Kost Consulting

I was recommended to Carey & Associates through an existing client of theirs who has left a 5-star…read morereview. It seems that Carey & Associates is able to take care of their existing clientele, but based on recent reviews and my own personal experience, they are completely and utterly understaffed to tackle a single ounce of additional workload. I had every last document digitally uploaded through their taxdome software and ready for review and filing by March 3, 2025 (screenshot for reference). I called and called, asking the receptionist for an update on my 2024 tax filing status, and each time Josh was either out of the office, or at an appointment and unable to communicate. This same interaction with the receptionist happened at least a dozen more times. April 15th came and went and I had no update on my tax filing. I called and spoke with the receptionist again in early May who told me that Josh hadn't gotten around to filing my taxes, but that he did file an extension on my behalf. I was relieved, as this was the first time I had received any acknowledgment that my file even existed to them. Later in May, I spoke with Josh over the phone the week before Memorial Day weekend. He told me that he had NOT in fact filed an extension on my behalf, and that he would aim to get my taxes done before the holiday weekend approaching. It is July 1st, 2025, and my taxes are still not filed. Please, save yourselves the headache, trust the big brands with your taxes and get them done. I'll be contacting one today and filing my taxes late due to the immense incompetence and lack of care within Carey & Associates. 10/10 would NOT recommend.

My second ever review has led me to this. This entire office is incredibly unorganized. Long story…read moreshort, I dropped off financials and paperwork on February 7. I've had numerous emails and phone calls to them asking the status of my taxes over the last couple months. It was the same excuse, he's hasn't done them yet or they were still waiting for a document from me in which I already gave them. I must have heard those lines at least 30 times. Today, June 8, 2022, I went to the office to gather my files to give them to another cpa, the secretary stated they don't have any paperwork from me. Lol. I wish there was a way I could post screenshots of emails on this review. I never wish bad things on anyone, so I do hope they can get things turned around and become a professional cpa office in Wadsworth. I'll be curious to see how they defend this review because everything up to this point has been one excuse after another. Ps. Just received a letter from the IRS last week. Josh underestimated what I owe so I now owe another $284. Thanks.

Margida Associates

1.0

Our experience with Margida and associates was terrible. John was extremely rude and condescending…read more His CPA talents are marginal at best. His tax manager admitted to my wife and I that he misapplied a tax payment to the wrong year. Then John admitted that the mistake was made by his firm. This mistake caused my wife and I approx. $ 600 in late fees and penalties. John stated he would cover this expense, but when it came time to doing so, he was MIA. After some time of chasing, he pushed us off to Mary ( wife), who sent us an email giving us a story that contradicted the story that his tax manager and John had already admitted to. She also told us, that our engagement letter stated that we were responsible for all taxes, interest, and penalties. I agree with that, but not when these expenses are caused by Margida and Assoc. My opinion, unethical as hell. ADVISE TO ALL - GO SOME WHERE ELSE ! JS

From the owner: Margida & Associates, Inc. is a Certified Public Accounting firm in Stow, Ohio. We have been…read moreserving individuals and small businesses for more than 10 years. We specialize in personal relationships with professional results. We help you and your business prosper today and years from now. Our Services - Business Consulting: Entity Planning, Business Consulting Business Accounting: Corporate Tax Planning, Budgeting & Projections, Securing Financing, Balance Sheet Analysis, Accounting Software Personal Accounting: Personal Net Worth, Personal Tax Consulting

Mulligan Management Group

Outstanding service, knowledge, and work ethic! Very pleased with them.read more

From the owner: Mulligan Management Group is a full-service digital marketing agency. We work with small to medium…read moresized businesses that are looking to get into and/or amplify their social signal. We take the stress out of running everything digital. Our dedicated team of experts have this covered so you will have more time to run your business. We take customer care to a whole new level because we start with your business strategy and write content to reflect your client's wants and needs. Digital Consulting and Management Social Media Analysis Content Calendar Management Content Creation Training of Staff

Kern Insurance

Larry and Matthew Kern provide excellent customer service…read more I would recommend Kern Insurance for any one in need of an excellent local company who supports you with quick turnaround.

From the owner: Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insuranceread more

Jean M Cooper, CPA

We are so happy we found Jean Cooper to do our taxes. Being self employed, it's too complicated to…read morehandle ourselves, but Jean had no trouble at all. She handled everything very quickly and for a very reasonable price. We recommend her highly as she is completely trustworthy.

From the owner: Jean M. Cooper, CPA Inc. is a Stow, OH accounting firm that takes your business seriously. We…read moreunderstand your financial and business needs and will work to resolve all financial problems.

Summit Accounting & Tax Services

Ed is absolutely amazing at being patient with the "non-administrative" types such as myself. Over…read morethe years he has taken me from a complete mess and terrified of taxes... to allowing me to have the freedom of knowing how to handle my business the right way (still perfecting) and having control over my tax situation. If you're looking at this review right now... trust me when I say this... Ed is your guy. Thanks for all your years of hard work and dedication to us! You mean more than you know!

From the owner: Offering over 35 years of helping clients save on taxes!read more

Sullivan & Company

Since I started my business in 2012, I've had horrible luck with CPA's. I had a different CPA file…read moremy taxes every year for 7 years, not by choice, but because either I wasn't valued as a customer or the CPA wasn't seeing my needs. Since working with Sullivan and Co, this has all changed. I feel like a valued customer, and their work has been outstanding. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Accounting & bookkeeping, tax services, consultingread more

Fully Accountable

If you or anyone you know are looking for a reliable, affordable, and extremely efficient…read moreaccountant or if you own a business and looking for a company to assist you with your taxes and business handlings you MUST choose this company. I literally can NOT believe how awesome every single person is in their office. And by awesome, I mean friendly, smiling, and just simply good people...It's not an act either because I can read people really well. This company helped the company I co-own with taxes, loans, and ANY thing I needed help with... They were VERY QUICK to get back with me answering all my questions, ESPECIALLY during the COVID-19 quarantine. Fully Accountable's staff will put your mind at ease with information, provide you confidence through their fast actions , and instill some serious good mojo for you and/or your company! Take my advice and call them today, ask for Rachel (she is a super hero) and thank me later! Good luck people!

From the owner: Fully Accountable is an outsourced ecommerce accounting and finance firm digitally based…read morebusinesses. We handle everything from day-to-day accounting, finance strategies and production, outsourced CFO advisory services, and HR and tax services. We provide customized, clear & concise data reports for businesses to identify areas of success, and ways to improve. With the best-in-class financial benchmarking and accounting, our finance department can help you achieve profitable growth quickly and efficiently.

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