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955 Boardwalk STE 203
San Marcos, California 92078
We have used Julie for several years now and she is always so gracious and efficient. The office atmosphere is both welcoming and professional. The provide you with a new appointment book for your personal used along with memo pads and pins as well. And I love the free Pay Day candy bars at the receptionist desk as they are my favorites!! I wouldn't think of going any place else to have my taxes done.
We've used Darren for a number of years, and highly recommend him, as well as David and the staff at Pacific Tax & Financial Group! Darren has been the utmost professional, and has been readily accessible throughout the year with any questions. Thank you Darren for providing a real peace-of-mind, knowing that our taxes/tax related questions are handled in such a timely and professional way. We would never go anywhere else!
I just can't say enough about Dave and everyone down there at Pacific tax and financial. For over 20 years I've been going there. Even now driving from Orange county to San Marcos. A perfect record over all these years. Always able to help with whatever my tax needs are. Both professional and friendly. Thank you to the whole team for taking care of me. On my way to being a lifelong customer, Bill
My wife passed away in Sept. 2024 and I needed help with estate issues, financial planning and doing my taxes. David was able to accept me as a new client and helped me negotiate a very difficult time with regard to tax laws and planning. He is very knowledgable and was able to answer all my questions quickly. I just had my 2024 tax return appointment with him and he is very efficient while being friendly at the same time. I will be using his tax and financial planning services going forward.
Excellent financial advisers and accounting team. Professional and always there to support their clients. My family members have been using them for many years and I plan on continuing with them and their exceptional services. Thanks so much guys! -Susan
Darren is always attentive. Never had an issue with him answering emails phone calls they provide very good service. I highly recommend this office if you?re following your taxes.
I met with Darren for my initial consultation. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Even though I haven't hired their services at that time he still answered my questions over email and scheduled another in-house consultation. Their pricing is very fair. Highly recommended
We could not be happier with the expert and professional preparation and filing of our Federal and State Income Tax Returns. Thank you to Darren Simpson and the entire Pacific Tax & Financial Group Team!
I?m very happy I found David, and his Friendly staff. I do not hesitate to refer my friends to David.
The people of Pacific tax are the best in the business they will help you with all your financial needs I have been with Pacific tax well over 20 years an Darren is the man , 100% solid and straight forward . Thank you guys again for the awesome job you do for me every year Alan C. Thomas
Julie is great to work with, the staff is also. Quick turn around on tax returns. Thanks.
I have used David and his associates for nearly 30 years. I wouldn't were they not professional, courteous, fast, and accurate. They do their best to do my taxes with every possible deduction as well as advise me on the next year. I could not be more pleased.
I have been coming to Pacific Tax for years. I meet with Darren every year and he always does an amazing job on my taxes. He always provides excellent advice and answers all my questions. Highly recommend Pacific Tax!
Julie makes an unpleasant tax season a pleasant experience. She responds to my questions and concerns in a timely manner. Her knowledge of the ever changing and at times overwhelming tax season is a welcome and appreciated skill set. She has helped me navigate some big life changes and I'm very grateful to her.
I just wanted to thank Pacific Tax for the great customer service that I always receive especially from Julie and David. They have been providing tax services to many of my family members for over a decade. Today, was another example when Julie promptly handled an inquiry from the IRS for a family member. Thanks again! You guys are the Best! JK
David has been a true gem in helping us with all of our taxes throughout the years. We have even moved to another state but have such trust in him that we are not looking for another person in our current state to do the job. Highly recommend Pacific Tax and Financial Group for anyone wishing for an honest, fair, friendly, and reliable place to get your taxes done right.
I have been with Pacific tax and financial for years. I utilize the tax services which I have found to be the very best for my business, rentals, and overall taxes. I also utilize them for retirement preparation there the financial planning and the employee payroll tax service. I recommend Pacific tax to everyone I know they are the best.
This my second year using Pacific Tax and Darren has been very helpful and informative. I was recently made trustee for elderly gentleman and having to do a lot of tax issues outside my knowledge. I appreciate his attention to details and suggestions. He did my taxes this year and I was thankful for his help. I will definitely use him again for trustee and myself and gladly refer anyone who asks for great tax preparer.
This was our first time having someone else "do our taxes", my hubby is a protege of his mother who was a tax attorney for 40 years so we've always been skeptical having someone else dive into our personal and business returns. I must say, we were very impressed with organization, ease, speed and customer service of Pacific Tax & Financial Group! Darren made is super easy and felt assured that everything was done correctly...See you guys next year!!
