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850 S McHenry Ave Ste D
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Sansone CPA is a great group of professionals. We had the pleasure of working with Mr. Anton, and he has been extremely helpful with all the accounting/tax related questions. Not only he is knowledgeable, easy to work with and very responsive to emails and phone calls. Mr. Anton's collaboration has been outstanding, we are so happy and grateful and look forward to continuing our professional relationship for many years to come. Highly recommend! ?????? ?
I attempted to complete my taxes on HR Block as I usually do, but my taxes were more complex this year. They reported I owed an excessive amount, and the uncertainty led me to reach out to S&A. Anton was very helpful, and the process was so straightforward and easy. He helped explained where I missed some items on HR Block, and was very thorough throughout the filing. Their rate is very reasonable, and the turnaround time is quick. Very relieving knowing my taxes were done correctly by a professional, and i
I?ve been working with Anton for the past year, and I couldn?t be more satisfied with the level of service and expertise. They are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and detail-oriented?always taking the time to explain complex financial matters in a way that makes sense. From tax planning to real estate investments and everything in between, they?ve helped me stay organized and make smart financial decisions. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and proactive accountant.
This is my 2nd year working with Anton and his team. It has been a wonderful and refreshing experience! Anton is professional, respectful, and efficient. He and his team always follow up in a timely manner to answer my questions and meet my needs. And, their customer service skills are outstanding.
I have used Ron for my Taxes for about 7 years now. He and his team have been absolutely amazing. They are great at what they do and make it very comfortable to ask questions if you don't understand something. We live in another state and still use their service's because they make filing our taxes so easy and stress free. 100% recommend.
We got to know Ron McHone and Sansone & Associates, PC through our Financial Advisor, about 5 or 6 years ago. Since then, he had not only done our individual tax returns but also our not-for-profit Foundation. Ron and the associates are very professional and courteous. He completes your returns within the hour of your appointment and turns it over to his associates for a second pair of eyes, so at any given returns, you can be sure of the accuracies of your returns. They do a great job!
It was a pleasure to work with Anton. He is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly. He made the process easy to understand and addressed every concern I had. Highly recommend his expertise!
Anton has been wonderful to work with. He is incredibly knowledgeable and super responsive. As a new business owner I was originally stressed regarding income taxes but he has made the process educational and worry free! Highly recommend!
Anton (owns the practice) is courteous, responsive, knowledgeable and efficient. The cost of services is reasonable. He does my taxes and tax planning. Couldn't be happier with my new CPA.
The entire experience of scheduling with the front desk over phone to CPA consultancy was flawlessly executed. Anton Prokopenko the CPA, is very friendly, knowledgeable, fast, timely and is an excellent communicator. We highly recommend Sansone & Associates
They are the BEST! Ron and staff are always available for any questions or concerns. They never make me feel stupid, no matter how dumb my question is. They are thorough and catch things other places missed. I recommend them without reservations.
I?ve had an excellent experience working with Sansone & Associates, P.C. The team is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. They understand the importance of deadlines and always deliver timely and accurate results, making complex tax and accounting matters feel manageable. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a dependable CPA firm that truly values their clients? time and needs.
I?ve used Sansone for over 20 years. Each year, I continue to be surprised at how promptly they respond and complete my filing. Reliable, trustworthy, and professional. I highly recommend.
Very happy with Sansone & Assoc!! Been using them for about 9-10 years. Prompt, courteous service for a task I personally loathe!! I highly recommend them!
Sansone Financial does a great job of making financial planning feel approachable and personal. Their team is knowledgeable and easy to work with, which makes it so much easier to feel confident about your financial future. Highly recommend
I had the pleasure of visiting Sansone CPA, and I am thoroughly impressed! The website is not only sleek and easy to navigate but also offers a wealth of information that is extremely helpful. Whether you're seeking tax services, accounting advice, or business consulting, they make it clear that Sansone CPA is dedicated to providing top-tier service.
Anton was fast and knowledgeable about our specific tax situation. I would recommend him to anyone.
