Lazarian Financial Corp., CPA's

Lazarian Financial Corp., CPA's

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive reviews highlight Lazarian Financial Corporation's professionalism, expertise, and exceptional customer service. Many long-term clients praise their thoroughness in handling complex tax situations, responsiveness, and ability to resolve IRS issues. The team is frequently described as friendly, knowledgeable, and personally invested in clients' financial wellbeing. While most experiences are 5-star, a few negative reviews cite communication gaps and one billing dispute over an amended return. Recurring themes include trustworthiness, stress reduction during tax season, and finding overlooked deductions. The firm appears particularly strong with small business taxes, multi-year filings, and personalized financial advice.

About This Listing

Bookkeeping
Accounting
Audit
Assurance
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Estate and Trust Tax
Small Businesses
Non-profits
QuickBooks
Internal Controls
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Local Tax Credits
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

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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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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
Accounting
Audit
Assurance
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Estate and Trust Tax
Small Businesses
Non-profits
QuickBooks
Internal Controls
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Local Tax Credits
Years of Practice
CPA License

Contact Information

Address

3051 45th St

Highland, Indiana 46322

Hours

Monday 9:30AM-6PM
Tuesday 9:30AM-6PM
Wednesday 9:30AM-6PM
Thursday 9:30AM-6PM
Friday 9:30AM-3PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

I have to tell you that Shawn Lazarian and his entire staff are the absolute top for personal and corporate taxes. I have been a client for over 30 years. My taxes have gotten progressively more complicated during this time and Shawn and his team have been PERFECT, PROFESSIONAL, and ON POINT in directing me through the Federal and State tax process. I am a local Estate Planning attorney and I consistently refer my clients to this office for tax matters, both large and small. I also have multiple outside

After doing my own taxes for a few years (and doing them wrong and getting a payment plan with the IRS), I decided to go back to Shawn and his firm. They are always very friendly and on top of everything. Shawn has been a part of the community for a long time and you can trust him to take care of your taxes

I WANT TO RECOGNIZE SHAWN LAZARIAN and his team at Lazarian Financial Corp, 3051 45th Street, Highland, IN. Each client, myself included, is treated as an individual person wuth individual issues, not as a unit on an assembly line. This company-wide care for the client is evident from the corner office to the phone operator. My 20 year association with Shawn and his firm is a pleasure and privilege. Telephone his office whenever your need for accounting/fiduciary planning arises. You'll be happy you did.

I have been going to Shawn Lazarian for nearly 30 years. I had my annual appointment with Shawn yesterday. He is always friendly, polite and spot on with his services. I always look forward to our meeting. Highly recommend Lazarian and Co to anyone in need.

in 2024, I was a first time client of Lazarian Financial Corporation. Their whole staff treated me like I had been a client for years. Specifically, Sean spent time with me explaining tax law, as this was my first year filing for a small business. My taxes were done quickly but thoroughly, and I'm very happy with my return. I highly recommend Lazarian.

What can I say about Shawn and the people that work for him. Even as I am writing this I am preparing my tax information for the current year. I came to Shawn Lazarian this past summer with a lot of tax issues and it looked like there was no light at the end of the tunnel. He was very patient and understanding and walked me through each year that i was being questioned about. I was stressed and like everyone else in my situation I just assumed would, at the end, have a huge tax liability. In the end not o

I have been going to Lazarian Financial Corp to complete my taxes for a couple years now. I have been nothing but pleased with the quality and personal services received. Shawn is a highly skilled and experienced CPA. In fact, I have recommended his services to others and even switched over family members to have their taxes completed there. Regarding a specific tax situation at hand, I went to two other CPAs before I presented the very complex tax issue at hand to Lazarian Financial Corp., CPA's. The f

Absolutely horrendous experience from the firm. A money gouging CPA firm bent upon charging clients for advice that?s found on IRS website.When I refused to pay for their ?ancillary services? aka tax advice they realized the gravy train had dried up and refused to do my taxes. To add insult to injury,refused to give me details about my quarterly payments they supposedly made to the IRS,which according to a letter from the IRS was made late! Avoid at all cost.This is firm that?s shady and unprofessional.Pl

I went to Shawn at Lazarian after experiencing many issues with my previous CPA out of Chicago. Shawn returned my call within a day and kindly spoke to me for 45 mins before I even came in or committed to working with them. I met for our initial consult and felt more educated from 1.5 hr than the 9 months and lots of $$ I spent with my previous CPA. I am thankful to have found them and look forward to trusting Shawn with my upcoming tax filing. Shawn is extremely knowledgable and has been working in the ind

