Mayo's Tax Service & Notary Public Inc.

Mayo's Tax Service & Notary Public Inc.

Reviews Summary

The majority of reviews praise the service for its professionalism, efficiency, and friendly staff, with many customers returning year after year. Mayo is frequently highlighted as knowledgeable, helpful, and personable, making tax filing stress-free. However, a few negative reviews mention unprofessional behavior, inconsistent availability, and miscommunication, particularly with phone responses and notary services. Most customers highly recommend the business for taxes and notary needs, though some suggest updating hours and improving customer service consistency.

About This Listing

Bookkeeping
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
QuickBooks
Local Tax Credits
Remote Services
Bilingual Services
Years of Practice
In-person Support

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Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
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Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
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Features

Bookkeeping
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
QuickBooks
Local Tax Credits
Remote Services
Bilingual Services
Years of Practice
In-person Support

Contact Information

Address

1046 E Shields Ave

Fresno, California 93704

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 10AM-5PM
Tuesday 10AM-5PM
Wednesday 10AM-5PM
Thursday 10AM-5PM
Friday 10AM-5PM
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

Just did our taxes for the first time with Mayo, and he was wonderful, very fast and precise and helped us tremendously! 100% recommend doing your taxes here and working with him! We will be coming back every year!

Loved the opportunity to feel and enjoy a home welcoming place like Mayo?s Tax Service! As a first timer I loved the environment and atmosphere, I would highly recommend them to anyone! Thank you for your service Mayo and Danny!

Recently did my taxes with Mayo and he was great this is going to be the 3red year going to him and I'll tell you it's worth it, he's super kind and thoughtful, he is like family to me now super respectful and helpful with explaining everything that you need and I will for sure go to him every year, he also does Notary as well so he can help you with more then just your taxes, Thank You so much!! ????

Great service. Have been coming here for 2 years, Mayo is the best!

Google said they open at 9am so my mom and I got there at 8:53am. Saw the guy (later known to be Mayo) pull up, unlock the parking gate, and go in. So I followed and parked inside the gated parking lot. Few minutes later he signaled my mom toward the entrance. Then he asked what services we needed. My mom told him she needed a document translated. He said they don't open until 10am. I said google says they're open 9am. Anyway, he lets us in. Then asks for documents and says it'll be $50. Mind you, they have

David was great! Awesome guy helped us quickly and efficiently love this place

Mayo is a life saver! I am a repeat customer now of 3 years and safe to say I will always be going back. Mayo is professional, friendly and extremely helpful with his tax preparation. I would definitely recommend any and all to go and see him! You will NOT be disappointed!

Have been doing my taxes with them for over 10 years.Mayo and Danny are great. All my questions are always answer we have never had a problem. I highly recommend this place!

I've been going to Mayo for my taxes a number of years. Always kind and funny. They make you feel like family. Mayo's tax service is awsome!

Mayo has been our tax preparer for a few years now and we will not be going anywhere else. He is knowledgeable and professional, while at the same time being friendly and inviting. He is always willing to help us get the most out of our time together. His staff is also so friendly and efficient. They always make you feel comfortable and welcome.

I've been coming to Mayo?s Tax Service for a while now. Every year coming in here I am well satisfied. Mayo is awesome and his sense of humor is the best, keeps me coming back. I had an issue with my taxes today in a result of me thinking I wasn't getting anything this year. But I was able to come in and get conformation that wasn't the case. Thank you Mayo?s Tax Service for taking the time to help me and once again keeping your customer satisfied.

I truly appreciate Mayo! He takes the stress away when it comes to filing my taxes. I am self employed and filing my own taxes used to stress me out and take several days. With Mayo, he knows exactly what he's doing. He takes all the stress away and he's super nice! I'm so thankful for his services. This is my 3rd or 4th year with him. Thank you Mayo!!

This is the second year I have used Mayo?s Tax Services. He has made my life so much easier when it comes to filing my taxes. I made appointment both times and was seen within 5 minutes of my arrival. The first year my taxes were a lily toe more complicated and it took about 45 minutes, the second time my taxes were much more simplified and it took all of maybe 18-20 minutes. He has been both pleasant and professional on both my visits , and his office support was both pleasant and professional.

Very friendly and professional. I did 3 different taxes (myself, my boyfriend and a business) all in about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Very friendly and funny ?? had us laughing. Very affordable prices and they helped us out a lot vs other places and people who done our taxes previously. I recommend everyone to come here, you will not be disappointed. We will definitely come back to them from now on. ??

Mayo was very helpful! I went into his office today for notary services I was in and out pretty fast only a couple of minutes. The total price was $15 I will definitely go back for any other notary services if I need them in the future.

Mayo is so kind and knowledgeable. This was my first time getting something notarized and he made me feel so comfortable. He is the best! And I will continue to go to him anytime I need something notarized. I recommend him to all my family and friends.

I just want to say Mayo's Tax Service is a very affordable place to do your taxes. They are friendly and they do the job quickly and. Professional. I will go back again. thank -You for the free coffee mug too.

The woman at the front desk is very unprofessional and unpleasant she gives off the impression of feeling as if I was bothering her. If I wanted service like that I would go to Walmart. Avoid unless you like to be treated badly.

