I worked with Ithaca Tax Services on my taxes and it was an amazing experience! Janet listened to…read moremy needs carefully and then laid out a personalized plan for me to maximize my tax refund. I have worked with some of the bigger companies to file my taxes in the past, but the process felt cold and I always suspected that I was missing out on hidden tax savings. Janet spent the time to explain everything to me and even found some deductions I had not even considered or included in the past. I plan on using Ithaca Tax Services for all of my future filings. If you want a bigger refund and more personalized service, this is the place to go! Thank you Janet, you are a rock star!

From the owner: Ithaca Tax Services has over 25 years of tax and business related experience, with credentials to…read morepractice before the IRS. It is a leading provider of the IRS Fresh Start Initiative, which works to get you an offer in compromise, or an installment agreement for your tax debt.

Super great accountant. She is extremely knowledgeable of the tax codes…read more Friendly service.

From the owner: Providing Accounting services for any individual and business in the Ithaca New York Area since…read more2005. I also provide Tax Preparation Services for anyone who needs them! Give me a call during my regular business hours, or leave me a detailed message if I don't answer and I will get back to as soon as possible!

Joel is extremely professional and his integrity is beyond reproach. He has been my accountant…read moreboth personally and professionally for almost 30 years and has always been very accessible. I consider him an expert in the area of property management. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

From the owner: bookkeeping, preparation of government audits, taxes, and financial planning. Work with tax returns…read moreand analyze financial information to ensure taxes are paid on time. Audit accounts for errors, misinformation, fraud, and overspending. Call Joel today

They did my taxes once - 2021 taxes in 2022. I live 50 minutes away; I got my materials in early,…read morewith a template from the previous time, and before April 15, when I was told my taxes were done, I came in only to be told they weren't actually finished, they'd filed for an extension. Finally they were done and I got a very small discount. The next year I was told they couldn't do my taxes because they were understaffed. After I found someone else, got an email to say no, they actually could do it. Good thing I found someone else - more than two years on, when least expected, I've gotten a notice that my taxes were filed incorrectly and I owe New York extra money. Can I leave zero stars?

From the owner: We're a local, independent firm specializing in a variety of financial services ensuring you, your…read morefamily and your business are protected. We use a team approach, where your accountant and financial planner work together to ensure the best course of action based on your specific and unique needs. Our many business services, from benefits planning to entrepreneurial coaching, has lead many of our clients to a more productive, successful and pleasant entrepreneurial life. From tax preparation, to life planning and investment management, we're here to help. Call us today to request a complimentary meeting.

Stephen was the accountant for the previous owners of our realty co. We "inherited" him and we are…read moreso happy that we did! He does all of our tax filings for our property management/ real estate corp. and our personal taxes. He's extremely honest and we have enjoyed working with him remotely for over 10 years now. We have never been able to meet in person. But, he has always taken a genuine interest as our CPA. We appreciate his knowledge and skill.

Steve has been our accountant for our business and personal taxes for more than six years. He is…read moregood natured and a pleasure to work with. His company is very responsive regarding any concerns, even minor ones. And most importantly makes the process easy for the customer because of his experience and skill with quick books and the tax laws. We switched to quick books two years ago, from another program, and Steve has made the switch easy.

I had a wonderful experience as a new client during the 2025 tax season and look forward to working…read morewith them again in the future.

From the owner: Click Business Name for More Information…read more For years, Paul V. Stearns, CPA, has been providing quality and personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as financial statements, financial planning, and accounting systems. Call us today for more information.

My daughter stopped by at this location and asked for the cost for her income tax preparation. They…read moreasked for more details and she daughter provide it. The cost informed was $45. After they finished the preparation, they mentioned the cost was $365 and additional $40 for their "Piece of Mind" preparation. I personally had the same issue with HR Block last year in a different location and will never go back to any HR Block location ever. By the way, they made a mistake in my income tax last and it was a nightmare to fix it. Good luck if you plan in using HR Block.

