Disclaimer: I was recommended to utilize David Zhang's expertise by a family friend of David. This…read morereview is not on the employee (who was pleasant) but it is on David. I first went to consult David back in March 2022 and he was great. He answered all my tax questions and I was in and out of the office in no time. I thought to myself, great, I just found an amazing accountant in my neighborhood. During that time, I explained to David about my situation and he responded to come back to me when tax season is over and all he has to do is to file a 1040x (to amend my tax return - 1040). (Side note: The issue that I had was that I initially e-filed my taxes. The federal rejected it but the state accepted it. Which is why I went to seek professional services in resolving the problem). So on December 12, 2022 at 1:30pm I went to see David and his office was busy. I told David I did not have an appointment and I asked, "should I make an appointment"? He decided to hear me out at first but then he passed my case to one of his employees. The employee explained to me that since I did not file my taxes 2020 taxes with them, there is nothing that they can do and I would have to come back during tax season. I tried to explain to them what David told me back in April (to come back after tax season) and David told his employee in Chinese "just ignore him, he is too annoying". Yup, just because someone doesn't speak the language, doesn't mean the person does not understand. The funny thing is that, just over the weekend, the same family friend asked me how was my experience with David because she wanted to file her taxes with him for the upcoming year. I raved about how great he was the first time around but after this experience, it got me to think: if a family friend doesn't even use your service in the first place, it is extremely telling of your professional demeanor or the lack thereof. This review will probably not affect the business but if you are looking for a tax accountant in Elmhurst, stay far away from this place.

This guy talks barely any English. I called for very simple tax work where most of the work was…read moredone & it would only take 10mins to complete which he wanted $150 for & when I said it was too much can he offer me a better price he told me go find someone else then & hung up on my face. So here is your very well deserved rating! Very unprofessional service where you are not valued as a customer....I will recommend to take your business where you are valued as a customer & not rudely hung up on!

I was charged and unhappily paid $500 for a personal financial tax strategies savings plan for my…read moresubstantial estate: 401K, stocks dividends, retirement income, future RMD's, and a paid for home. After waiting weeks for "Elizabeth" to get back to me after imputing my personal financial information, I was very disappointed and unimpressed. The plan involved a telephone call only, no written report (nor anything written), and I did not learn a thing. She did not inform me of NJ domestic partnerships or other tax-savings strategies for my future RMD's. I learned more from the WSJ. At the time, I asked what this firm charged for an uncomplicated tax return which for me involved cd bank interest and stock dividends, pension, social security, property taxes paid on my house. The charge quote then was $800 for a simple return. My CPA then and now charge less than half that amount. My boyfriend lived next door to this company. As we sold his home I can now be honest about my personal unimpressive experience.

I hate numbers, math and taxes…read more Fortunately I found this firm to handle the things I despise. Jay is super professional, and knows the ins and outs of the ridiculously long and complicated tax codes our government fleeces us with. Worth every penny for the dollars he'll save you.

Tax expertise at its best! Back in 2025, I desperately needed to find a certified public accountant…read more(CPA) to handle my taxes. I had a sensitive and unique issue that could only be addressed by a CPA. But not just any CPA, I needed someone that was knowledgeable and would be able to defend their work in case of an audit. After searching around, I came across Ahad & Co and what a relief and blessing they are. I simply called them, explained my issue, then I was connected with one of their professionals. The CPA confirmed that it was something they could tackle and we began the process. At the time, I was working with Tarikur, an absolute treasure to work with! He explained what needed to be done, asked all pertinent questions, and guided me thru the process. In the end, I came back with an awesome refund, and greater than that, I had a peace of mind with regard to my situation. Fast forward to 2026, I did not hesitate to have them prepare my taxes again. Unfortunately, Tarikur is no longer there, but I was assisted by Akram. There were some delays but he completed my taxes before the deadline and his did a great job preparing everything. I found it very easy to review my return and understand his rationale for his preparation. Furthermore, I received a great return again and I could not be more pleased! Aside from my experience with the staff, I really appreciate their customer portal. There is no need to email anything because you can upload all of your documents to their secure portal. You can also chat with your rep, pay your invoices, and download your returns, all in one place. I especially appreciated that as a returning customer, all my documents were there, so Akram was able to see what was done last year. Super efficient! In terms of pricing, they will seem high if you are used to doing your own taxes or maybe you've gone to a local tax preparer. However, it's important to understand that these are true tax experts who can navigate any situation, so you're in good hands. If you are dealing with a sensitive tax situation and want a peace of mind, I highly recommend using them. I will definitely be returning in the future, even if I do not have a sensitive situation, as I truly appreciate their service. Thank you Ahad & Co.!

