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Finding a competent tax professional was a high priority when we moved from Baltimore to South…read moreCarolina (Mount Pleasant) 4 1/2 years ago. You see, our first year's tax returns involved two states, multiple cash flows, distributions, purchase and sale of two properties, business interests, etc. , requiring proficiency above punching numbers into a canned tax program. While certainly I could have done it all myself, I wanted the benefit of tax advice and assurance that each return and associated schedules would be prepared correctly (read: lowest tax liability). As I was interested in a small office/sole practitioner, Allan G.Bolden, C.P.A., presented exactly the interface I was looking for. The front office staff is friendly, professional and efficient. Each January, we receive a notebook in which I complete tax-related proprietary forms and attach official documents which simplify the practice's information gathering phase. During our appointment, we discussed (with Allan) changes in our lives over the last year ... and anything that we could foresee ... that could affect our tax position in 2017. Allan does not actually key the input, that is completed by one of the staff specialists; however, he reviews every return and accompanying schedules. I like the fact that I've seen the same faces year after year. I know you're wondering about cost ... it's a function of the number and complexity of schedules ... so our cost each year has varied. We just signed off on our 5th year of returns. The turn around time was 3 days (including Sunday). If you're looking for a consummate tax professional ... Allan G. Bolden, C.P.A. is the practice for you.

From the owner: At Allan G. Bolden, CPA, we offer a full range of business, financial and personal services. Our…read moregoal is to increase our clients' productivity and profitability levels in the way they live their life & run their business'. We tailor our services to meet their requirements and objectives. As our client, you become part of our "family". We provide sophisticated services offered by larger firms, while still providing individualized attention associated with smaller firms. We provide quality and personal service, technical expertise and business management skills. We take the time to listen and understand your needs, expectations and requirements. We strive so that our clients' achieve their business, lifestyle and financial goals. We accomplish this duty by carefully reviewing all financial information... keeping in mind that, often, the most important financial factors are not self-evident on paper. We are members of your team and, most importantly, your trusted advisor.

Joe Hinske was going to file an extension for my trust taxes with the IRS and SC. After about a…read moremonth, he failed to return phone calls to him and to the office, messages sent via the website and emails. I had to find somebody more attentive and competent to work on this issue. The time delay has cost me money that I shouldn't have to be paying. I would never recommend or do business with this company.

I have been a customer of Joe Henski for a few years now. I sent paperwork for Mr Henski to prepare…read moremy taxes one year ago. Sent him 2021 and 2022. I have left message after message in reference about the completion of my taxes. As of today 3/22 still have not completed any of my taxes. I finally spoke to him and he assured me they would be complete asap. That was one month ago. I guess I need to be a millionaire to have good service. I need to find me a accountant who will help the small guy...

As a former client of Will English, I want to bring to light the persistent communication issues I…read moreencountered throughout our working relationship. Despite my attempts to address my concerns directly with him, his level of commitment to my case fell short of my expectations. My case felt stagnant, lacking the attention it required to progress effectively. Furthermore, I was disheartened to discover that he had failed to file for my SSI claim, information I only learned after he dropped my case during the reconsideration stage. I strongly advise anyone considering hiring Mr. Will English to proceed with caution. Mr. Will English's practice of letting clients go is troubling. Many complications could have been avoided if he had prioritized better communication and dedicated more effort to the case. Update 05/21/2026 After being dropped by Mr. English midway through the appeal stage, I examined my records and identified a glaring oversight--a "rookie" mistake that someone with experience in handling Social Security Administration (SSA) cases should never make. It's unacceptable that he didn't file for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), especially knowing that these cases typically require a lengthy resolution period. Resolving these issues usually takes one year and can stretch to as long as four years in the worst-case scenario. I have found that the time required to file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is just as extensive as the process for SSI. It is evident that Mr. English's lack of diligence has significantly impacted my case. In conclusion, I want to emphasize that Mr. English and his staff demonstrated inadequate communication throughout my case. His expertise in SSA matters fell short, resembling the work of someone with minimal experience who made fundamental errors in filing the necessary paperwork for SSI. This oversight has impacted my ability to earn an income during this waiting period. I urge potential clients to exercise caution and consider the details of my situation when evaluating Mr. English for hire.

If I could leave them less I would I have been with them since June we had a meeting with Mr Wilton…read moreto go over and review my case before they decided to represent me they decided to represent me I have been waiting to hear back from the SSA office since June about a court hearing date I got notified 3 weeks ago by mail that the case has moved from Charleston County to Macon County for a quicker court date I called them to let them know they said they had not received that letter but they would make a note of it and call me when they did a week went and I got a court date in the mail I called again to let them know and they said again they had not received it but would make notes and Anna or Mr Wilton would call me to set up an appointment to make sure that we had all of our paperwork together so we could submit it to the courts I asked them specifically what am I supposed to do with this letter am I supposed to send it in saying that I except this court date there is an option on there for if I cannot they told me to send it in and when they got their letter they would send it in accepting the court date which is zoom conference and their office and for two weeks I have been calling every Monday Wednesday and Friday to talk to Anna or to my lawyer and have heard nothing today I call and the receptionist tells me that they are sending me a review letter in the mail my lawyers out of office and I asked to speak to Anna who's been avoiding my calls and I finally get her on the phone and she tells me that they are sending me out a letter of review of my case and I'm like I don't understand we already did this in office you signed a contract with me what's the letter stating and she's like the letter will be mailed out next week and I'm like it hasn't been mailed yet so basically you wasted two weeks of my time and I finally demanded this letter sounds like you're dismissing me as a client why and she said yeah I'm just missing you as a client per your lawyer and I'm like y'all had four months to do this to decide that I wasn't worth representing for whatever reason you also had the past 3 weeks of me calling and updating you and you telling me to send in the form and accept the date and that I was still represented at that time and then you dodge me for 2 weeks you don't send out a letter you're wasting my time when I've already accepted the court date per your advice and representation of that point and now I have no representation I can't believe the audacity to take no responsibility or accountability at all this is ridiculous and not how you treat people they have dodged my calls for 2 weeks when they could have told me this in person on the phone calls they could have explained it to me instead everybody is gone radio silent and when I demand an answer of why I'm supposed to wait for the letter that still hasn't been mailed yet I'm not even sure they have mailed the appropriate documentation to the court to say that they're no longer representing me which is also something they should have done and I should have received a letter from the SSA office saying that they now know that I have no representation but that hasn't been done so just know that if you hire them they can drop you at any time and they will at the last minute if it suits them and then Dodge all accountability and refuse to help you figure out what you're supposed to do next they are liars