From the owner: At H&R Block, we provide tax services for individuals, families, and small businesses in Ithaca,…read moreNew York, as part of a nationwide network of local tax offices. Our local tax professionals can help you prepare and file tax returns, answer tax questions, and find you every credit and deduction. We know taxes can be challenging on top of your regular schedule so support is available by walking in, making an appointment or dropping off your documents at our office. If you want to work with your tax pro from home - just call and ask to use our Digital Drop-Off service. You'll get an email from a tax pro with a link to upload your documents. Visit your local Meadow St office to connect with a tax professional.

Seems there's only one person working in the whole office and the walk in sign is futile. I highly…read morerecommend making an appointment. Don't bother getting there early because I sat there for 10 minutes and no one was in the waiting area to greet me or check me in or ask if I had an appointment. It's not even a weekend. The interior is plain but neat, looks like it was painted a year or two ago as there's still painting tape around some edges. Location is convenient. The woman was nice and competent for basic situations, but did not seem comfortable with anything out of the ordinary or spelling or anything but taxes. Cost me $180 for a return and that was AFTER the coupon offer.

The only positive thing in my experience was the customer service over the phone. There was no-one…read moreat the office for my 12:20 appointment. I called customer service. The woman on the phone apologized repeatedly. Called another "office" location. I was fit right in. After sitting for 15 minutes of the preparer scanning 4 pieces of paper and typing on the keyboard, he then tells me what my refund is. Proceeds to tell me that the cost of preparing my taxes is more than the amount of my refund. Needed to be paid today or before filing my taxes with them. How in the world other than corporate greed does it cost a little over $400 to file taxes. I do not recommend Jackson Hewitt to anyone trying to file taxes. They are a rip off, greedy, way over priced.

Y'all, it's really bad service: no joke. It's snooty. They don't greet people. It's cold and…read morebitter. They give mixed messages. It's just horrible customer service. No returned phone messages from supervisors after two left messages. Tried many times and many locations. Closed accounts (and they charged me $20 to close) and we went to Community Bank and had a much friendlier and professional experience.

I am only selecting one star for my review because zero stars is not an option. I've been a…read morecustomer of this bank for JUST shy of 30 years, including for mortgage loans, business loans, business transactions, etc. And I continue to be regularly surprised by their ever-growing lack of sensitivity, and lack of understanding that "service" is the more important part of "Customer Service"! Their "official policies" are designed to put the onus on their customers' shoulders for all of the banks' shortcomings and/or problems. Imagine your Debit card just stops working one day ( worn out). So you ask, and wait for, a replacement (duplicate) card. And then, when trying to use the new, duplicate card, you hear those familiar words "I'm sorry, sir, your card was not accepted" so you use a second credit card for the purchase, and THEN you are told 2 days later, that the charge DID go through, so you've paid for the purchase TWICE! But rather than admit ANY responsibility for the duplicate payment, the bank runs through an army of "customer service reps", and over THREE HOURS OF YOUR TIME, very politely explaining why NONE of this is any part of their fault, AND that it is "Bank Policy" for the customer to negotiate with the vendor to recover any money lost. So, practically speaking, at that point you are spending hours and hours getting notarized copies of the duplicate Debit and Credit Card charges and paying your attorney ($150?) to send a letter to the vendor asking, please, please, please refund the duplicate $15 charge. And both bank and vendor are asking you if the duplicate charge wasn't for a duplicate order. But EVEN IF you are obsessive enough to save every receipt for every sandwich and cup of coffee, the receipts are going to list the exact same items bought, right? AND, if the vendor doesn't agree to reimburse you, it is then "Bank Policy" for the customer to file a Fraud claim with the bank, which results in the Debit Card being cancelled and replaced ( ie with new account number), and so EVERY automatic monthly charge that the customer had put in place gets refused, until the customer re-creates all that work! The abuse of your time just never stops! It's hard to imagine a lesser level customer "SERVICE"!