I have been using Top Hat Taxes for many years! Daryl Hale, owner, personally does each and every…read moreperson's taxes! He is accurate, prompted and ready to assist. Give him a call! https://miramesataxpreparation.com/

I originally found Darryl Hale on Yelp and had him prepare our taxes the last couple of years…read morewithout issue. This year Darryl reached out directly offering tax planning services. After paying the $2,500 assessment fee Darryl recommended two tax strategies, both of which raised significant concerns: 1) GFX Trading - a complex Series LLC foreign currency structure. This strategy was presented as a way to generate large tax deductions through foreign currency trading. When I asked for written explanations of how the strategy worked, what the economic substance was, and how it would hold up under IRS scrutiny, the answers were incomplete and at times inaccurate. When I declined to proceed, he called me immediately, insisting "everyone is doing this," and became defensive. I later understood that his affiliated company receives commissions from this arrangement, which was not disclosed before he recommended it. 2) DNA Harmony - involving the purchase of gift certificates for Jazz Band Splash red-light therapy. This was presented as a deductible expense through a separate Series LLC structure. Again, I requested information in writing about the IRS basis for deducting these types of purchases, but the responses did not address compliance, valuation, or audit exposure. When I decided not to move forward with either strategy based on the lack of clear documentation and concerns about risk, I requested a refund of my $2,500 fee. The request was denied. My experience did not meet the level of professionalism I expect from a tax advisor. I would not return nor recommend Darryl Hale and will be filing a complaint with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility and notifying the California Franchise Tax Board.

I first met Akore while I was taking a Real Estate Taxation course at UCSD. I really enjoyed her…read moreteaching style as it was clear, concise and pragmatic. As my personal tax space become more complicated with self-employment, home ownership and children I made the jump to have Akore take care of the strategic planning. She has such a good handle on the nuances of taxation that I have started sending my real estate investor clients to her for assistance. The last client I referred to Akore recently walked into my office and I asked how the meeting went? They smiled and said "two thumbs up!"

Akore at AB CPA has taken good care of me and my growing business for several years now. We started…read morewith my personal taxes, but now AB CPA is a vital part of my business. I can focus on operating and growing, and she keeps me well informed and flush with solid advice. I get monthly management reports with updated numbers and trending graphs for cash, sales, expenses, P&L statement, Balance Sheet. Akore's personable, and a business person who is expert in taxes and accounting... not just a numbers-droid... so she "gets it". I amore Akore!

I called and they were very rude and he talked down to me. I hired another cpa firm in Los Angeles.read more

This is a long-overdue review for Daniel. He's very kind and gave a great free presentation on tax…read moreplanning to our minority community in San Diego. While trying to select and invite speakers for our event, I found it hard to find a good presenter for the topic, as most CPAs are limited to tax preparation. Mr. Lu has extensive experience in the field, is insightful, and carries himself well during the presentation. All attendees were impressed and wanted to talk to him more afterwards. We appreciated his time, effort, and vast knowledge on tax planning.

I cannot recommend Tulsi enough! Filing my taxes has always felt overwhelming to me, but Tulsi made…read morethe entire process feel very organized, clear, and stress free. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and makes tax season much easier, Tulsi Tax Solutions is for you. I'll definitely be coming back every year!

I recently hired Tulsi Tax Solutions to prepare a somewhat complicated past due return for my…read moredeceased fathers estate. I had been putting the task off unfortunately, because I didn't know where to start, having zero experience with anything other than my own personal income tax returns. I received letters from the IRS and the State, however, asking for the returns, and it was only going to get more expensive if I put it off! Tulsi completely understood my situation and was able to prepare the returns for me with a very quick turnaround time, which I much appreciated. I also had a ton of questions, and since my Dad had past away several years earlier, did not have all the necessary backup paperwork that someone would normally have. Tulsi was able to 'think outside the box' to get the returns completed for me. She is knowledgable, reasonably priced, honest, and her years of experience shows. Thank you, Tulsi, for helping me during this stressful time! I would highly recommend Tulsi Tax Solutions to anyone needing tax help!

