Kevin Chou did my taxes for several years until I learned enough to try preparing them myself. He is professional and courteous; knowing that I was a freelancer, he told me about the SEP IRA, and he took the time to explain things like how deductions and business write-offs worked. This tax season, when I was extremely worried about my retirement plan contributions, Kevin talked with me by phone, answered my questions, and offered a possible solution. Thank you, Kevin! read more

He is charming when you first talk to him but then he is unable to calculate and file your taxes. He is either on drugs or has another occupation by which he does not have the time to do your taxes. His ineptitude will force you to file late, get penalties and in the end be forced to hire anothe accountant that can sort out Kevin's mess. PLEASE AVOID THIS INDIVIDUAL!!! read more

TLDR: Kevin created endless headaches for me due to errors he made on my state tax returns and incredibly poor communication. I now have to hire someone else to clean up his mess. AVOID. More details: I provided Kevin with organized and accurate information and provided every single signature he requested. Please don't make the same mistake I did in hiring Kevin. I behaved reasonably with this person, and he took my money, messed up my taxes and eventually stopped replying to me at all. Here's the rough play by play: Kevin told me in March that I needed to print and submit my Philadelphia return and send the city a check to pay my city tax, whereas he would electronically file everything else. He then submitted my checking info to the city of Philadelphia online that day without my consent, and I had to scramble to avoid overdraft fees. I asked for receipts re: the electronic filing for the other returns and never got them. I received a notice from NY state in April that there was an obvious error on my return and, instead of a refund, I owed money. When I contacted Kevin about this, I eventually got him on the phone and he said it was a software error, but I should trust him to handle it. Nervous because at this point I did not really trust him, I signed paperwork for him to submit a correction to NY state. He said he would handle it from there and I would still be owed the refund. Again, this all happened in April. Several times in May and early June, I tried to reach Kevin to figure out why the state of California didn't seem to have my tax return in their system. (I lived in NY, CA and PA in 2020--long story!) His replies became incredibly spotty and brief, and sometimes he just didn't reply at all. Then two things happened that blew my mind: NY state wrote to me saying they received my response to their bill...specifically, they received it on June 1. But Kevin told me he submitted the reply to NY's tax bill in late April? If there was an issue with submitting it electronically, he never mentioned it to me. I finally reached someone from the CA tax board. They told me that my return was, in fact, never submitted. They said someone tried to submit it electronically in late March and again in early May (that would be Kevin), but it was never uploaded in their system because it had an obvious error with two lines not adding up. So Kevin knew it wasn't submitted. Why else would he try to use the system a second time after I inquired about the CA return in May? He never answered my follow-up questions about all this. He just stopped replying to me. To be clear, if I had not called the CA tax board myself, I would have NO IDEA that Kevin NEVER FILED MY RETURN. I have reached out to another accountant for assistance in correcting the tax returns Kevin worked on, including the one that was never successfully submitted. In the end, it will have taken me several months of follow-up and payment to a second CPA to fix Kevin's mess. What an epic little nightmare this was. And Kevin has my social security number! I will be freezing my credit because I'm legit worried about this. Look at the reviews for 'Internal Tax Service,' his company. He's been accused of working with scammers based in India. I am guessing many of the positive reviews here were paid. read more

He is a tremendous asset in terms of his skill and knowledge of taxes! He understands the system and gets the job done by saving you thousands! Thank you for your results Kevin and being very professional in returning my questions even throughout times during the year! I will never go to another accountant. Michael Choe read more

