HM Partners

HM Partners

Reviews Summary

The reviews overwhelmingly praise the professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness of the tax services. Clients highlight quick turnaround times, clear communication, and expertise in handling complex tax situations, including small business needs. Many appreciate the user-friendly online system and stress-free experience. While most feedback is highly positive, one review notes errors that were later corrected. Overall, the firm is consistently recommended for its knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable service.

About This Listing

Bookkeeping
Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Multi-state Experience
Remote Services
Years of Practice
CPA License
In-person Support

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

*Note: CPAs may specialize in different areas. Be sure to check credentials and service offerings.*

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

*Note: Every CPA operates a bit differently. Don’t hesitate to ask questions before committing.*

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

*Tip: Organize your documents in advance to save time and ensure accuracy.*

Preparing for Your Appointment

Write down any financial goals or questions in advance
Check if your CPA offers virtual sessions or document uploads
Bring a notebook or use a notes app for key takeaways
Know your deadlines for filing, payments, or compliance

*Note: Preparation helps you make the most of your CPA’s expertise.*

How to Get Started

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Other Helpful Info

Many CPAs offer both in-person and remote consultations
Fees may be flat-rate, hourly, or based on service complexity
Some CPAs specialize in industries like healthcare, real estate, or tech
Check for client reviews and credentials (CPA license, EA, etc.)

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Features

Bookkeeping
Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Multi-state Experience
Remote Services
Years of Practice
CPA License
In-person Support

Contact Information

Address

1000 Q St

Sacramento, California 95811

Hours

Sunday 10AM-6PM
Monday 9AM-9PM
Tuesday 9AM-9PM
Wednesday 9AM-9PM
Thursday 9AM-9PM
Friday 9AM-9PM
Saturday 10AM-6PM

Customer Reviews

A longggg overdue but very positive review!! I have been working with Elizabeth and the Staff at HM Partners for a few years now and my experience has been totally positive! They are a great source of help and support when I have needed it. They also offer an industry standard secure communications and documents transmission so whether you choose to send documents from your area of convenience or drop them off in person, you should know it will be safe and secure! Had a problem with the IRS too from a previ

Elizabeth is truly outstanding! She is highly organized, an excellent communicator, and incredibly efficient. She gets the job done quickly and seamlessly, making the entire process stress-free. Her expertise and guidance are invaluable, and she ensures everything is handled precisely and fairly. If you need someone reliable who can get things filed promptly and professionally, I highly recommend Elizabeth. I trust her completely!

I?ve had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth for many years, and she has consistently exceeded my expectations. She is incredibly responsive, highly efficient, and always thorough in her work. Beyond her expertise, she brings a gracious and professional approach to every interaction, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. Whether it?s tax preparation or general accounting needs, Elizabeth is always on point, ensuring everything is handled with precision and care. I highly recommend her to a

Julie has been doing my taxes for about 5 years now. She is incredibly quick and the process is super easy. I used to dread having to prepare my taxes myself, but now it's just a matter of compiling everything. I really appreciate their online system that allows me to provide all the needed information without having to go in. Highly recommend utilizing their services if you are looking to have your taxes done!

I found HM Partners online. I emailed them and Elizabeth responded quickly, I didn?t have all my documents until April 3rd and my wife and I were going out of town and coming back to Sacramento on April 15th. Elizabeth was very responsive and her company portal made it very easy to process all the information. Not only that, but she facilitated the payment and refunds. FIVE Star Service, I can highly recommend

Communication and actually having my taxes done were easy. Unfortunately, when reviewing the documents before submission, I found many relatively simple but costly mistakes. I call them simple because I am not a CPA or an EA and I was able to recognize them. When I went in to review the documents with Olivia, she initially fought me on the mistakes. It was only when Julie came into the room and reviewed the numbers that she agreed with me on my corrections. I saved myself around $15,000. As a transaction th

Susanna did our taxes and did an excellent job. She and Julie went over all the details and answered all our questions. She was reasonably priced and responsive! We will be back.

