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270 W 1st St Suite K
Grimes, Iowa 50111
Jim and the ATP team have done our taxes over 25 years. They are always thorough and helpful in minimizing the tax burden with the latest changes in tax rules every year. They communicate throughout the process and I feel we get a fair assessment every year.
I have been a client for6 years and have been very happy with the service they provide. The staff at front desk are great. They are pleasant and helpful. Tax accountants are knowledgeable and efficient. I recommend them to anyone in need of a tax consultant.
Absolutely love this place, they have always been so nice, know me by name, are awesome people when I have my kids with me. They fought the IRS and spent long hours for me when I struggled with some tax problems from a previous job. They are quick to get my stuff filed every year. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
We have been using Accounting & Tax Professionals for over a decade now and have always received professional and accurate information from all of Jim?s group. They always treat us as people instead of just another number. They explain the return and answer all questions we throw at them.
Kirk Bond did my taxes for a few years and then left the firm . I had no problems with Kirk. Last year Jim M. did my taxes for 2023 and made an error on them. I paid $750 for that service. He told me that he would do an amended return right away. That was in May 2024. I never heard back from him after many calls. Had to finally take my taxes elsewhere to have an amended return done. And will have to pay probably another $500. Apparently Jim is too busy to correct his mistakes. Horrible service. D
Always look forward to having my taxes done every year with Jim McLaughlin. Always quick and honest, he's been doing my taxes for atleast 35 years. Always been a part of the family, did my parents taxes before mine.
I?ve worked with Jim for over a decade now and have always been satisfied with his professionalism and quick handling of my taxes.
Jim has 0 communication with clients and will not return phone calls. I have left 5 messages for a callback and nothing. Still trying to get 2023 taxes done, and it's about time to file for 2024. Go somewhere else where people communicate and return calls.
Jim was super friendly and easy to work with. We can't wait to work with the team for years to come.
They all way do great job been going to them for over 5 years.
Everyone at office was very helpful. Communication was excellent anf Jim saved me from owing this year. My first time using a tax professional and was well worth it. They will have my business for as long as either of us are around.
Extremely pleased with Accounting & Tax Pros in Grimes. Quick, thorough, professional, secure! Give them a try.
I had to reschedule a couple times due to a hectic family schedule - very pleasant each time. Able to fit us in last minute with a fast friendly easy experience - answered any questions I had promptly. Awesome experience for something tedious but necessary!
While a little pricy, Jim got my taxes done in no time.
Been going to ATP for several years Jim is professional and courteous . Jim is prepared to do the taxes and completes them in a timely manner.
JIm is always the best at his job. He has the best customer service and he works hard to get you the as much as a refund as possible! We have been with ATP since the beginning. And he has made getting our taxes done so easy and with no stress!
I can not recommend this team enough. We have been have our tax needs filled here for over 20 years, Jim and his team have never given us a reason to look else where. If you want to be treated like family and ensure things are done correctly I would suggest giving ATP a call. Cheers Jim to a wonderful 2023, thank you for taking care of us this past weekend.
Jim was the best! He made my filing easy, was patient with me as I retrieved documents I had forgotten, and was extremely personable to work with. I felt like I had known and trusted him for years. He even gave me some travel advice for Italy!!
im M has been doing our taxes for several years, both personal & business tax filings. He has made the process SO MUCH easier for us. We used to dread tax time, but now look forward to seeing Jim and hearing his stories about Italy. The assurance that our filings are properly done makes me rest easier at night.
Never thought I would enjoy doing taxes. The staff is great and very Professional. Quick and accurate, can't ask for anything more. We will see them next year.
We?ve been taking our taxes to Jim for 25 years, even when we lived in Florida all because of the personal caring and service. He does an amazing job and we trust his professional touch 100%. Here?s to another 25 years.
Accounting and Tax Professionals do such a great and accurate job of our taxes each year. We appreciate their timely completion and would recommend them to anyone looking to get their taxes done.
My husband and I have had our taxes done at ATP for years now and will continue to use them. Service over the phone is great and there is always a smiling face greeting us as we come in the door, we feel like family! We have been lucky enough to get a refund every year which is automatically deposited on time! We are confident in Jim and know that no detail is overlooked. See you next year Jim!