After writing my review five days ago, Brie, Kevin Chou associate calls me to ask me about my review. I explain to her my plight, she thanks me for my prior business, and the phone calls ends. I am aware of the facts that has transpired and disappointed in the lies that you have respond with. I did not ask for special treatment form you in accepting an appointment prior to April 15th filing date. If you could not accommodate me, I would have looked some where else for service. I never missed an appointment with you, our entire correspondence did not span 30 emails, and during Monday's phone call, did I or would I ever threaten violence to you or your staff. The mere accusation is appalling. With that said, I will no longer accept phone calls, letters, emails, or any other form of contact from you or your staff. I was happy to speak to you on Monday, which is why I called your staff member back, but no longer. For 2017 filling, I have found a true tax professional and your services are no longer required. To my fellow Yelpers, here is an FYI. A known 90's actor by the name of Wesley Snipes was convicted for tax fraud eight years ago. His profession is acting, not taxes. Just like me, he employed someone to complete the work, and that professional offered negligence and fraud. Snipes was sentenced to 3 years to a federal penitentiary because his accountant was unprofessional. The government makes no exceptions when it comes to taxes, that's why the indicted Al Capone on tax fraud, not murder. You are better off having your taxes WON with H&R Block than using Kevn Cho, CPA. read more

Knows the business and was very helpful. conveniently helped me over the phone and responded within a couple of hours. definitely plan on using for all my philadelphia tax needs. read more

Kevin has done my taxes for the past 3 years while I was in school, and he was always courteous and professional via email and in person. He never made me feel dumb for not having any idea about which forms were which, and he was very patient. While my taxes are pretty straightforward, I'm sure he has the knowledge to successfully complete more complicated taxes, as well as other business needs. It costs $250 to have them done, but it's worth it to me to save me the frustration. read more

Had Kevin prepare our taxes. Sends us an invoice to be paid, I pay it, and then later we find out that the taxes have not been submitted until we need the returns for something else. This was nearly a month after the due date. No communication, no follow-up or reminder to the client. To this day I am still not sure or have received proof of confirmation that the taxes have been filed?! Then later claims that the e-signatures were not signed but the year before that the taxes were submitted without e-signatures either. Disastrous. read more

I don't know what happened. Kevin used to be great - good communication, excellent tax prep, etc. Went to Kevin for my taxes for a few years. However, in 2020 I received an audit on my 2017 tax returns stating that I owed ~$10K which included the initially owed taxes, plus significant fees and interest related to incorrectly filed expenses. Tried to work with Kevin on filing an appeal or figuring out if I should just be paying the principle amount and disputing interest/fees, but communication was incredibly poor. Unfortunately, the IRS does not "forgive" interest even if a CPA prepares your taxes for you, and at the end of the day, Kevin stopped responding to my emails (I basically was ghosted) and I had to go ahead and pay everything except for the fees, which I disputed. An expensive mistake and primarily based on the poor communication in this situation, I am handling my taxes elsewhere now. Kevin was excellent and helpful before this incident. read more

Kevin was great! Definitely recommended for a new young bigtime taxpayer like myself. He was extremely thorough and patient with all of my questions including making time for me at a follow-up visit post-tax season. I was looking for a knowledgable accountant that could help with slightly complicated multiple-W-2 and state taxes since moving here from California, and my experience here was beyond and above what I was looking for. I actually got turned away by another outside accountant (dated place in fairmount) when they saw how complicated and messy my W-2's were, but Kevin was very pleasant and super comprehensive reviewing all of his findings/numbers with me regarding what to report/deduct/etc. His hours are great and they even called to let me know there was an earlier appointment available since it was near crunch-time for me with the tax deadline and health insurance enrollment. read more

Kevin was very professional and knowledgeable inhelping us through a multi state tax return. He accommodated us after hours and took the time to explain our rather complicated multi state tax return. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone seeking a professional experienced tax accountant. read more

My initial impression of Kevin was not great because of his unresponsiveness but since then he has completely redeemed himself and has been on top of everything I've sent him. He explained that he was short staffed during our previous interaction, which is understandable when you are growing a business. I trust Kevin and plan on using him for future tax issues! read more

Kevin is knowledgeable, thorough, and articulate. He takes the time to explain to his customers his thinking and logic, as well as elaborating on tax laws and their implications. He's extremely polite and patient with customers like myself, who ask a lot of questions and lack a deep understanding of tax laws. read more