I was faced with a very tough tax situation. I previously contacted a company named Tax Defenders…read more They charged me 6600 dollars and did nothing to assist in resolving the issue. When I asked about an Offer in Compromise the person said "the IRS won't even entertain the idea ". So I contacted Ruth. She was like hold my beer. It took some time she was on top of the situation from day one. I'm happy to say she saved me about 55,000.00. So if you have a tax situation and need assistance I encourage you to reach out to Ruth. She cares about the outcome, but cares more about the client. So refreshing in today's corporate environment. THANK YOU RUTH!!!! I'm grateful for your tenacity and determination to get the resolution we received.

From the owner: Maintaining accurate financial data is often a challenge for small business owners. If you need…read moreassistance managing your accounting, bookkeeping, and taxes, turn to Ruth Rose CPA, a San Diego, CA CPA firm. As your financial advisor, we expand our focus beyond your everyday needs to deliver short-term and long-term accounting solutions that save time and preserve resources. Our smart, analytical insights will make sense of your finances, lower your tax exposure, and increase profits so your business can grow. We'll provide a steady supply of reliable financial advice and direction along with a number of essential accounting services including bookkeeping, cash flow analysis, and tax planning. And if you're starting a new business, we can help you identify which entity has the most tax advantages.

I highly recommend Julie at Pachira Aquatica Financial for anyone looking for a knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, and trustworthy tax preparer. My family and I have been using Julie's services for more than five years, and she has consistently provided outstanding guidance and support for all of our tax needs. Her expertise and attention to detail give us complete confidence that our taxes are prepared accurately and in a way that maximizes every opportunity available to us. What sets Julie apart is her deep knowledge of tax laws and her commitment to her clients. She takes the time to answer questions, explain complex tax situations, and ensure everything is handled correctly. Year after year, she has delivered exceptional service, which is why we continue to return and will do so for years to come.

Finding a CPA you can actually trust is a game-changer. They made the entire filing process…read moreseamless and stress-free this year. Professional, responsive, and really knows their stuff. Highly recommend!

Bryant is fantastic, been working with him / LaunchCPA for several years. I don't think I'd be…read morehere without them.

Bryant and his team are outstanding. No need to look any further for your CPA. you will…read moreBe more than pleased with his services. I have a few businesses and it took 4 CPAs to find the right one and when you know, you know. Even when my businesses weren't doing as well and I couldn't afford monthly services, I was pleased and relieved by his approach to still answer my questions and do screen shares with me when I needed assistance when I am technically only paying at the end of the year to file my taxes. He doesn't feel like other CPAs I have worked with where you can tell it's all about the paycheck for them. You can tell he genuinely cares and wants to help. He will take the time to explain things thoroughly and any questions I have are answered quickly, which is very much appreciated.

I can't say enough good things about Paul and his business!…read moreHe's provided countless assitance with my tax needs, saving me thousands of dollars, and most importantly days of headaches!

HORRIBLE. Do not use them for personal tax returns they will steal all of your money and bill you…read morefor doing nothing that free turbo tax couldn't do, horribly managed and I'd never do business again with them.