Got an easy to understand explanation of our taxes. Everyone in office is professional, friendly, and welcoming every time we go to office. Jim easy to talk to with answers to our questions. Taxes prepared in timely manner . Happy with the office and their services.
The process was very quick compared to previous years by other preparers and was very impressed with the completed package that I recieved for my records. I would give my total recommendation for ATP in the future.
Jim is always good to do business with!
Great tax service. This year was the first time I used them for my taxes. Very thorough. Did not take long at all to get my taxes figured.
Friendly and helpful tax professionals! Jim was helpful and very quick. I also appreciated that they have a secure portal to upload documents you may have forgotten, so that you don't have to email documents with PII.
My wife & I have used Accounting & Tax Professionals to prepare our income tax returns for a few years. They offer appointment times that are convenient for our schedules, our appointments usually last an hour or less, and Kirk has helped us find some account information online when we forgot to bring it. Overall, we highly recommend Accounting & Tax Professionals for preparing your income tax return.
Went to see Jim for the first time yesterday and he did an excellent job! He had tons of personality, our last tax guy had the personality of a pencil. Jim finished our taxes in an hour and we recommend him to everybody!
I would highly recommend Accounting and Tax Professionals. Jim has done our taxes for many years and he always makes the process extremely easy. He is very professional, thorough, and great to work with.
These guys did a good job, I really liked them. I am, however, a normal guy; no business, no crazy obscure tax scenario, and my taxes cost about $350 to do. In comparison, the year before I had my taxes done for $115 (i relocated from a town 2 hours away). I personally felt this was over priced considering the amount of work that goes into it. Otherwise, great people and would recommend.
This team is great. They meet my needs for individual tax preparation and personal finance goals. Jim and Kirk are my rockstars and are extremely knowledgeable.
I had scheduled an appointment in January with Kirk because I had several questions regarding my tax situation (being in college, dealing with dependency status, and owning a home). At that point, Kirk was able to answer my question and let me know that he would be able to file my taxes for $175. A few weeks later, I called and scheduled an appointment with Kirk to do my taxes. The meetings were all fine, and everything proceeded smoothly. Then, along the way a few things came up where Kirk or his team had
The staff here always gets our taxes done quick and correct! They also help with any questions through out the year that we have as well. I highly recommend them!
I love getting our taxes done since I found our tax guy. Kirk is the best, I always trust what he says and feel secure knowing I have a professional taking care of us.
Overall the accountant we worked with was very knowledgeable and helpful with our taxes but we are very disappointed with the price transparency. We were upfront on what we needed done and were quoted at a reasonable price but now that our taxes have been submitted we are being charged significantly more than we expected. We would not recommend this business and will not be returning in the future.
Very nice people who do what?s best for you and get you the most on your refund. I learned a lot being there and never felt judged on not knowing. I love it there and plan to go back every year!
We have been customers for many years-- obviously happy with the service. Jim is the best! Highly recommend this company.
We brought our files in by early February to get the process started. As of today April 11, still no filing. We have called several times to be told we?d get a call back over the last few weeks only we received no callback. Will not recommend this place.
Staff was really friendly and helpful. My overall appoint took 20 minutes and I was out the door. However, when I came time for me to pick up my taxes, they tried to slap me with a $275 bill for 20 minutes of tax prep. Needless to say, I grabbed my stuff and walked out. If you like the convenience and easy of getting taxes done, but don't mind paying out the nose for it, then go right ahead. There are other preparers in the metro that are much more reasonable on pricing.
Have been having Jim McClaflin do our taxes since he worked at HR Block in 1985. No complaints on the whole company everybody is helpful and courteous. Great company.
Thanks I?ve been going here for 7 years now. Kirk does amazing work, also very easy to get ahold of if there?s any questions or concerns. Thanks u
They do a great job!
Jim is great! We have been using their services for 7+ years and trust him 100%. My husband and I would recommend ATP for sure!!
