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8320 Office Park Dr
Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Rodney and his staff have been such a pleasure to work with since I started my business in 2020. They are not only the greatest at what they do, but are also understanding and compassionate. They've made us feel like family since the first meeting. I couldn't imagine using anyone else for my CPA needs. Special thanks to Kathryn, Theresa and Rodney. Yall are amazing.
I highly recommend using Kathryn Aldredge with Hagan, Johnson & associates. She guided me through the complex legal process of our new start up business. Her customer service is outstanding along with her knowledge of different accounting services. She is up to date and was able to help me execute a favorable outcome.
We were very pleased with the experience we had with Hagan, Johnson and associates accounting firm for our 2023 tax filing. Lacey Sheppard was a joy to work with, very responsive to our needs, and made us feel like family. I wish we would have came to this firm years ago.
Excellent customer service! Hagan, Johnson & Associates provided me with top notch accounting and sales tax services. Kathryn Aldredge is highly knowledgeable, professional and truly dedicated to their client's success.
I started having my taxes done here a couple years ago and the service has always been great but recently Jandi Budde started doing my taxes and it has been such an amazing experience. She is knowledgable and listened to all my needs and concerns. She was either able to answer all of my questions or find the answers needed in a timely manner. I would highly recommend using her.
I had an exceptional experience with Hagan Johnson and Associates. Kayla Register, in particular, provided outstanding accounting services. Her expertise, attention to detail, and professionalism truly stood out. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking top-notch financial guidance.
We love Hagan,Johnson & Associates! We've used them several years now and have always been completely satisfied! Jandi Budde makes the process simple and goes above and beyond to help however she can! Highly recommend!
Debra Johnson and her team at HJA have been helping my husband and I with our taxes for almost 20 years now. Debra is so patient, and so good at explaining complex tax issues to non-tax knowledgeable people like me. Debra has not only helped us with taxes, but also with establishing individual IRA accounts, with self-employment tax complexities and more. Her staff are caring, communicative and work long hours to insure deadlines are met. This team's support has been a tremendous gift to our family and o
My wife and I have been clients of Debra Johnson's office for over 10 years and have been highly satisfied! They do an excellent job and are very professional, courteous and thorough. Debra lets us know things we can do to help our tax situation and cares very much about us personally. We feel like we are not just an anonymous number to her or any on her staff. We would recommend her office highly!
This was my first time working with Debra Johnson CPA and the whole team was fantastic! I was taken aback by how polite everyone was in the office. Theresa was so pleasant over the phone and via email. I had a consultation with Rodney and he was fast, professional , knowledgeable, respectful and highly experienced. I had absolute confidence in Rodney from the moment that I met him. There is nothing more that I could have asked for. I look forward to working with the entire Debra Johnson CPA team in future
I have been working with Debra and the team at HJA (formerly DWJ) since 2013. They have always been very knowledgeable and efficient. I highly recommend them for tax prep services.?
Debra an her staff are amazing. We have had our taxes and financial consultation done for over 10 years. Debra has a great website and a great way of doing everything over the phone. Her portal is very secure and easy to upload your information too. You can even upload all the information from the App on your smart phone. If you use Debra's firm you will not be disappointed.
I?ve been working with HJA for several years now and always work with Jandi and Rodney as my go-to?s! They?re always so friendly, and answer any questions I have! I recently started a new business and Jandi answered all my tax questions when starting up! Thanks HJA team!
Another year with Debra Johnson CPA and again after 20+ years am a satisfied longtime client. She and her staff are just awesome and very professional. They get the job done! The best place to come for year round tax services. I highly recommend them as you can feel confident your taxes are done right with a smile to boot.
I had a terrific experience with Bill Hagan. I brought my little family with me and we were in and out in no time. They were extremely thorough and thoughtful. Theresa at the front office is fantastic as well. Highly recommended for Tax prep.
My husband and I have used this firm for two years to file our personal taxes. This firm has provided exceptional service both years on completing our taxes. I love that they are up to date with technology to allow you to virtually sign and complete forms!!! We would definitely recommend this firm for your tax needs!!!