We recently started working with Anton at Sansone Accounting and Tax with a return for an elderly family member. We met with Anton based upon the good reviews we saw, and were happy with his careful attention to detail and the in depth questions that he asked to make sure he understood everything that was required. It was obvious that he cares a lot about his clients and is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best possible results. When we received the return, it was in a very impressive and organ
My experience at Sansone & Associates and the TaxDome portal has been fantastic! Their tax filing process so easy and efficient. The TaxDome portal is incredibly user-friendly, making document uploads a breeze, and I loved having access to helpful checklists and organizers. It?s great how simple it is to stay organized and communicate when everything is ready. Highly recommend this system and firm for anyone looking for a smooth, stress-free tax filing experience!
I don't usually do Google reviews, but for Anton and the Sansone staff I had too. Exceptional professionalism, outstanding support, and overall great financial expertise. Any questions I had, Anton answered with full detail and resolution.
Just an all around pleasant experience. Very knowledgeable and professional well answering any questions I had. Also was encouraged to stay in touch with any future questions and would recommend to anyone.
This team provides such an amazing service. Filing my taxes with Sansone & Associates has been smooth and very informative over the years
From a clean office, to friendly staff, Sansone & Associates treated my family and I with the most utmost respect. Anton was very helpful and detailed in explaining everything. Will be coming back!
First time using a tax preparer and would highly recommend. Professional from start to finish.
Thank you so much Yulia and the Sansone staff for helping me out this year. I will be sure to comeback. Anton was very professional and helpful, made sure to guide me through every step.
We have had the pleasure to work with Sansone & Associates for many years. The entire staff is super friendly and professional. They truly take the time to understand your needs and offer a quick resolution. I highly recommend Sansone & Associates with a few shout outs to Connie, Anton, David and of course Ron!! You all are a great group!! Thanks for everything you do for me, my family and my business.
Ron has helped me for years! He is time efficient and responds quickly to questions. I have recently worked with Anton and he was very helpful and professional. It is reassuring to have a practice I can trust with my business and personal needs!
Anton is a professional tax specialist and helped answer all of my questions in a timely manner. Thank you!
Anton was very helpful when we found ourselves in a crunch. We are a small not for profit and had to process 1099's online due to law changes and Anton took on the issue with just a few days to spare. He was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Great experience doing our taxes. Great communication, quick to respond, and does a good job
Would recommend Anton to anyone. He made the whole process easy and quick. Office is in a nice location and very clean.
Had a great call with Anton. Very helpful and knowledgeable about taxes! It was super easy to get in touch with him. I just filled out his online form and had an email shortly after. We even spoke on a holiday so was thankful he was around to help! Really nice guy and I plan to do business with Blackwell in the future! Thank you!!!
I have worked with Sansone for three years now and am very happy. With quality comes price but it is well worth it to me. I highly recommend Ron Mchone as a competent accountant with a willingness to communicate with patience.
I have been with Sansone for the past +5 years and they make it almost too easy!!
Can't say enough good things about the people at Sansone & Associates. My taxes were done very quickly and the portal option makes getting documents to them easy. I also had several questions and changes (things I forgot to give them) and it was handled quickly without any fuss or extra cost.
The Only people I trust with my business taxes. Do yourself a huge justice and Go to the best and you'll thank yourself later
I've had nothing but excellent service with Sansone Accounting. My father and mother used them and since my father has died, they have been invaluable to helping us through the sometimes complicated tax process. They are prompt to return any questions and I feel confident my taxes will be done correctly as well as timely.
Sansone & Associates are reliable, helpful, reasonable and kind. They are worth every penny and why I return for tax help every year.
We've used Sansone & Assoc.for many years and have been very pleased. Anton has now taken over our acct. We've been very pleased with his service as well and look forward to continuing working with him and the Sansone staff.
Very professional and knowledgeable. Rates are great and offered extra help/look overs for no extra cost. Recommend to anyone looking for expertise and professional care.
