Solomon will go the extra mile to get you the most deductions you are legally entitled to and will…read moredo your return very quickly. I had a few complicated issues for 2023 and he properly applied all of my forms and got me the maximum refund. His office is in Stone Mountain, but he lives in Kennesaw and will also meet customers at a mutually convenient location in the Kennesaw area.

Through email correspondence: After my 2024 taxes went up and I questioned the cause, asking if any…read moredeductions had been missed, I was invited to find my own deductions. This is the primary service for which I hire a CPA. I found that they had not applied a basic deduction in 2024 (one that they had applied in 2023) until it was brought to their attention. Their rate increase from 2023 was not initially disclosed nor explained and when asked if it was tied to to their additional labor to correct their omission of a tax deduction, I was told they actually had not charged me for the extra labor. I was given the option where my filing would be withheld until the fee was paid or find another firm and start over. It was an unsatisfactory experience.

I will start off by saying that the two things I liked about this firm was they are nice people and…read moreoffer fair prices for their services. However, as someone with a full time career and a small business on the side my needs differ from other reviewers. I normally do my taxes myself, but this was my first year in business and I did not feel comfortable doing my own taxes because l wanted to make sure my taxes were done by the books and I did not get audited, and I wanted to maximize my returns. As CPAs and tax attorneys Attaway should be able to do both, leaving me with little worries. Prices for a personal taxes are going to cost more than business tax prep. For a business the cost of doing taxes will range based on complexity, but I have a sole proprietorship pass-through LLC with only 1 year in business. I was very happy with the price I was given ($450). Granted, I did all the leg work by printing a report general ledger, which I used an accounting software to create. There was quiet a bit of detail which made things easier for them and I had stayed on top of my earnings and deductions. I also have a home office which is used 100% for work at both my 9-5 and side gig. I also had student loan interest, mortgage, investments, and charitable donations. It took about 3 weeks for them to process my taxes. During tax season this is a little on the high side, but realistic. The first problem I noticed was that they had me listed as married. I am glad I caught it because I would have gotten a lot back then had to pay thousands to the IRS. After having them correct this I decided to do a very thorough look at the rest of the report. The next BIG issue I found was that they elected to do a simple home office deduction instead of the more complex deduction. When I pointed this out and it was fixed my return went up over $1000. That would have been a very costly mistake! They also had me working from home only part of the year when I have been working from home for years. The next costly mistake was around my investments. I am not completely sure where they got the numbers for my capital gains but they were way off. After this was correctly my return went up even higher. Lastly, I was being urged to quickly look over my tax information then sign a release so that they could submit my taxes ASAP. However, a week went by after I signed so I reached out and was told they needed another signature to verify my bank account information. I had already done that, but technology isn't perfect and neither am I. I would not have been irritated if I had forgotten to save after signing, or if the software didn't record my signature. I WAS irritated that a week went by AND I had to reach to them to be told they were waiting on something. The lack of communication shows they are disorganized, which is worrisome, but it also delayed my return and put the burden on me when I am paying them to perform a service. The first mistake saw my return go from ~$8,000 to $4,500. After I caught the other mistakes and they were corrected my final return ended up being over $6,500. If I had not reviewed and corrected the professionals then I would have either owed money to the IRS or lost out on over $2,000. It probably goes without saying, I will not be using them again. If you are using them for personal taxes you would probably better off with Turbo Tax, especially if you itemize are are not comfortable with doing taxes. Other people had great reviews and they may have done a great job on their taxes, but those people may have also lost money and not known about it. If I had no tax knowledge, or was confused by a 1040 tax return statement, then I would have never known the money I was leaving on the table. If you own a business then go elsewhere, especially if you have complexities. I was interviewed by another well reviewed Atlanta CPA firm before choosing Attaway. They cost a little more, but a couple hundred more is worth saving a couple thousand and making sure you are in compliance.

