We tried using Joseph Tatala CPA for 2-3 years for our 4 businesses and all our personal returns…read more(we have 4 teenagers all working), as well as the four businesses. Joseph and his front office staff Rehanah, are simply inept. I do not recommend Joe Tatala for any CPA work. Joe does not follow up, does not keep you informed, does not respond to emails, and simply has a very bad attitude. Joe additionally told us he would do simple tasks and then did not do them: file extensions (not done), file biz license paperwork (he offered to do it, as they required tax info) = not done. When asked why he did not file some simple business paperwork with the city, he responded with, "well it is a lot of work". We paid Joe Tatala by the hour, not the job. Rehanah, the office receptionist, whom I have interacted with at least a dozen times in person, over the 2-3 years; still introduces herself each time with a, "nice to meet you, I'm Rehanah". I get she can't keep track of all the clientele, but me showing up in the office with paperwork stating the paperwork is for Joe, you would think would be a tip off - that I'm an existing client. If you are a small business owner, having a proficient CPA/tax person is a necessity. Trust me, this is NOT where you want to land!! Tatala CPA is the land of no follow up, no acknowledgement, incomplete tax work, timelines expired, and deadlines missed. He will cost you a lot of money in penalties, not to mention the headaches. . .

Joe is an excellent CPA. Very knowledgeable, calm and kind. We've been using him for 3 years and…read morehe has given us so much great advice, he takes extra time to answer all of our questions and goes above and beyond.

Will and Andrea are responsive and available and work hard with excellent turn around times. It is…read moresimply an easy and painless process with great results, but only if you make sure to give them everything. A question that could have easily been asked given my corporate job and tenure was: 'do you have any restricted stock units'. This ended up being one reason that I had to owe back taxes. When I expressed the bummer to Will, he simply said 'your documents were filed correctly and here is how it is correct' when I told him I don't expect to fix it, it's just a bummer and the only help he could provide was to acknowledge that, he responded the same way, with no empathy for this huge bill I am looking at. Will and Andrea are excellent if you plan to be your best advocate, and want fast turnarounds with great results, but only if you make sure to give them everything.

I have been a client of Martensen Tax for several years. Every year, Will and Andrea make the…read moreprocess of doing taxes quick and easy. They contact you at the beginning of the year to make sure you don't forget you need an appointment, and then they stay with you, making sure that you do not file late. Andrea is great about reminding us that we need to send in our documents and making appointments. Will has our taxes ready before our meeting and is diligent about finding deductions that we may not have thought of. I enjoy working with them because they take the stress out of doing taxes.

I had an issue come up with a previous tax return so I came back to Gerardo. He was able to assist…read moreme quickly. Yes, he's not great at picking up the phone but making an appointment thru the website and meeting is the most efficient way in getting a response. Thanks Gerardo! For your help over the years.

does my taxes both personal and business. He is detailed and…read morehas great knowledge. I would reccomend his service to everyone.

This was the worst experience I have had. Denise took me on starting my business and promised she…read morewould help me, I cant tell you how many times I was promised my books would get done and never did. Dozens of calls and emails that never got replied to, and to finish it all she said that she couldn't help me with my books right before they were due and told me to find someone else. I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy.

We have used Barrett Solutions for the last 9 years and had excellent service. They are very good…read moreat bookkeeping and communicative. They have provided outstanding service to us.