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211 W Alameda Ave STE 202
Burbank, California 91502
Steve Paquette has done my taxes for over 20 years. I can't say enough good things about him how professional he and his team are. Once you use his services you will not go anywhere else. He does phone and in person appointments but for me the long-distance drive (about 2 hours) is well worth it.
I can?t say enough good things about Steve! Last year, they swooped in and saved my bacon when my business taxes were a complete mess?honestly, I thought I was sunk, but they sorted everything out with expertise and calm professionalism. This year, they went above and beyond again, handling both my personal and business taxes flawlessly. They?re thorough, reliable, and genuinely care about making sure I?m in good shape with the IRS.
Steve has been our accountant for over 10 years and goes above and beyond! We have changed professions, started businesses, and asked a lot of questions that he meaningfully answers and rationally directs. I am so grateful and cannot be more appreciative- we recommend him to all our friends with joy!
My husband and I started with Steve about 10+ years. Then introduced him to our 3 children. To make story short - currently the entire family. His knowledge expertise has and is always great. Thank you Steve!!!
I've been using Moore & Paquette for over a decade for my tax work. Professional, accurate, friendly and trustworthy are the words that come to mind to describe them and their work. I highly recommend them.
Steve is really good and easy to work with. He is patient in answering any questions. Everything is streamlined and efficient. We've been using him for the past 4 years and plan to continue in the future.
For the last 24 years, I?ve been going to Saint TAX MAN doing my taxes never never had a problem with the IRS. I will continue going it. Don?t even bother me. I drive 40 miles to get there, but I have a piece of mine. My taxes are done correctly, professional, and quick
Have been doing my taxes with Steve at Moore & Paquette Tax Group for the last few years and they make everything so easy and seamless! Just make sure to remember to book your appointment well in advance!!
A dear friend referred Steve Paquette, and he couldn't have been more professional and helpful. Really walked us through our tax issues, and I am very happy with her services.
As always Moore and Paquette provide stellar customer service. Thank you for taking care of my entire households tax needs, keep up the good work and see you again next year.
This was my first year using Moore & Paquett for my small independent Dog Walikg Buisness 2024 and could not have been happier with Andrew. Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I will definitely be back again for my 2025 tax prep. Highly recommend!! Curt H.
There?s a reason Moore & Paquette Tax Group has so many 5 star reviews. Steve and crew provide proactive, professional service that always exceeds expectations? and at a reasonable price. They are truly superb.
I have been a client of Art Moore's since the 1980s and have worked with Steve Paquette for the last 15 years or so. They handle both my personal and corporate taxes and I couldn't be happier. The staff is friendly. Scheduling is easy. My questions get answered. The service is fast and professional. Whatever is needed to be processed or filed gets done quickly and efficiently, and especially, correct as I do not have problems with the IRS. In two words, "Highly recommended."
We have used Moore & Paquette for several years now. It just seems to get easier and swifter each year. Highly recommend!
We enjoyed working with Steve & his staff! They offered us with professionalism & great service. Making the annual anxiety much more manageable.
Steve Paquette and team are excellent. We've been clients for years and have referred many of our friends to Steve. He's very knowledgeable about our industry, and helped us with my elderly mother-in-law's taxes as well. Book early to get an appointment - he's a busy guy during tax season.
We?ve been using Steve?s services for 18 years! He?s always quick, friendly and so knowledgeable! Can?t recommend him highly enough!
Moore &Paquette Tax Group is the best Tax return service I have been to. Easy and reliable. Very professional service.
Steve Paquette makes me relax. At a moment in time when everything is a bit insane, with Steve and his team, I know that I am in knowledgeable and more than capable hands.
I always have the best service and have for 20 years! They continue to put up with me no matter where I am in the world! They keep me focused and on task!
I have had several CPA's over the years. Moore and Paquette are the best I have used, highly recommended, they will keep you out of trouble Update at 6-4-25, I still trust Moore & Paquette, I have used bad CPA's in the past, one who in the past landed me 4 IRS audits, then the state took away his license, I wouldn't use anyone else
I have been using the services of Steve Paquette and company here for many years. Their team is always reliable, communicative, and helpful.
Been filing taxes with them for a decade now. Always makes time to explain everything, ask us questions, I never feel rushed or stressed. I've recommended them to friends before.
Art Moore has done my taxes for decades and an amazing job at that! Thank you Art, You are my Taxman! Due to his retirement it?s time to go to his partner, Steve Paquette, and the amazing job continues, I will be staying!! Thank you
I highly recommend both the professionalism and friendliness of the Moore and Paquette Tax Group. My experience is that they really take care of their clients and make sure that directions are complete and easy to understand for both personal and business, state and federal taxes. They also reach out to ensure I am notified of changes, deadlines and requirements. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Berry N. Watson
Steve has done my taxes for years. He's thorough and fast, and I never pay more taxes than I need to!
