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908 E Jefferson St # 101
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
I?m new to Charlottesville and found myself straddling returns for two states and confusing (to me) questions about how to address a tax carryover. I reached out to Gina at Monfalcone & Garris PC to find the answers. I had a virtual meeting with Gina, but I could have stopped by in person as well. Gina and everyone at M&G have responded in a professional, timely, and thorough manner. From projected costs, to answering individual questions, they are prompt, knowledgable, and have a clear way of explaining
I have worked for Christian Monfalcone for a few years. For personal family reasons I have had to make the decision to leave. This was a hard thing to do because Christina has been the best person I have ever worked for. She is a great mentor and was incredibly approachable. Anyone that has ever worked in a public accounting firm knows it can be incredibly busy during tax season. I have never felt like I couldn?t go to Christina, even at her busiest moment, and not get help. If you are thinking of a p
Christina and the entire team at Monfalcone are truly exceptional. Their expertise in tax regulations is impressive, and they're always willing to patiently explain these complexities and how they affect tax returns. Their "101" session for new business owners was incredibly informative, and we gained a lot from it. If you're in need of accounting services or tax advice, Monfalcone is the firm to choose.
We moved down to the Charlottesville area a few years ago and contacted Monfalcone & Garris to prepare our taxes last year. They have been absolutely great to work with! Last year, our taxes were prepared seamlessly and quickly with no issues. We've had a really positive experience working with Arthur this year to prepare not only my husband and mine, but also my deceased mother's taxes. He has been so responsive and easy to work with. I have also reached out to Christina multiple times during the year
I've use Monfalcone & Garris for the past two years now for both personal and small business tax preparation services. I have been highly satisfied with their support, truly appreciate their responsive staff addressing my litany of questions (Arthur was so patient!), and would definitely recommend them if you are looking for help. When I began my small business, Christina met with me to help me get organized and ensure there were no surprises come the end of the year. The fees are reasonable and the support
As a retired Gospel minister who moved to Virginia from Illinois, I found my federal and state taxes complicated. Christina and her team at Monfalcone & Garris have been superb in simplifying the complex and responding to my questions. I prefer to file somewhat early every year?a habit left over from needing to have timely FAFSA filings?and the team has been very accommodating. I am very grateful for the personalized service that gives me confidence that my returns are accurate and that my tax bill is no gr
We hired Monfalcone & Garris PC in 2014 to oversee our personal and small business tax needs. I can't tell you how important it was to me to be able to send an email or pick up the phone to ask timely, (and even last minute!) tax questions. The office staff is professional, friendly and helpful. I trust Christina's tax and accounting expertise and advice.
I have used Monfalcone and Garris for quite a few years, dating back to when Ed Garris was the founder. I have always had good service from them. They are prompt and accurate with my tax returns and make the whole process as easy as possible. When Christine Monfalcone came on board, I met with her personally, and over the past few years she has been easy to reach and helpful. I highly recommend this firm.
Monfalcone & Garris PC has been doing our taxes since 2016 and we can't say enough about the support Christina and her team provide. Tax season can be stressful but anytime we have had a question or needed guidance, Christina and her team were quick to provide a response and resolve any outstanding issues. Even when it isn't tax season and we have questions, they were quickly answered. The team goes above and beyond to support their customers. The professionalism and responsiveness has always been reassu
I am so impressed with the service-oriented mindset of Monfalcone & Garris. I used their services a few years ago when I asked them to do a tax review and advise me on how to position my taxes for retirement. I followed their advice and, since then, have proceeded to file my own tax returns. When preparing my 2021 taxes, I encountered some unusual situations and needed a tax expert's advice. I reached out to Monfalcone & Garris. Much to my delight, I was able to get answers to all my questions via email wit
We want to thank Christina and her team (including Shannon, Carlie, Zack, and especially Laurie) for helping us with our taxes this year. Until recently, our taxes had been fairly straightforward, and we?d been doing them on our own without too many issues. But this last year things became more complicated, and it was a relief to work with a team of people who were responsive, knowledgeable, and understanding of our situation. After interviewing a number of different firms, we went with Monfalcone & Garr
We have been using the service of Monfalcone & Garris PC for our business and for our family members' personal tax preparation . The owner, Christina, is extremely knowledgeable and very easy to approach for advice on complex issues. She even corresponds with us on off office hours and the weekends to answer our questions promptly. The team as a whole has constantly displayed integrity and professionalism. We highly recommend their firm to others in search of a competent and helpful CPA organization.
