After moving to Pacifica and needing prompt action from a CPA, I asked a bay area baby boomer for a…read morereferral and she told me her realtor trusted Ron Chicca. I called him and asked if he would help to both interpret the waves of IRS bullish*t which had arrived in the mail, and help me save some money. We had an appointment set after our first phone call, in which he asked for details regarding what I had received from the IRS and told me to bring a list of things to make the situation run smoother. Ron Chicca, pronounced Chee-Cha, had my situation under control real quick. After two meetings I knew EXACTLY how much I had to shell out to the tax man (which was not clear to me from the IRS, they were sending me all sorts of mixed messages), and he filed my 2016 state and federal returns as well. He did all this, including take my initial phone call, the week he was set to take a vacation. Good stuff, call him up.

I have been going to Ron Chicca for my taxes for years. He is very thorough and has always tried…read moreto find deductions that I didn't even know existed. I have never had a problem with him and recommend him without reservation.

Dan Miller, CPA did an incredible job for my wife and I. We had issues filing my wife's State of…read moreCalifornia tax return electronically. I filled it manually and both the Franchise Tax Board and also I got it wrong. Instead of expecting a refund, it appeared that we were going to have to pay $5,000 more. I knew that I needed the help of an accountant. I drove by Dan's practice, BAY CPA's. I went in and met Dan. He is a gentleman. He is professional. He is very competent. He looked at my files and asked for additional details. He told me to leave it with him. I got a wonderful surprise when I went to his office this morning to look at his final work. It was superb and exceeded my highest expectations. Dan had also taken the initiative and faxed all relevant documents to the Franchise Tax Board to make sure that we filed an amended return in a timely manner. Dan exceeded all of our expectations . He is now our accountant for all business and personal matters.

As a former IRS agent, Dean Bagley was ready to fight on my behalf. He knows how the tax agency…read moreworks and was willing to go head to head against audit agents. Without going into details, I made a lot of silly mistakes using Turbo Tax. It would have been cheaper going to Dean in the first place. The mistakes I made cost me more than what I would have paid for an experienced tax professional. 40 years in business Dean is legit. A++

I had a very poor experience with this service provider. I…read morewas ignored, in effect lied to, my emails were not responded to, calls were not returned, sensitive, only copy of personal docs were put into the US mail instead of giving me the option to pick up, no interview was done of my changes in status, they never bothered to get my current phone and address and so mailed the return to the wrong address, and the return they created and submitted to me was wrong and illegal. They took illegal deductions and ignored legal ones. If I had actually filed it I, no, THEY, would have been liable for penalties and interest and possibly an audit. While promises were made about work to be performed in conversation, commitments were not kept and were changed without notifying me. Overall gave me a feeling like I didn't really matter to the firm. I got this same feeling from the office staff. Who were singularly unfriendly and unhelpful in almost all interactions. Add to this the fact the office looks like something out of the 50s and is cluttered and messy and their prices are high for value received and the fact the other reviews are over 2 years old, My STRONG suggestion is to AVOID this firm. Use Totah or even HR Block. Yes, HR Block, I used them and they were fast, kept me informed, did the return correctly and were a pleasure to work with. Perhaps this firm was great at one time, but perhaps that time has passed. Do what you want, of course, but when you have a poor experience here, just remember: You've Been Warned. I would give 0 stars if possible.

We had our taxes prepared by Steve Herbstman for the last couple of years. He is expensive, but I…read morethought I was getting good service. What a mistake! I have been notified by the Federal Gov AND the State of California of additional taxes due to his "oversights". Would I recommend Stephen Herbstman? Eek! Me thinks not!

He is not the cheapest, nor the most expensive. But he does a phenomenal job quickly. You really…read morefeel like he is on your team and helping you.

Had a number of items I needed to clean up and amend. Unsure what has changed in the tax and…read moreaccounting world in the last 6 years but no one seems to want to respond via phone nor email anymore. Luckily for me I found someone this doesn't apply to. Initially I thought the hours might be a typo or I was misreading them but no. Ravi responds quite quickly and the hours work perfect for me as I can have periods of irregular hours. Great for advisory and it's nice to be able to shoot off a text and get a response and feedback quickly. I've found that some tax and accounting professionals like to wax on and on through phone calls and while it is nice to speak over the phone I can't dread every call for a quick ask.

Mr. Ravi Kumaraswamy is a highly skilled and outstanding tax planner, bookkeeper, and tax strategy…read moreprofessional. He is passionate, hardworking, and deeply committed to ensuring that his clients receive the maximum possible benefits and savings, especially high-income clients with more complex tax situations. His system and approach are excellent, organized, and reliable. Working with him gives us confidence and peace of mind that our tax-related matters are being handled properly and that we will not have lingering tax issues in the future. I highly recommend Mr. Ravi Kumaraswamy to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dependable, and strategic tax professional. He is bit bit pricey but worth it.

My review should be without rating, but that's not an option on yelp, so I chose the neutral star…read more When checking out their website to book an intro appointment, I checked the box (among others) that says "A lower cost/price" for the question "When choosing an accountant, which are the most important to your decision?". I received an email about 35 minutes later to notify me that my request was declined with the following message: "Thank you for your interest in a consultation. We are not a budget/volume/discount provider, we are a premium service. So since you indicate you are looking for a lower cost, we are unlikely to be a good match. Best wishes for finding a provider who is a better match for your needs."

Good reviews on other sites so I called and it was a waste of time. They book me then ask…read morequestions and realized it is too complicated so they cancel me days later via the internet. Would not recommend to contact

I trust this team with all my needs. Everyone needs a CPA…read more I can go to sleep at night Gillian Smith Brighton Preschool Pacifica

Great advice, very nice and flexible. I can't say enough good things about John and his team.read more

Jas the tax lady is the best she helped me fix the tax mess I created .Note to self never doing my…read moretaxes myself. She knows her job well is very professional most importantly trust worthy. 10 out of 10.

For my first time filing for my own business, Jas made it so quick and easy. Answered all questions…read moreI had, talk to me about setting up a plan for my future, and assured me she is just a phone call away from any future questions I have. 10/10 recommend her services.