I've been a client of David's for the past 7 years (since I moved to North County). Originally, his…read moreoffice was located in Carlsbad but he later relocated to Poway and I still make the trek out to see him from Oceanside. Why? He's the most knowledgeable tax accountant I've worked with. He sincerely does try to get me the best refund possible... and every year, he doesn't fail to impress me. Not only do I see more return value than with any other tax preparer but I learn about how the changing laws affect me, write-offs I missed, and future tax saving ideas. Having a former federal auditor prepare your taxes is honestly the best way to go. David started filing my taxes as an individual and now files for both hubby and I. I honestly haven't been able to find anyone with the same qualifications and experience as David. As a disclaimer, I will say, David's skills are in high demand and keeps him very busy. I usually schedule my tax prep as soon as I get my W-2s and have all my paperwork sent to him well in advance. I realize some people wish to have their taxes/tax experience expedited but patience must be appreciated for quality service. If you're a new prospective client, my recommendation would be to email/contact a few tax preparers (rather than wait on one) since he has a high clientele or, if able, either contact David before tax season starts to get started. Finding a good tax preparer can be frustrating, but I believe investing time in someone you trust is worthwhile. Best of luck to everyone and may you get the maximum refund possible!

If there was an option to give this unethical company zero stars, I would have done so - it was…read morethat bad of experience. I have never experienced anything so terrible before. It was the worst $500 ever spent. David will take weeks to get back to you, if he ever does at all. Saying this experience was disappointing is a vast understatement. We selected Rundlett last year around this time because we had purchased a home in 2015 and need some extra help with our taxes. Rundlett had a 4 or 5-star rating at the time, and great reviews, so we went with them. We should have gotten the hint when they took a week to respond to our first email, and we had to contact them multiple times to get a response, but we thought it was tax season, so we'd give them a break. Eventually, they gave us a list of items to bring into the office and we had an appointment with David & Matthew, one of David's associates. After that they told us that he would call us in a two weeks to set up another appointment to review the outcome. Two weeks came and went - no call, no email, no communications whatsoever. We had to call and email again, multiple times to get David and Matthew to finally respond. We finally got an appointment with them one week before taxes were due, and we went over our options. When we met with them, they highly recommended that we file an extension because they want to try to save us more money. We owed a lot on our taxes, so we decided it was the best thing to do. When we agreed to the extension, we thought that meant a few extra weeks - so May instead of April. However weeks went by without any communication from them - no status of our taxes, no email telling us an expected date, nothing. We had never been through this process before, as we told them, and the lack of communication was astounding. I called, emailed and texted for weeks until I finally got an answer. And the answer was that we had until October, so "don't worry, there is no rush". We did not want to wait until October just because we had until October, we just wanted to get them submitted and move on -- so I had to convince them to finish my taxes. By the time all of this back and forth happened, it was mid-June until we could submit these and finally be done with this completely unprofessional company. Unfortunately, it didn't end there. In August, we got a statement from the IRS that we still owed money from our taxes and that we had a penalty on our account because we filed our taxes late and had never filed an extension. How is that possible? ... Well, other than the fact that David is completely incompetent and shouldn't touch anyone's taxes, he also claimed to file our extension, but couldn't seem to find our paperwork or proof that the extension was ever filed. I had multiple emails asking him to send a copy of the extension paperwork and a mail receipt for my records, and never did produce the documents. His assistant mailed me a copy of a receipt a month before we even met with them to stop me from bothering them, but I called them out on it and never did get anything for my records. On top of that, David failed to tell us that when you file for an extension, the money you owe accrues interest and you have to calculate that and pay that to the IRS when you pay for your taxes. It was a minimal amount (under $50), but for us it was the point. Again, he is the expert and failed to tell us this important detail. I called, emailed, texted them multiple times again and it took over two weeks, until the day before the payment was due, to get a response. I had to tell one of their associates that it was an emergency to get a call back. David and Matthew finally got back to me and said they were calling the IRS to ensure we didn't have a penalty on our account and promised that wasn't the case and there was a mistake. A week later, I had heard not a peep from them. Again, I called, text, emailed and tried to get in touch with no response. I had to call the IRS myself and wait on the line more than one hour to talk to someone to find out that there was a penalty on our account, but because I called and explained what happened, they removed it and confirmed they had accepted the payment. If you are looking for a professional company to complete your taxes in a timely manner, and communicate with you as any normal business would do, then you've come to the wrong place. You will do yourself a disservice by using them. Stay away, stay far away.