I've been getting my taxes prepared by Elizabeth since the 2019 tax year. Elizabeth always has a prompt turnaround, excellent communication, and is available for questions/concerns. Would definitely recommend HM Partners for filing your taxes!

Took me on as a client at the beginning of April and got my taxes filed on time. Olivia was very communicative throughout the process. I was nervous about having someone else do my taxes (however they've gotten more complicated), but I will use HM Partners again them next year!

Liz is very knowledgeable, precise, and proficient in her professional work. I was very confused as a new S-Corp and how to file my taxes this year, as well as my personal taxes. Liz took care of it in less than 24 hours. I am very confident that HM Partners will treat you politely, friendly, professionally, and relieve any anxieties that come with tax season. I will be back next year.

Elizabeth from HM Partners has been helping me with my taxes for the past 3 years and I've always had a great and easy experience, regardless of how complicated my taxes get. She's timely and thorough, and makes tax prep so much simpler than when I was attempting to do it on my own with TurboTax. I would highly recommend HM Partners for any tax needs you may have.

This year marks my first time filing as a small business owner. In addition to helping me with my IRA complications, Ms. Olivia Williams was able to navigate my tax situation and worked on my return in a timely manner. She promptly answered all my questions and was very patient considering my situation. Also, she was able to recommend deductions/strategies that I wouldn?t have otherwise known. The service was very reasonable and I felt that all my concerns were addressed on time. Would highly recommend her

As someone who started a small business this year, Julie made navigating my taxes a breeze, and I'm very excited to continue working with her as my business grows. She is extremely communicative, generous with her time, and made quick work of my taxes and questions. I can't imagine working with any other tax professional.

Julie and Olivia are very helpful. Neither of them seemed put out when I call to ask a question. In addition, they don't nickle and dime us. Just very good and very fair. The only problem I have is that we didn't start using them earlier.

I cannot thank HM Partners enough for helping me file my taxes. More specifically, Olivia. Her responsiveness and service is top notch, and everything is done quickly and accurately. She has made tax season a lot less stressful. I would highly recommend.

Elizabeth was outstanding to work with. I strongly recommend her services. Thank you, Elizabeth!

If you?re reading this review, look no further, you?ve found the tax professionals you?ve been seeking! Don?t hesitate and make an appt asap! My wife and I were merging our returns together for the first time after getting married; our return involved numerous forms, different states, two residences, multiple jobs. Setting up an appt was easy and flexible with the HM office staff. Once we were scheduled, we received a secure portal/drop file invite to begin uploading previous filings, forms and verification

Very professional and prompt! I called on March 4, and they completed my taxes by March 11 ?? To be fair, I had fairly straightforward taxes this year except for one issue with an investment. They provided options for addressing this tax issue, and they asked me several questions to determine the complexity of taxes. They gave me a fair quote, and ended charging me on the lower end of the quote. All in all, would highly recommend!

I am glad I was given a recommendation to Julie when my tax preparer retired. Julie was welcoming, professional, and easy to talk with. She willingly answered my questions and discussed tax efficiency issues with me. After she competently completed this year's tax return, I made another appointment with her to discuss consequences the new tax law will have for me. Don't hesitate to make an appointment with Julie at HM Partners. She is worth driving a distance for.

I met with Julie. She is very professional. Her inquiry regarding my business and personal tax needs demonstrated the depth of her knowledge and experience. The great thing about Julie is that she doesn't come across as a stuffy CPA. I felt relaxed during our conversation. Within two weeks after our meeting I've already sent her 3 business/personal tax and bookkeeping referrals - she is that good. Call her, you will not be disappointed.

My wife and I have been using Julie for 2 years now to prepare our taxes and she is amazing!! She is on top of everything and if we have a question about something she gets back to us right away!! Can't say enough how amazing she is and I highly highly recommend her and hm partners as a whole!!