Year after year I can't say enough nice things about Pacific Tax & Financial Group. I work with Darren and can't imagine having anyone else do my taxes. Darren is professional, personable and extremely good at what he does. Everybody in this office is amazing. You will not be disappointed!
As always Pacific Tax is my go to tax prep office. The whole team is very friendly and professional. David has been preparing my taxes and retirement plans for over 7 years. I get the appointments automatically and they email me the quarterly estimates reminders when they are due. He also advises me how and when to put money into the simple ira to save money on taxes. I highly recommend Pacifix Tax!
David has been providing tax advisement and preparing taxes for me and my family for 24 years and I couldn't recommend anyone more highly. We have raised 4 children, sent two to college recently, purchased 3 homes, made significant investments and planned for retirement all with David's insight and guidance. We also recently started a business and the advice, regarding tax implications associated with the various entities and recent tax reform, was excellent. David and Pacific Tax and Financial staff are
This was our tenth year with David doing our taxes at Pacific Tax. We couldn't be happier. We are North County locals who are also a military family. He has seamlessly handled our taxes from nearby, to overseas. Our appointments are quick, thorough and stress free. It's common a couple times during the year for us to call with a tax-related question and he is always quick to respond. A perfect balance of personal and professionalism. Additionally, the rest of the close staff is a pleasure to speak with when
I've been with Pacific tax for over 20 years, and David has always been professional and extremely knowledgeable. He stays on the cutting edge of the industry so that he and his staff are well aware of the current tax trends, rules and regulations. I truly appreciate the firm's expertise, care and concern for my family all the while navigating the current tax system.
Many years ago we originally learned about Pacific Tax and Financial Group from some very satisfied clients, my parents! Over the years, our experience has always been highly satisfactory. They have represented us with our taxes, both personal and business-related, and other trust and investment issues. More importantly, we have recommended Mr. Simpson and his highly professional staff to a number of friends and associates. The feedback from our referrals has, without exception, been very positive and a
David Simpson makes doing your taxes seem easy. He also gives great financial advice. I have used his services for several decades. His professionalism and accessible manner continue to be engaging. I recommend his services without reservation!
I have used Pacific Tax & Financial Group since I moved to the area for 6 yrs. They are prompt, CPAs, great tips and reminders. I enjoy getting my taxes done. ?? Julie is my CPA I work with, best ever.
Pacific Tax is a wonderful tax and financial firm. David my tax expert is professional, knowledgeable, and so very kind. I have been with this company for over 5 years and the service remains top notch. Thank-you David.
I tried to file my taxes using an online tax company but something seemed off, like my return was much less than it should be. My parents recommend Julie with Pacific Tax & Financial Group. I figured I?d give her a try and made an appointment. The cost was only a little more than what I would have paid for the online service but the experience was 100 times better and my return increased by over a $1000. Julie made doing my taxes so much easier and less stressful, I highly recommend using them.
David has been doing our taxes for over 20 years. My husband and I wouldn't trust anyone else with our returns. He has been nothing but courteous, professional and helpful with tax prep and other financial issues. We refer all our friends and colleagues!
The staff at Pacific Tax & Financial are extremely well versed in small business solutions and advice. I constantly rely on David and Darren's expertise to gain momentum in my business. Having them on my team is a huge asset to my businesses growth. Every year the team learns my business better and better and because of this we continue to grow and advance our direction.
We were very happy with our tax appointment with David. He's expertise and knowledge of tax laws help desk immensely. His office staff was very friendly and nice and very accommodating to our schedule. All in all a very pleasant experience.!!!??????????
Pacific Tax & Financial is by far the best !! David always has you covered with financial needs, keeps in touch to inform you of any changes. Darren our tax preparer does an excellent job , the entire staff is skilled , efficient. Available for any questions , anytime.
David has taken over my taxes the last few years and I could not be more pleased. Not only are we talking about this year and last but also planning ahead. I had gotten invitations to Turbo Tax and Credit Karma, checked them out and David came in a couple thousand less legitimately and then helped me set up my IRA and SEP IRA. You cannot get better than personal service. God Bless David Simpson and Pacific Tax and Financial Group!
After doing business with H & R Block we decided to part ways with them because of all the mistakes they were making. Darren came highly recommended on Nextdoor so we gave them a try. So glad we did because Darren explained everything that he was doing in detail (unlike H & R Block) and we learned a lot about our rental property and much more. Darren was very knowledgeable and very patient with explaining things in detail, thank you Darren you were great!
