Very pleased with the tax return service provided by Joe Wu and his firm. Submitting data was clearly explained and easy to follow. Everything was handled on-line, efficiently. Looking forward to a good working relationship in the future. read more

This is the third year Joe has helped prepare my taxes and each time the process has been completely stress free. He is on top of his work and I truly recommend him to anyone I come across. Thank you Joe, for being great at what you do! read more

Joe was very easy to work with and explained the process very clearly. He was very communicative both by phone and email and provided additional guidance on the twist and turns of my complicated taxes. Taxes are painful but Joe really helped with some of the nuances involved! read more

First year using Joe to do my taxes. I was extremely pleased with the communication, transparency, and organization that Joe provided. Joe was able to highlight some opportunities for additional returns that I was unaware of. I would certainly recommend Joe to others who need help with their taxes. read more

This is our second year with Joe for our taxes. He is reliable. We're happy to work with him.

It is highly unprofessional to ignore communications from an existing client. I previously used Joe's services for my 2022 tax filings and was generally ok with the experience. However, my recent attempts to contact him through calls, emails, and texts over the past few weeks have been completely unsuccessful, with no response received on his end. Although he left a voicemail indicating that he is not accepting new clients, I am an existing client ! and urgently need to file my taxes soon. This lack of communication is concerning and disappointing. read more

Joe worked with me for both my family and LLC returns this year, and I couldn't be happier. I must have gone to over 5 CPA firms before contacting him. I'm really busy with my work, on top of having to deal with a HR company who was not doing their job, a lot of times I couldn't keep up with my emails. Even after a couple weeks I get back at our conversation , Joe was always able to get on top of the topic right away, I was honestly really surprised and very grateful for this. And he's just like everyone else described him to be: very thorough, knowledgeable and friendly. I think he meets all requirements of an amazing CPA that you could trust with your tax needs. I'm really happy to have found him before I left California, and I hope to work with him for more years to come. Give him a call! You won't be disappointed :) read more

First year using Joe for my taxes and it was a great experience! He is extremely responsive and the process was easy. He took a lot of time to clarify and explain things to me which I appreciated when it comes to something as important as filing my taxes. read more

Joe Wu is a phenomenal CPA whom I would wholly endorse! My wife and I were looking for a trusted advisor who could help with our personal tax filing. In the past, we had filed via turbo tax, and when our tax situation became very complicated, we knew we needed professional help.   He is great not just for his intuitive understanding of the tax code, but also assisted us in complex transactions including other states (New York, Connecticut), a rental property, and changing residence status. I will definitely be engaging with Joe for the long-term future! read more

Joe was thoughtful, responsive, timely with my return which was quite complicated with some recent life changes. He is also well versed in RSU compensation and understands rentals. Finally, his online portal is easier to work with. Highly recommend and look forward to having Joe do all my future returns! read more

Knowledgeable and efficient! I had filed my taxes with Joe the previous year and he made sure I understood completely the in's and out's of my returns, even giving me tips for the incoming fiscal year which were extremely helpful in my becoming more financially aware. Filed this year with him again with consistent results, would recommend to my friends and planning again for next year! read more

I recently started working with Joe to complete my 2023 tax filing, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. This year was a bit more complicated since it was my first time filing jointly with my wife, but Joe made the entire process seamless and straightforward for us. Joe was tremendously helpful in making everything easy for us and getting us the most savings. He also helped me make an amendment to my 2022 filing and save a few thousand dollars, something TurboTax would not allow me to do. Not only did Joe's fees pay for themselves, but the entire process was extremely easy efficient. From seamless document upload to meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of responsiveness, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism. At the end, I was struggling to understand the final tax calculations, but Joe broke it down in a way that was clearer than any explanation I've received from other tax professionals in the past. Taxes can be unnecessarily complicated, but Joe distilled it down to very basic math that a layperson could understand. It honestly blew me away. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with Joe's services and will definitely be returning for next year's tax needs. If you're looking for a tax professional who combines expertise with exceptional service, Joe is the one to see! read more

I contacted Joe to get some advice on tax planning in regards to my real estate investments and future retirement goals. During a one hour consultation, I spoke to one of his associates, Joseph, who very patiently answered all my questions and provided some great ideas that will help to minimize my future tax expenses. In addition to the consultation with Joseph, Joe answered an additional question a couple months later. He provided an explanation analyzing several angles of the problem and he provided a detailed solution. I am very satisfied with the quality of tax planning advice and degree of professionalism offered by both Joe and his associates. read more

