Thanks to Yelp for helping me find Lauren. I am an artist and the growth of my business has led me…read moreto hire a book keeper. I was worried about finding someone I feel comfortable with, so I have been delighted and relieved to feel I can completely trust Lauren. She is reliable, competent, and an excellent communicator. I feel like I am in good hands and find her advice to be helpful and instructive. I am so happy to have found her.

Fantastic service ! Lauren is a true professional. She doesn't miss a beat. Very intelligent woman…read moreand trustworthy. My trust is not easily won ; but she managed to acquire it. One the most beneficial things about her is that she saves me money through; her diligence, hard work and tenacity. She loves what she does and frankly; to Love what you do and be good at it are synonymous. I would give 6 stars but unfortunately it's not an option.

Very friendly and knowledgeable. They did my tax planning and turned it around in a very short time…read moreand gave me lots of options. Highly recommended

From the owner: We are a full-service accounting firm offering tax-optimized wealth management services, licensed…read morein NC. We offer bookkeeping, payroll, Quickbooks and tax services for business owners, families and independent professionals. We are experienced, good listeners, and value long-term relationships. We have special expertise in real estate.

Bret Pacheco is an outstanding CPA. His expertise and knowledge are unmatched in the region. Over…read morethe last six years I always feel that Bret and his team care deeply about the plight of my business and me personally. He has been a strong ally in the growth of my business as well as my personal wealth. I strongly recommend his services to anyone looking for help with their business or personal accounting needs.

Two years ago, when I was first starting my business, I contacted Bret because it was April and I…read moreneeded a CPA for my end-of-year taxes. I was surprised to find out how fair his rates were and how quickly everything was taken care of. Since then I have consulted Bret many times on a number of business issues - anything from 'how do I pay myself?' to 'what do I do when I buy new equipment?' and 'how do I pay other people?'. Unlike many other CPAs that I have spoken to, Bret doesn't charge an hourly fee on the phone or in person. This is very comforting when I have a question and don't necessarily want to pay $100 to ask it. I have recommended Bret to all my friends, family and business associates and would highly recommend his ability and services." - Nick Gillespie: Blue Bend Photography

My husband and I needed to file our taxes for the last two years. As neither of us are accountants,…read morewe needed a professional. We have used Howard before so we made an appointment. Mr. Capes had us sit at his desk as he did each return. There are lots of things to look at while you wait! Anyway, he finished quickly and gave us the estimate of what our refund would be. He doesn't charge an outrageous amount. He just does his job then you're on your way.

Would not recommend Howard Tax Service. My husband and I came back home to NC after being in New…read moreEngland for several years. Howard Tax service was recommended to us by a friend. While there everyone was certainly friendly but once I had problems with both my MA and NC tax returns it completely changed. They did not provide MA with all the docs they needed even though we had provided everything to Howard. I brought to their attention and got nowhere, and I was the one who had to call MA and get it straightened out. The worse by far was NC Howard Tax Service gave me a payment voucher for $41 so you can imagine my surprise when I received a notice from NCDOR saying I owed them an additional $1500. This was by far more serious, and I promptly brought to Wendell with Howard Tax services attention. I called no less than 8 times over the last four weeks and was told I would get a call back and as of 9/23 I have yet to receive that call. I even went into the office and spoke with Wendell last week and he assured me he would give me a call back on Saturday 9/21 because he would be in the office he also said that it was their error and Howard Tax Service would pay the penalty and interest that we now owed. You guessed it I never got that call, and I paid NCDOT this morning to avoid any additional fees being applied. I am letting everyone know do not use these guys if they make a mistake, you will be on you own. They will promise to call and own their mistake, but they will NOT follow through I know!!!! I would not have given them any stars but at a minimum you have to give one.

I called to get my W2, as my previous employer goes through them. The woman said I was rude, kept…read moreaccusing me of having an attitude, ect. So when I explained to her I wasn't blaming her and it could have been a postal error, she hung up on me. Evidently, this is the owners wife. I found this out when I called back to ask if they could simply send my W2 to me, and asked if we could be professionals about this, we're all adults. He said maybe if I had been nice, but since I was "rude" that it would "be a cold day in hell" before he gave me my W2. This isn't legal. I'm on the phone with the IRS now having to force them to get my original W2s within 10 days per law. I'm not trying to be nasty, but they WERE nasty, and completely unprofessional. Go anywhere else.

From the owner: I offer individual and corporate accounting and tax preparation. Whether you need payroll,…read morebookkeeping, tax planning, or just have a question give me a call or drop in to see me. I'll do my best to help you. I go to many of my client's businesses, so if I'm not in just leave me a message. I'll get back in touch with you soon.

Had a phone call and a phenomenal experience. All questions were answered and they went above and…read morebeyond to help me. I highly recommend!!

If you see this review, take mine and others word to absolutely NOT do business with Alex Rankin.read more

Very helpful. Very prompt. Very friendly. I look forward to the business relationship ahead. Thanks!read more

VERY unorganized CPA office. The receptionist has no clue whats going on- slightly rude. Took…read moreover 10-days and numerous calls to get a response from my CPA about a very immediate sales tax question. Never got a response- she simply gave me the number of the State office to call for my question. I pay a CPA to do that for me. I will be switching.

Wesley is very knowledgeable and honest and communicates very well throughout the year on any tax…read morerelated issues.

From the owner: We specialize in Fee-Only Holistic Financial Planning & Investment Management services. As a…read morefiduciary, we are legally and ethically bound to put our client's needs ahead of our own.

Albeit their "professional" services were adequate, (bear in mind that 95% of all the work…read more(accounting) services were performed by a "junior" associate and the Sr. Partner, Mr. Carland, perused the finished product, the fees charged for services rendered were ASTRONOMICAL - for a pretty straightforward tax return (including some earnings/interest from a brokerage account) - the rates charged were akin to or exceeded New York City rates given COVID conditions - (I'm a former Native New Yorker, executive legal secretary with years of experience having been employed by Tax attorneys) - I'm quite familiar with billiable rates/hours, etc. and relocated here 6 years ago. When I requested that the fee be reduced (due to financial duress and mitigating circumstances - both my husband and myself have expended thousands of dollars in medical bills in the last couple of months) -my hubby had 2 emergency surgeries - 1 week apart) and I have been ill since January and have consulted with specialists and undergone numerous costly CAT scans, et alia, and we both are on Social Security- notwithstanding all of the foregoing, Mr. Carland stated that he would reduce the invoice for services rendered by $50 but added (rather brusquely) that I could no longer utilize their firm!!! I have been using Carland & Andersen for 5 years and was shocked, disgruntled and disgusted by Mr. Carland's unwise decision. Obviously, it's his loss, and his rationale for informing me (didn't even afford me the courtesy of personally telling me this - his "junior" associate relayed the message) - NOT to use his firm in the future flimsily covers up a rather unpleasant covert proclivity (hint hint nudge - given the amount of my investment brokerage account assets, being a "former" Native New Yorker, et alia). People - be forewarned vis-a-vis the outrageous fees charged by this firm. I shall find another professional CPA firm in Hendersonville to service my needs for next year.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Tax Return Preparation…read more- Bookkeeping - Accountants-Certified Public - Accounting Services - Estate Appraisal & Sales - Tax Return Preparation-Business - Financial Services