Our experience with Pacific tax and Financial group was very rewarding. Their careful attention to every detail was so important to us. You will enjoy the experience when they prepare your tax return.
I have been doing business with David from way back when it started as Frank Thompson Income Tax in the 80's. David was my guy and then Frank decided to retire and David bought the business. I have been with him ever since. I now live in Kansas and still have Pacific Tax & Financial Group do my taxes to this date. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Conscientious, pro=active and professional; you would never find a better group of folks to take care of you. I brought them on to do our company books and even
I've been a repeat customer for more than 10 years. David and his staff are always professional, efficient and trustworthy. The best part is they have a personal connection with each customer. David always remembers details from our conversations from 6 or 12 months previously. I have watched their business grow into a thriving operation. I would highly recommend them to anybody.
My husband and I have been using David for 3 years now. David is truly very professional, puntual, dependable, very patient, and highly skilled at what he does. You can count on getting a sound financial advise whenever you reach out to him for any accounting services. David is truly responsive, every time I have a question he consitantly responds to my emails within 10 minutes. This is huge for me !!! He is so dependable. I highly recommend his office.
David at Pacific Tax & Financial Group has prepared our personal and business taxes for years. Fantastic service, they are always available, professional, and offer great help with taxes and financial information. Recommend them highly.
As always, our experience with David Simpson was efficient, professional, and friendly. We continue to be impressed by his knowledge, calm demeanor, and integrity. We highly recommend Pacific tax and financial group.
We have had David do our Taxes for many years. Our Taxes were pretty complex. Rental properties in two separate states. Home business. Overseas accounts etc ,etc. Very professional prompt, confident, friendly, and personable. Highly recommend
I have been a client of Pacific Tax & Financial Group for many years. Initially I worked with them only on income tax filings, but later moved all my investments to them. I know they will always be up-to-the-minute on tax laws, and I completely trust them to handle my investments in a way that most benefits me. I highly recommend this firm for their tax and investment expertise.
My mindset walking in to the office was like a sheep to the slaughter. However, my actual experience with the Staff and Darren was actually pleasant. Darren is calming and professional. He took care of us immediately. Next year I will be able to enter tax season with a much better attitude. Thank you Pacific Tax & Financial!
David and his team are amazing. David most definitely has the gift of leadership and service. he has been a blessing to me and my family. He not only helps me but my sister and mother with their financial needs. I strongly encourage to give David and his team of experts an opportunity to help you with your tax and or financial needs. Regards, Jimmy G
David and the team at Pacific Tax are great to work with and have done a great job helping me and my company navigate through the maze known as the IRS and State Taxes. David has a business man's attitude, he brings alternatives and creativity, as well as a clear sense of where the line is, and not to cross over that line. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PACIFIC TAX
The only improvement is when you have a phone conference - make it an audio /video , not just an audio.
Have done my own taxes through TURBO TAX for many years, but age and time have taken over. I called the office after getting the number from Google under "Best firms in Escondido'. Darren answered and gave an immediate calming sign for my troubles and fear of not being to file in time. He offered a FAST choice of appointments to me. A GREAT RELIEF! When we met, his professionalism showed and melded with his obvious care for us. Short and to the point,yet open enough that we left with NO worries or
We have been working with Darren Simpson for over 25 years and highly recommend Pacific Tax and Financial group Team! They have been the best and always ensured the best returns for us! Highly recommended!!!!!
Darren has done my moms taxes for years, now that I take care of moms finances I have gotten to know him too. He is great at answering emails or calls and answers all my questions. Very thorough !
Excellent quality of service and fast, accurate work getting my taxes done. Very nice, polite people who will go the extra mile. I have been a happy client for years.
David has been taking care us for many years. He stays up to date on the new tax laws and found another deduction for us based on a change for 2019. We are very happy with PTFG.
After making huge mistakes last year with doing my taxes myself. And after taking on a 2nd job, I decided it would be best to find professionals to help me as I began to complete my W 4 form. I was extremely disappointed when call this company and inquired of the type of help they offered and if they could begin helping me with the completion of my w 4 form. I was told to go to the IRS website for W 4 form help. I then explained that the website was not clear on how to assist someone with multiple incomes,
I have used Pacific Tax two years in a row to prepare my taxes and have really enjoyed working with Julie Stelzner. She has taken the stress out of tax season for me, is very helpful and responsive.