I've been going to Steve for my taxes for the last 9 years; he's the best tax person I've ever worked with. He's always helpful and responds quickly to emails. I've recommended him to friends and coworkers, who have in turn made recommendations themselves. Ben
My years long relationship with Steve is always a pleasant, informative and efficient experience with reasonable pricing on all the services they provide.
I've been a working with Moore & Paquette for 2 years now and can recommend them enough. Liz has been great to work with and open to resolve all my questions.
I've enjoyed every experience working with the team at Moore & Paquette Tax Group. Elizabeth is always very attentive and responds quickly to any inquiry I may have. I've work with both Abi and Teresa during tax season and they were both wonderful. Efficient, knowledgeable, and great to work with. Quick and attentive correspondence. I recently referred Moore & Paquette to colleagues in need of tax support and M&P were able to care for their needs after several other accountants were unable to solve their t
Steve is great. Answers all my questions and gives me that peace of mind I?m filing everything correctly.
I?m always so grateful for the work they do. I never leave with any doubts about the process or fears that they left anything out of my taxes for the year. Thank you!
Professional, efficient, and frankly, the best tax preparation experience I have ever had. Thank you, Andrew, see you next year.
Friendly team and very fast, even during the busy tax season. Happy customer of 25+ years.
Professional, knowledgeable, punctual, reliable and well organized. Been there for years and will stay until they retire. That should say it all.
Very good, fast and efficient service. Tax expert was freindly and helpful
I have built a relationship with Moore & Paquette for almost 20 years now. I work hard for my earnings so I want to associate with folks that I trust with my finances, are knowledgeable, professional and will look out for you. It isn't just a business with Moore & Paquette, it's a relationship.
Stephen always does an excellent job doing both our personal return and corporate taxes. Very diligent and knowledgeable of all the newest rules and laws. The staff is friendly and prompt with forms and filings. Always an enjoyable experience.
Moore and Paquette group has always been the best! Would not use anyone else for my tax needs
Moore&Paquette always ahead! Liked the informative email you sent, that?s why I need to call to book Steve now ! Dr Elliot L.Plotkin
Andrew really helped us understand our tax situation and made filing exceptionally easy.
I have been using Moore & Paquette for many years, first with Art and then I switched to Liz when he left the area. I recently started a business and was advised to have Art Moore do my S Corp taxes because Liz doesn't do them. They filed my return late which incurred a $235 late fee, and they supposedly filed an extension but the IRS did not get it. Now the IRS is threatening to place a lien if I don't pay the fee. To make matters worse, my taxes were done incorrectly by Art. I can't believe I paid $1
They have been doing my taxes for almost 20 years. Absolutely top-notch. Professional, friendly, fast, and accurate. A++++
Teresa always makes our taxes easy to understand and is extremely good at what she does.
A friend recommended me to Steven Paquette back in 1996 and I have been a client of his ever since. I absolutely trust Steven and the Moore & Paquette Tax Group with my taxes. Everyone on their team, from the accountants to the office staff, is utterly professional and courteous. Steven, who does my taxes, is patient with all questions and utterly knowledgeable of tax law. I firmly believe that they take as much stress out of the process as is possible. Truly the best!
I have been working with Stephen Paquette for over two decades. I think that says it all, doesn't it? He is an expert in his field and I trust him because he's an awesome human being as well as CPA. He's thorough and honest!
I've only done my taxes with Steve for a year, but everything about the experience was great. Despite having multiple forms of income across states, Steve was able to address all my concerns in a friendly, professional, and quick manner. His many years of experience shows, but what I loved the most was how accommodating he was in providing digital paperwork for my records. Definitely recommend setting up an appointment with him!
A friend recommended Steve several years ago and I've been going ever since. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a tax preparer and all the friends I've sent his way are as grateful as I am to have him in our lives. He is so personable and knowledgeable and makes the process so easy and fast. And everything with him is on the up-and-up. . . he will get you the best return possible without doing anything shady.
Always a great experience with Steve and his team!!!
I've been a client of Moore & Paquette Tax Group since the late 80's when I lived and worked in Burbank. I've moved many times since then and now live more than 20 miles away, but Steve continues to be my go-to tax professional. He has calmly and effectively guided me through a couple of IRS audits over the years, and I highly recommend him and his firm.
I've been having my taxes done by Steve for the past - well, a long time now! I've gotten a refund every year. I never worry about my filings as they are always done correctly and by the book. No shortcuts. No mistakes. (This makes the IRS happy.)
Fast, professional and very easy! Definitely 5-star services
Great tax group, I've been using them for years. Steve is very capable and great to work with. In addition to doing my taxes every year, they helped me get my return back from the IRS for a tax year that was 3 years old - much appreciated!!
My husband and I have used Moore & Paquette Tax Group for two years now and will never again. The first year was uneventful, that is to say, that our taxes were basic and had very few nuances, so the process seemed to go smoothly. This past year, we had a move to another state, a lay off, a kidney transplant, and sold stock to incorporate in our taxes, but Moore & Paquette claims all over their website that they can help no matter how complicated the taxes may be. We used the same tax guy we used the firs
Steve's the best!! We've been coming here for over 10 years now and have always felt well taken care of. Quick and efficient while making you feel he's got your best interests in mind. We've been so happy that we've recommended him to family and friends.
