Came here today because my parents have been going here for 20+ years, and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The accountants are all very nice and my parents have worked with all of the accountants there. When I came today, I worked with Pasquale, who was so personable and knowledgeable. Normally I do taxes myself, but this was the first time I paid to get them done and I'm not disappointed that I came here. He did them really fast (especially because I had multiple W-2s and a student loan paper), and he informed me why so many people are getting lower tax returns this year (because the nation is taking less taxes out throughout the year and giving you more in your paycheck). He gave me copies of my tax return and told me how much I will get back before I signed anything. He was so nice because he laughed and said, "If you're happy, then I'm happy!" I was very happy with my return. You can pay for the services here by card or check; however, there is a $5 extra fee for using a card. The office itself is very clean and organized, and there is parking on the street. I didn't have to wait at all because literally no one was getting their taxes done here when I came, so that was nice, but the area where they do the taxes and talk to you is upstairs while the waiting room is downstairs, so you feel some kind of privacy here.

I've used M&R Ferber for 12 years and they have consistently provided reliable, professional, and…read moreACCURATE tax preparation services (my "tax guy" is Jim L.). I highly recommend Jim and the firm. M&R Ferber offers A-Z tax filing capabilities for individuals, estates, and trusts. Their web site states they provide business and payroll offerings but this review is limited to my personal tax returns. Jim has a great eye for detail and knows tax law. He's not afraid to say "No!" yet he will also recommend approaches that may suit you, ie accelerate deductions, delay revenues, itemize or take the standard deduction, or change with-holdings. He also prepares "what-if" scenarios. I have a complicated return (variable and non-W2 income, out-of-state etc.) yet his fees are fair & reasonable and completion times FAST! He takes the time to understand you, poses thoughtful questions, and explains process and reasoning. The office provides copies of all your returns for your personal record keeping. M&R Ferber provides coffee and cookies. The offices are clean, comfortable, and filled with tax law and accounting books. The shred bin is visible so there is no doubt they properly dispose of un-needed documents. The parking is free and office easy to find. Suggested improvements: please provide wi-fi while waiting or if we need to access a needed document on-line. Thanks Jim and M&R Ferber, see you next year! Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

If you are looking for a reliable, no-nonsense CPA in the Portage Park/Irving Park area, John…read moreGriffin is the person to see. Navigating small business taxes in Chicago can be a headache, but John makes the entire process feel manageable and transparent. The Experience John is incredibly professional but also very personable. Unlike some of the larger, impersonal firms, he actually takes the time to listen to your specific financial situation. He's been in the neighborhood for a long time and clearly knows the ins and outs of both Illinois and federal tax laws. Why I Recommend Him: Responsiveness: He is great about returning calls and emails, even during the peak of tax season. You never feel like just another file on a desk. Accuracy & Insight: He doesn't just "plug in numbers." He looks for proactive ways to help you save on taxes and plan for the next year. Fair Pricing: His fees are very reasonable for the level of expertise and personal attention you receive. Pro Tip His office is conveniently located on Irving Park Road. There is usually street parking available right out front, but if you're coming during a busy weekday, give yourself a few extra minutes to find a spot.

John's the best, I've been using his tax services for years, always efficient, professional and…read moreanswers all questions in a timely matter. Highly recommend!

Jessica and the other accountants at Reed are so very, very competent, pleasant, patient, and…read moreclear. Although they have done my taxes for many years, this year I have been going through an unprecedentedly stressful and difficult time for which I was neither prepared nor qualified, and I have been able to rely on Jessica every step of the way. I feel so very fortunate to have found her!

Hey! Everyone you need to MEET AND HAVE JESSICA DO YOUR TAXES! She is so patient, kind and what a…read moremultitasker. I was a wreck when I came in being late and all to file, and she is so calm and reassuring. I felt better within minutes, and I feel amazing now that it's all done, whew. Please don't worry, she's got it under control. Just go to her before you try to do it all on your own and stress out. You will have more energy in your life to do all the other things you've been putting aside to focus on your taxes LOL

Great service and explanations. I definitely recommend Smarter Tax services for the price and the…read moreknowlledge

Super responsive and very efficient. Had to file as a non-resident alien but with income in U.S…read more They handled well.

The Tax Defenders proved to be a great decision for my small business. My previous accountant did…read morenot know the latest IRS and State tax codes. This probably cost me thousands of dollars. I should have gone with the experts sooner. I highly recommend The Tax Defenders to any business owner not being represented by professionals. I wish I had made the choice sooner, but better late than never for this Veteran Owned Business.

It was so great to speak with George today. He was being very polite, honest and helpful. Again…read moreThank you for all the help the tax defenders have provided me i will definitely use them again and highly recommend this firm to anyone with IRS issues.AWESOME TEAM!!! Joe Aguirre

I cannot speak more highly of Jerome Wright and Associates. I've worked with Ben for years on my…read moretaxes, and he has been absolutely amazing. They are extremely attentive, responsive, and make your life so much easier. Their fees are extremely reasonable as well. I would highly recommend their services. They are fantastic to work wtih.

Jason Rose is one the best CPA's that I know. My daughter is a CPA and I still go to Jerome Wright…read moreand Associates. Great people to do business with.

I have been working with SRJ Consulting for over a dozen years and am still impressed with their…read moreaccuracy and professionalism. Shiv and Anvi treat me warmly: they make me feel like much more than us a client. They are up to date and extremely timely - and I highly recommend SRJ.

I have been using TurboTax on my own for as long as I have been filing my income taxes. This past…read moreyear was different with my small family becoming condominium owners... I wanted to make sure I was maximizing my return and following all the rules. Anvi was so easy to work and communicate with. It starts out with the first contact - the group set a schedule and kept the appointment. The intake call was easy to understand and I walked away with my next steps. The whole process was so easy with Anvi on our side. I don't anticipate our situation was extremely out of the ordinary but being homeowners really changes quite a bit of things for me and my family. With the exception of some delays getting some organizations TAX IDs or EINs, Anvi was able to file quickly I received by refund within a week. A WEEK! I will be coming back next year. Gone are the days of filing on my own using TurboTax!

Whatever you do, do not hire this person! We hired him to do our (very straightforward) taxes for…read morea few years and didn't find out until a few years later that he had never actually filed our returns even though he had taken payment from us for preparing/filing them. When we had another real professional go through and redo our taxes for all the years he supposedly did them, they found all kinds of exemptions he had missed and we learned that we should have received refunds for those years instead of owing money.

I originally reached out to Ryan at the beginning of the year, but was told it was too late for him…read moreto work on my taxes so I'd need to file an extension. After tax season I reached out again by phone and was told they could take me on and to email the details. No one ever responded to the email, so I emailed them again and they still just didn't respond. This company seems like it just isn't interested in bringing new customers on- don't waste your time waiting for them to respond because they never will. I wish they would just be honest about this instead of hooking people along, as I would have looked for someone actually willing to work with me instead of waiting until they "had time" only to be ghosted.