Christina and her staff are super quick to return calls or emails- even at times in off hours! Christina has done my family's tax prep for many years. No matter how disorganized we can be, she is always able to put the pieces together and keep us on time and on track. We rely on Christina's good advice in this fast-changing landscape. Her office crew is a pleasure, and super helpful.
We are new to the Charlottesville area and given we had to file taxes in three states, and our limited time to get up to speed on the changes in capital gains tax we would incur from the sale of our home etc., we went to Monfalcone and Garris to help with our taxes. Despite being extraordinarily busy this year, they were extremely responsive, thorough and made the process so easy for me. I work long days and nights at UVA Health System and it isn't easy to get out to meet a tax preparer. By making it easy t
Monfalcone & Garris PC continues to do wonderful, timely, complete work with regard to my tax returns. Christina Monfalcone and her firm are always extremely available, and prompt in answering any questions that I have. Their online access program is also extremely helpful. I have been extremely happy with their work, and will continue as their client.
Monfalcone and Garris have been helping with me with my taxes and tax advice for the last several years. I have found them to be reliably competent, incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. Each year I've been pleasantly surprised at how patient and thorough they have been with my questions and helping me think through options. I highly recommend them.
Christina Monfalcone and the team have been so helpful to my non-profit organization. We regularly file our taxes well ahead of the deadline because of how proactive M&G is. They make it easy to know what documents they need to prepare our taxes and are always patient as we collect the documents. They are incredibly responsive and helpful. Highly recommend M&G!
I have been using Montfalcone and Garris for accounting and bill paying services for several years. Overall, the experience has been excellent. The firm is run with an air of competence and professionalism, and that tone has been reflected in my interactions with staff on every level. I have a high level of trust and confidence in M&G, and would highly recommend them.
Christina and her team at Monfalcone & Garris have always taken great care of my family's tax needs. No matter how small or large the problem (or questions), they are always willing to jump right in and get the answer to you as quickly as possible. Tax season can be a very stressful time for anyone, but they put my mind at ease knowing they are taking care of it for me.
Christina and her staff are superb! We have used her tax accounting services for the past 3 years and found them to be professional, highly knowledgeable, and customer-service oriented. Christina also has a great way of explaining some of the complexities of the tax code and distilling into understandable terms.
Initially Christina was very responsive when I reached out for help with my 2022 taxes. However when communication mattered most during this season's filing time, Christina became virtually unresponsive to a point where I had to find another accountant. However, she was very quick and responsive with sending me a bill...
I have been having my annual taxes prepared by Monfalcone & Garris PC, for several years. In that time, I have witnessed an increase in professionalism and client courtesy that exceeds what I have experienced with other firms. The key to their success is the trust that they have earned with me over the years and the promise to always give me the highest quality with integrity in their tax analysis. Dr. Fred Lang
Christina's accounting firm and team provide superb, professional accounting services for all levels. I am a small business owner, and rely on Christina for her knowledge and guidance! It has always served me well. Christina replies to any and all emails within hours! When I email her a question at 5 PM, the reply shows up in my inbox that evening. Christina and her team provide a range of services for both individuals and businesses of all sizes. I highly recommend Christina and her team to guide, advise,
I have been using Monfalcone & Garris for many years for personal and business. Their service is exceptional, the team is very reliable and professional, and I always get a quick response for any inquiries I may have, even during weekends. Their payroll service has been excellent for many years.
I opened my solo law practice in 2010 and waited 6 months - white knuckling it - before I hired my first accountant. Things were fine until my business began to grow rapidly (almost right away!) last year (2013) I began to have some difficulties with my original choice of CPA. I had to cut them loose - RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TAX SEASON! Not something I would recommend to anyone. I called Christina Monfalcone just as I was making these decisions and she helped walk me through the transition, calming my anxie
I heard so many wonderful things about everyone at Monfalcone & Garris, yet they still managed to surpass my expectations. Literally everyone I've interacted with has gone out of their way to be helpful, meet deadlines, and explain their thinking. They are exceedingly competent and kind! It is clear that they love what they do because they do it very well!
