Johannsen CPA

Johannsen CPA

Reviews Summary

The consensus highlights exceptional service, professionalism, and expertise. Richard and his team are praised for their timely, thorough, and friendly approach, making tax preparation stress-free. Clients appreciate their affordability, clear explanations, and personalized attention. Many long-term clients commend their reliability, trustworthiness, and investment advice. The overall sentiment is highly positive, with strong recommendations for both personal and business tax needs.

About This Listing

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
State-Specific Experience

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

*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

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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
Some CPAs specialize in industries like healthcare, real estate, or tech
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Features

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
State-Specific Experience

Contact Information

Address

368 E Avalon St

Kuna, Idaho 83634

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

Richard was kind enough to thoroughly examine a tax situation for my family, and he discovered that no tax filing was necessary. He didn't even charge us for his time! He has excellent integrity! Thank you, Richard!

Richard took me and my husband back quickly and jumped into our taxes. We are young and don?t know much at all about taxes, he answered our many questions. Richard 100% saved us money with this tax experience. He also educated us on what we can do for the future! I definitely recommend.

Richard went the extra mile to explain and show us our complete tax returns. We really appreciated his time and his knowledge of the tax laws. He also understands most investments to give us some recommendations .

Richard went above the call this year. He sat down with us and talked us through our taxes this year and showed us what was needed and not needed. He is very personable and made sure we understood what the forms we filed and why we needed to file them. He also found that we missed a form last year and helped us to amend it.

I came in to drop my stuff off and he asked if I had 15 min so he could do them in front of me and answer any questions I had immediately. He did this super quick, told me the papers I needed and didn't need. The return was completed very fats and I got to see what I was getting at the end of 15 min. He made sure everything was correct and it was a pleasure working with, i laughed a lot and had a big smile as i l left his office. Its my second year with the business and I'll always come back!

Brought my taxes into Johannsen CPA to get done, we both sat down and he got it done right in front of me in a matter of 10 minutes! Also very reasonable on price and very knowledgeable for any questions or concerns I had. 10/10 would recommend Johannsen CPA.

Had an awesome experience with Richard. He has helped us tremendously with our taxes and investments. Would highly recommend him.

We had a great experience with our taxes this year. Richard and his staff were professional, efficient and caring, with a friendly, personal approach we found very reassuring. We're so happy to have found these guys, and a stress free experience is a big plus. Thanks so much!

I brought my 2020 taxes to Richard this year and will never go any where else. Richard and his staff are very professional and knowledgeable. Richard helped me out tremendously and gave me ideas and thoughts on what I can approve on in the future and how to make my life easier. Thank you Richard very much for all of your help. I will recommend anyone to Richard and his team. They have my business. Thank you.

Richard took excellent care of me and my family?s taxes in a quick and timely manner! Being from Kuna, I definitely recommend his services to anyone looking for a professional tax accountant!

Working with Richard and his team was a pleasure. The costs were reasonable, the interaction courteous and professional, and we received our return in a very timely fashion. I would highly recommend their service.

We have done our taxes with Richard for four years now. We love that we can support a local business. Last year we needed them done one week before dead line and he fit us in! Nice, honest, and very easy to work with!

Wow... Richard was very accommodating and meets me at the times that work for me. Very professional, intelligent and capable of handling my investments as well. We recommend Richard as both our accountant and investment professional. He will do a great job for you as well.

We had a great first time experience with Johannsen CPA filing our tax return. Everyone was very friendly and attentive during our appointment. They took the time to answer all of our questions. We will definitely come back next year!

This is our first time using Johannsen CPA. We received wonderful customer service and it was affordable. The initial meeting was not as stressful as I thought it would be. Honestly, they made it really easy for us. Questions were answered and clarified. We were helped, not just for this year's taxes, but for the following year as well. As questions were answered, we were given solutions to current and future changes we need to make to help our taxes. I cannot stress enough, if you feel like you need to ask

Richard's flexibility in scheduling appointments was very accommodating to my work schedule. Although Richard mistakenly missed our appointment for Saturday morning, he promptly called and sincerely apologized for neglecting to check his calendar. Richard offered to reschedule next day and provide a discount. Upon meeting on Sunday morning, Richard inquired about our purpose for seeking a CPA to ensure that it would be advantageous for us. He graciously answered our questions and determined that it would b

I just started working with Richard and on our first meeting he found major issues with how I had everything set up! He told me everything I needed to do to fix my problems and offered to help with fixing everything. Very happy with him and his service.