I had an outstanding experience with HM Partners and recommend them to anyone searching for extremely intelligent and knowledgeable tax professionals. I have had a hard time finding someone to do my complicated multistate taxes and am so thankful that Elizabeth was able to correct mistakes from previous tax years, explain my tax situation to me, and give me tips for future tax savings. I have never felt calm during tax season until now. I can't recommend them enough!

I just hit the one year mark with Elizabeth and Julie at HM Partners. These two ladies are a terrific team who handle my tax returns and ongoing bookkeeping for two businesses. With a very quick turnaround, Julie stepped in last October to finalize my already extended tax return. Ever since, Elizabeth has been spot on with my monthly reporting and has been a great resource for me learning QuickBooks. Very prompt, thorough and communicative. Highly recommended!

I highly recommend using Julie of HM Partners for any of your tax needs. We were in need of assistance to help a family member with some very complicated tax issues that had accrued over the years. We met with Julie and were immediately put at ease. She reviewed all the issues and immediately went to work to find us the best solution to our tax issues. She was extremely professional yet compassionate. Though there were many complicated issues, she proceeded step but step until all the issues were resolv

I have the pleasure of working with Olivia. She was able to take the "book keeping mess" I brought her, organized it and she helped me get on track. I had multiple entities that needed attention and she took care of the amendments, helped with forms that needed to be filed and registered, etc. She took a lot of weight off my shoulders. Thank you Olivia.

There are many places to do your taxes nowadays, even by yourself. However, if you want unparalleled service and people that actually care about your personal situation, then choose HM Partners. I went with Julie and had a great experience! She answered all of my questions and gave great advice. I will definitely be back next year.

Julie is the best! She is very invested in her clients, and goes out of her way to make sure their cases are handled competently and completely. She has the rare combination of knowledge of her subject and true caring for her customers. This review might seem over the top, but I encourage you to meet with her and find out for yourself!

HM has been great to work with. They are super responsive, knowledgeable, and patient. Which is exactly what my company needed. They handle both our business taxes and our personal taxes and have given us excellent guidance. If you?re looking for a good accounting firm, I would highly recommend you give them a call!

Julie and Elizabeth have been wonderful to work with from the very beginning. I am scattered at best when it comes to my business bookkeeping. I am a creative person so numbers are not my bag! I am so glad we found Elizabeth and Julie to straighten out the snarled mess that is my bookkeeping and taxes. They are friendly, prompt, and professional! Everything this number-challenged business owner could ask for and more. Thank you!

Started a business and needed some help with bookkeeping. Found Elizabeth and H&M Partners and have been very pleased with their work. Communication is easy and fluid, and because of this have asked them to take on payroll and filing taxes which has also worked out well. They're a 'recommend' from me.

We've been working with HM Partners for almost a year now and it's been great! They are wonderful to deal with and really take the time to explain things to small business owners and ensure everything is done correctly and on time. Highly recommend their services!

Our experience was exceptional! We met with Julie, who is so kind, friendly, and professional. She made us feel very comfortable and I will be recommending her to anyone I know. Thanks, Julie!

I found Elizabeth on Yelp, and have been very satisfied with all she's done for my business. She's fast, efficient, professional and responsive. I couldn't be happier!

Staff is very helpful and friendly, and they use a pretty well designed web service for secure communication and sharing of PDFs.

These women are amazing! We have gone to them three years in a row now and they always respond quickly and they always take time to answers our questions. Thank you for making a difficult time of the year a little bit easier!

Elizabeth Hambridge prepared my taxes and was extremely thorough, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I recommend to anyone needing taxes prepared!

Julie and Elizabeth are great! They are knowledgeable and so nice. Great experience.

Amazing and smooth experience. Very professional and responsive. I definitely recommend them.

Excellent service, quality work, and I?ll never go anywhere else for my tax services.

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.