Helen's Accounting Services, LLC-CPA

Helen's Accounting Services, LLC-CPA

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the accountant for being professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly, with many highlighting excellent customer service, timely work, and fair pricing. Several clients appreciate her help with complex tax issues and audits. However, a few negative reviews cite poor organization, unprofessional behavior, and dissatisfaction with fees or service quality. The majority recommend her highly, though a small number strongly advise against her services.

About This Listing

Audit
Business Consulting
Payroll
CFO Services
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Non-profits
Real Estate
Professional Services
QuickBooks
GAAP Compliance
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Years of Practice
CPA License

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

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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

Audit
Business Consulting
Payroll
CFO Services
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Non-profits
Real Estate
Professional Services
QuickBooks
GAAP Compliance
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Years of Practice
CPA License

Contact Information

Address

14300 Gallant Fox Ln Suite 219

Bowie, Maryland 20715

Hours

Monday 9AM-6PM
Tuesday 9AM-6PM
Wednesday 9AM-6PM
Thursday 9AM-6PM
Friday 9AM-6PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

I have been going to Ms. Helen to have my taxes done for the last 4 years and she has been great. She has helped me get out of tax debt with the State and Federal. She gets your taxes done in a very timely and efficient manner and the fee is not bad at all. She services not just me but my family as well!

I shifted to TurboTax after 3 hours and countless communications spent with Sara and Helen, and 2 hours spent checking Helen's work. I was thankful to find Helen last September after an appalling experience with HR Block for 2023. I was hopeful for expert tax advice and a convenient experience similar to HR Block in years past, which would be one 1/2 hour to 1 hour appointment and efficiently done. Sadly, that definitely didn't happen. We got started 15February. We were on round 4 after a variety of sc

For the past four years, my wife and I have had the absolute pleasure and confidence in having our tax prepared by Helen?s Accounting Services, LLC. Helen, an experienced CPA, is thorough, patient, and knowledgeable in reviewing and completing our tax returns. Helen?s approach offers a careful review of your tax documents while present in her office with recommendations.

I have had my accounting and annual tax preparation done by Helen Accounting Services for the four plus years. I have had spectacular and exceptional customer services experience with the company. I would recommend the company to anyone needing accounting services.

I have been going to Helen's Accounting Services for many years & never had an issue. She is thorough & very passionate about her clients receiving the best outcome.

I was referred to Helen's Accounting Service from someone who has been having an excellent experience working with Helen. For couple years now, Helen has been providing me with tax services and I am extremely pleased with her work. Helen is very personable and professional. It's impressive how thorough and fast she completes the service. I highly recommend her.

I highly recommend Helen! She knows her stuff and loves what she does. She completed our taxes in an efficient and stress free manner.She is also very friendly and down to earth. Im so happy to have found her!

Helen is excellent! She's been doing our taxes for a few years and we're very satisfied with her work. Communication is always swift and easy and she's always willing to share her experience and knowledge with her customers. Highly recommended!

Helen has been helping me with my taxes since I started my business 3 years ago. She responds quickly and answers my question thoroughly. When it comes to tax time, she is flexible with meeting times and makes it easy for me to provide the documents that she needs. Her turnaround time is always impressive. She makes you feel cared for and she never rushes the appointments. I keep going back to her because she goes above and beyond every single time.

I contacted Helen in early 2020 to help me out with filing both my individual and business tax returns. This was my first year paying taxes as an independent business owner, and needless to say I needed some (a lot of) help figuring out the best way to approach my taxes. Helen was helpful, responsive, and took the time to walk me through everything we needed to do to file my tax returns. Further complicating this was a mid-year move, along with various other issues that I hadn't considered. Throughout the w

Helen is absolutely amazing! I had a substantial amount of work for her, and she completed it quickly and accurately. Her positive attitude and professionalism are remarkable. I highly recommend her!

After moving to the area this year, my wife and I researched local CPA's to find a best fit for our 2017 tax year needs. Setting up a meeting time with Helen was simple through her website and she contacted me at the requested time to make the appointment. Before our meeting, Helen provided a thorough checklist of items that we would need to bring with us to ensure she could complete our tax paperwork. At the meeting she was able to answer all of our questions and said she could have everything ready for re

This was our first time using Helen's services. She is a consummate professional. She follows all of the state guidelines with regards to COVID-19, so you feel safe, and you can tell she has a wealth of experience when it comes to accounting and tax services. She is very trustworthy, follows all of the rules, regulations, and guidelines, and her rates are not unreasonable. We will seek Helen's services for years and years to come. Thank you for all you do, Helen. We are very satisfied with your servic

My previous accountant passed away several years ago and I was at a loss. I did not think I could find anyone to replace him. But then I found Helen! She has done my taxes for the past two years and I am now going back to her for a third time. Helen is very thorough, knowledgeable and timely in serving her clients. I feel very comfortable with her level of competence, and guidance regarding tax matters. She is courteous, friendly, but yet very professional.

Helen has been a rock during my audit. I appreciate her knowledge and assistance with all my paperwork for IRS. I appreciate her patience and customer service. If you need help with audit or taxes, reach out to her. She was willing to work through weekends to get everything done. She was also upfront with all her prices.

From my first inquiry phone call, Helen has been top notch. We received excellent support from her. She is kind, professional and took time to address all of our questions and concerns. She offered great advice to help us think and plan ahead. Strongly recommended if you're looking for a great CPA firm!