Sadly our experience was utterly horrible and unprofessional. They underestimated our taxes by almost $30,000 and then when we asked for an explanation they stopped responding to calls, failed to file our return and refused to answer any questions. They treated us so poorly and with such disrespect I would avoid them all costs. It?s disappointing because we liked the idea of using a local office to support the community. Now we are paying a new office to clean up their mistake. I never leave reviews but if
Good experience. Communication was timely, and prep was accurate. They responded to questions quickly. I would definitely recommend.
Jim has been doing my taxes for 25 years. Would never trust anyone else. He is a great man to work with. Would highly recommend him to anyone!!!
Top notch professionals. I have trusted Jim and Kirk with my business and personal taxes for many years. Highly recommend.
Have had Jim do our taxes for a long time and he's the best! I would definitely recommend their services!
I've gone to them for 10 years now. They are such a great group of people. They care about you and make you feel so welcome. They are there to help you and get the most back for you each year. I highly recommend these guys! ??
I have been using ATP for years and have always been extremely happy with them, especially Jim. Highly recommend them!
Kirk Bond was very helpful, friendly and knowledge. We just moved to this state and actually had 3 states to file. Kirk was easy to work with and made the complicated process easy for us. I would highly recommend this accounting firm.
I was truly appreciative of their professionalism and how responsive they were to my questions. 100% recommend this business for your tax and accounting needs.
Love this place. Jim is the best! Everyone is so friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you're needing an accountant.
Kirk does a great job very satisfied.The only thing is I wish I could have seen the new refrigerator Jim is getting????????
We have been doing our taxes here for 4-5 years. They are very professional and help us with anything we have questions on. I would recommend highly recommend them!!!
Their are many choices for tax and accounting services. None match the accuracy and top notch services of Accounting & Tax Professionals. It is nice to be confident about your finances being handled accurately year after year.
I have used Accounting & Tax Professionals, PLC for several years to complete my personal tax obligations. They have always impressed me as highly professional, thorough and trustworthy business.
We love the whole crew at Accounting and Tax Professionals! Jim is fantastic and always friendly! You won?t be disappointed!
Our experience with Jim @ Acctg/Tax Professionals has been most helpful & timely.
Great local company. The staff is very friendly and easy to work with. The accounting staff is extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Fast, easy process!!! Jim and Kirk are the best!!! Down to earth and speak to you in layman?s terms, so you understand what they are saying!!!
First year we have worked with Jim and he got everything completed quickly and efficiently.
They make the tax preparation process less stressful and communications, even when out of state is seamless. I highly recommend their service.
Everyone in the office is friendly and professional. As first time clients we were very pleased.
Jim, and the whole crew are great! Fast Friendly, ,Accurate, ,Professional! That's why I keep going back each year, they gave my trust.
Very fast and professional!
Jim makes taxes fun!
Been using ATP for tax and book keeping for over 9 years. Jim and team are amazing.
Very friendly staff. Always gives us good advice to use for our next tax year. We will continue to use them.
I have a very small business and they do a great job of helping me get the most use out of my schedule C form
This year is my second time having Accounting & Tax Professionals do my taxes. I could not be more pleased! I will continue to use their services and highly recommend them!
Been bringing my taxes to Jim for years and would never consider going to anyone else. Fast, efficient and always friendly! Thanks Jim
I have been doing business here for over 20 years. I trust them and recommend them highly.
Steve and I have been having our taxes completed by Jim for yrs and we highly recommend Accounting &Tax Professionals!
They do an outstanding job of preparing and reporting our income tax reports. They are very efficient and considerate.
We have used Accounting and Tax Professionals to do income taxes for us for the past 7 years, and they have done a good job for us.
Jim has done our taxes for years and always takes real good care of us
Always exceptional service. The only folks I trust with our taxes!!
Professional and accurate. Jim is a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor.
Been using them for 20+ years. Fast, professional, excellent service!
Jim, is very professional and sincere. I would recommend him to anyone.
Very courteous and professional. I would recommend this office.
Professional and knowledgeable. Made our tax preparation a "no hassle" experience.
Fast, very through and over all very personable people to have worked with. I recommend then to all my friends
Very nice people, quick and good priced!
Wonderful service for many years. Jim is terrific!
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Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.
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Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.
Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.
Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.
During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.
Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.
Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.
For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.
Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.
Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.