions on how to get my documents to her. I really appreciate her punctuality and kind attitude. My only issue with this particular service was the fee she was going to charge me: $750 for 2016 and $650 for 2017 taxes! After our call I did some research and called several tax services in the Bay Area, and every estimate I received I was quoted under $350. I felt like I was being weaseled and that made me question many other things. $400 difference is ridiculous! I have no doubt that Chika is incredible at what she does. Based on how quick she was to respond to my inquiries I am sure she gets things done and can meet deadlines.

Chika has been doing my taxes for about seven years now. Even after I moved out of California, I…read morestill go back to her because I have never met a CPA so effective and dedicated at what she does. I still remember when we started; she helped me go from owing taxes every year to collecting refunds every year. I'm happy to leave this review, as I'm happy with her services.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience with TaxCounsel. When I first contacted the firm, I…read morewas quoted a fee range of $2000-2500. I made it clear that I could not afford anything higher and that I needed to be notified if the work was ever going to exceed that amount. I was never warned of any increase and no clear communication was given as the bill grew. Their hourly rate of $275 per hour was not properly explained to me. My final bill ended up FAR!!! beyond the original estimate and the total was shocking If I had known the real cost or how many hours they would charge for basic communication and corrections, I would have never hired this firm. This experience has caused me significant financial stress and I cannot recommend their services based on what I went through. They did not honour their orginal quote. DO NOT trust these people. awful awful awful.

I have been using Tax Ninja for the past 20 years! They are hands down the best in their field. The…read morelast couple of years, Jayson Vantuyl has been preparing my taxes. Jayson is by far the most competent, helpful and knowledgeable tax preparer I have ever worked with. Highly recommend!

This firm went from exceptional to completely unprofessional overnight…read more I stayed with them for years solely because of Sam, who provided outstanding service. After the ownership change, it's clear that level of care is gone. What replaced it is a rigid, impersonal system that treats clients like transactions rather than relationships. They failed to notify clients of a major policy change regarding tax extensions until just days before the deadline--putting me at risk of non-compliance. When I raised concerns, their response was essentially: "This is our policy now, and if you don't like it, go somewhere else." No accountability. No attempt to fix the situation. No access to leadership. Just scripted responses from a support team. For a firm that benefited from years of loyalty and referrals, this is an incredibly poor way to treat clients. Avoid. UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO OWNER : Your response proves my point. After years of automatically handling my extensions, you changed the process right before a deadline, offered no real support, and told me to pay $240 or figure it out myself. Had I not followed up, I could have been penalized -- and now you're trying to turn it around and frame it as my fault by calling me "not engaged." After years of loyalty and referrals, this wasn't a transition -- it was a downgrade to a transactional model.

Chris at FlexTax has been my tax advisor for about three years now, and I can't recommend him…read morehighly enough. He's incredibly thorough and detail-oriented - he double and even triple checks everything to make sure your return is accurate and that he has all the right information. He's also very responsive and flexible with scheduling, which has made it easy to fit tax meetings around a busy workday. Chris really shines with more complex situations. He specializes in startups and equity compensation (ISOs, RSUs, etc.), as well as investment portfolios, so if you work at a startup or have a more complicated tax situation, you're in great hands. He takes the time to walk through everything, explains complex issues clearly, and makes the whole process feel much less stressful. He goes above and beyond by looking at prior years and making amendments if necessary to put you in a better position for future tax years. I originally started working with Chris based on a friend's recommendation, and after three years as a client, I'm very glad I did. If you're a startup employee or founder, or anyone dealing with equity and investments, I highly recommend Chris at FlexTax.