The IRS placed liens against my husband and I for not submitting our returns. The balance the IRS had for taxes, penalties and interest were astronomical fees. We tried to get it resolved with the first CPA who had filed our past due returns and got us current but could not get them to negotiate the total they wanted us to pay for penalties and interest. We tried with Taxpayer Advocate Service and they were also unsuccessful. Then we went with a tax attorney, Jeffrey Gartzman of Gartzman Tax Law. We spen
This is the best Business I have come too. The customer service was amazing!!! They are very knowledgeable and friendly and they make you feel like you have known them all your life. Definitely best decision me and my husband made on choosing someone to do our taxes. Honestly I recommend anyone that is looking for someone good to do your taxes.They are great you won?t regret it!!!
I've been a client of Debra and her team now for decades - spanning the ownership of a C-Corp, and S-Corp and an LLC. Know one knows the world of tax accounting better than Debra. She takes the time to listen to my every changing and shifting entrepreneurial conditions, year over year, and advises based on tax law and her experience. Reviews everything with me with a fine tooth comb prior to us agreeing on the result of final docs. She and her team are responsive, more than capable and really care about th
UPDATE** Instead of offering any kind of customer service, attempting to contact me, discuss this matter or even look into the possibility that they MIGHT be wrong, they are now threatening me with an unfounded lawsuit. They have spent more time responding to my reviews than they did my initial email. This to me, shows exactly how they treat clients and take care of business. Had they been a client of mine, I would have told them that this is a bad look and they should have made at least an ATTEMPT to res
Everyone who answers the phone seems great and willing to help you. The actual CPA seems like and jerk and doesn't seem to want new customers. Don't bother filling out the online forms. JUST A LITTLE UPDATE. The f-word is common place. Especially in my trade. Second the accountant wasn't told to go F-himself until he proceeded to scold me like a child. He called to put me in my place and we can see how well that worked out. A simple we can't help you would have worked. Trusting people who are fake
Wouldn?t dream of going anywhere aside from Debra?s! I brought in a random assortment of papers and the accountants were able to send me off within 30 minutes with a pretty refund to expect. And even with my mom?s more complicated taxes as a partner in a business, they were able to explain and help us understand the ins-and-outs. Friendly staff all around, very accommodating and efficient, astoundingly knowledgeable, and reasonably priced.
Mr. Hagan and the entire staff are consistently sensitive and responsive to clients' needs. Additionally, Mr. Hagan gives sound advice and truly wants to ensure and empower client success. This is the second year that I have entrusted Mr. Hagan with tax preparation and I plan to continue utilizing their services. Quality is priceless, integrity is difficult to find within our dynamic lives.
Rodney Hagan is a breeze to work with. He has handled our taxes for the past couple of years and has done a great job. I would highly recommend him, Ms Johnson and their staff to due your taxes.
My first time experience was fantastic! Rodney Hagan took time with my wife and I of all the options for filing this years taxes. He saved us a huge amount of money by filing separate. Our situation from a one lump sum put us in a higher bracket, which was resolved by this accounting firm. I highly recommend this accounting firm.
My family and I have been using Hagan, Johnson & Associates for the past few years and have had nothing but a great experience with Kathryn Aldredge and her team of associates
The initial phone call was pleasant. The office manager is extremely helpful and patient. My appointment went smoothly, and was over before I knew it. Very shortly thereafter, everything was filed. I had an exemplary experience with this firm. Everything was done efficiently and professionally. I highly recommend them!
My husband and I have worked with Debra and her team for 7 years since relocating to Georgia. This year our preparer was Rodney and he was professional and thorough as Debra has ALWAYS been. Staff is always attentive with prompt responses to questions and concerns.
I?ve had my share of nightmarish incidents from CPA firms that razzle-dazzle you with billboards, commercials, and postcards. All avenues of advertising only to repeatedly receive a penalty and interest letters from the IRS from $1500 to $7800 because the CPA didn?t enter my correct county or some other trivial infraction. This same firm would receive my tax docs on time and then charge me to file three extensions per year until I learned to submit my own for free. They also billed $700-$800 for a return th
As a millennial, I have worked with this firm for over 10 years in all areas of finance, accounting, tax and consumer issues. Their accurate and broad knowledge base of all things financial have helped me avoid numerous tax, legal and financial blunders. After the 2008 downturn, I lost my job. The firm worked with me to educate me on smart moves to lessen the impact of the job loss; they helped me negotiate debt with creditors and avoid bankruptcy. Since then they have helped me repair my credit report wi
Great company with top of the line people. Rodney helped us after hours with a couple of questions. He was very professional and sincere with his answers. Would definitely go back to him for future endeavors. Highly recommend Hagan, Johnson, & Associates.
