UPDATE: Instead of teaching the receptionist to forward client questions to a knowledgeable…read morerepresentative, the owner responds by saying my review is not a fair review. Pricing is not the only questions asked if we are assessing for your companies capabilities which judging by your responses to these poor reviews, is not much. Gave them a call to assess if this would be a good choice to file my taxes this year as i am new to the area/state. Upon calling, she answered a few of my questions but continuously referenced me to the website in which i did have open. I proceeded to mention that chatting is easier for me to understand and will look at the website after. As i paused a bit, she commented that if i didnt have any other questions, there are a lot of phone calls coming in. Well, if the initial encounter isn't good, i cant imagine the rest.

MISTAKES that cost me Money!! We have used Tax Gals for tax…read moreyears 2022/23/24 and had to stop using them for 2025 because of errors in filing, slow communication and mistakes. The biggest error was their failure to file Form 568 for my LLC for TY 23 and 24, costing us over $600 in fines and interest from the state, even though that form was in TY 2022. Terri takes on too many clients and I have found is not responsive to phone calls (left on the company message system, emails and trying to contact her through other staff members. Once tax season is over, forget trying to get a response. I am having to file a small claims court suit over recovering the fees our business has incurred due to their failure to file a form. Should I have known about the form that needs to filed? Probably but isn't that why I hire "professionals"?

Maria and her team are just FABULOUS!! I contacted Maria…read morethrough a referral as I needed someone to help me organize my business. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable, but she went out of her way to set me up and keep me organized well into the future of my business. From her help with tax preparations to her constant availability, she literally helped me with every facet of my business from start to finish. I am forever thankful for Maria's help and the assistance of her team through this process!! Thank you ladies for your constant attention! We truly appreciate it!

Crisp bookkeeping is exactly that! Crisp, Sharp, clear, fresh! Maria keeps everything on track &…read morewhen I'm in order my work, & my clients are in order! She simply "gets it!" A true on point Pro! CRISP Saves me money w my CPA, he can't believe how much more orderly & clear my books are. I highly recommend Crisp bookkeeping!

I had a great experience with David at Accounting Fresh. I reached out with some questions and he…read morewas incredibly helpful during the consultation. He was professional and willing to help. I would definitely recommend to anyone for honest, knowledgeable accounting/tax support.

Thanks David! Top notch service and customer service, I own a business and was hesitant on hiring…read moresomeone , but David is great at what he does! So let him do his thing!!!! Pricing is solid fair price, and overall was a great experience. He's definitely my go to guy now. I would recommend him to everyone business owner I know hands down

We highly recommend BlackBull!! Trustworthy! Blackbull has…read morebeen doing our taxes for 5 years. No worries when April tax season rolls around. BlackBull does all the heavy lifting for us. They help us get organized every start of the year to get all the required tax documents. And that's it - BlackBull takes over! Communication with BlackBull is easy thru their online message chats - if any questions. As a couple - we dreaded spring due to the April tax season and filing. Now it's worry-free and no-hassle -- thanks to BlackBull Accounting!! Shout out to Rosa who helps us get organized and reassures us all is well!

They are a great team of experts to help with your tax prep needs, Mark and Tiffany are fantastic…read moreand very knowledgeable folks. Wonderful group.

I found this company on Yelp while investigating for a new accountant. I am stoked I decided to go…read morewith them. They make it a super easy process and got my business taxes and my personal ones done very quickly. I definitely recommend them!

I used another well known company last year because I had just moved to the area. I had a tax…read morequestion mid year and took some time to read about local tax preparers. I came across this one and Steve met with me and answered my questions. He reviewed my prior years returns and offered a few suggestions. This year, he will be doing my taxes. He and his wife are very friendly. More importantly, I have confidence they are among the best in the area.

Sean is 5 star. He spends the time, he knows the codes and laws. He is very reasonable in price…read more And after you file he is still there to help you ad needed without fail. I will return to him. Thanks for your (tax) service.

If you need a new Tax Advisor (or professional bookkeeping company), look no further -- Sean Currey…read moreat CARLSBAD TAX is a subject matter expert that you will never regret hiring. Sean is the ultimate professional -- he is sincere, patient, and a Subject Matter Expert in his field. Sean Currey has a knack for explaining complicated taxes issues in a very straightforward manner and never makes me feel rushed or pressured. Carlsbad Tax also handles all the bookkeeping for my small business and as a Solo Practitioner, I no longer dread tax season. Sean Currey also guides my teenagers who are starting to work and have college careers. He is very personable and never makes us feel rushed or pressured. Last, but certainly not least -- Carlsbad Tax fees are extremely reasonable, and Sean Currey's expertise is worth every penny. I strongly recommend this business as I'm very pleased with the outstanding service received.