Look no further for your accounting and tax needs... This firm is the BEST!
Always professional, fast and thorough. Have been a client of Steven Paquette's for so many years, I can't count them and feel I have received the best work I could ask for. I feel safe and sound and sure that I am receiving the returns I should!
Great service from Steve and team! Handled all of my questions and got everything handled. Will be coming back and would recommend ??
tl;dr: After using them happily for years, their lack of care and neglect of my concerns resulted in an *additional $2,000* in fees. They then dismissed that they had any responsibility in the matter. ----- The longer version. I used a previous tax preparer that left the firm. I decided to continue with the firm and get my taxes prepared, hopefully, from Steve, who I had heard great things about. I have many friends and family who us I reached out in January and said "I have a special case that I think
I have been coming here for over 35 years and have always had great service. I trust them completely!! Thank you!
We have been using Steve for our taxes for many years; he takes the pain out of doing taxes! Competent and efficient, in-and-out in 30-40 minutes. I can highly recommend him!
6 out of 5 stars! Completely super happy with this team of professionals! For a relatively small team they get a lot done. I?m super happy to have saved a lot in taxes because of their knowledge of the current tax laws. My only reluctance on leaving more of this 6 star review is that too many people will use their services and it will be overfull when I come in. ??
I've been working with Steve and his team for almost over 8 years now. They're as fantastic at tax prep as they are to work with!
Mr. Pacquette has been doing my taxes for 4 years now and I would never see anyone else! He is thorough and up to date on all the tax codes (something I have found not to be true with other tax preparers!). I started a new business and he answered all of my questions and helped me figure out what I would need for my next tax prep.
In 2012, Steve Paquette, ("Hey Taxman!"), did a fantastic job of sorting out and solving a "mess of problems" for me, going back 3 or 4 years, that were the result of a joint real estate venture that went south... The results of the tax work that Steve achieved for me were large and unexpected state and federal refunds for each of the problem tax years along with the lifting of a huge burden from my shoulders! I've been going back to this tax outfit ever since... I highly recommend the Moore & Paquette T
I've been working with Stephen Paquette for about 15 years And him and his team never failed to provide me with the best services and advices. Even if I know work and live in an other state I still use them for my taxes needs.
Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Also fast and accurate.
Art Moore has been my accountant since 1988. I moved to New York in 1994 and have continued to use him! I tried going to another accountant locally and nobody gave me the service or understood the complexities of my return like Art. I send him all my information, we have a teleconference and he mails me back my returns for signature and e-filing. In almost 30 years I have never had a problem with my filing. A friend of mine moved to LA from New York and I recommended Art. She told me she would never
I have used Moore & Paquette tax group for more than15 years. They're awesome! Professionals, thorough, I recommend their services whole heartedly.
I have used Steven for 10 years now. He is amazing, fast, affordable and is great if you are an artist type. I highly recommend him. Oh and he's the nicest guy too:)
The ladies in the office are always super helpful and quick to return a call or help any way they can!! Mr. Paquette is extremely patient and willing to hear you out and help you find the solution that works best for you. Whether in state or across country there is no one else i would trust for any of my finance or tax needs!
Steve is a magician accountant! Year after year, I am amazed at his knowledge and ability to get the most out of my tax return. He is always willing to answer my questions and work with me no matter what. I live on the other side of the country and I STILL recommend him to everyone I know!
Best service ever Special thanks to Elizabeth and Steve
I will never have my taxes done any place other than Moore & Paquette. Taxes stress me out more than just about anything but Brandon made the process quick and easy. And saved me a lot of money!
I have used Moore and Paquette Tax Group for many years. I am extremely satisfied with their service and the help they have provided me. They have made it as easy as possible for me. David DeMichele
Very organized, took time to help answer questions.
Thanks from one person who always non-confronts this pesky subject until October 15! I could actually be gentle cause over all this? Amazing!
I used Steve for my taxes last year and he was great. I'm looking forward to getting my W-2 so I can make an appointment for this year!
Excellent and very professional service Highly recommend
Have had my taxes done here for years and it's been smooth sailing. Steve really knows his stuff. Definitely recommend.
Steve is the best. Ive been using him since 1995. I moved from California in 2004. I still refuse to use anyone else. Thanks Steve.
I have been going to Moore & Paquette for 6 years now and they are the best I have ever used to do my taxes . I highly recommend them .
The confidence and reliability of Steve Paquette is excellent!
Steve has been preparing my taxes for the last 6 years. He makes it extremely simple and easy and I never have to worry about anything.
Moore & Paquette have been preparing my tax returns for years. Highly recommended!
Steve is been doing my taxes for over a decade! I have never thought to go somewhere else! Highly recommended!
This is a great company to deal with during tax season. Brandon always takes care of my taxes quickly and I am always happy with the service.
Steve is great! Fast, efficient ,informative, informed and very reasonable. I highly recommend his services.
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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.