Hebert Johnson & Associates, CPA

Hebert Johnson & Associates, CPA

Reviews Summary

Hebert Johnson & Associates receives consistently outstanding reviews for their exceptional tax services. Customers praise their friendly, professional staff, quick turnaround times, and thorough, accurate work. Many highlight long-term satisfaction, with some clients using their services for over a decade. The firm is repeatedly recommended for both personal and business tax needs, with particular appreciation for their clear communication, affordability, and ability to maximize returns. Their welcoming atmosphere and personalized attention make clients feel valued, solidifying their reputation as a top-tier CPA firm in the area.

About This Listing

Bookkeeping
Audit
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks

Who Can Work with a CPA?

Individuals seeking tax prep, retirement planning, or financial advice
Small business owners needing bookkeeping, payroll, or tax compliance
Freelancers and contractors with 1099 income or complex returns
Couples planning finances together or managing joint returns
Investors with capital gains or rental property income
Anyone looking for year-round financial guidance and peace of mind

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First-Time Clients

If this is your first time working with a CPA, don’t worry — most professionals offer a free consultation and will walk you through what to expect. You may be asked to complete an intake form, share financial documents, or set clear goals for your session.

What to Know Upfront:

Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
Availability Appointments fill up quickly during tax season — book early if possible

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What to Bring

Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
Receipts or logs for deductible expenses, donations, or mileage

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Preparing for Your Appointment

Write down any financial goals or questions in advance
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Bring a notebook or use a notes app for key takeaways
Know your deadlines for filing, payments, or compliance

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How to Get Started

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Other Helpful Info

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Fees may be flat-rate, hourly, or based on service complexity
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Features

Bookkeeping
Audit
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks

Contact Information

Address

18435 LA-22 #2

Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 8AM-5PM
Tuesday 8AM-5PM
Wednesday 8AM-5PM
Thursday 9-11:30AM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

My husband and I were looking for a new and local accounting firm, and we found Hebert Johnson & Associates, CPA online. After dropping off all of our paperwork and answering a few questions, our taxes were filed and completed within less than a week! Melissa was very friendly and helped answer any questions we had. They were also very flexible - we didn't even need an appointment, which worked great for our busy schedule. We plan to return next year!

This is the second year that, Hebert Johnson and Associates, CPA, has prepared my personal and business taxes. Phil and Melissa Hebert are extremely kind and very professional. They are very easy to work with and do a great job. I would highly recommend then to anyone.

I will be going to these guys every year for my taxes! They are very kind, professional and they always get my taxes done in no time at all. Melissa at the front desk is wonderful and always helps with anything I need. Highly recommend!

So professional and friendly. We are so Thankful to have found this firm. Easy to talk to and they will be able to take care of us for many years to come. Extremely knowledgeable. The 4 team members we met are all Amazing.

I have had the pleasure of interacting with Hebert & Johnson Associates, particularly Mr. Hebert, whose principles have been incredibly inspiring and supportive. His guidance, especially the principle of Faith, has been grounding and motivating. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking professional and compassionate support. Thank you for making a positive difference!

We have used Hebert Johnson & Associates for our tax returns for the last three years. I was impressed from the moment I first walked into the officer The staff is so friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. There is no clutter or concern that your tax papers will be lost in piles of paperwork. Everything is efficient and organized. My questions are always answered in a timely manner and the turn around time for completion of returns is by far the quickest compared to any other firm.

I've used Hebert Johnson & associates for 5+ years now for tax purposes and HIGHLY recommend! Their turn-around time on processing and filing has been amazing; this current year it was less than 24 hours. Mrs. Melissa always remembers me during my yearly visit and everyone I've come in contact with is warm, inviting, and willing to answer any questions I have. This year I swore I was paying back for Federal, but Mr. Phil ended up getting me over $2K back. I was shocked and grateful! Go see him!

I had a great experience with using Hebert Johnson & Associates in regards to my tax preparation. I felt they explained everything and offered professional and accurate service. Also, the staff were exceptionally friendly and the turn around time was quick and the process was easy.

We started using Hebert Johnson & Associates about 3 years ago after moving to Springfield. I was in search of a CPA in our area and through our local Facebook page they were recommended to me. I have been very impressed with them every year. Everyone in the office is so friendly and always willing to answer any questions I have. They are always very quick to complete our return. I would definitely recommend Hebert Johnson & Associates.

If you are looking for a professional trusted firm to handle your personal or business finance and tax needs in the Ponchatoula/Hammond area...look no further than Hebert Johnson and Associates. We have engaged their tax preparation services since 2020. The services they provided were professional, excellent and timely. The owners and staff are knowledgeable and friendly. We are very happy customers and hope that you will be too.