I have worked with Debra and her staff for many years (10+). Debra and her staff treat their clients in a very personable and professional manner. They are trustworthy and thorough. I would highly recommend this team!
Professional and attentive to every detail: I especially appreciated Theresa Childs-Capes for her exceptional service. Theresa patiently guided me through the process of notarizing my power of attorney, living will, and final will and testament. I highly recommend Hagan, Johnson & Associates.
Kathryn Aldredge with Hagan, Johnson & Associates has went above and beyond on assisting my wife and I on all of our accounting needs! Very professional and friendly!!!
We?ve been preparing our taxes with Rodney and team for years and they have always been very professional and great to work with!
We highly recommend Rodney and his team for any tax services! They are all very kind as well as professional and trustworthy!
Debra Johnson CPA provides excellent service and addresses customer needs. They provide detailed tax reporting and advise to clients. We have been customers for the last five years.
It has been great working with Debra Johnson cpa. They have worked with me and kept me well informed and have done everything to help me with my taxes. Everyone is very knowledgeable and willing to help with whatever you need.
My CPA of 23 years retired recently. After thoroughly searching for a replacement, I?m extremely pleased with Debra Johnson?s office. They handled everything quickly and painlessly!! I can actually look forward to doing this again next year!!
Ms Johnson helped me with a very complex tax problem with the IRS. Her and her staff was very Professional. Highly recommend Rodney, Ms Johnson and staff. I?m still with them for 4 years
Kathryn Aldredge went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. I highly recommend you give her a call for all your accounting needs.
I would like to many thanks to Mr Rodney Hagan for doing the best and quickest job ever... He has done my taxes professionally and at the end he made a big smile on my face! Definitely will see you next year :)
We have been with Debra's office for fifteen years. Everyone is extremely efficient and friendly. Super service and super communication with clients. A-1
The office provided the utmost customer service. Not only did they give a considerable amount of help with my taxes, but the energy was great with everyone I spoke with. Thanks!
Great experience! Debra Johnson is very knowledgeable about the Tax Laws ! And, Theresa up front has the nicest personality!
Mr. Hagan and the team are awesome people to deal with and are very friendly and knowledgeable about tax preparation and filing. Will continue to use them for years to come.
Long time client with Deborah for 14 years. Never a problem. Quick service and knowledgeable CPA?s. Awesome & Friendly staff.
If anyone were to ask for a tax preparer, I would surely recommend, as the staff were all very helpful and friendly, taking time to answer questions and not rushing. Will continue to use them for future tax issue's.
This is a very professional accounting firm with an excellent staff that provides outstanding customer service. I highly recommend Hagan, Johnson & Associates.
I am giving five stars because they were so prompt and great with filing my taxes. They were very responsive and open for all tax related questions!
I would absolutely recommend this firm to anyone!! They are amazing at what they do, and honest!!! Not to mention they go above and beyond to help their clients, and the staff is so nice.
We have used their services for many years now. We have always had a good experience with them. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We highly recommend them!
Great firm. Very knowledgeable and friendly accountants and staff. Highly recommend.
Great help, great service, and great environment. They do their best to do right by you and you can really tell they care. So happy I was referred!
I have had my taxes prepared with this company for years and have always been very satisfied with the professionalism and patience towards me.
I have used This company for the past 5 years and the service is excellent! You can depend on them to do a fantastic job!
This is my second year with Debra W. Johnson's office doing my taxes. They really go out of their way to make tax time not so stressful.
They are a great group of people to work with they go above and beyond to help with your needs will be using them over and over again.
I've had a great experience here! Both Theresa and Rodney are very professional, proficient and timely.
Outstanding service, friendly people, and Theresa and Rodney are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and polite. I highly recommend this accounting firm.
First time doing my taxes with their office. Very helpful and quick to gets things done!
Personal service is very important to me. Debra personally consulted with me and addressed all of my concerns. Great service!
Rodney and his team are awesome. Honest and trustworthy! Highly recommend!!
I?ve a faithful customer for several years and it?s been a great relationship.
Friendly staff and very efficient. Affordable. Would definitely recommend this team
Very professional and ready to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend this office!
Wonderful and friendly staff. Would highly recommend Debra Johnson CPA
Great people! Exceptional service! Love the results!
Always great. Always thorough. Always professional.
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Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.
A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.
Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.
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.
Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.
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.