Best of the best!!! John is always easy to work with. I would highly recommend using John!

I have used JH Brand for 4 or 5 years - he has been responsive to my questions and when an issue came up (I omitted an investment statement accidently) he contacted IRS and everything was corrected with no penalties. he has been great -always fitting me in. I typically met John in person but 2020 everything was remote with electronic files and a client portal - seemless. read more

I would caution anyone looking to use John for their tax-filing purposes. All seemed to be good and well, until it wasn't. I used John's services for two years. The first year was pretty standard. The second year we had a few issues with a non-Illinois state tax return, where an issue was overlooked and we later were contacted by that state that we had unpaid taxes. This is a scary situation, no doubt, but it was eventually resolved - not quickly, but he showed a little urgency. My major disappointment was when I was corresponding with John to file taxes this year, and he suddenly decided to deny services to me. I was taken aback, as it was out of nowhere, and I am still unaware as to what it is that bothered John about me. I inquired, but he did not respond. I find this to be somewhat troubling. Perhaps his reasoning was something he was not proud to say, or perhaps he did not feel it was worth spending the time to explain. Either way, it was a bit frustrating on my end, because while last year had been less than ideal, I was still pleased enough to keep using John's services, and had been depending on him. To suddenly have my tax filing plan spun into disarray was unprofessional. To offer no reasoning as to why he did this was inconsiderate. read more

I have utilized John's services for several years now, and I cannot say enough good things about him. John goes above and beyond what is necessary to assist you and put your mind at ease. He is very responsive when answering all of your tax and accounting questions. He's also very quick at completing your tax return should you come prepared. I highly recommend him, not only for your tax return needs, but also for your business, accounting, and financial needs and questions. I will continue to utilize John's CPA professional services for many more years to come. read more

John Brands is my tax hero! With a small business, 1099s galore, investment properties, etc., my husband and I are not easy customers. Because of an incident with our old accountant last year, we selected John after an extensive interview search with many accountants in the area. I'm glad we did! When presented with our complicated situation, he didn't bat an eye and immediately proposed a few tricks that would save us more than double on our taxes than it would to cost hire him...Seemingly simple tricks that our old accountant either missed or didn't know. He's always available to answer questions and is willing to propose solutions and ideas based on your needs and situation. If you're looking for a great, independent accountant, look no further! Thanks John! read more

John did my taxes for a few years before we moved from the area. He's knowledgeable, got it done quickly, and somehow even managed to get me through the process without feeling overwhelmed. I highly recommend JH Brand as a tax professional. read more

Prior to finding John, we were using a family friend as our accountant. Then my husband, being self employed, started making more money and we needed someone more efficient. I'm so happy to have a found him! He has been our CPA for the last four years (I think) and has provided outstanding service. He is very thorough, personable and proficient. He does his best to save you money (A+++ for that!). If you have questions or concerns, he is quick to respond. As far as his prices and how he charges goes... I think it's pretty comparable to others. I will say this, he is definitely the type of person looking out for your best interest which not all CPA's are out to do! If you are looking for a new accountant.... Look no further! read more

I found John through a Google search and decided to use him based on his Yelp reviews. I'm very glad I did. John did a great job with our tax work. To start with he thoroughly went through our returns for the past three years and he found a large error that I made using TurboTax. He filed an amended return for us and we're getting a nice refund check back. He also did a great job with this year's return. John was very patient in explaining the elements of our return and I'm confident it was done correctly. It is obvious that John has a lot of experience with tax preparation. Couple that with his friendly, easy going personality and it is easy to recommend John's services. read more

I found John on Yelp and he had good reviews so I gave him a call and I'm glad I did. As usual, I procrastinated to prepare my taxes and was in a huge hurry to get them finished ASAP. He was very accomodating to my schedule and we got them finished very quickly. He found things that I could have been writing off for years that my previous accountant didn't mention. He was also a very likable guy and I actually had a good time chit-chatting during the preparation process- a first for me when it comes to paying taxes. The west loop location was convenient for me and I found parking easily. His rates are comparable to what I was used to paying. So, all in all a good experience and worth the 5 star rating. read more

John is the best! Honest, personable, efficient and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for any accounting needs!