I absolutely love this team. I believe they have done my taxes for 4-5 yrs now and I dont see that ever changing. They are super friendly and personable. They make you feel like family from the moment you walk in and their services are second to none. They have always gone above and beyond to help understand my personal and business tax credits and deductions. I HIGHLY recommend them.

After going to a big chain like HR I started doing my own taxes for several years. However, this year I decided to try and find another place as I had some questions about this return. I'm very glad I reached out and made an appointment. Adam answered all my questions and took the time to make sure I understood everything. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. My taxes were completed within a week with no hassle or brain energy from me! Definitely recommend and will now be using them instead of online

I am very pleased to be a client of Hebert Johnson & Associates, CPA. The firm advisors go above and beyond to help explain any questions or issues I have. After years of using a different firm that would only file paper tax returns, Hebert & Johnson conveniently files my taxes online, and I receive any refunds shortly thereafter. 10/10 would recommend.

I wanted to take a moment to recommend Hebert Johnson & Associates for any tax assistance you may need. I have personally had a great experience working with them. The friendliness of service they provide is exceptional, and their turnaround times are impressive. I highly recommend reaching out to them if you are in need of a tax professional.

Everyone there is very friendly, I goto them for tax returns and got my return information 3 days after dropping off my taxes. They keep you informed and are always able to answer questions you have. Very happy with their service!

Used Hebert Johnson and Associates for the first time this year. Entire staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Was able to help me with a prior year , as well as this year?s taxes. Only wished I would have found them sooner. Great service.

I have been a very satisfied customer of Hebert Johnson & Associates, CPA for several years. The CPA's and staff are very friendly and professional. They have always been available to answer any questions or concerns and provide me with an excellent check lists. My tax returns have always been completed in a timely manner and I have never experienced any issues. I highly recommend their business.

My tax preparation process nothing less than amazing! It was done in a timely manner with communication through out the process with timely follow up. I've had this Great service for 10 years and wouldn't consider changing.

Hebert Johnson & Associates is the best for getting your taxes done in the best way possible. Their staff is very friendly. The turnaround time is quick and their quality of service exceeds expectations. I highly recommend them for all your tax needs.

Best CPAs in town, we having been working with Hebert Johnson & Associates for years. The service over the top and very quick. The staff is very friendly, they will go out the way to help.

Very professional and courteous! Made my tax experience very easy and had my forms completed quickly and efficiently! The turn around time was extremely fast. Great people to work with !

I have been dealing with Hebert Johnson & Associates for several years now. My choice of contacting Chris Johnson is via email and he has always answered my questions promptly; as well as preparing my returns in a very timely manner.

Very pleasant and professional! The staff was extremely helpful and the office is beautiful! They had great communication and kept me in the loop of each step. My taxes were prepared in a timely manner, which was very quickly. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

I just recently moved to Hammond, and in need of getting my taxes done a friend of mine recommended Hebert Johnson and Assoc. So glad I went as they made the process so simple and easy as I am in college full time and working. The turn around time was so much quicker than any other place I ever went to. And the staff is super friendly! Thank y?all so much! Thank

This wonderful team has been doing my taxes since 2006 and now even stronger than before. The quality of service, the friendliness of the staff, and Tax filing turnaround time is absolutely the best in this business. See you next year!

I have used Hebert Johnson & Assoc CPA since 2017 and I have always had great service and prices. I would and have recommended them to other people and company?s to use them. Great company. Nina

I had such a wonderful experience using Hebert Johnson & Associates, CPA. My taxes were ready quickly and everyone in the office was so friendly and caring. I highly recommend them for your tax needs.

My family has gone here to get their taxes done for years and so have I for about 3 years after leaving the nest. I have friends telling me to just do it online but I typically like getting things done face to face with people I know. Service is fast and everyone is friendly Maybe you will be able to get that same feeling coming here from now on starting next season or sooner

Working with Adam has been a great investment for us! We get great advice, he answers all of our questions, and the service is fast. It's nice to have someone knowledgeable and professional in our corner.

I have used Hebert Johnson & Associates over the past few years and have been pleased with their services. They are timely, professional and very friendly.

Hebert Johnson & Associates, CPA have been doing my taxes for years. They have two beautiful offices conveniently located in Ponchatoula and Albany, with a very friendly and helpful staff and CPA's who can answer all of your tax questions. I feel confident that my taxes will always be done quickly and accurately.

Chris is Excellent at what he does. Very Professional, Accurate and Communicative. This firm has processed our taxes for the past 4 years and will continue to well into the future. Customer Service here should be the Gold Standard for all businesses.

As a business owner I have been using Hebert Johnson now since 2013. The CPA firm is knowledgeable, has a professional staff, and easy to work with! Highly recommend if your looking for a top notch CPA.