I was in need of taxes being done like yesterday. Called Helen without me asking any questions. Also it not being Tax season and letting her know my situation. She responded better than expected. I was able to drop them off before she closed they were ready the next day. She also explained important information on my taxes. This has never been done by any tax professional I had used in over 40 years of filling tax. The biggest refund I ever got with Helen.

Helen's Accounting Service was highly recommended to me by a friend. I had a few years that had to be done quickly due to my previous tax preparer suddenly passing away. Helen quickly and expertly filed my taxes. I decided to do an Offer in Compromise (OIC) which Helen executed, informing me every step of the way. Using her expertise in this area, she was able to reduce the $50,000 I owed to 5,000. Helen Ogbu is a life saver! She is now my permanent tax preparer and I have recommended Helen's Accounti

Helen is awesome! She finished my taxes up last night, and I couldn't have asked for a more thorough professional to handle them! I have a fairly complicated return with rental properties, and she went line by line through everything with me, she answer EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY QUESTIONS and made sure things were done the right way! I highly recommend her! Pro tip: get there early in the season because she gets extremely busy! :)

Helen's Accounting Service was a blessing - great for me when I outgrew handling my taxes on my own but didn't want to hire a large accounting firm. She knows her stuff, is friendly, patient in answering every question and thorough. I met her through a networking event for her business and am glad I did. I highly recommend her.

While I read reviews and felt Helen would be an awesome person to assist with my business needs I spoke with her on the phone and while I asked questions to gage a clearer understanding she repeatedly told me she did not want to "argue." I was not raising my voice or being rude with her I simply explained that I just wanted a clearer understanding and then she elected to tell me that "She does not need to answer all of these questions." I hope others that use her service have a more pleasant experience than

I was a first-time client this year. Helen's service is very thorough. And, she finished my taxes in less than no time. I will utilize her services in the future because of the above mentioned quality and timeliness.

Ms. Helen is knowledgeable and very through. She prepared our taxes and explained everything to my husband and I. I would definitely recommend her and have been referring clients to her!

(2020) It is so sad that Helen seems lost her professionalism. I could tell her response getting worse in past year. Though this year we submitted documents as soon as they are available in February and she left them for 2 weeks just saying "I forgot about it", then wrote "will do tomorrow" and left it again for 2 times. She did not explain even why, if she did I would have understood some. She snappily hang up my phone call for inquiry too. After the second time of "tomorrow" did not happen, I took out all

Helen's Accounting Service is a boutique tax firm that is not too small to handle incredibly large matters or too big to take the personal care in handling smaller matters. Whether the matter is a personal tax return or a business tax matter with the IRS, this tax firm is a jewel in the Nile. I stake my entire reputation on the integrity, professionalism and value of this firm. Only wish I have known about it sooner.

Given the realities of needing to get taxes done remotely, I was so happy that Helen's service fit my needs. The upload portal was convenient. Helen's communication by email was friendly and clear about what was needed. It didn't hurt that I got a good refund, too.

I hate tax time and always have it done by a pro. This was my first time using Helen's Accounting Service, and it was the easiest tax experience I've ever had - no kidding. I will stick with a good thing when i find it - see you next time Helen & thanks!

First time working with Helen. She was very nice, detailed, and prompt. Our taxes were filled in two days. I would recommend Helen to anyone in the Bowie area.

Helen was nice up until the time when I decided not to go with her service and requested my paperwork back. I felt as though the information wasn?t correct and decided to go with a fellow tax preparer. When I came to pick up my w2 she said I had to pay her for basically a estimate of my taxes in which I seen her for a total of 30mins if that. She said her hourly rate is $160 and that she doesn?t waste time. I then offered her money for her 30mins and she declined because I refused to pay $160 and I didn?t e

Helen is friendly and professional. She is also quick. My husband and I have used her 3 times now, and it continues to be a pleasure doing business with her each time.

Helen has been great asset to my law firm. She is honest, easy to reach, and friendly. I appreciate her attention to detail and professionalism.

I was very pleased with Helen's services. She was quick, responsive and professional. Her fees were reasonable as well.

Helen is phenomenal! We've used her for 3 years now. She is fast and professional. Highly recommend her to do your taxes.

Helen was wonderful! Called and she saw me right away and helped me get my taxes done in less than a week. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

I happened to go back and read her response and would like to clarify a few things. First we weren't on the phone 5 mintues so the picture she painted was completely false. Second her responses to people who leave poor reviews are consending and rude. No professional should carry themselves in that manner. Third if you are a newer nonprofit you can get your 501c3 status by simply completing a form online for $250 or less. I inquired as to what was included in the $1500 she tried to charge me. I'll never adv

I was very impressed with the services Ms. Helen provided. She was thorough, professional and accommodating. I look forward to a long term relationship with her firm for years to come.

I went to this place to have my taxes looked at and this woman put me off until the deadline of me responding to the IRS. She is a crook she took my money and did not review my documents. I do n to recommend this company she is so unorganized and has documents all over her office. Please run from this place....Horrible customer service as well, very nasty and unprofessional.

I had much anxiety over my tax issues, several years of not filed. Service was quick, and professional. Extremely pleased.

She got my taxes done. Never had any problems

Goos customer service

See Helen in Bowie for a great experience and professional

Great CPA, honest, friendly and knowledgeable.

Very knowledgeable about financial matters.

Great experience and customer service

professional and attentive!

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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