We've been using Edward for several years, so this review is long overdue. He handle's our S-Corp…read moretaxes every year. We've been in business for almost 15 years in Berkeley and are so happy we've finally found Signature CPAs. Edward is not only knowledgeable, but takes the time to explain any questions we have. The advice he has to offer is excellent. His attention to detail is 11/10. We've been with several other CPAs over the years (why is it so hard to find a good one?!). Edward gets it, and gets it done quickly! Highly, highly recommend. Thank you Sig CPAs!!

This review specifically pertains to Cecily. I was not happy with the service I received recently…read morewhen I went in seeking advice on a letter I received from the IRS. Despite the fact that Cecily provided some useful information (hence the 2 and not 1 star review), her attitude and personality was abrupt and, some might say, hostile. I was stressed about the letter, and rather than try to put me to ease and reflect an attitude that "we would be able to figure it out," she was very aggressive and demanding in her questioning. I felt like I was being interrogated and this was not AT ALL what I wanted or needed as someone who was relatively new at filing my taxes and receiving my first letter from the IRS. She honestly had zero bedside manner and even if I had made a completely egregious error on my filing, I did not feel as though her approach was appropriate or skilled in any way. It's very possible that I misread Cecily and that she was trying to be helpful and this was her way of doing that but I honestly think she might want to know that her clients may very well have this reaction to her given that she likely deals with a large client base. To be fair, I will say that I was with my Fiancé during the meeting and she did not have the same intensely negative reaction as me, however I usually do not feel this way after receiving face-to-face services and therefor feel compelled to write this review. I was also not prepared for the $135 she charged me for a 22 minute meeting. She was not up front about this prior to the meeting when I spoke with her over the phone. I understand now that this is her consultation fee but was confused because I know that places like H&R Block meet for free in advance of services agreed upon during the consultation. This was the worst customer service I have received in a very long time.

Was referred to Tony's business and was set up with Cole for an assessment meeting…read more He went over what they offer and if they might be a good fit for me and my business. Cole was easy going, understanding, but most importantly didn't pressure me into signing up by any means which was big for me. Give these guys a shot or at least some time to ask some questions see if they're a good fit, high recommend!

I have no doubt these bros know their stuff, but they definitely don't want to talk to you using…read morebreath and vocal cords. That's what AI is for-- and they employ it liberally. I made the mistake of requesting an appointment. Here's what happens next: Lots of robo-texts and emails. I responded to one and booked an appointment 2 weeks out. I prepped for it. I told my students that I couldn't stick around after class to help them because I had an important call scheduled. I confirmed (by auto text) the appt. again yesterday (it was scheduled for today). But... They flaked about 15 minutes before the scheduled time, then 5 min later I got a friendly text reminder not to miss the appointment, which was a nice touch. I had to laugh at that, at least. The Dude's time is far more valuable than yours. You will find out minutes before your "scheduled" appt when Siri drops you a line.

Chris at FlexTax has been my tax advisor for about three years now, and I can't recommend him…read morehighly enough. He's incredibly thorough and detail-oriented - he double and even triple checks everything to make sure your return is accurate and that he has all the right information. He's also very responsive and flexible with scheduling, which has made it easy to fit tax meetings around a busy workday. Chris really shines with more complex situations. He specializes in startups and equity compensation (ISOs, RSUs, etc.), as well as investment portfolios, so if you work at a startup or have a more complicated tax situation, you're in great hands. He takes the time to walk through everything, explains complex issues clearly, and makes the whole process feel much less stressful. He goes above and beyond by looking at prior years and making amendments if necessary to put you in a better position for future tax years. I originally started working with Chris based on a friend's recommendation, and after three years as a client, I'm very glad I did. If you're a startup employee or founder, or anyone dealing with equity and investments, I highly recommend Chris at FlexTax.

This firm went from exceptional to completely unprofessional overnight…read more I stayed with them for years solely because of Sam, who provided outstanding service. After the ownership change, it's clear that level of care is gone. What replaced it is a rigid, impersonal system that treats clients like transactions rather than relationships. They failed to notify clients of a major policy change regarding tax extensions until just days before the deadline--putting me at risk of non-compliance. When I raised concerns, their response was essentially: "This is our policy now, and if you don't like it, go somewhere else." No accountability. No attempt to fix the situation. No access to leadership. Just scripted responses from a support team. For a firm that benefited from years of loyalty and referrals, this is an incredibly poor way to treat clients. Avoid. UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO OWNER : Your response proves my point. After years of automatically handling my extensions, you changed the process right before a deadline, offered no real support, and told me to pay $240 or figure it out myself. Had I not followed up, I could have been penalized -- and now you're trying to turn it around and frame it as my fault by calling me "not engaged." After years of loyalty and referrals, this wasn't a transition -- it was a downgrade to a transactional model.