My mom has been a client turned friend of Shawn for about 30 years. I remembering growing up as a kid going to his office. It was only natural he became my family's account when the time came. He goes above and beyond with all his clients and he'll immediately turn a usually stressful situation into a relaxing one with his friendliness and extensive knowledge of the IRS and taxes. Not only is Shawn amazing his office staff and other CPA's are extremely knowledgable and friendly. If you want a stress free an

The communication with their customers is horrible. Multiple phone calls and emails and never get a response. They will surely call you when they want their payment though. Outside of that. If I have to call the IRS myself. Do not see the point in continuing with Lazarian next year.

I had a problem with the IRS as according to them I owed them "beau-coup bucks". I was scared and felt pretty helpless. I felt intimidated by this turn of events. I called Lazarian Financial Corporation and Shawn was amazingly kind, and helped me realize that while there was a problem, it was a workable problem. He not only took care of the IRS but I actually got money back and ended up not owing them anything. I have been with Lazarian Financial Corp. since that time and do not plan on leaving. The whole o

Lazarian has been my CPA since I moved to the area 3 years ago. I cannot recommend them enough. This year I worked with Shawn Lazarian and walked out feeling truly taken care of. It's clear they have a high integrity in their work, they're thorough with their filings and have been quite helpful in advising us navigate some tricky tax situations. I would recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a place that will go above and beyond for them.

I was hesitant about getting an accountant because I was sure I could handle things on my own. After several years of filing my own taxes while the financials became more complicated I finally made the leap. This was by far the best decision I could have made. I met with Shawn and he walked me through everything while making sure I understood every step in the process. Shawn is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. I would recommend Lazarian Financial Corp. to anyone that is feeling overwhelmed or is lo

Shawn Lazarian has been my accountant for about twenty-four years. Over those years, we have become good friends. His knowledge of his profession is most impressive, and he never fails to give a very personable approach to our business relationship. His office staff reflects his conscientiousness, manners and care. I could not more highly recommend an accountant for anyone as good as Shawn.

Shawn and his office staff are amazing. Having student loans, purchasing a home, moving from out of state, working in another state, and having a child, I looked at my taxes as a daunting task. Shawn and team made it very easy for me to understand and caught some issues I had the year before when using someone else. Lazarian is the only place in NWI I trust to go to for taxes. They provide an amazing service. Thank you!

For 30 years, I worked a full time job and I operated a management consulting firm where I often made more money consulting than on my regular job. I dreaded tax time since it was important for my IRS filing to be accurate. I tried H&R Block and many other private firms. Every year, I dreaded April 15th until I found Lazarian. Lazarian Financial Corporation has served me for the past 18 years. If you need a 5-Star Tax Accountant, I highly recommend that you call Lazarian. Shaun and his staff guarantee

I was looking hard for an accountant who himself/herself is a real estate investor and business owner. I was finally recommended to S. Lazarian. It was a great paper work experience since. I know I am in good hands, and I feel secure. They are so knowledgeable with IRA agency, gives advice on business and property investments. They care about your success, not only punching the numbers. I recommend to anybody, if you want family experience.

I set up a appointment for 10/18/2022 I got there 15 minutes earlier. After a few minutes they told me I had to wait because Shawn was on the phone, so while waiting I been ask to pay $150.00 for the consultation.15-20 minutes pass my apt. Shawn came and introduced his self. He look all my papers and talk about my personnal taxes issues and say he can take the case. After been in his office about 45 minutes he start to look at the clock every 2-3 minutes. He mentioned the fee will be 1000.00 retainer so the

I used this firm for the first time to do my 2014 Tax Return. I had been one of the many sucked into the quick and easy habit of dropping them off with H&R Block and picking them up with little hassle. For this year in particular, however, H&R Block was trying to tell me I would only receive a few hundred dollars for my refund when I had been used to a few thousand. Knowing something wasn't right, I opted for a second opinion with real accountants and set an appointment with Lazarian. I have never been s

The firm has been doing my taxes for the past three years and I can confidently attest that the quality of work has been top notch. My returns were significantly higher than any other online software tools (Turbo Tax..hr block and TaxAct) because I don't understand tax law, they do! ? Yes I tried it all. Shawn worked very closely with me and gave great consultations and suggestions on how I can legally reduce my taxes and maximize my return. Actually he and his staff make the whole process of tax filing

