Catherine is a true professional. She is always available (has Saturday hours), and takes care of…read moreyour taxes accurately and efficiently. I've recommended several of my friends and family members to her and will continue to do so. It doesn't matter how complex or simple your return is, she will take care of it at a reasonable and fair price. Even when I moved to Manhattan, she was knowledgeable on the interstate tax laws and could provide me advice over the telephone. If you do not live in the area, you can mail your W2 and other supporting documents to her in the mail, and she will get your return (and original docs) back to you and utilizes the latest technology. Usually, my Federal and State refunds are direct deposited into my savings account within 1-2 weeks. If you want a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and efficient account that will accommodate your busy schedule, look no further.

I have been using Blessing Financial Services for more than five years, and every year, it is clear…read moreto me that I cannot be in better hands. Jane's professionalism, courtesy, attention to detail, and speed of action are unparalleled. Above all, Jane truly cares for her clients and keeps her knowledge up to speed to provide the best advice. I cannot be more satisfied, and I fully expect to continue receiving her services and expert advice for years to come. GDLP

We have been a client of Blessing Financial Services for the last four (4) years. We are extremely…read moresatisfied with Jane's professionalism, dedication and quality of work. We found her honest, trustworthy and pleasant to work with. She answers questions promptly. She sets up expectations to avoid misunderstandings. She also handles client information with utmost care. We felt blessed to have her as our accountant and we are looking forward to continuing doing business with her for years to come.

Love the quick and pleasant service, the real-time screen/tablet for clients. My tax preparer…read moreJian-wen is awesome, highly recommended. Parking space is at the back or street parking. Their app is also very user very and pleasing to the eyes.

There aren't many people who will say that they love doing their taxes; however, H&R Block has a…read moreway of making it as painless as possible. I waited until just about the very last minute, extra thanks to the national three-day extension. I made my appointment online and I was taken right away by a tax consultant when I arrived there. He was extremely helpful and even gave me some great suggestions on how to better prepare for next year. I also found out that their Hillsborough office has financial advisors. I stayed away from H&R Block for quite a few years, mostly due to what I felt were their high cost for services. I have gotten tired of attempting to do my own taxes which is more of a guessing game than anything else. All of the staff of the Division Street office were extremely welcoming. I would definitely recommend this office to others.

Professional and caring. Jay takes his time to understand his clients and their needs. Highly…read morerecommend this firm.

From the owner: A small accounting firm’s model in Business is its integrity, its ethics, and its word of honor…read more Seems very old-fashioned in today’s world of AI, Chat GPT, and Technology. We look to a relationship with our clients, to assist them with identifying or presenting ideas to them. When we speak, text, or get emails from our clients we tell them our thoughts sometimes in writing or sometimes on the phone. We are a small firm Yes, Technology is a novice or immature, but not all. Yes, we do everything Bookkeeping, Personal and All Business Taxes, Non-Profits, Consulting, State Compliance, and Advice and Technology. We have resources from our associates, we are different because we are a firm interested in our clients.

My experience working with the firm of Stephen G Brilliant MS CPA was a disappointment and total…read morewaste of $3,400 that I paid to Brilliant. I recently used Brilliant Accounting for audit defense services related to a worker classification audit of my small business by the New Jersey Department of Labor. The NJ Department of Labor is known to come at business owners aggressively, so it's wise to have somebody knowledgeable and experienced in your corner. I believed that Stephen Brilliant was that individual based on his impressive resume and specific experience dealing with the New Jersey Department of Labor. Furthermore, I thought that Stephen's confidence and swagger could serve as valuable traits in debating against a well-staffed government agency with substantial financial resources. I retained the firm's services in February 2018 with an agreed upon fee of $2,000 - $3,000, and of course no assurance of positive results to my case. The initial weeks of the audit ran smoothly with the firm reviewing bank statements and detailed information that I provided about each worker. The firm also spent an afternoon meeting with the auditor. After this meeting, the focus of the auditor turned from reviewing the information that I had provided to contacting individual workers directly to request new information from them. I had no issue with my February invoice for services performed, and paid the invoice promptly. For March, the primary documents that required review by Brilliant Accounting were two one-page Excel sheets that had been requested by the auditor. On April 4th, I received an invoice from Brilliant Accounting for $1,417.50 related to 15.4 hours of billable work performed in March. 15 hours+ of billable hours felt high, so I requested to see an itemized breakdown of the bill and questioned why I had been billed above the upper end of the fee agreement ($3,000), without my prior consent. Growing frustrated and upset, in an email dated April 4th, I requested a call from Stephen himself - not his support staff - to discuss the status of my case and the total projected fees. Unfortunately, I would not hear from Brilliant Accounting until seven weeks later on May 22nd. In the interim, with the audit having specific information requests and deadlines, I began communicating with the auditor directly. Brilliant Accounting should have been aware of this because I mailed them copies of my correspondence with the auditor with a PostIt note written "For Your Records." Most accountants get swamped in March in front of the April tax filing deadline, so my guess is that Stephen and his team were busy taking care of other more important clients. I felt deserted in the most critical stage of the audit. In the meantime, the preliminary judgement from the NJ Department of Labor against my business was large and onerous. On May 30th, Brilliant provided a detailed itemized bill for March that included 9.75 hours of work at $100 per hour by an accountant in his office for "analysis of cash receipts & disbursements for audit." As a former financial analyst for 10+ years in the finance and accounting profession working in a billable hours environment, and having some sense for efficiency, I felt that 9.75 hours for the analysis of two one page Excel sheets was rich. I begrudgingly paid the invoice. Working with Brilliant Accounting, I felt like a dollar sign and easy source of billable hours, not like a valued client with serious tax problems that could be alleviated through prompt, courteous and professional service. The seven week communication gap was particularly hurtful.

The Brilliant team are extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and courteous. They do what it takes to…read moreanswer questions, provide top notch service, and help you make decisions for your benefit, in spite of the many changes in the tax structure and related laws. As a client, you get personal attention and receive professional results. (Mr. Brilliant also teaches accounting in one of NJ's most respected universities.) I recommend them highly. Matt R.

Only half the price of the accountant my parents and I used. This is my third year using them…read more Very satisfied!

From the owner: Self Employed and Corporate business tax returnsread more

Amazing services…read more Jay and team did a phenomenal job on my bookkeeping and business tax return. He charged a reasonable rate (lower end of what I was quoted at other firms in Somerville), and the overall process was painless. I would recommend his services to anyone needing a CPA and will use him in the future.

From the owner: Tax Planning, QuickBooks & Xero bookkeeping, Tax Return Preparation, Payroll,Start Ups, IRS Auditread more