I am so happy I came to Mayo?s Tax services!! I tried to do my taxes on my own via TurboTax and things got complicated and I did not trust myself so I searched a local tax preparer. I felt better coming to a professional to do the work instead of making a costly mistake, especially if his fee comparable to amount as if I were to do it online. I wanted to come here as I also needed notary services done. Mayo also helped me file an EIN number! I am so happy to come. God bless Mayo and his business!

Mayo?s tax service is the best! He is very professional and friendly, I will definitely come again to do my future taxes. As a business owner I highly recommend him.

I just got off the phone asking about Notary Service. This Girl that picked up the phone was bluntly rude and with no proper manners. Off the bat, I was given such attitude. She didn't professionally introduce herself. I ask if they provide notary service. She just said yeah we do, and ... ? So I'm like well I like to know how much the cost will be to get my paper notarized. She disrespectfully says okay well give me your name, your number and I'll have someone call you back . Just the type of rude, unprofe

I have been coming to mr Mayo for several years now, I will never go anywhere else! He takes the time to explain everything in detail. I highly recommend him and his employees they go above and beyond to make sure you leave happy! Thank you mr Mayo and team!

Mayo Always takes care of me during tax time. Very polite and on time with seeing me for my appt. I was even offered coffee,water, or doughnuts. Thanks you! Until next year

First time at Mayo's Tax service I was really impressed. Very Professional answered all my questions Reasonable price for service. I was in and out 1/2 hr tops.

I wouldn't go anywhere else to do my taxes. Mayo is the best! My family and I have been working with him for years. I recommend anyone who's filing taxes to come here and see him.

I recently went here, before going I called and asked if the other person needed to go with me since I wanted to get a document notarized, the girl that picked up told me I would only need to go since I am who wants the documents notarized when I went there the Guy However when I got there ?Mayo? ? Told me that he actually needs the other person there then I told him I previously called and the girl who picked up told me otherwise He then tells me ?you know how girls are? ?they're a Joke? I was speechless a

Had trouble with a previous years return I did on turbo tax. They got me in right away and were helpful, kind, quick and fair priced. I will be a good client from now on.

This is my second time coming back this year and each time has seemed to be better than the last! Always great customer service and super friendly, I really would recommend coming here especially if you don't know where to go to. Best returns possible, better than other places I've been to before.

For the first time going I felt no stress, no pressure. they took good care of me and got done it done with confidence that they know their doing. Your in good hands Very friendly and kind.

Super fast and cheap !! Friendly Friendly Friendly

I was reading the reviews and most of the people says positive things but I am very disappointed., I called last week and the person who answered told me price for the service I needed, and then he said I could go any time so I was calling last week in Friday to see if they were open but no one answered the phone,I keep calling this week and still nothing it seems they moved very disappointed ?.

Mayo's Tax Service is the business to take your tax returns. Mayo has been a tax expert for years and his numerous repeat customers are proof that this is the place to take care of all your business needs.

I do like coming here for filing my taxes but recently I've been trying to go and they always seem closed. If possible update the hours on maps to make it much easier than driving up and being disappointed in it not being open

I went to get a document notarized to obtain my marriage certificate. Being that I am a veteran, it was completely FREE. Super nice people in the office. Highly recommended

Great service! We needed a document notarized and they were ready to help. The receptionist was awesome too! We will go back!

I went to get a document notarized and mayo was extremely kind, knowledgeable, professional, and very helpful!! I appreciate his service and highly recommend it!

Don't bother to go on there they want you to go on there and then kick you right out do your taxes really fast so you can get the next person to do his taxes and kick him out he doesn't check taxes breaks each person

I love Mayo by far the best place to file your taxes in Fresno. Stop in you will not be disappointed.

Unprofessional people i wasted 3 hours of my time they kept transfering me to different rooms and each room has its own price !!!??? i started talking about the price they gave me before his son stood by the door insulting me I Highly recommed you to go to Differnet more Honest people ??????????

Very affordable price along with fast and friendly service. I will definitely be coming back for my taxes next year!

They were very friendly and did an excellent job with their service.

Great costumer service excellent prices mr mayo definitely knows what he's doing i recommend this notary to all

This is the only place I will go get my taxes done the office staff is amazing they treat you literally like family.

Ive been going to mayos since 2015 & never had a issue i love mayos ,everyone in fresno should go

Excellent notary services, inexpensive. Clean waiting room and friendly staff. My new "go-to".

Mayo helped me file my claim fast and easy with very affordable notary services

Very helpful and professional. They get you in and out pretty fast and nothing but great service.

Quick and easy. They know everything you need before you can say it. Top notch service for the past 5 years

There very nice workers and they treat you good ?? ?? recommend this office ...

Did my taxes here and had a great experience!! Totally recommend it!!

Great Service! I highly recommend this business! Thank you, Marquael!

Excellent service, stayed late on New Year's eve to help me out

Very professional and friendly service thank you Mayo?s Tax Service

I love this place.... taxes done and money back fast

Love this place do my taxes here every year

Great experience????

Fast turn around. Great work Ethic

Very friendly service fast and efficient

I Get Big Money Here..!!

Quick straight to the point.

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