Very pleased with there professionalism. We bought and sold real estate several times in different states and handled our taxes in each state. Great group of people here! We've moved to Arizona and are able to remain clients :)
Just want to update my experience. There were some errors made by the software used at Pacific Tax on my 2015 tax return. After finding the error and submitting an amended return Darren offered a full refund which I settled for half. Now I get a IRS letter noting an error I made on m 2014 tax form resulting in a large sum owed to the IRS. Darren setup a meeting that same day. Found the error I made, wrote up an amendment and even called the IRS to make sure no collections will be made. He didn?t charge me a
We had an appointment with Julie Stelzner at 1PM and she was ready for us right away. Very precise and seemed to ask all the right questions. We moved from 1 state to another, sold and bought a house so it wasn't just run of the mill tax filing. Maybe for her it was, but she brought a lot of information up that I did't have with me and probably would have missed those deductions. Very nice to work with her.
Julie at Pacific Tax & Financial group was very patient and thorough with all our concerns. Our taxes were processed quickly and professionally. I highly recommend this group.
I would absolutely recommend David Simpson and the group at Pacific Tax & Financial Group. We were referred by a friend over two years ago and they have been so friendly, accommodating, patient and knowledgeable that we drive over an hour to keep our appointments with them!
If you need an expert to assist you with your 2022/2023 tax filing. Take your taxes to Pacific Tax & Financial Group Inc. Customer Service the best. If you have any tax related questions throughout the year, just ask. Pacific Tax will also send you e-mail's with up-to-date tax, financial and market trends throughout the year.
We have been using Pacific Tax and Financial for many years to file our taxes. We have found them to be very friendly, professional and accurate. It is like walking into a family reunion.
Afloat Flood Service has been a client of Pacific Tax for over 13 years. We have found Darren to be Honest, up to date and Diligent. Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.
Tax returns have always made me a little anxious, however, David Simpson is so pleasant and professional and puts me at ease immediately. I always leave with a smile on my face no matter what Thank you David.
I have working with Pacific Tax since I got here in America. They always take care about my tax return and they are very clearly with my taxes. I recommend them for sure!
David is organized & easy to work with. When we are finished, I always have a good idea where I stand with our taxes. I have been going to him for several years now.
I have been using Pacific Tax and Financial Group for years. I have always received accurate and professional help preparing my taxes. I highly recommend their services!
David, I can always count on you in providing the truth about taxes and ensuring I receive the best accounting possible. You and your staff have always been cheerful, courteous and helpful. I appreciate all you have done for me over the many years. Thank you! Fern Thompson.
David has been doing our families taxes for over 20 years never a problem and always done with the utmost attention to detail and correctness. I highly recommend his services
Darren has been doing our tax forms for at least a dozen years. He is always well-organized and accurate, friendly and positive.
Most efficient tax preparation I have ever had and I am 70 yrs old. Have had my taxes done by many different people. These guys are the best.
Darren and team are amazing - he goes above and beyond all year long with tax help/info. I've been a customer for 3 years now and I will be back!
David and the team @ Pacific Tax are A++ across the board!! We've been working with them for over a decade and they are the best in the business!!
Pacific Tax & Financial Group has the best rating over all, very organize with great service in every area. Pacific Tax is a place you can trust!!!
I started using Pacific Tax and Financial Group Inc two years ago after my husband passed away. Julie took the time to go over everything I needed and made sure I understood everything,
Excellent. I'm a first time home buyer taking care of my elderly Mom. Darren was knowledgeable, professional and gave great advice for this year and next.
Outstanding service, we have been using Pacific Tax For many years and highly recommend David and his great team.
David has been our CPA for many years. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides great advice!
David and his staff are ever friendly. Their welcoming demeanor and professional aptitude ease the inevitable stress of tax time.
I have been using Pacific Tax for 3 years now and they are awesome. Very professional and competent. I highly recommend them!
Fantastic tax service, sorry free tax filing and very accurate and efficient. We really appreciate all that Julie does for us every tax season, especially finding any mistakes we make and getting us back more tax $!!!!
Have been having my taxes done with Pacific Tax for years. It's always quick and they answer all my questions.
Our taxes are done and we are having fun!!!! How about you? Thanks for your excellent help! We are so appreciative of your careful and complete work.
Thank you so much Darren Simpson and the whole team. You make tax time a pleasure instead of a chore. It is wonderful to have such continuity of service.
They are very friendly and I've never had issues with my tax returns.
Best tax filing experience ever! I've been returning every year for 20 years and am never disappointed! Professional all the way!!
Always a great service from Doug and his Team. The best.
Darren patiently gathers all of the pertinent information and thoroughly explains the process and the latest IRS changes.
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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.