I chose to use FPHC because a friend raved about them. I knew that my finances in 2025 would be…read morevery different from previous years, and I wanted to make sure that I was planning in advance and that, once tax season rolled around, my return would be prepared accurately. I started working with them over the summer. At that time, I wanted to make sure that I was paying estimated taxes correctly. Soon after my first meeting, I had an unexpected need to liquidate investments that left me with large capital gains. I received advice about adjusting estimated tax payments to reflect this, which I followed. Early this year, they handled my federal and state tax returns. To say there were mistakes would be an understatement. I ended up having to use one of the online tax prep programs, print out that information, and bring it in so that my return could be completed correctly. None of the information that I had provided over the summer was taken into account - I'm pretty sure that, despite conversations with them and a rather unique name, they have two separate files for me and think that I am two different people. Then I got a letter from the state informing me that they were penalizing me for incorrectly paying estimated taxes. Since my income was not consistent, due to the large capital gains received over the summer, they should have completed a specific form. This form had not been completed. I contacted the office and was told that it was MY responsibility to complete this form - it was not something that they would do for me. You would think that, given the fact that I had to provide them with a completed draft return and they failed to file the correct forms, there would be some sort of concession on fees. Not so - between what I paid over the summer and what I have been billed for the spring, they are getting over $1000. I suppose I should consider this a bargain - if I hadn't done all of the work myself, I would have lost over $3000 in refunds! Needless to say, they will not be preparing my returns in the future.

This firm is very professional and spends time helping and explaining everything to you so you feel…read moreinformed. I had a previous accountant that just threw everything together and never went over anything with me to make sure it was accurate. Scott Storz is who I deal with here at FPHC and he is great! I feel confident that things are correct when I use them. Highly recommend.

Fantastic professional. He has been the auditor of my business and my personal tax preparer for 40…read moreyears.

From the owner: Bradford R Dooley & Associates is a locally owned business offering comprehensive tax services,…read moreaccounting, and bookkeeping solutions. With expertise in payroll filing and preparation for W2s and 1099s, our team ensures accurate and efficient processing. As a FinOp in the security and commodity broker industry, we have in-depth knowledge and experience in financial operation compliance. While we have audited firms in the past, we have shifted our focus to providing exceptional services in small business accounting, catering to corporations, LLCs, trusts, and individuals. Our commitment extends beyond basic accounting tasks, as we assist clients with financial statements and tax planning to help them stay organized and achieve their goals.

Murph, Is extremely…read morethorough and knowledgeable on our taxes and tax laws. Explains everything in a way we can understand and had advice on our taxes in the future. One of the best around

Patrick put the wrong PIN on my 2018 IL-1040 for Property Tax Credit. He used my income property…read morePIN, instead of my principal residence. There should have been no confusion as I sold my income property and had all those documents separated for him. However, as a result, I received a return correction notice zeroing out my $600+ credit. I called Patrick to correct his mistake and he directed me to work with the Dept. of Revenue directly to provide what they are looking for. Now, they are saying I can only claim part of the credit because I bought the house in 2017. Reading online, it looks like I'm eligible for the credit on my sold property too. 6 months later, I still need to submit new documents and figure this out myself. Isn't that what I paid him for? By the time this is over, I will have spent countless hours on this over 8-10 months to fix his simple mistake. I think he knows what he's doing but he is working too fast and is prone to mistakes as a result. Then you're on your own to fix his mistakes.

They were able to help me with my current years taxes and several years of back taxes to correct…read moreand I was able to receive more money back from those years. They are great to work with and very knowledgeable.

I ended up not needing her service, but she was super quick to respond and very understanding when…read moreit didn't work out for me.