I was looking for someone new to do my taxes this year and I'm so glad I found Anton! From start to finish he made the process very stress-free. He?s extremely knowledgeable, prompt in answering questions and very thorough in his explanations. He took the time to walk me through every part of my tax return and even offered help above and beyond what I hired him to do. I highly recommend his services, you won?t be disappointed.
I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional accountant, Anton. I can confidently say that his expertise and professionalism have exceeded my expectations. Finding a reliable and proficient accountant has been crucial to ensuring financial health and success. From our initial consultation, it was evident that Anton possessed a deep understanding of financial matters and a keen eye for detail. He took the time to thoroughly analyze my financial situation, and listened attentively to my goals and concer
I just hired Anton to manage my payroll and teach me about taxes as a small business owner. He is excellent! Very knowledgeable and always willing to help and educate. I am so thrilled to have him as part of my team! His knowledge, willingness to teach and expertise are what any business owner needs. I highly recommend him.
I can always rely on Anton and his services. I appreciate the professional work and environment.
Ron and his team are terrific. Always a quick turn around, answer any and all questions quickly, professionally and correctly. And they are available throughout the year for tax questions; doing taxes is never fun but Ron and his team really help reduce the pain!!!
Sansone & Associates, P.C. is great to work with. They are professional and have the expertise to assist with your accounting needs. I highly recommend them!
Use them for both our personal and my small business accounting. Ron and Anton are responsive, helpful, generous with their time and introducing new technologies to advance their practice. Would recommend checking them out
I have relied on Anton for a few years now and he does a great job! He has been great to work with and is always willing to take extra time to answer any question that I have. Very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.
We hired Anton to do our taxes this year for the first time after our former accountant merged with another company and no longer provided services in our area. We were impressed by Anton's promptness and professionalism. He took the time on a Saturday to walk us through our return in detail and answer all of our questions. I highly recommend his services.
Professional and very helpful. Great team, delivering exceptional service.
we have been a client for many years - always get great service
Very helpful each year as I?ve been with them for several years.
Blackwell CPA Services is wonderful to work with, they are super professional, knowledgable, and kind. I was looking for a second opinion on my tax return as well as some clarifications on things that pertain to me as a small business owner. Anton was very responsive, took the time to review and meet with me, and provided helpful feedback and clear explanations to the things I had questions on!
I moved more than one-thousand miles away from my home of 33 years but I stayed loyal to Sansone Accounting and specifically to Ron McCone,CPA. He?d been doing my tax returns for years, and doing an outstanding job while I sat in his office and watched. Because I?m so far away now, I just send all my stuff to his office in Crystal Lake and he takes the worry out of this process. He mails everything back and takes care of business. No reason for us to look for someone where we now live because he knows u
Amazing service, very responsive and I felt confident they were working in my best interest. They came highly recommended and I will definitely be using them for taxes next year.
Thank you to Anton and Yulia for their excellent tax consultation. Their expertise clarified complex issues and provided valuable insights. Highly recommend their services!
Anton is very prompt with explaining and answering all my finance questions, I have a small business and he is very prompt and patient with me in figuring out logistics with my business. Anton does a great job of explaining the million and one questions I have, as well as the details, so I can better understand the finance side of things.
Once again, the Team at Sansone exceeded my expectations. They are a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to working with them again in the future!
Sansone Accounting has been doing my taxes for years. They are very helpful, and have a thorough understanding of tax law and ideas to help reduce my taxes. They are also very helpful with financial tax planning.
"Exceptional service! Anton goes above and beyond to ensure I understand every detail. He patiently breaks down information, answers all my questions, and simplifies the process. Their provided checklist makes gathering documents a breeze, whether in person or online. Highly recommend for efficient, organized, and patient service!"