Do you like to hear about your year-end tax bill the day before it is due to the IRS even though all your paperwork was complete weeks in advance? Do you enjoy being given inaccurate estimated taxes resulting in hundreds of dollars in late fees to your state government? Do you enjoy being given bad tax advice over the phone? Do you like zero communication except when it is time to pay your bill? Do you like being treated like a stranger and minor annoyance whenever you call your accountant's office? How abo
We have been using Monfalcone & Garris PC for some time for our personal business and my husband's LLC. The staff is always friendly and responsive to any questions or issues. A very professional and knowledgable firm. I would highly recommend them.
I was extremely satisfied with their service?s and would recommend them to my family and friends. The process is quick and easy and the staff is very professional and patiently answered any questions I had. I will definitely continue to use Monfalcone & Garris PC for my tax filing?s in the future.
I have used Monfalcone & Garris for a few years now. I love the guide they send out filled with last years info. It really keeps me organized! It is so easy to send them info on their secure link! I highly reccomend this group. Everyone is so helpful in answering any questions I have.
We have complete confidence in Monfalcone & Garris PC and have used their services for many years. They are professional and responsive in answering our tax questions via phone or email or in-person meetings.
Christina and her team are fantastic. I started out as a client while living in Virginia and stayed on board for years despite moving to several different states. Professional, easy to work with. As trustworthy as they come.
Finding myself single after thirty years of marriage, I was apprehensive and unknowledgeable about finances of any sort. A friend referred me to Christina Monfalcone of Monfalcone & Garris; I couldn't have hoped for anything more. Everyone I dealt with was compassionate yet professional, and certainly responsive in a timely fashion. The result has been that in addition to receiving high value for the dollar, I now feel in control of my life.
Christina and Beth have been incredible. We made the mistake of using another firm last year and they are cleaning everything up and going more than above and beyond to do so, exceeding our communication and timeliness expectations. Couldn?t recommend MAG more.
I would give Monfalcone and Garris my highest recommendation. Their work meets the highest standards, and everyone there, Christina and all of the others, go out of their way to be helpful. If anyone has a problem, they are friendly and helpful in dealing with it.
Christina Monfalcone has been an excellent person and professional in all levels. She has given me great advise, personalized service and had responded with efficacy and efficiency when it comes to business and personal matters.
I am a divorce attorney in Charlottesville and I occasionally have questions about the tax ramifications of some of the financial transactions involved in my clients' divorces. Christina has always been very helpful and prompt in answering those questions. If my clients require accounting services, I refer them to Christina as well.
Very talented group of accountants who navigated a complex filing for my wife and I. Had some initial issues communicating with the team, but ultimately everything was resolved and they offered a generous discount which is very appreciated. Worthy of your business if you need accounting services.
I have used this firm to prepare my taxes on my ecommerce business for the last 5 years and once again, they have knocked it out of the park. They always go the extra mile to try to make sure I get everything back that I am entitled too and are very thorough and professional. I highly recommend them!
M&G has always provided us excellent and professional tax and accounting service. Always responsive to questions, easy to work with, and convenient for in-person visits.
I have really enjoyed our experience with Christine and Arthur. They have always been responsive to my emails with questions and concerns. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of an accountant.
I have run several of my own business' for 45 years and have had numerous CPA firms over the years, Hands down Monfalcone & Garris PC is the best I have had the pleasure of dealing with, I strongly recommend this firm to everyone needing accounting and tax services.
We went through a new accounting firm every year for three years until we found them. We have been working with them for three years now and counting. Larger accounting firms would put their junior people on us and the partners at smaller accounting firms just weren't as good of accountants as Christina and the team are.
The team at Monfalcone came through again for me this year. My 88 page return was filed in March way ahead of the deadline. using the Monfalcone portal is the way to go. No need to visit the office which is 60 miles away and I have everything I need right on my computer.
A top-notch, blue-chip firm: everyone was kind, courteous and reliable; professional and prompt; attentive and thorough. Would highly recommend services. Simply the right touch of big and small firm expertise.
The entire staff is very professional and knowledgeable in the preparation of my taxes. If I need a question answered, my concerns are always addressed in a timely way coupled with kindness.
Ms. Monfalcone and staff are professional and reliable. They have been so helpful and attentive. We have been clients for many years and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Hire a professional and expect professional results. This is my repeated experience with Christina and her team year after year. -Ben
The team at Garris and Company are friendly, professional and very helpful. We highly recommend them!
My 2022 taxes where never reviewed by this office and as of this posting Ms Monfalcone has not reached out to me
Great firm with very responsive service and exceptionally organized!
Professionals who are very responsive.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.