You must consider this business if you are looking for tax preparation assistance…read more Easy, knowledgeable, prompt, and professional is how this firm rolls. I reached out to Tim after a not so fab experience with another accountant after relocating to the area. Finding an accountant is seriously as difficult as finding a great hair stylist. Within minutes of talking on the phone, I felt he could deal with my Type A-may panic about taxes-personality. A win for me. Everything was organized and simple. I had all my documents scanned in, emailed them over, and we met in person because I just wanted to go through this face to face step. I did not have many questions, and Tim put me at ease immediately. My taxes were done and paid for quickly (it behooves you to have your s_i_t together....just saying). Absolutely seamless. I cannot recommend this firm enough!

I could not recommend Advisant any higher. The customer service and expertise they provided was…read moreabove and beyond. In previous years, we'd used two well known and highly rated accounting firms to manage finances and file taxes. Since working with Tom and the Advisant team, I can confidently say that these are the best accountants I've had the pleasure of working with. Our finances include contract work, freelance animation, entertainment fees, standard W2's, investments, and various other out-of-the-box income and expenses. Advisant sorts through it all and has done so professionally and patiently. I only wish I had found them sooner.

Great experience, genuinely nice people that want to know you and your financial goals and…read morechallenges. Offering thoughtful guidance that gives you confidence in your financial decisions, these are the kind of people you want on your team.

Over a year ago my father passed on. Following his passing my mother inherited his 401k. She did…read morenot know much about it and lets me manage it. But unfortunately I wasn't 100% on what we had. I felt overwhelmed. I figured I needed some additional help on what to do. I approached Martin at Woodfield Financial Advisors. He broke it down and told me what needed to be done in easy to understand steps. Martin gave me the advice and confidence I needed to fully understand what I needed to go forward.

Jim has been preparing my tax returns for more than 10 years. He is very knowledgeable and…read moreefficient and super nice to work with. Having Jim do my taxes means that's one less thing I have to worry about and I know the work will be done right. I have complete confidence in him. If you are looking for someone you can trust, look no further. His charges are quite reasonable too.

We were skeptical about having to travel 45 minutes, an hour or more if there's traffic, to get our…read moretaxes done by someone we haven't met. But James Flannery seems like a no nonsense kinda guy who's knowledgeable and personable at the same time. Compared to other tax preparers who take advantage of tax season to overcharge, (H&R highway robbers) Jim's fees are very reasonable. He's definitely a keeper! Highly recommend.

They have helped us ever since we lived overseas for a year and had to figure out that tax quagmire…read moresome 20 years ago. Then I had a small business and Casey helped with every issue or question I had. Great!

Poor performance, non-responsive to phone calls and emails. Worst customer service and commitment…read moreto work that I've ever experienced.

Very unprofessional. I informed Ted I had an operation scheduled for June 10, 2025, and this was…read morethe first week in April 2025, and I knew I needed to file an extension. I wound up filing an extension for myself. Further, only today, at the last minute, does he send me the return he prepared with several errors, such as a wrong address, an address no prior accountant has ever used for the return. He keeps making excuses for all his errors and even tries blaming a prior accountant for his incompetence, such as the necessity of including a balance sheet. A balance sheet is not required by the IRS. He pays no attention to details and only skims the information you send him. It got to the point where I had to terminate him, and I will need to hire a different (competent) accountant to do the returns. Avoid like the plague. Reply: With the number of errors you made, you have no basis to charge for anything. First, many statements you made are factually incorrect. The LLC does not and has never had over 250k in assets. As noted, with over 40 years of tax returns filed, not one prior accountant ever used an incorrect address, not one, only you. Second, it was clear you constantly made errors, never reviewed the entire information, as I had to keep sending you emails to correct and supplement the information you entered. It was very apparent I would never use your services again or recommend you, and you saw that coming and cut bait. It is clear you have had this problem with previous clients, and it is not new to you. Just look at the 2018 review.

I HIGHLY recommend Ted and am so thankful to have found him. I had an urgent tax matter and reached…read moreout to a few firms on Yelp. Ted was by far the most responsive. He made a daunting matter less scary and held my hand through the process to resolve the matter all via Cloud and a quick chat. Very impressed by Ted's professionalism, friendliness, honesty, and expertise; he knows his stuff! Ted is the man for your tax needs! He is the best.