I found Joe Wu, CPA on Yelp last year when needed a consult to determine whether i would owe estimated taxes. Working with Joe was so easy and painless that I had him do my 2023 taxes as well. I appreciate his promptness, attention to detail, the ease of submitting everything on his portal online and his expertise. He was able to advise me on tax related questions that a well known chain/franchise tax preparation business gave me misinformation on. The peace of mind and ease of doing business with Joe is worth every penny. read more

Highly recommend Joe's work, he is fantastic, professional, responsive, and has good knowledge across a lot of tax topics. He is very organized and goes out of his way to help you. read more

Easy, streamlined, straight-forward. These are the words I'd use to describe my experience working with Joe. Typically, my taxes are pretty simple. But with starting my own company in addition to some other things that made my taxes a bit more complex and out of my level of expertise, I needed to bring in someone WAY more experienced than I. I'm glad I found Joe. With his expertise and use of technology to streamline the tax process, the whole experience was a breeze. Exactly what you want when it comes to taxes. If you need a CPA you can trust to get the job done and make your life easier, I recommend using Joe. read more

Joe is really thorough, professional, and friendly. This is THE guy. He carefully went through our small business's books and pointed out areas where our previous accountant had made some oversights. He was also very helpful with helping me plan ahead for our business's next tax year. He is very friendly and patient, and we are thrilled to have found him. I highly recommend his services. read more

We had a great experience with Joe Wu. Both myself and my husband are self employed and have varying degrees of complicated tax filing needs. He was very helpful, thorough and it was easy to submit all our information using his online formatting. I look forward to working with him again! read more

Joe was incredibly helpful, responsive and made the tax prep process as painless as possible.

Very accommodating person. He helped me even though I'm not his client yet. We will really consider Joe for next year's tax preparation. Thanks Joe for all the info. We really appreciate you. read more

Just met Joe this year. I needed someone to help me with my back years income tax. I had some problem with my 2021 tax and Joe cleared up the issue. I chose Joe because of his high yelp rating. I was not disappointed. Also did my 2023 taxes. Very professional service. Will definitely use again. read more

Absolutely recommend reaching out to Joe and seeing how he can help you! He is extremely trustworthy and has Big Four experience. Looking forward to having Joe do my taxes again this coming year. read more

I had Joe do my 2021 tax returns and this was easily one of my best decisions as he was able to identify tax credits in my prior returns that my previous CPA missed. I had no clue that I was able to qualify for these credits until Joe brought this to my attention. He helped me file an amendment, and I was able to get an additional refund of $7,217. I highly recommend Joe for his thorough tax expertise and his attention to detail. read more

I am extremely happy. Joe did my tax returns (LLC) and guided me through the process. He is patience, thoughtful and detail oriented. Everything was smooth, communication was spot on, and he is very knowledgeable. I've contacted a bunch of pushy CPAs in Bay Area and never found anyone trust worthy. Joe's firm is professional in the most honest interpretation of it. Excellent overall. Highly recommend. read more

Joe was awesome to work with and very quick to respond. After he finished he even gave us some recommendations regarding our taxes and withholdings. very easy to work with. Highly recommended! read more

This year, my tax situation got overly complex with switching employers, an acquisition of my current company, and general RSU disbursements/selling. I initially used TurboTax and found I owed way more than I anticipated, but also was really confused about how those numbers came to be. I thought it was probably best to find a trusted accountant, not only for helping file taxes this year but to provide personalized and clear explanations, rather than an automated bot telling me. I found Joe, and he was exactly what I needed to alleviate my tax worries. He actually GOT me a refund rather than me owing, because of the switching employers situation. Even getting close to the deadline, he was communicative and professional in every aspect, providing timely updates and even confirmations. I also love how everything was explained to me. 10000% recommend read more

I recently had the opportunity to work with Joe. Joe was incredibly professional and completed my returns in a matter of days! He also has a very easy to use portal and process that made it very simple to complete my tax return. read more

I'd done my own taxes for over 20 years, but things were getting more complicated with my LLC/business and all the new tax laws. I interviewed a few CPAs and thought Joe was a great communicator and knowledgeable. It was easy to get a hold of him and also to get files to him. Everything was done over email, phone, and his website/portal. He even looked over my previous tax returns and caught some errors that may save me tax dollars if we fix them. Pricing was very fair, based off how many forms are required, and came out lower than I expected given my tax situation with mortgage, kids, LLC, investments, dividends, and crypto. read more

