Stars & Stripes

This one's a head-scratcher. I started a business 20 months ago, and knew I'd need a bookkeeper for…read moreit since I have no idea what all needed to happen accounting-wise. Someone recommended Alan, but my experience has not gone well. First the first 6 months things went ok. I basically just emailed receipts every week. Ultimately he just stopped responding. I tried for 3 weeks to set up a phone call and not only would he not make time for my call, he simply ignored my emails. When I went to find a more reliable book keeper, he would not even answer my question about what accounting software my records were in. I do realize I have little experience in this area, and he wasn't making much money off of me. I think perhaps he's new at this, maybe just out of college or something and isn't quite sure how to provide good customer service. But until he figures it out, I'd stay far away.

Huge Rant to Alan Jones CPA. Run for your lives from using him…read more I have reached out to Alan no less than 8 times to make things right. I received a $250 check from him to cover Federal Underpayment Penalties. Not even close to covering the costs of using him, paying my new accountant to fix all of his errors and penalties to the State of Missouri for his gross negligence. Here is what he has done to my business and family: -sent in our business and personal taxes unsigned to 2 states and Federal without our permission, which is against the law. I told him I wanted to wait until April to send them in as he had done our taxes wrong all year long and we had to figure out how to come up with the large amount owed from his negligence. -He told us he set my business up as an S Corp with Missouri for 2018 and he didn't. This cost us immensely in late payment penalties as they had actually wanted me to pay monthly and there is no forgiveness. I now have to pay my new accountant to put together monthly statements that he should have done for all of 2018. If we would have been set up as an S Corp payments would indeed have been sent in on time. - not putting in that we had health insurance on our Missouri filing when we presented him with evidence of it. If my new accountant hadn't caught it we would have paid an extra $500. Cost me $150 for her to amend our Missouri filing. - gross negligence in having us underpay the state of Kansas, State of Missouri and Federal in our quarterly payments. (Of course we now know the state of Missouri wanted monthly payments and would have know if he would have filed for me to be an S Corp with them when he said he did) I told him my income every month and trusted what he said to put aside as he is a professional CPA. He has literally cost me thousands of dollars and I've lost track of how many hours I've spent cleaning up his messes. I have tried to be kind and patient with reaching out to him at least 8 times to make things right. When looking for an accountant AVOID Alan Jones CPA.

Casburn & Company PC

I've been going to Nancy for about 4 years now and each time it's been a fantastic experience! She…read moreis extremely knowledgeable and she knows what's she doing to help me with my personal businesses and she is willing to help any way she can! I absolutely love how personal and friendly everyone has always been! I recommend this group to everyone!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Accountants-Certified Public…read more- Financial Services - Accounting Services - Tax Return Preparation - Bookkeeping - Tax Return Preparation-Business

Nationwide Virtual Accounting & Tax

Much better than the old tax preparer we used to deal with. Fast and accurate.read more

From the owner: Nationwide Virtual Accounting & Tax has the expertise to provide you with the services that you…read moreneed. Dedicated to keeping our tax preparation skills honed with continuing education courses throughout the year, we are highly qualified to prepare tax returns for all fifty states. All our services are virtual: Accounting & Bookkeeping Tax Preparation Tax Planning Business Formation Business Consulting IRS Tax Problems Payroll Truck Driver Tax & Accounting Quickbooks Training

Liberty Tax

Came in and they did my taxes fast. They were super friendly. I would tell anyone looking for some…read morewhere to get their taxes done to go here.

From the owner: When you give Liberty Tax the honor of preparing your taxes, you're choosing to work with dedicated…read moretax professionals who'll help get you every deduction you're entitled to.

Paul Prue, CPA

We moved to MO three years ago when we retired. Mr. Prue was referred to us with high regard and…read morewe've been very happy with his service. He accommodates our appointments quickly. His work is thorough and his prices are reasonable considering the complexity of our income filings. Also - as new small (farm related) business owners, he's been available to answer tax questions/concerns as they come up. We truly appreciate him and recommend his service.

Paul has treated us very well. He pays attention and answers any questions we may have. He prepared…read moreour returns on a timely basis and his rates are reasonable. We will definitely be repeat customers.

McCoy Accounting Advisors

We needed help with our taxes and McCoy Accounting was fantastic. We originally went there needing…read morehelp with this years taxes, the process was super easy and convenient. Amy and Bob were fantastic. Bob even looked back at our previous return (his expertise made him want to dig deeper since it looked a bit off to him) and spent the extra time reviewing it - he actually found an error when we did the taxes on our own and got us squared away with an amended tax return - now we are getting a couple thousand back that we never would have known we were owed. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for superb customer service, convenience and expert accounting services.

From the owner: McCoy Accounting Advisors is your partner for strategic financial leadership, offering a…read morecomprehensive range of services to transform your company's financial future. As a leader in construction, trades and service business accounting since 1986, we deliver results you can count on by providing executive level financial management and business advisory through Fractional CFO and Fractional Controller services as well as offering accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services. We are available for keynote, public speaking, and workshops on financial strategies that lead to profitability and growth for your business. McCoy Accounting Advisors proudly identifies as a women owned business. We are dedicated to empowering businesses through financial transformation to create lasting impact.

