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4410 Maciver Ave NE
St Michael, Minnesota 55376
I have used Profiler consulting for 24 years. Very Professional group of people. Both Ethan and Mike know my business, and all tax laws very well, and they do a great job! and are easy to work with. I Highly recommend them for business and personal tax and accounting needs. You get what you pay for with them.
Profiler has prepared taxes for me, my friends, and family members for many years. This is a great company! Very knowledgeable.Great advice. They even take care of a procrastinator like me. Good customer service and good IT.
My grandfather started going to Profiler back when they were in Robbinsdale. My dad still goes, and I?ve been a loyal client for over 20 years myself. The level of professionalism and service is unmatched?I wouldn?t go anywhere else.
ProFiler Consulting have been our tax preparers since 2016. They are the BEST tax group in the area. The staff are all very kind, accommodating, and provide the best tax support for our business, farm and personal.
We have used Profiler Consulting for years. Usually did go into the office but probably the last five or so remote with Kieran and this has worked beautifully. Kieran is very well versed in MN tax laws and always very open to questions and good in answering them. Very pleased with submission process and communication with the office staff as well.
Keran has been our tax preparer for the last couple of years and helped us through a very stressful and unusual situation while being professional, kind and willing to reach out to others to help rectify our issues. Kieran is knowledgeable of the laws and willing to go above and beyond to educate us on ideas that we can do to help ourselves in the future as well.
35 plus years working with the legend Frank Sr. and grandson Brian has been nothing but the best!!! Trust their advice and knowledge completely. Thanks for being there. Joe
It's always an easy hassle free way to file taxes. I've worked with Kieran for the last few years and he's always quick and happy to answer questions.
Matt is great to work with, understands my humor and helps us get as much as we can. Only issue for me is pricing but thats minor to the great service!!
Excellent service. Loved working with John V. They surprised me by getting my taxes done earlier than I had schedule, which was nice because I was getting a refund.
This was our first time having to use a company/tax preparer to do our taxes; I did my research and called around to several places. I was recommended to ProFiler Consulting by two friends and found their prices to be competitive. We worked with Pamela who was just wonderful. She was responsive to emails, communicated her progress and was patient with me to get all my documents to her. She made it so easy, we will absolutely work with Pamela next year and recommend anyone to her!
I was referred to ProFiler Consulting 3 years ago as they helped me (a lot) with a capital gains tax. They are excellent, and only wish I would have found them years ago. Pamela did my taxes this year and she was very nice, knowledgeable, and easy to work with, plus she made several suggestions when doing my taxes that I would have never even thought of.
Profiler has done my taxes for over 20 years. They have saved me thousands over the years and offered great guidance. I would highly recommend their services. I have worked with Pamela for the last couple years and she is outstanding.
We have worked with Profiler Consulting for about 20 years and have had only good experiences. Everyone is efficient and great with communication. We?ve worked with Pamela the last couple of years and find her very reliable and quick to respond to any of our questions or concerns.
I have worked with Profiler Consulting for over a decade now and they are incredible! Efficient and professional and fluent in the nuances of the self employed musician's tax return...so grateful for their expertise year after year.
Profiler Consulting is second to NONE and for as long as I've owned my business (27 years) have been my go-to for tax preparation and overall financial and tax saving advice. Mike and Monica are both fabulous and I truly adore both of them. If I had to grade Mike and his company, he receives an A+++++++++++++ I can't recommend Mike and his team strongly enough!
We've been using ProFiler consulting to help with our tax needs since 2017. They have been so wonderful to work with, answering all our questions in a way that we could comprehend. They've helped us build our business and helped us work through a move across the country. We don't worry about our taxes because of their trustworthy, great service.
We have worked with Brian for 2 years now and we absolutely love working with him. Brian provides excellent service that is professional and he is extremely knowledgeable in his field of expertise. I have asked him tax questions about my freelance business in the off season and he responded back with great advice for me to keep proper records throughout the year. The administration staff has also been very friendly and professional every time we have visited the office. We like Profiler and will be conti
ProFilers has been doing our taxes for a number of years; they have the expertise to handle a variety of issues (like helping us through a forced stock sale), some cattle business, investments taxes and the ordinary filings. All kinds are done well and staff is friendly and responsive. I have recommended them to others and will continue to do so.
Have been working w/ Ethan from ProFiler Consulting for the past 2 years and he has done a phenomenal job. Ethan is a true professional and has done everything I've asked of him as well as going the extra mile without asking for anything in return. Highly recommend and will be sending my friends & family to Ethan in the future.
I have been using them for many years, they always seek to make things easier.
We love Brian! We always refer friends & family to him. He is so kind, takes time to explain things & answer any and all questions that we have, and clearly has a lot of knowledge & experience. He always helps us to understand new tax laws, how things affect our taxes, and helps jog our memory on things that can save us money. We appreciate him & all that he does for us!
