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13701 Amar Rd
Bassett, California 91746
Lillie is the best!! She is literally the ONLY person I trust with my taxes. She's super efficient with her work and has always answered any and every question I've ever had that doesn't make sense. I even moved out of state and she still does my taxes for me! I recommend Lillie to anyone looking for services!
I highly recommend Antoinette and Toni. Both have always been very professional, friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and when necessary, responsive to my phone calls or text messages. The negative reviews on this site are questionable and not reflective of this business, Antoinette or Toni. I wonder if they are being written by competitors who are desperate for business. My wife and I, family and friends will continue to do business with Antoinette and Toni because of the above mentioned attributes. Thank y
I would give this place NO stars! Problems from the very beginning. IRS was not accepting our return so the tax "professionals" at Antoinette's sent it via mail. About two months later we finally get a response from IRS saying that they made some adjustments due to a social security number not matching my dependent. Which had me confused because I brought the ACTUAL social security cards for her to enter. After reviewing our return, turns out she put the wrong social. Off by one number! A tax refund that wa
Tonie has worked with my family for several years and I am so happy with her services. She is super professional, kind and quick. I appreciate her and her staff for always helping us the best possible
There really isn't a better place to get your taxes done. I've been coming here for years and the level of customer service and pricing is unmatched. The process couldn't be easier. Some of my family and friends drive from different counties just to get their taxes done here. You can't go wrong with Antoinette's.
Antoniette and Tonie are tentative and know what they are doing. My self, daughters, brothers, Best friend and a grip of my family members have been coming to Antoniette's for years and it's always a good experience. Highly recommend!
Tony is a great tax preparer. She is knowledgeable and has a great personality. Have been coming here for many years. Will continue to come here and recommend everyone to them. Thank you guys
Tonie is awesome ! She is so sweet and helpful. I got an appointment right away and it was a fast and smooth process. The front staff was very welcoming and helped me right away. Overall, happy with their services.
I been filing my taxes with Antoniette for several years. Now I file with her daughter Tonie. Tonie is excellent and very responsive. Never had any problems.
If you want to be audited come to this place for that experience. They'll charge you your entire state check and want a cut from the federal. If you don't like to be audited. You can always do it yourself for free it's pretty easy.
They are the best. I have never had any problems with IRS, and I've been coming here for over 20 years. One year I was too lazy to go here, so I went to H & R block who said I was going to owe, so I went back to Antoinette's and she got me 5 grand. Enough said!!
Prior to this past experience I have to give it a downgrade, the gentleman was very soft-spoken so was very hard to hear him and he misinterpreted or led me to believe that my withdrawal of Retirement Services I had with a prior employer was going to hit me in what I was going to get back. Instead I find out later that it's what I'm supposed to pay back and this is the first time I'm paying back, I will still come but he has to talk a little bit more boisterous because I kept asking him if I'm getting anyth
They do NOT maximize your tax return. I went couple yrs ago with 2 separate quotes from turbo & H&R. They didnt come near what I ended up getting after I e-filed ($700). I paid them for their time ($70) . I initially didnt want to even stop by and stick to Turbo Tax but spouse was demanding. Once we paid the lady she had a shocked look on her face that we were leaving...we took the 70 loss but still maximized our return ourselves by $630! Also owner is very unprofessional he makes innapropriate comments tha
I have been coming here for over a decade. The entire Family has always been very welcoming to myself and my Family. Thank you Cecy for taking care of me this year. I really appreciate you getting me in and out as quickly as you did. Coming from Ventura on a Friday was crazy traffic but like I said I've been coming here for over a decade now and will continue to do so. ??
I highly recommend Tonie. She was professional, honest, kind, quick and intelligent. She saved me thousands of dollars and did it for half the price of my other accountant!
Been doing my taxes here for over 15 years. Antoinette is the best. For the mask whiners, stay home and seal you doors and windows you sheeple. ?? ??
I highly recommend going to Lilly she's amazing and so knowledgeable answered all 5000 questions we had lol. Tax time has always been a nightmare for us but since we started going to her everything has been so easy. Thank you Lilly!
Highley recommend, ask for precious she helped me with my taxes and I'm ballin this year she was very professional and helpful.
Always helpful! Antoniette and Tonie are tentative and know what they are doing. My parents and sisters have been coming to Antoniette's for years and it's always a good experience.
I've been coming to this place for years? the staff is very helpful.. lately there has been allot more people so the customer service might have been a little less high par.. but I will continue to come because they are very knowledgeable and really care about the customer.
Been going here for over 15 years and it's always been a complete pleasure. Antoinette and her staff are very professional and are always willing to take the time to answer any questions you may have.