I've been self-employed for years and I was looking for a new CPA. Early this year, I met the Lazarian team and they came across professional, amiable, and, most importantly, competent. Since, they've been very helpful answering questions, always returning calls within 24 hours. Just today, I had a question about the stimulus payment... I was a little confused... they walked me through it over the phone... now I'll be receiving the money because they cleared up the issue with me... these folks are professio

I have been a client of Shawn's for 25 plus years. He was recommended to me by a close friend and business associate who was one of his first clients. Shawn and his teams attention to detail and expertise are second to none. I would not think of using anyone else for my financial services. I have and continue to recommend them highly. Michael and Kristina Christoph

I didn't know where to begin with my issues. I've never been to a CPA and wasn't sure if they were going to be for me. Was I wrong !! Not only were they welcoming and professional, Shawn was actually eager to dive into all the papers that were stressing me out. He asked so many good questions that led to even more solutions as well as put me on the right path for the future. It is obvious that these people care about what is going on with you financially and how that effects your life.

Got my taxes done for the first time by shawn last year and was very pleased with his services. I plan on continuing to get my taxes done with him for many years to come.. Very friendly staff and Shawn is about as helpful as you can get when it comes to working around my hectic work schedule. I highly recommend.

We have been a client of Shawn Lazarian for years, and he never disappoints. Everyone in the organization is always friendly and helpful. We highly recommend them.

Threatened by IRS seizure in excess of 30k, I didn't know where to seek help! I googel searched "stop irs seizure northwest indiana" and was directed to lazarian CPA. Shawn and I met for a consultation and he assured me that he would deal with the irs on my behalf. Shawn lazarian, and his professional staff, sorted thru 8 years of taxes and business expenditures which i had failed to file. The net result was eliminating any past due taxes and eliminating all debt to the irs yielding returns in the black! I

So far, Lazarian has helped us correct an income tax return messed up by a national chain, plus two additional years of returns as our family has grown and careers have changed. Alyssa has always been the consummate professional, and we so need to go anywhere else for financial services.

When we first met Alyssa Malkowski at Lazzarin financial, we had used several different tax preparers in the last decade. Within minutes of sitting down with her, she found several deductions that the previous preparer had missed. Alyssa is consistently pleasant, efficient, and very helpful.

Shawn and his team are great, they helped me put my business together and are now helping me add another business. They also prepare my taxes.

My return was filed and the feds came back indicating there was an error and an amended page was needed. The accountant pretty much said that was my problem and I would need to pay him to fix the mistake. The reason why I hired an accountant is because I am NOT an accountant. I expected to he asked any questions that would be relevant to my return. What a disappointment. Even H & R Block will give you assistance if something comes back.

We've worked with Lazarian for a number of years and have found them to be unusually responsive and friendly relative to a number of other accounting firms we have dealt with. Highly recommend them

I have used there services for over 20 years and Shawn (CPA & CFP) and Alyssa are grade A people and highly regarded professionals. Their other staff people are always very competent, professional and courteous.

Alyssa is knowledgeable, personable, and quickly prepared my tax documents for filing. I also appreciated Alyssa?s insights into adjusting my W4! Awesome services. Thank you!

We appreciate the financial advice and tax planning services we received today. Mr. Lazarian was very kind and helpful. Plan to use services in the future.

This is our 2nd year with Lazarian Financial. We appreciate the extra effort put into knowing our family?s needs and answering all our questions. We couldn?t ask for more. Enjoy doing business with Lazarian. Thanks again

Lazarian has done our family's taxes since 2001 and there has never been an issue. We really like the personal attention we are given.

It was fantastic working with Shawn and their team. They went above and beyond and we didn't feel rushed. They put a lot of time and energy into getting it right. We highly recommend their services!!

Excellent customer service. Very responsive, spent 2 hours with me going over everything. Fair, honest and very professional.

My experience with this company was not so good as a first time potential customer I called to seek their services for my small business matters and they said they would call me back and they never did so I would give them 0 stars as my business was treated

Professional people who know what they're talking about and explain it well. Broad range of knowledge which is a big upside and overall enjoyable to talk to.

Lazarian, CPA group is the best in the region

Very professional, discussed with me throughly about my taxes.

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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