I filed on the deadline last year and ahad&co, cpa literally…read morenever filed my taxes. Just didn't file them at all. I reached out to them months later inquiring about the filing for another matter and they casually informed me they never filed them. They offered plenty of excuses, blamed me for filing them within the legal submission parameters (i.e. on/by April 15th), and offered zero compensation for their egregious error. They actually proceeded to charge me the full amount to file and even expected me to pay the late-filing & extension fees that I incurred as a direct and sole result of an accounting firm's inability to file taxes! Every single representative I have dealt with is allergic to accountability and deals exclusively in excuses. Shameful and unprofessional behavior all around... especially from Edderkys Gonzalez and the ceo, Ahad Ali. He is full of excuses all while admitting they screwed up. They offered $100 off of preparation service for this year...I immediately declined. Then they offered $200 off and I immediately declined. That is a fraction of what they cost me already from last year in late penalties alone and the ceo told me the absolute most he could discount tax preparation at his own company was $200. Clearly a lie. He's the ceo of a small, private, company...not the ceo of Goldman Sachs.

So so appreciate your wizardry, your ability to make sense of my questionable folder…read more Thank you so much for saving me financial chaos, IRS induced nightmare, $$

I've been with James and his team for over 2 decades -- and for good reason. He's truly the best…read moreCPA out there. James genuinely cares about his clients and takes the chaos out of accounting. He's not only saved me a significant amount of money over the years but also helped get my financials organized and on a path to long-term success. I'm incredibly grateful for his expertise and dedication.

I had been using DelValle for many, many years. This is the best accounting firm ever, I am so…read moreblessed to have this great team on my side. I can not even say about all the ways they had helped me to run a business. After paying the IRS a $500.00 fine for me sending a form late, I decided to take some responsibilities off my shoulders and let the accountant do as much as they can for me in the numbers and form department, they do taxes, and many more accounting services. I can call them at any time for questions or for paperwork and they always respond and help me run things. Personal or business tax issues anything you name it, they have the years of experience to do it all.

Communication is a bit painful and they live a bit in the dark ages (have to be coaxed into *gasp*…read morefiling electronically) but they do a decent job and fees are reasonable. However, the line between Del Valle CPA and Del Mar Management Co is not clear. If you can, deal only with Del Valle and avoid the tangled web/quicksand of Del Mar.

If I could give zero stars, I would…read more Our experience with this accountant was shockingly unprofessional and nasty. He misspelled one of our names and put the wrong address on our tax return, basic information that should absolutely be correct. When we asked to sit down with him for a few minutes to review everything and make sure it was accurate, he flat-out refused and became immediately nasty. At that point, we asked for our check back so we could have our taxes done elsewhere by someone who would actually give us the time of day. He told us he had already cashed it, so we asked him to write us a check. He did but then, as he was handing it to us, he pulled it back to make a copy. He then handed us the copy and sarcastically asked why we would need a copy of a check. When we said because he handed it to us, he responded, "Yeah, because I wanted to see how little you pay attention." It only got worse. He told us the only reason he agreed to do our taxes was because of who our family is, and that we couldn't possibly be related to them because we are "too stupid." When we reminded him that we were there because he made mistakes and that he should be apologizing instead of belittling us, he said "I don't apologize". Completely unprofessional, disrespectful, and unacceptable behavior, especially from someone handling something as important as your taxes. There is a reason this firm has so many one-star reviews. Do yourself a favor and stay far away.

Unprofessional accountant - was my accountant for years and I believed what he told me without…read moreverifying -- that was a huge mistake--I am paying for it now. On top of that, his bookkeeping is atrocious - He will send you bills even though you already paid him long ago . He will make appointments for you to come in and he doesn't show up. He will tell you he called the IRS or the State or wrote letters on your behalf and you later find out no such calls or letters were ever made. Please, verify what he tells you and don't rely on his word.

A complete train wreck of an experience. I have been using Will for several years and all is work…read morehas, as I just found out, wrong. He miscalculated several categories of information (i.e., mortgage interest payments), and I'm now forced to pay thousands in back taxes. Making matters worse, Will has not responded to my polite messages and phone calls seeking his assistance on these matters. I absolutely would never use Will again and I do not recommend you do so either.

We've worked with several tax professionals in the past, but it was not until we prepared our taxes…read morewith Will that we gained a full understanding of our tax situation and how to best plan our financial future. Will has both breadth and depth of tax knowledge, down to the most minute detail, continually remains up-to-date on legislative tax policies, and never fails to offer the most comprehensive examination of our financial health. As a bonus, Tax Terminal's online portal has streamlined what is a cumbersome administrative process, into a well-protected modernized and uncomplicated virtual operation. Tax Terminal has truly embraced the 21st century! We highly recommend Will and their entire team of tax professionals. You will not be disappointed!

I walked in with an uneasy feeling, especially since I was close to their closing time. I was…read morewondering how this would go since it's my first time having someone file my taxes. They did more than an amazing job and even went above and beyond while I was there. My child was getting grouchy, and the representative was able to calm her down while still attending to my taxes. I love them. I appreciate all their hard work and dedicated values.

i've used them serval times. the experience is truly unmatched. i loved how knowledgeable everyone…read moreis