As a small business owner, finding a reliable and professional CPA firm to handle my booking keeping and tax needs is of the utmost importance. I am happy to say that this CPA company has exceeded my expectations in every way. The team is efficient and always available to answer my questions, no matter how small. Their expertise in small business financial management has been invaluable to me and has helped me navigate the complexities of running a business with ease. I highly recommend this CPA company to
I found Anton through Facebook recommendations for personal tax preparation. The entire process was very smooth. I met with Anton twice - once for document drop-off/procedures and once for tax return review. Very friendly and helpful.
We use Sansone Accounting Services for our business. They are very easy to work with. Very knowledgeable. Always there when you need help. Great team to work with
Didn't know doing taxes could be this easy. Anton was extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Thank you so much for a wonderful and hassle free experience! 10/10
We have used Sansone Accounting and tax for years. They are knowledgeable, quick to respond. and are always there to help. No questions go answered. From corporate tax returns, LLC returns, and payroll, they have done it all for us. Thanks, Sansone!
Always a very pleasant experience, all questions answered, very professional.
I really appreciated the professional etiquette and outstanding advocacy presented by Anton.
I highly recommend this CPA company to anyone in need of professional and reliable financial services. From start to finish, the process was efficient and stress-free thanks to the expert team of CPAs on staff. They took the time to fully understand my specific needs and provided personalized recommendations that helped me save money and make informed financial decisions. I am extremely satisfied with the level of service I received and have already recommended this company to several friends and colleagues
Blackwell CPA and Anton have helped tremendously. They provide quarterly advice that allows you to structure your business so that you can prevent unnecessary tax implications before it is too late. I highly recommend using all of their services (bookkeeping, payroll, tax filing, and strategic quarterly meetings). This way they know all aspects of your business's financial health.
Highly recommend! Team is very professional and great to work with!
I have relied upon Sansone Accounting to prepare and file my taxes for the past 20 years. Ron and Anton do a great job!
Helped guide me through the proccess of filing my 1099, easy to work with and very responsive.
Exceptional customer service, financial knowledge & support, and experience. Staff at the office was super friendly and helpful.
The level of professionalism, knowledge and attentiveness at Blackwell CPA has been unmatched. Anton goes above and beyond when it comes to personal and business tax services; taking the headaches and guesswork away. I highly recommend their services regardless of how complex your taxes are.
Highly professional and reliable accounting services. Always thorough, accurate, and timely. Highly recommend!
I reached out to Anton very last minute this year, not only did he get my tax return submitted in a very quick amount of time but he communicated with me through the whole process and shared a lot of knowledge with me along the way. I would highly recommend Anton!
I have used the accounting services of Ron McHone and Sansone Accounting & Tax for over 30 years. Wonderful, wonderful service, accurate, and always on time. Accounting, tax preparation, and friendship. Just a wonderful service.
Only great work is produced from Anton and his Crew, thanks a lot!
The office and atmosphere is top of the quality. Employees are very professional and I would recommend them to anyone.
Fantastic experience with Anton preparing our personal taxes this year. Everything was done as promised, appointments kept, explanations clear. Would highly recommend this service!
Anton is amazing. Very quick and efficient. Very friendly. He is now my new tax guy for all my business needs. Highly recommended. Thanks Anton
For your business needs please talk to Anton. He is a honest man and certainly keep your information private. Not many firms out there are dependable and reliable but you can rest assured Blackwell CPA gets the job right??
The team never failed to provide swift, professional, and kind work. thank you guys!
The measure of a competent professional is one who does what they say they will do in the time frame quoted with quality work. Anton clearly is a knowledgeable pro! Excellent work, pleasant personality.
Quick, efficient and no problems with submission and payment of taxes.
I made my appointment for a tax consultation 2 full weeks ago. As there are still some businesses open on Memorial Day and from lack of communication within the 2 weeks from him, I assumed that my appointment still stood. Considering that he should have reached out the same day I scheduled the appointment or within a few days of me scheduling it; Instead, he canceled my appointment the day of, as well as failed to block out today due to the holiday. Unprofessional.
Never did my tax returns as easy as this, thank you Anton for the expertise!
Very professional and platform to submit forms is super easy!
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