The owner is great! After you do taxes and if for any reason you have question about your return, it's like they don't know you anymore. They do not return calls.
Been customer since 2007 great service never had issue with my taxes. Very Satisfied, keep up the good work.
I did my taxes 2 times and horrible experience both times. I do not recommend this place.
Bests income tax place I ever being before and I recommend it to all the people who I know THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GOOD SERVICE ??????????????
Professional, and wait was not super long. I was there a little over an hour. I went to have my taxes done. They answered every question i had .
Best Tax service out there. Extremely helpful and wont rip you off like other tax services out there.
Been coming here for years , never had a problem
second year going, not a problem, simple and easy. Great service. highly recommend
Started doing my taxes here and such a big help for a great price !
Don't go to this place did my taxes all wrong the damm irs is charging me 1000 back no way !!! Can believe it !!!!
Awesome place to do your taxes. Very friendly & quick
Best tax experience. this place is great because its fast and easy.
Been going to her for years. Love her and her entire staff.
Fast service. Very nice and helpful!
Great tax place... Great service
(Translated by Google) This place is quite busy but for the same reason they do not have much parking and the employees are in a hurry to serve everyone. they become few professionals. This place does not have enough parking. You have to wait up to 2 or 3 hours and the employees try to do everything quickly and half-heartedly serve you. (Original) This place is quite busy but for the same reason they do not have much parking and the employees are in a hurry to serve everyone. they become few professional
(Translated by Google) ??????????Zero recommended. I paid for a divorce and he made me wait a long time to finally say that he didn't do the process. DON'T Go with Tonie. They lie and don't give good service. I wasted my time on something so delicate. They never inform you and when you call they say it's almost there. It is not responsible. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT. ?????????????????? (Original) ??????????Cero recomendado. Pagu? Para un divorcio y me hizo esperar mucho tiempo Para al final decir que no hi
(Translated by Google) I Do Not Recommend this Place at All. They Made my Taxes All Wrong. Thanks to them I Was Going to pay $5,250 to the IRS. But I took it to H&R Block and pay again $224 and have them redo it again But at Least I'm not Going to Pay Anymore I'm getting $3,360 Back??. I Do Not Recommend These People at All. They Made My Taxes So Bad I Had to Pay $5,250 to the IRS and Thanks to Them I Had to Pay $224 Again to H&R Block But it doesn't matter because I don't have to pay the $5,250 to the IRS
(Translated by Google) I recommend you go somewhere else. My taxes were done incorrectly, and the IRS charged me a fine. Ms. Tonie was very rude to me and even yelled at me. I will never return to this place. (Original) Les recomiendo que mejor vayan a otro lado, me hicieron mis impuestos mal y el IRS me cobro una multa. La se?ora Tonie se porto muy grosera conmigo y hasta me grito. Jamas regresare a este lugar
(Translated by Google) Yesterday I went to have my taxes done and I found that the shifts were not very serious, since they attended to several people who arrived after me because apparently they were known to the employees or owners. After an hour and a half it seemed strange to them that I asked them why they didn't attend to me and they told me with all impudence. Don't despair right now, they are taking care of you, they lack seriousness, what a shame. They lost a client but gained very bad recommendati
(Translated by Google) They do not have the seriousness and respect for the client. Last year they attended to me at the last minute and because they wanted to finish quickly they messed up all the paperwork and I had many problems with the IRS (Original) No tienen la seriedad y respeto para con el cliente el a?o pasado me atendieron de ?ltima hora y por querer terminar r?pido me enredaron todo el papeleo y tuve muchos problemas con IRS
(Translated by Google) AWFUL!!!! I DID MY TAXES AND THEY DID THE PAPERWORK HORRIBLE!! HAORA THE IRS IS CHARGING ME BECAUSE OF THE GIRLS... THEY MADE ME A PITCH IN MY PAPERS... BECAUSE THEY DON'T DO THEIR WORK AS REQUIRED AND ALSO THEY DID IT SUPER FAST WITHOUT SO MANY QUESTIONS... WHAT THEY WANT IS TO MAKE MONEY AND THAT'S IT... (Original) HORRIBLE!!!! HIZE MIS TAXES Y HIZIERON EL PAPELEO HORRIBLE!! HAORA EL IRS ME ESTA COBRANDO POR CULPA DE LAS MUCHACHAS..ME HIZIERON UN COCHINERO EN MIS PAPELES....PORQUE
(Translated by Google) I like going here, very good family, everyone is very good (Original) Me gusta ir aqu?, muy buena familia , todos son muy buenos
(Translated by Google) I have been doing my taxes for 4 consecutive years and they are excellent. (Original) Tengo 4 a'nos concecutivos q hago mis taxes y son excelentes
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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.
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