I was on the lookout for a CPA for the 2023 tax season and came across Joe's page on Yelp. Joe is very friendly and easy to work with. He was extremely patient and took time to answer all of our questions. Joe demonstrates professionalism and his attention to detail was impeccable! Joe also reviewed our previous years' taxes and made sure the numbers looked correct. I highly recommend Joe and I look forward to working with him next year! read more

I hired Mr. Wu after reading his many positive reviews on Yelp, and I'm very happy that I did. He took the time to answer all of my questions, responded promptly to emails, worked efficiently, and was very organized in requesting the documents and information he needed to complete my returns (including filing an amended return from last year). I would recommend Joe Wu to anyone looking for a careful CPA to do their taxes. read more

Joe was terrific to work with for my tax preparation this year. He is extremely professional, responsive, detail-oriented, and provided constructive feedback and guidance throughout the process. I highly recommend his services. read more

For years I used a CPA on the East Coast to help me with my taxes. After living in CA for the last four years, I decided I needed someone that knows the laws and can help me tax plan. Joe had all the right credentials, so I decided to give it a try. He has been outstanding. Communication was great and he helped save me money. Let's face it, isn't that what we all want in a CPA? Highly recommended. read more

I had Joe file my returns for 2023, and was super grateful for his work! He provided a reasonable timeline to have the work done, and then delivered timely and clearly. All communication was prompt and easily digestible, especially for someone that isn't super well versed in the tax world. Could quite possibly be the fastest tax return filing I've ever had done. Will likely use him again in the future! read more

Taxes are always super confusing and I hate dealing with online software like turbotax so I reached out to Joe. Joe was super easy to work with and professional. He is very detail oriented and figured out how to handle my taxes with ease. He has a process and infrastructure to make things easy. He'll take as much time to handle your tax situation, however complicated. He's willing to go the extra mile to make sure your needs are taken care of. Joe is very organized and makes the process simple on your end. At the end of the day, you'll feel like filing your taxes is a breeze. I can't recommend having Joe help you with your taxes enough. read more

Joe is very knowledgeable and an expert in his field. He is willing to go the extra mile and invest his time researching an issue to find the best solution and consistently provides high quality service. Joe is able to navigate through complex paperwork and develop a detailed understanding of different accounting situations at a level that not many others can match. There have been cases where joe has found valuable insights that were overlooked by other accountants and I always learn something new from him every time we chat! He was a pleasure to work with and is very approachable and reasonable. With Joe as your CPA, you can rest assured that my your needs will babe taken care of!! read more

I used Joe's services for my 2020 tax return and he was great! Joe is very detailed oriented, organized, and patient. To help me gather the information necessary to file my return, he sent me a checklist of documents that were needed. In addition, he took the time to ask me about my financial/tax situation to better understand the nuances of my tax return. Throughout the tax preparation process, whenever I had questions, Joe was very patient in hearing me out and thoroughly answering them. He also had a quick response time. I'll be going to Joe for my 2021 taxes and I recommend going to Joe for your tax filing needs! read more

I was in need of a new CPA and trusted the Yelp community's reviews on Joe Wu. One of the best decisions I've made. He's quick to respond, direct and to the point, efficient and affordable. Will use him again next year! read more

Joe helped me out with my state and federal tax returns and was professional, efficient, and always responsive. Joe's work process is secure and easy to follow and would definitely use his services again next year! read more

Joe is extremely thorough, fast, and communicative. Everything you're looking for in a CPA. Joe took extra time to answer all our questions and patiently explain why and how our tax situation may have changed since last year. Joe even reviewed details from prior filing years to ensure that everything moving forward is filed correctly and helped me with a quick amendment. We look forward to working with Joe on continued tax planning and filing for years to come! read more

Joe is peak professionalism - he is quick to respond, clear with his advice and direction, and helped keep me on track with my goals. I was initially hesitant to give Joe a chance since I never met him in person - our first meeting was over the phone and he asked me to upload everything to the portal. This is a new concept to me as I have usually dropped paperwork off at a CPA's office. I'm glad I gave new things a try - uploading to the portal was easy. Joe responds very quickly via email to give me a list of to do items. I will be asking for Joe's help again moving forward. read more