Thakur is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable & will gracefully help you complete your taxes with a…read moreminimum amount of stress. Highly recommended his services! Thakur has repeatedly helped my family during times of great stress & I am very grateful to him.

I have been filing my tax return since last two years from this Liberty Tax. Thakur, who filed my…read moretax is very professional. He answers every questions we have regarding taxation. He is very calm and explains all of the options to go with. Last but not least, they provide free coffee, water and juice.

Tow different services:…read more -The translation service, quick and straightforward -getting vehicle insurance for my teen son was great!

Throughout all the stress I've endeavored from other businesses and online tax services, Martha's…read morehelp is one of the best I've received. First off, her office is clean and organized when you enter. Secondly, she has polite staff that greets all customers that come in. It's very helpful that they are bilingual in both English and Spanish. I went in to inquire about tax services and all my questions were answered. I'll make sure to be back again next year for my taxes.

Gary is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date in his education which is extremely important…read moreto me. He listened and provided answers to immediate concerns and met all expectations (and then some!). Highly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking for an expert in the finance/tax planning field.

I had a 15-minute introductory consultation with Gary, and I cannot recommend him enough. As a…read morefirst-time small business owner, I was completely overwhelmed by the whole sole proprietorship transition. Gary was incredibly patient, helping me navigate my confusion regarding 'cash basis' accounting and clarifying why my specific contracted work resulted in a W-2 rather than a 1099. ​What impressed me most was his honesty; he explained that my current tax situation is simple enough to handle via software and encouraged me to save money by filing myself this year. He even provided AI-generated notes from our call so I could stay present in the conversation instead of scribbling notes. If you want a CPA who is knowledgeable, tech-savvy, and has high integrity, Gary is your guy

I rarely write a bad review, but I am more than unhappy with the service I received from Luis. I…read morehave found that he doesn't take any responisbility for mistakes he makes, he is never on time, he is not up to date and makes uninformed statements about the tax rules or send wrong forms. And even if you send him tax information months before the filing deadline, he sometimes waits until the filing day to complete the return. All this happened to us in a 18 months working relationship. In his defense, he is a tax preparer, not a CPA, but he charges more than some CPAs for tax preparation. In detail: 1. Luis forgot to include a $30K deduction on my tax return which, had it not been detected by me, would have cost me several thousand dollars. Instead of apologizing for the oversight and offering to fix it immediately with an amended return, he asked me to come to his office to discuss it. By this time, I had already switched to a CPA. 2. My partner sent him his tax organizer in February so that his taxes could be completed well before the April rush. Instead, Luis asked him to come into his office on the afternoon of April 15 (the tax day itself) to sign the forms and pay for his services, leaving no time to review the return in detail. Luis was stressed because his software had failed on tax day, but luckily my partner was available to come into his office that afternoon, he was able to get the software working, and the tax return was filed before midnight on April 15. 3. Email replies take up to ten business days, according to his automatic response email. However, sometimes it can take weeks to get a response.

Must go to place to get your taxes done!…read more Luis isn't just nice to look at he's also very informative with all you tax needs, with 19 years of experience you can't go wrong with choosing him to handle your taxes.

I had the same accountant/tax preparer for almost 50 years until he retired last year. After…read moreresearching tax preparers near me, I decided on MM Tax Preparers in Pinole. I feel very lucky to have found them. My tax preparer there was Ana Cardona. I was very impressed with the process they have there and especially Ana. She was very precise as well very knowledgeable about tax preparation. I learned things about my tax return that I had never known before. She answered all of my questions as well as going over my finished tax return with much detail. I brought all of the paperwork needed and we went over our tax return, line by line. What was also very impressive, after she entered my information into their tax program, we were able to complete the process right there and was told that our return would be submitted electronically that day. As our yearly tax refund is an important part of our yearly budgeting, to do this process so quickly was very unexpected and helpful. I would feel good about recommending MM Tax Preparers and, especially, Ana.

I normally prepare my own taxes, however I had trouble with an additional form that needed to be…read moreincluded with my tax return. Mauricio had me drop off my taxes and within 2 days everything was ready and my taxes were amended. What was even better was the price he gave me was lower than what was originally quoted which REALLY helped with my budget! Thank you for your help Mauricio!

I have been doing my taxes with this company since the 80's!!! All I can say is that they are the…read morebomb! I absolutely LOVE how easy my annual filing really is with them! Friendly staff, and overall reasonably priced! Great experience!! They also have an office in SF!!

I came to do taxes at 12276 San pablo ave they are not how to do it I'm so sad because they didn't…read moretell me that I need a new itin number, so now I have to wait until get a new one. I will never come again to do my taxes