We moved from another state recently and used John to complete our taxes. We needed them to be completed quickly to close on a house. John got them done in less than a week and even caught items we missed. John is a very meticulous and detailed accountant, he looks out for your best interest as a client and give you frank and constructive advice. He is a great find! read more

Found John here on yelp, he had more reviews previously not sure what happened to all them. There where about 7-10 reviews all of which where positive I found myself in a bind to file my tax extension before the Oct deadline when my other accountant fell through. Of the 3 people I contacted from yelp he was the only one to respond and help me with my issues. He was friendly, helpful, and I will definitely be using him in the future. His office is in his home which makes for a comfortable stress free setting. read more

John has helped me with some complicated personal tax issues and he handled everything with a great deal of professionalism and compassion. He was a real advocate for me in dealing with the IRS and saved me considerable money and stress. I have complete confidence in John's abilities and would recommend him to anyone without reservation. read more

John is an amazing accountant. He knows exactly what he's doing and does it efficiently. If you aren't using John as your accountant, chances are you're leaving money on the table. He knows how to help you keep your money. He's very professional. Best accountant to work with. Hands down! read more

John has been invaluable to me as I ... you know... grew up and got my finances together. He is calm, approachable, gives great advice and never stresses me out which is important because taxes are stressful. I recommend him to family and friends all the time. He is wonderful. read more

John is an exceptional accountant. 2016 was the first time I was filing as a 1099 and he walked me all the way through it. Come prepared and he will get all of your taxes completed in one session! He is both efficient and a super nice guy to work with! read more

I've used about 3 or 4 different tax services since moving to Chicago in 2008. John is the best. He's extremely professional and very well organized. If you're in need of a new accountant for the tax season, give him a shot... you won't be disappointed. I'll be a loyal client as long as he's doing business. read more

There is a reason John is 5 stars. He got me way more on my return than I have ever got, well worth the money. Convenient parking. Hopefully with all these great reviews I can still get appointment this year for my return. read more

I used John Brand as my accountant last year and could not be happier with the results. Sadly, my accountant passed away around April of 2013 so I filed an extension for 2012. I walked into Mr. Brand's office in October very disorganized and anxious. He helped me get organized and took me though the forms step-by-step. He is a professional and knows how to file an airtight return. I will definately use his services again this year come April. read more

John is great. He prepared my personal as well as small business taxes. He was fast, professional, and kept things easy to understand. I will definitely use him again in the future. read more

John Brands is a miracle-worker, you guys. He's calm, smart, super knowledgeable, non-judgmental, all of the things you look for in a trusted accountant. He has been a huge help to my husband and I over the past few years as we attempt to be productive, adult members of society and we have recommended him to friends who rave about him as well. He has saved us lots of money on our taxes and I truly can't praise or recommend him enough. read more

John was amazing! I definitely recommend his services. He really knows his stuff. I was worried that the process would be a pain because I hadn't filed in a few years but he made the filing process simple and easy. He also has a very pleasant disposition which made the hour plus that I sat in his office fly by quickly. I'll be back next year! read more

Although I refer to yelp quite often to read reviews for pretty much everything, I have never written a review. My experience with John has prompted me to write my first. He is professional, courteous, and very competent. I asked him to review my old tax returns and while doing so he found errors my previous accountant made. He then filed amendments which resulted in a significant amount of money (significant for me anyway) back from the IRS. YEA! I just had an individual tax return to be filed but, he spent a lot of time with me and answered all my questions. I HIGHLY recommend him. read more

John was very helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable with some real estate tax advice and I highly recommend him.

I sent both an email and voice mail on April 1 and have not yet received any response. Do not even consider this company.

I contacted John mostly because of these Yelp reviews and I'm glad I did. He gave me a good educational session on the ins and outs of the US tax system. Unfortunately we had already filed our taxes with somebody else. I plan on consulting with John next year, read more

I found John here on Yelp and followed the good reviews. So GLAD I did! What a great experience. I was doing our taxes on my own for many years, but some life changes said time for a professional. He was very pleasant and very professional (not stuffy) and quick, seemed as if I've know him forever. I will certainly be going back next year. read more