Lance is very professional and very knowledgeable. He is always available to answer any questions…read morethat we have. Insurance can be overwhelming at times, and he has made our transition to his company very easy. Thank you for all you do. Great job, 5 star service!!! We couldn't be happier!

Excellent Service 5 Stars Competent, thorough and gets you all that he can on your return.read more

Called Mark for a consultation. He spent 45 min with me on the phone which I can't be thankful…read moreenough for. He took the time to address all my questions regarding my personal and business taxes. I left the conversation feeling great. I can tell he cares about his clients and building relationships for the future. I look forward to working with Mark in the future. Thanks Mark!

We've been going to John for about twenty years now. Yes, it's a long wait to see him. Yes, you…read morewill spend hours in his waiting room. Yes, they always seem to run behind on their appointments. But, as his longtime customers know, he's worth the wait.

I still think that John is competent, and I adore the eccentric people in his office. However, as…read moreword of his great tax preparation services has traveled, he's become significantly busier during tax season. We were accustomed to waiting an hour or two past our appointment time, but it has increased to six hours or more in recent years. The final straw was when my husband waited until 2am to finally be seen. Additionally, the office is packed with people having their taxes prepared, and there aren't privacy screens on the preparers' computers or really privacy in general. You are maybe two feet away from a stranger who's simultaneously having their taxes done. Social security numbers, income and other personal details are in full view of surrounding people, as well as the conversations about these intimate details. We have since moved on from having our taxes prepared by his office. We truly miss John and his wisdom, but he has let greed dictate his business decisions.

Elm3 performed my state/federal income taxes this year. They were efficient, effective, and their…read morerates were very competitive. I will certainly use them next year.

Brenna and I could not be happier with the CPA firm we have chosen to help us better organize our…read moreReal Estate business and prepare our taxes. Cathy and Zack have both been wonderful at explaining how to handle our business and tax issues and provide outstanding, responsive service in managing payroll from month to month. I only wish we had discovered them years earlier!

I've been using Mr. Carnes as my accountant for a few years. I've always found the staff very…read morefriendly and helpful, even when answering somewhat dumb questions on my part. It's true that Mr. Carnes doesn't always present front and center, but he is available if you need to speak to him. I met him for the first time right after the Falcons lost the Super Bowl, and while he wasn't dressed in casual office attire, he certainly wasn't slovenly like a previous review suggested. I don't always meet with him, as most of the time, I show up to drop off paperwork and show up to pay for the service. I will say that his services aren't the cheapest, but I've never had any issues with the filing of my taxes. He's local and has a lot of knowledge about other financial categories aside from simple tax filing, which is what attracted me to the business in the first place. If we ever expanded into rental real estate or other retirement ventures, there's some knowledge there. I believe I have met his nephew, a nice younger man that answered one of my questions. Honestly don't care if he's fresh out of college as previously alleged. If he can do the job appropriately, he can do the job. That's all there is to it. I only have a single impression of him, but it was a positive one. The office staff has always been very friendly and welcoming. Really nice ladies who will call you in a timely manner when your paperwork is finished. Once again, I don't care if they're Mr. Carnes' family or completely unrelated. Family businesses are a thing, and considering I've never had any issues with this establishment, the more the merrier. They seem like a really nice family. I felt like I needed to counteract the horrible review they received. While it is entirely possible the review is valid and that person did have a horrible experience, I have only had positive experiences with this place over the last three years that I've used them to file my taxes.

My family and I have been with Bob and his team at North Atlanta Insurance for over 20 years and…read moreplan on at least that many more. I consider Bob Chandler, not only my insurance agent, but my friend. he has earned both titles.

I was told to send my totaled vehicle title to their Atlanta HQ so they would pay the claim. They…read moreonly provided a PO Box number which rules out a delivery service. They also do not allow it to be personally delivered. It's very obvious why . It's all about giving them an additional 7 to 14 day processing delay. And they brag in their ads about be customer focused. Do not believe it for a minute.