Brian Hogan has helped me and my fiance with our taxes the last 3 years. He makes it so easy and understandable. Great communication and very friendly environment. I would recommend them to anyone! :)
After my tax preparer of 25 years retired, I had to find a new tax preparer. I found ProFiler Consulting and put them through a rigorous interview process. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they were similar in structure to my last tax preparer. he only differences are: 1. They will not share the return with you until you pay, so don;t expect to review anything and ask questions until your bill is paid (never had that issue before), and 2. You need to keep asking for detailed worksheets to see exac
I've used ProFiler Tax & Consulting for years now. They always pay close, personal attention to the goals that my family and I have for our money. They make great suggestions and have saved me a significant amount of money over the years. When I work with ProFiler Tax & Consulting, I know that I am getting informed and personal attention from honest people who have my best interests in mind.
Using them for last 25+ years 5 star service
I have been having my taxes done at ProFiler Tax and Consulting for many, many years and have been nothing but very satisfied. The staff is up to date on all tax laws and give great advice. They are always available to answer any questions. I would highly recommend this service.
I love this place. They?re more secure by the year, and upgrade their security. Great team and great communication. They are way higher attention to detail than the tax chains or smaller tax solo/vendors. I?ve gotten great value and cost savings from this team.
Brian and Profiler Consulting did an excellent job for me and my business. Other companies out there wanted a lot more money, and seemed to know less than him. I am pleasantly surprised and have referred many of my colleagues there way. I am looking forward to a long and mutually prosperous business relationship.
Pam has been such a great help in starting my business and navigating taxes. She?s responsive and very knowledgeable.
Profiler has been preparing our taxes, business and personal for 11 years and we?ve always walked out happy. Highly recommend them.
Brian took the time to understand my family's tax situation, and then we had an excellent discussion about various filing / deduction options with their advantages and down sides. I found their form easy to fill out. And I was shocked that my filing was done that same afternoon! ??
They have been doing my taxes (personal and business) for many, many years and always happy with the quality and value. Highly recommend them if you are looking for specific tax expertise or simple filings!
Complete Satisfaction! Mike Hogan and his staff are there to provide tax services and consulting at anytime you need them. If I have a question or need advice I know I can call and set an appointment or send a question through email and receive a quality response in a timely manner. I have and will continue to refer ProFiler Tax & Consulting to others.
Carrie Huffman went above and beyond to help me and my brother with our taxes. I really appreciate all your hard work and knowledge. Would recommend her, smart and efficient.
1 of the worst experiences of my life. Michelle was working with me and is the biggest nightmare I've ever encountered. She will go weeks or months without answering emails, Zero help ever. BEWARE
I recommend anybody looking for tax preparation to look elsewhere. There were several reasons I found my experience working with Profiler Tax Consultants to file my 2017 personal tax return incredibly disheartening: 1) Even though I provided the accountant all of my tax documents, and answered all the questions she asked completely and accurately, when I reviewed the physical returns that were filed, I found that the accountant had made errors on several of the lines of both my federal and state tax return
We have been using Profiler for many years and have received consistent care and service. We always recommend this family based business to family and friends. We originally came to them via friend referral.
Profiler taxes is knowledgeable, professional, timely and always great to work with. It is not a wonder why I have been having them do my taxes for the last 15 years!
Just found out I am being billed $900 for a check I wrote them almost 1 year ago. Now I have to go though all my records and find out if I am being double charged. Things like this seem to be a standard at this company. Happily no longer using.
Fantastic service. Excellent folks to go to if you need help getting your taxes done!! Mike has been especially helpful in helping us take care of our yearly tax returns! Thanks for the wonderful service!
Kind of expensive., but well worth it! 20 year client!
I had a great experience with ProFilers ! Pamela did a wonderful job!!
Ethan helped my wife and I. He was excellent and took the time to ask questions and get us the best return possible. Highly recommend them.
Profiler was very knowledgeable and helpful with all of my tax and finance questions. They are very personable and friendly as well!
I have had nothing but the best experience working with the team at Profiler over many years. I don't plan on going anywhere else for tax preparation
I have used this service for many years, they are accurate, very business like, prompt to answer all of my questions and every though I lhave moved around a lot they are always there. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking an accurate and prompt service
I have been using Profiler Consulting services for over a decade now. They provide excellent service and advice.
A top notch experience
good service and friendly
They listen, work quickly, and take care of business. I send all my friends and family to them.
Horrible customer service and they prepared tax return with errors. One of their employees was extremely rude and unprofessional as well
ProFiler Consulting does a great job for all of your tax needs!
Very good to work with providing good advice and support with reasonable rates.
These guys are awesome! Professional and friendly.
I'm always well taken care of when I'm at ProFiler.
Unbelievable first class experience! Professional in every sense of the word!
Accurate, Easy and Great people to work with!
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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.
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.