Kevin was very kind and helped me out although he didn't end up doing my taxes. Definitely recommended! read more

Moving from LA to Center City last year I needed help with accurate tax preparing. Found Kevin on Yelp and the previous reviewers were right on! Kevin is amazing, kind and extremely competent regarding laws between States. Just not enough Stars available for this guy! read more

Absolutely terrible service. He agreed to do my taxes months in advance only to completely ghost me right up until the filing deadline. For weeks, he wouldn't return my calls or emails, and I wasn't sure if he was even going to file my returns at all. Literally hours before the deadline, he finally responded and said he submitted my returns. The amount he wound up submitting as owed turned out to be several thousand dollars higher than the amount he had told me that he had calculated originally, and he ignored my requests for an explanation as to why. He then submitted an invoice for services that was $100 more than what he had quoted me originally, again with no explanation as to why. He never sent me a completed copy of my tax returns, and has ignored my numerous requests for them. I still do not have the returns as of this writing. This guy was awful, bordering on criminally negligent. Stay far away. read more

We communicated only through email. He was fast and efficient. I will definitely use Kevin again.

I always went to HR Block. After a family member passed away I had more things to handle when it came to taxes. Mr. Chou knows what hes doing and always recommends ways to help save you money and/or get more money back. He helped me understand my taxes which is amazing! He is proficient and very skilled. Excellent service! read more

Kevin was great. I lived with my wife in 2 separate states so my taxes were complicated. I found Kevin through yelp. He was very knowledgeable and worked hard to get me appropriate tax cuts. He is very friendly and reliable. I highly recommend him and will definitely do all my future taxes with him. read more

I just finished my taxes with Kevin yesterday! I can definitely confirm for you he is a very knowledgable and professional CPA. As somebody who just moved to Philadelphia, it was comforting knowing I wouldn't have to worry about filing mistakes. He deals with many new residents to the area, and handles out of state w2's as well. read more

If I could give Kevin 10 stars I would have. I am surprised he doesn't have more reviews! You can tell them Kevin really cares about his clients on a personal level, as he gave me thorough financial guidance not just on taxes but on life. He met me with once before I did my taxes, and once after he had finished them to go over every single number on my tax return so I could understand what he was doing. He is insanely patient, as I accidentally slept through my appointment, and let me meet with him 2 hours later. I cannot say enough about Kevin, and I would highly recommend him. I know I will be coming back to him next year! read more

Kevin has been my accountant for several years and I highly recommend him to anyone! Taxes can get very complicated and confusing but Kevin makes it simple to understand and answers questions thoroughly. He is easy to get a hold of and always makes time. I had questions about starting up a new business and he walked me through the entire process and his firm handled everything. I have referred several friends and family members to him and they are very happy with everything from personal taxes to book keeping for their small businesses. As the other reviews mention Kevin runs an excellent straightforward business and I have and will refer anyone to him. read more

Kevin is the best! I needed an amendment done with my taxes because the last accountant did a horrible job. Kevin was very professional, took his time and explained everything in detail .His hours are very flexible and the best part, his prices are reasonable. Lastly, he helped me save a lot of money. I'm so happy I found him. read more

Kevin was able to accommodate me towards the end of filing deadline on a short notice. He's efficient and just a nice person to talk to (didn't make me feel dumb about my cluelessness when it comes to taxes). Although my taxes aren't complicated and in the past I've always used TurboTax, it's nice to finally have someone to go to when I have questions about my numbers and to learn some strategies on how to lower my tax payments for next year. I thought his price was reasonable (it's commensurate to your income bracket) as well! read more

Kevin is THE MAN! He knows his stuff and has the experience to handle almost any situation. If you are outside the US and need help with special tax situations, Kevin is the one to see. read more

Knowledgeable, accurate and fast. Can you ask for anything more in an accountant? I found Kevin after reading reviews here. His pricing was straight forward, and he was able to get us in for an appointment before the dreaded 15th cutoff date. He even came in on a Sunday - that's dedication folks! read more