H&R Block

I usually use H&R Block online services for my taxes. This year I had a special case that wasn't…read morebeing handled well by the online deluxe service. One 2-minute phone call to Mary at the Belton office saved me $600!! Thanks Mary!

From the owner: At H&R Block, we provide tax services for individuals, families, and small businesses in Belton,…read moreMissouri, as part of a nationwide network of local tax offices. Our local tax professionals can help you prepare and file tax returns, answer tax questions, and find you every credit and deduction. We know taxes can be challenging on top of your regular schedule so support is available by walking in, making an appointment or dropping off your documents at our office. If you want to work with your tax pro from home - just call and ask to use our Digital Drop-Off service. You'll get an email from a tax pro with a link to upload your documents. Visit your local Scott Ave office to connect with a tax professional.

The Tax Preparers Group

1.0

Absolutely horrible company. They take your money then wait a year and don't submit your taxes and…read morethen say come get your stuff and don't return your money. Complete scam artists and cons. STAY AWAY at all costs

From the owner: -We complete both personal and business tax returns. -We…read morealso provide our services to Attorney and CPA offices who do not specialize in tax law. -Individuals and Business owners are continuously faced with ever changing tax laws and regulatory paperwork. Helping business owners find relief and recognize areas between managing a business and managing their time is a foundation for that balance.

Paul Prue, CPA

We moved to MO three years ago when we retired. Mr. Prue was referred to us with high regard and…read morewe've been very happy with his service. He accommodates our appointments quickly. His work is thorough and his prices are reasonable considering the complexity of our income filings. Also - as new small (farm related) business owners, he's been available to answer tax questions/concerns as they come up. We truly appreciate him and recommend his service.

Paul has treated us very well. He pays attention and answers any questions we may have. He prepared…read moreour returns on a timely basis and his rates are reasonable. We will definitely be repeat customers.

Nationwide Virtual Accounting & Tax

Much better than the old tax preparer we used to deal with. Fast and accurate.read more

From the owner: Nationwide Virtual Accounting & Tax has the expertise to provide you with the services that you…read moreneed. Dedicated to keeping our tax preparation skills honed with continuing education courses throughout the year, we are highly qualified to prepare tax returns for all fifty states. All our services are virtual: Accounting & Bookkeeping Tax Preparation Tax Planning Business Formation Business Consulting IRS Tax Problems Payroll Truck Driver Tax & Accounting Quickbooks Training

TaxProMarketer

3.0

I was told, "You have to have a web presence." So, our firm…read moregot a website and some pages of content. I was told, "Your website has to convert." So, our firm got disappointed, dejected, and disheartened. We are an accounting firm--not an advertising agency. It's not our fault that our website didn't "convert." We trusted our webhost to know about 'accounting' and how to 'attract customers.' Now it's too late...we found that they 'don't' and 'don't.' Every day, we were missing new business! You may be caught, while looking at the missed business, and feeling the victim, but the reality is: You need a web presence and You need your website to convert, and You need someone who understands accounting and how to attract customers. Thank goodness! Your search is over! TaxProMarketer is run by Nate Hagerty, who's SUPEREPOWER is transferring his quest for a pristine balance sheet to finding the latest marketing metrics to put your website on the first page of every Google search that matters. I am writing this ON APRIL 15th! For 7-weeks, I have been scheduling new prospects into May appointments. These people don't object...they say, "please, put me on the list!" We've hired a Division Manager and an admin since the first of the year. We're hiring a CPA next week to help with all the new clients that are onboarding in June. Be an excellent CPA, Tax Attorney, Financial Advisor or Accountant and engage TaxProMarketer to put your firm on PAGE ONE Janet I. Behm, EA, CTC Utah Real Estate Accountants

Worked with TaxPro Marketer for almost 2yrs. Service fell when I was switched to new account…read moreadvocate. I need to match his script/agenda on what we were to discuss. Help? Well, always put off to another team member. In the period of time with him the quality of my leads fell. And I was advertising with them for 18mos+ never once did they tell me advertising at my level was not worth while. Rather the asked for more ad spend. Disappointing.

Goering and Granatino, PA

We are so happy each year when we pick up our tax package knowing it is complete, on time, and that…read moreFrank has made sure we were able to take advantage of all current tax laws.

From the owner: Tax season for Kansas City small business owners, entrepreneurs and individuals is right around the…read morecorner. Wouldn't it be nice to work with a CPA or accountant who could explain this complicated topic in a way that was easy to understand? Amber and Frank, owners and lead CPAs at Goering & Granatino, provide attentive, helpful service each step of the way. They get to know their clients, understand their goals and tailor a strategy especially for them. Combine this with their philosophy of responding to clients within 48 hours and an easy-to-use online portal and you have found your accountability partner. Call us at (913) 396-6225.

Casburn & Company PC