Richard took a lot of time explaining so many things to me regarding my tax situations, until I thoroughly understood all my options. I?m very happy with his professional, thorough and knowledgeable expertise. I highly recommend his services!

Richard is a great CPA. Very intelligent and prompt. Richard has helped us and prepared our taxes the past two years. We are very happy with him and his services. Please call or email him for any tax questions big or small that you might have.

Richard is timely and professional. Has been very helpful for a first time business owner, he does my personal and business taxes and also manages my retirement. I'd definitely recommend Richard for anyone looking for a good CPA!

We have been coming to Richard since 2009 and so appreciate the wonderful service he has given us. We feel like he truly works to do the best service that is possible for us. I wouldn't dream if taking my taxes to anyone else.

Richard is very friendly and extremely flexible when it comes to scheduling. I am happy that we found our local CPA so close to home. My wife and I have been very happy with his work.

Richard Johannsen is a great CPA! We have used Richard for at least 15 years and we will gladly continue to use him. Richard genuinely cares about his clients and takes the time to talk and listen to you so your taxes and tax issues are done correctly.

Richard was easy to work with. He was quick and he saved us some money. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing tax service. Pat & Becky Fitzgerald

Richard provided excellent customer service. He took time to explain things to us and make sure we were happy!

We used his service for taxes and had the best experience. He was friendly and was able to get the taxes done Quickly and efficiently. He was patient waiting for me to get the necessary paperwork that I did not have. I highly recommend His services.

This was our first year working with Johannsen CPAs and they made the process so easy and efficient. We came in provided the paperwork they needed and even when we found we were missing a form they were patient while we dug it out and turned it in. Not only were they kind and easy to work with our taxes were prepared promptly and well explained as to how our numbers ended up where they did. We will come back next year ????

From the start, the staff was friendly and honest about my taxes and my potential tax return. They were very communicative with regards to my taxes and tax documents, and they were able to get my taxes done in an efficient manner. I will definitely be coming back here next year.

Richard has been my CPA and investment advisor for over 18 years. He truly is my trusted counselor and close personal friend. I highly recommend his services.

We have been working with Richard for about 10 years now. He has always treated us with respect and professionalism. He has always given us sound investment advice and we trust his judgement completely. We would recommend Richard to any one who is in need of a professional CPA and/or investment adviser.- Don and Alli Jensen

I highly recommend this place for getting your taxes done. Everything was professionally done, they go above and beyond to help. All my questions were answered completely with no judgement and they?re so helpful.

I have used Johannsen CPA for my income tax needs for a number of years and have never had any issues or difficulties with them. Richard and his team are very professional and I have every confidence in the work they have done for me over the years.

I am so very thankful Jonnie and Richard for all their help and support. Tax season is a hard one for me and they made everything so easy and fast. Definitely worth coming back to same me the headache!

I've been a client for about 14 years. I find them to be very thorough and efficient in their work. If I ever have questions all I have to do is send an email or call or text and they always respond in a timely manner. I highly recommend Johannsen CPA.

Richard and his team are always great to work with. They make my process easy and always are able to explain everything to me in detail! Highly recommended!

Richard and his staff are outstanding. They have done my taxes for many years now.

Richard is very detailed and gives wise financial advice. I would recommend this company to anyone. My taxes completed in a timely manner each time.

I took my taxes and got them done by Johannsen CPA, in Kuna. Richard explained why I owe on my state taxes this year and how not to owe for next year. He is a understanding and great guy ! Thank you, Richard.

This was our first time using Johannsen CPA and we were very impressed. They got our taxes done much sooner than expected, and we got a great refund. Will be using them from now on!

Tax time is our absolute least favorite time of the year and we always procrastinate filing. We were thankful Johannesen took us in late and took care of us. They advised us on how to save and plan ahead for next year.

Richard was very kind and easy to work with . We are pleased we found a great CPA in Kuna! We will return for future tax and financial needs!