Kevin is a true professional. He is kind, thorough and could not have been more generous with his time. Furthermore, his hours are flexible allowing for after work meetings. If you need help with your taxes, Kevin should be your first call! read more

I met with Kevin for a consultation last week. He answered tons of questions I had about finances for 2 of my small businesses and one that I've considered starting. Kevin was patient and friendly. He had the knowledge to suggest tax options that could save me a lot of money in the future. Thank you! read more

Offered a gratis consultation that solved our tax problem. We'll be back as paying customers come next tax season, for sure.

Kevin was super friendly! I originally was trying to file my taxes using Turbo Tax but got confused because it seemed like I was filing it wrong --it got even more complicated because I had to file taxes from Delaware and Pennsylvania since I lived in two states last year. Out of frustration I went on Yelp to look for an accountant who could help me out. I stumbled upon Kevin's page and immediately contacted him. The process of scheduling an appointment was quick and easy. His staff person who was in contact with me prior to my appointment was super friendly and helped me get prepared. During my appointment, Kevin realized that my W2 forms were all messed up which is why I had a hard time filing them on my own. He easily fixed it and explained what went wrong! I paid $200 for the service which was worth it since it gave me peace of mind. read more

Kevin is simply amazing. I'm an international student in UPenn, and I contacted Kevin for tax help. He was extremely accessible via phone, email, and in person. Although I ended up not using his service, he was still so generous with his time when I called him twice during the tax season. He is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also accessible and generous. I'm definitely visiting him next year. Thanks so much, Kevin! read more

I normally don't post additional or follow up reviews on any business unless a special or unexpected experience (Good or Bad) warrants it. I contacted his office to obtain clarification of specific information he ALREADY gave me. The matter was NOT urgent. He PERSONALLY called me back instead of simply having his secretary convey the information, as is standard practice for many businesses, including, in my case, ALL my healthcare providers. It's important to note that I have no active involvement with Mr Chou at this time. It would've been logical, and what most accountants would have done, to simply wait till I eventually came in for my tax return preparation and address everything then. But Mr Chou is NOT most other accountants and chose to acknowledge and assist now following my call. This is what you will receive if you become his client. read more

Working with Kevin has been really pleasant and everything I expect from an accountant. He helped me straightened out some previous tax problems as well did a relatively complex return involving rental properties in Philadelphia. I recommend him completely. read more

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Very wiling to work with odd availability. Gave myself and my husband great advice even though our appointment ran very late. Very engaged with his clients. read more

I made a mistake in my Tax amendment in a past year and Kevin helped me correct it and file everything. The whole process is highly efficient and clear. My emails were all responded quickly. I highly recommend read more

Gave him all my tax stuff to do an amendment, and he suggested follow-up questions with the employer. I gave him the replies from the employer. P.S. never heard from him again. Do not recommend him if you have complicated taxes -- I think he's only interested in clients who have easy taxes. read more

Highly recommended. Kevin Chou is the best CPA I ever meet. He can deal all tax questions. Super smart

Kevin came highly recommended to me through a co-worker, who said Kevin helped him go back 3 years to get more money for student loan related taxes. On that recommendation I emailed Kevin and received a call from him the same day. He was the only CPA I contacted who agreed to meet with me within a couple days, during tax season! He took the time to explain the numbers to me and was a huge help in understanding my taxes. I'm already recommending him to people I know and I'm definitely planning to take my taxes to him next year. read more

IKevin was the best! Honestly, great experience. He knew how to help me get the best tax refund (over 2k more than turbo tax!). He also seems very interested and caring. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I might be moving from Philly, but I will use Kevin every tax season even after I leave! read more

Kevin is the best! I have used other accountants in Philadelphia area and none were as thorough, prompt, and affordable as Kevin. You get what you pay for. He knows his stuff. I recommend him 10x over. read more