Mr. Phil and staff are the most helpful and friendly Cpa company I have ever dealt with. Three years ago I went for some tax advice while going through a difficult situation with another cpa firm. The sound advice and encouragement he gave me through that time was the reason I returned to him the following year and this year. You will not be disappointed in the service you receive. His staff is just as professional and friendly as Mr.Phil. I am glad I found an accountant so near home. You will not be disap

Always have been professional, courteous, and knowledgeable on all matters. Once you get your info in you would be surprised the quick response in filing your taxes. Couldn?t ask for a better service ! Phillips

Phil Hebert and staff have handled our tax return for 15 years or more. Always conscientious in their work with a quick turn around. They take time to explain the return and answer any questions we may have.

Very personable office with kind and caring staff. They are very efficient and not over priced. Would definitely would recommend for all your tax needs.

Phil and his staff always do a great job preparing our taxes. They are very thorough and strive for the best result for all their clients. I would highly recommend them.

Phil has been doing my family taxes now for the past 7 yrs now. Very professional and friendly accounting firm. Always explains any questions I have very thoroughly to where I understand. I would reccommend this CPA firm to anyone who is new to the area and is looking for an accountant.

My father was a CPA himself and always treated his clients with professionalism and friendliness....Mr. Hebert has done the same with me and has always been very thorough and quick with handling my taxes. I would recommend them to anyone...

They have been great year after year, and tax time is easier and faster each year. Everyone is very nice and professional. They are willing to take the time to sit and go over everything in detail or be quick and to the point if that what I need at the time.

Very nice people! Easy to work with, tax return was done in a very timely manner. Phil Hebert and his team were very professional and explained everything to me that I needed to know.

Great service. Staff is professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Services provided are timely and accurate. If you are looking for tax or business financial services, you should check this company out.

I have used this service for several years! Excellent customer service, always easy to get in and contacts quickly with any issues to address. Cannot say enough great things! Highly recommended!

Mr. Hebert and his associates knocked out my taxes swiftly and took the time to contact me about any questions and recommendations they had before filing!

I had my business taxes done here. Super friendly, and very knowledgeable staff. I would definitely recommend!

My taxes were done in a timely manner, very professional. Phil and his team are the best.

The office is very professional and handles the details of our business, payroll and tax returns quickly and efficiently. We would highly recommend the office to anyone in this area.

Very professional and always friendly. Always know my taxes are taken care of in a appropriate manor. Highly recommended for any business/personal tax resolution.

They are very helpful and professional.

Highly recommend!!! The most friendly staff! So easy to work with! Very efficient & quick.

Mr. Hebert was extremely professional and helpful with all of my questions about filing taxes. I will definitely be using him in the future.

I've trusted Phil with my taxes for around 10 years now if not longer. Can't go wrong. Just a great guy.

Extremely friendly and professional. The best service you can get. I will be filing with them again next year.

The greatest CPA Firm...extremely knowledgeable and friendly service. We are blessed to have a great group of people helping us with taxes. Thank you!!!

This is the best accounting/CPA firm I have ever used. Great quality, friendly staff and quick turnaround time.

Phil is thorough in requesting information and completing our tax filing. We highly recommend him.

I have been using this firm for several years for personal, business, and non-profit tax preparation. They have done an excellent job.

Another year of fantastic, quick and friendly service from Hebert and the staff. Always satisfied!

This company was very efficient and quick to complete my income tax. I would recommend them very highly.

So helpful and patient with me. Was very knowledgeable about, and found, all legal deductions that applied to me. Covered. ?All the bases.? Friendly. Answered all questions.

I highly recommend Phil Hebert!! He is very knowledgeable and professional! His office staff is great, too!

Great experience and great service. Always quick turn around time!

We are very satisfied with the service we received this year and last year. We received fast, professional service, and would highly recommend this establishment .

The staff is friendly and professional, your calls or texts get answered promptly. The services provided are reliable.

Great service at a fair and reasonable price! Would recommend.

Great team! Very trustworthy and would highly recommend!

I always get great service from Mr Phil.

The best service. Mr. Phill will listen to you concerns and give you the right answer.

Fast turnaround and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

And they are relatively close and accessible to my location.

Look no further for your tax and accounting needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications should I look for in a CPA?

Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.

How do I find a CPA in my area?

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.

What’s the difference between a CPA and an accountant?

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.

How do I know if a CPA specializes in my needs?

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.

Should I check a CPA’s reviews before hiring?

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.

How can I verify a CPA’s license?

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.

What questions should I ask during a CPA consultation?

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.

How much should I expect to pay for a CPA’s services?

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.

Can I work with a CPA remotely?

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.

How do I assess a CPA’s communication skills?

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.

What red flags should I watch for when screening a CPA?

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.

Should I choose a CPA from a large firm or a solo practitioner?

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.

How often should I meet with my CPA?

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.

Can a CPA help with both personal and business finances?

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.

What should I do if I’m not satisfied with my CPA?

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.

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