I had a great experience working with johannsen cpa. They're service is great. They make filing taxes stress free. See you all next year! Sincerely, Frank Anger

We are very grateful to have Richard as our tax person. Such a great experience. We truly appreciate everything??

Great local business that helped us with our tax preparation. Really appreciate their thorough/timely work to help us with this process. Very friendly/helpful staff.

First time customer and I had a great experience. Easy to work with, and good communication. I definitely recommend Johannsen CPA! I will be coming back next year for sure.

New to the area and looking for the "right" place to do our taxes and we found it!! Johannsens team was very knowledgeable and prompt. Very happy and will be back next year.

We had a great first experience with preparing our taxes. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Highly recommend!

First year of doing taxes for my business and I didn?t know what I was doing but I dropped off my paperwork and he took care of it all. Great and quick service right in the midst of tax season.

I had a great first time experience here. My taxes were complicated this year but they made the process seem easier than what I thought. I would recommend these guys to everyone.

My husband I have been with Richard for four years. He is very personable and has provided good information when needed.

Fabulous CPA & tax consultant! We are completely satisfied with everything Richard has done for us! See you next year! Thank you!

Great personal service. Worked well with out of state earnings. Very friendly and helpful. Went over and above making sure next year taxes would go well.

Fast, experienced and friendly. Richard takes his time to answer all our questions no matter how big or small they might be.

Richard and his staff completed my taxes this year. Go see Richard if you need your taxes done he was great to work with.

Johannsen CPA has done our taxes for the past 12 years now. The folks consistently provide excellent service!

Richard was very thorough and professional. He made sure to explain everything and got everything done in the time he told us.

We have been using Richard for several years we love him and we will keep coming back and if he ever quit were in trouble is that good you OK undone buttons

Service was awesome, and my taxes were done way before expected. Very happy with the service and would definitely recommend them to everyone.

Great CPA group! I am a new client to this area, was very satisfied and my taxes were done within a week!

Very pleased with the excellent service provided. They have prepared our tax returns for several years and wouldn't think of ever going any where else.

Johanson CPA is a great firm to work with.They are very professional And always take care of my company needs. I highly recommend them.

We had our taxes prepared and they asked us some necessary questions to be sure that all information was accurate. We will use their service in the future.

We have gone to Johansen CPA for several years. Service and expertise are excellent. I would very highly recommend using there services.

Had a great experience with Mckinlley. She was very knowledgeable and my taxes were done quickly.

Richard has done a great job for us over the past years .

My experience was awesome. I've been coming here for several years for a reason. He is very professional and knows what he's talking about.

Very professional, thorough and a great help. He was able to get the taxes done quickly and accurately

This is the first year with them as we decided to stay local. Very pleased with their service. Staff is courteous and efficient. Will return.

Concious and professional Richard does a very good job it is a pleasure to do business with him.

Efficient, kind, and processed all of my documents within a timely manner. Will definitely use again next year!

Great place! Very knowledgeable and got my stuff done in a timely manner. Excellent people!

I had a wonderful experience and would recommend others to visit. Great, timely and experienced!

Richard has done a good job with both me my business. I like working with him.

I have continued to go to Johansen and they do a great job with my taxes. Excellent!

This firm does a fantastic job! Always helpful and willing to assist. I would highly recommend them!!

Tax service is very professional and timely. It was a pleasure working with Richard.

Richard has been my CPA for many years now. He is prompt and professional. Richard has always taken care of any concerns I might have.

Really enjoyed working with McKinnley. Reasonably priced and made me feel comfortable.

Thank you so much Mr Johannsen your a savior for our business, we really appreciate the prompt work and can?t wait to relax from here on out.

Johannsen has been preparing my taxes for years and are always prompt and professional.

Excellent service, fast and friendly will to go the extra step.

I have been having my taxes done by them for years. They are very friendly and professional.

I like dealing with Richard he got my tax return back in a timely fashion as it as it

Had a pleasant experience. Staff very helpful and very quick turn around time. Highly recommend.

Johansen CPA for great many years done a wonderful job for us so far not disappointed great guy to work with and works within a great time

Very prompt, very professional will use Richard in future.

Very thorough and professional, I highly recommend Johannesburg for your CPA and tax needs.

Everyone in the office was pleasant, services were fast and efficient and I would recommend their 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.

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