Let me paint you a picture. It's tax season. You've got a folder (okay, maybe a plastic bag) full…read moreof random receipts, W2s, 1099s, and a whole bunch of questions you've been too afraid to Google. Enter: **Aguilara's Bookkeeping**--a beacon of hope in the stormy seas of adulting. I've been coming here for a while now, and I usually go to Sandra. Sandra is a *queen*--seriously, I'd trust her to handle not just my taxes but probably a small nation's GDP if it came down to it. She's calm, sharp, patient, and somehow makes you feel like everything's going to be okay... even when you forgot to bring that one form you swore you printed last night. But today, I ended up sitting down with **Benji**, and wow--what a pleasant surprise. The man is a bookkeeping wizard. He took one look at my chaotic stack of papers and didn't even flinch. Cool as ice. You can tell this team really knows their stuff--not just in terms of numbers, but in dealing with all types of people and situations without judgment. Like, it's almost suspicious how good they are. Do they teach Jedi mind-calming tricks in bookkeeping school now? What really makes Aguilara's stand out is the energy in the place. It's welcoming, no-nonsense, but still friendly. It's like going to a friend's house, if your friend was a tax expert who had the magical ability to make your financial life feel less terrifying. The whole process was smooth, efficient, and dare I say... *enjoyable*? I know that sounds crazy, but somehow I left in a better mood than when I arrived--and this was a TAX appointment. Also, let's be real--trust is everything when it comes to stuff like this. And I trust Sandra, Benji, and the whole Aguilara crew completely. They're fast, they're honest, they don't make you feel dumb, and they know exactly what they're doing. It's rare to find a place where you feel both professionally taken care of *and* personally respected, but that's exactly what you get here. So if you're tired of stressing about taxes or dreading your next bookkeeping visit--don't. Just come to Aguilara's. They're pros, they're kind, and they might just make you believe that taxes aren't the worst thing in the world.

The customer service provided at Aguileras bookkeeping was exceptional! I appreciate all my…read morequestions being answered and having the chance to schedule so quickly. They have made doing any business with them seamless.

My tax person is on hiatus and was referred to Manny. I scheduled an appointment for a Saturday…read moremorning and I was promptly seen a few minutes beforehand. The office building is old, but the business has been in practice for over 20+ years. Manny did an amazing job getting all my deductions, property, mortgage, bank stuff, investments, etc, together and complete every necessary steps to get my taxes done. Manny also provided helpful hints and really good advice with regards to combining properties, finances, and such. It's good to have trustworthy information nowadays! Taxes electronically filed so hopefully I'll get my refunds soon!

ThisThis is the best tax office that I have been a quite it with I am very satisfied with the…read moreoutcome every year of the tax services that they offer I'd recommend this office to everyone who needs special attention to their taxes and getting the

Professional staff & CPA. So nice to work with people who answer their phone will respond as…read moreplanned.

We called Brett McMillan CPA in early April since we had seen that they offered a first responders…read morediscount , OT on W-2 was incorrect that we needed help with and they had overall good reviews. The lady who helped up on the phone was very kind and quick. We were given a quote of around $280 with first responders discount. After telling them all of our information like dependents, OT issues etc we were given a return that had none of that listed and was asked to pay $350. It took lots of back and forth. I will admit my partner was slow to responding back at times but he's in the fire service and is not available most days. We had asked them to call us for any questions and they failed to do so which resulted in us not getting back in touch for long periods of time. Fast forward to now, we finally got everything situated. We got the bill and it was requesting $350 again. We paid it since we just wanted to get it over with but it's just a bummer to be quoted a number and having to pay more than we expected. I'm not going to say I don't recommend. I'm sure we played our part in the quality we received by slow communication. Nonetheless we are thankful for the service , just bummed.

Angie Gallo presents as a professional, knowledgeable, friendly bookkeeper. While she is on the…read moremore expensive end for pricing, you get what you pay for -- or so you would think. Unfortunately, it's smoke and mirrors. What will take your CPA 3 hours to accomplish (simple 1 month reconciliation for several accounts), Angie will charge $10,000 over 1 month (May 7 to June 9), and not deliver a single promised result (...not an exaggeration). She will then inform you that she does not do refunds, after acknowledging that this is NOT stated anywhere in her contract nor mentioned in conversation. Do not make the same mistake we did.

The accountant quoted a price for a job that was off by more than 30 percent for a job that was not…read morecompleted to my satisfaction. The accountant over complicated the job and never delivered what was promised. The accountaint destroyed my records without even giving me an option to have them returned. Atrocious and mean spirited.