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22066 Auction Barn Dr
Ashburn, Virginia 20148
Seth Enterprises CPA - Exceptional and professional service! Rajan's knowledge of the complex tax laws we face these days has ensured every detail is addressed in filings. His newsletters throughout the year are clearly indicative of where he goes above and beyond in proving his services! Always available through the year to provide advice and counsel - he puts his clients as a number one priority. Highly recommend him for all your tax needs - personal or business!
Rajan is extremely knowledgeable with small business accounting, especially taxes. I started a solo private practice and I feel more confident and reassured about my accounting and bookkeeping after meeting with him. I HIGHLY recommend working with him!
Rajan, the CEO of Seth Enterprises is an exceptional CPA whose expertise has been instrumental in the success of my rental business. I began working with him approximately 14 or 15 years ago, shortly after starting my venture. Through his insightful guidance during tax season, particularly in navigating the intricacies of tax breaks available to landlords, my business has flourished steadily. Rajan is not only highly knowledgeable but also patient, taking the time to thoroughly explain any questions you my
Rajan helped me determine the most beneficial tax structure for my small business, carefully explaining the pros and cons of the different options. He also provided valuable guidance on how to manage distributions from an investment account and save in a tax-efficient manner going forward. I would recommend Rajan to anyone in need of tax advice.
My husband and I needed to get some accurate information about the state and local tax liabilities in Virginia. We were referred to Seth Enterprises. Not only did we receive a very detailed explanation of what our tax liabiities would be, Mr Seth actually prepared a sample 2023 income tax form for us, using our information. It showed what our tax liability would have been, had we lived in Virginia in 2023. That made it easy for us to compare what we had actually paid in Pennsylvania with the amount in Virgi
Several years ago, my wife and I were looking for a CPA. After reviewing several recommendations, we made an appointment for tax preparation with Seth Enterprises. We were very lucky we did! Rajan is a very knowledgeable accountant who helped us through some complicated tax preparation involving college loans and moving out of state. He works with his clients to provide the best service to optimize your return. We couldn't be happier that we found his service.
I'm so glad we found Rajan Seth. The previous CPA made so many errors that we lost confidence. But Mr. Seth has been wonderful. He thinks of everything before filing our taxes so we get all possible deductions and no errors. He is also always available by email or phone call to answer anything pertaining to finances. We will continue using him forever and are so grateful to have him as our CPA.
We've had the pleasure of working with Rajan for our tax preparation for the past 10 years. His insightful advice has consistently guided us, and he remains a valuable resource throughout the year for any tax-related queries. He promptly replies and helps us make decisions with financial matters. Rajan's proactive approach in helping us adjust our withholdings ensures we're always well-prepared for the next year. Beyond his professional acumen, Rajan is incredibly personable, making our annual meetings so
I have been working with Seth Enterprises for at least the last 7 years. He has always been very professional, very friendly, and always happy to answer any question I had. Chatting with Rajan was one thing I always looked forward to during tax reason. I highly recommend his services!
We were recommended Seth Enterprises by a friend years ago when I had an in-home business and we weren?t sure how to claim items on our taxes. Rajan was very organized, scheduled and easy to contact when we had any questions. We have since been divorced for a few years now and he STILL does BOTH My and My Ex-husband?s taxes because we trust him and he is very honest. He knows our situations and helps us both if he sees where we can save money. - Especially with moneys involving our children. I highly recom
I can?t recommend Rajan enough! I?ve been his client for over a decade now and trust him 100% He is always responsive and goes out of his way to make sure my tax filings are as advantageous as possible for me. I wouldn?t trust anyone else to do a better job. Rajan is wonderful!!
I have been a patron of Seth Enterprises for six years. During this time, I have continuously benefited from the expertise, dedication and emphasis on personal service that Rajan offers all his clients. Rajan is constantly studying the evolution of the tax code and adapts immediately to maximize the benefit to his clients. He also offers invaluable long term tax planning, audit representation and is readily available with knowledge and advice throughout the year.
Rajan has been our CPA for 5+ years. He is very thorough, conscientious, and has a seamless process to complete your tax returns. Your privacy and info protection is of high importance to Rajan. He understands all the tax laws for Va and Dc (where our priorities were) and provided guidance on how to move forward every year with our financial decisions impacting our taxes. We would highly recommend!
In my experience with Rajan from Seth Enterprises he has been been very resourceful. He is extremely knowledgeable with the tax laws and changes while knowing the best options and opportunities for you with. He genuinely sets you up for long term success. His 20 years of experience and true knowledge shines thorough his efficiency and way of educating. He is very personable and sincere which makes the customer experience and even better!
Rajan Seth has prepared our taxes for three years now and we are extremely gratified. Mr. Seth provides tools to help us track expenses and other relevant data throughout the tax year. He has a secure portal for document sharing and he responds to any questions we may have very quickly and without fail. We look forward to continuing our relationship with him.
Due to a number of complexities regarding this year?s income tax preparation we selected Seth Enterprises to prepare our returns for us. It was the first time we had ever used a CPA to prepare our federal and state income tax returns. Our selection was based on very favorable recommendations we received from others who have used Seth Enterprises over the years. We were not disappointed in the least. We were greatly impressed with the professionalism, competence and friendly interaction that was afforded
I am so pleased with Seth Enterprises! I rarely write reviews but Rajan Seth went over and above to make sure my difficult tax questions were answered clearly and understandably, and also gave me great ideas for my business tax situation. He responds quickly and thoroughly. I own an LLC and have a unique business, and he offered ideas that are creative and will save me money that I had not thought of. I highly recommend Seth Enterprises!
We've been working with Rajan for the past seven years. Our tax returns have gone from relatively simple to more complex as we added short-term rentals to our portfolio. Rajan is great at explaining his rationale behind making certain decisions and helps you understand the current case law associated with the IRS' ever-changing rules. He's extremely thorough an does everything within his power to protect you from ending up on the IRS' audit list!
Seth Enterprises, Rajan, is amazing. He's been my family's CPA for the last six years and we couldn't be more grateful. His knowledge of the tax codes, and willingness to share advice for my family members is invaluable and greatly appreciated...always spot on and looking out for our well-being in making tax savvy decisions. Thank you Rajan and Seth Enterprises for all these years of service--looking forward to many more years to come.
Seth Enterprises provides an impressive knowledge for both personal and business tax laws. Rajan is a highly competent CPA, that is very easy to work with throughout the year. He brings a comprehensive approach to his practice, that lets the client know every which way to save on taxes, as well as, setting a path in place for future success both personally and for my business.
Rajan provided my small business and me with superb CPA and tax services. He took the time understand my specific situation and needs and provided targeted consultation with genuine care and concern. He helped me and my small business save money as well connect me with other financial experts to help guide my retirement planning needs. Despite having moved across the country I still chose to work with Seth Enterprises this tax season. Rajan?s communication and interpersonal skills made it a seamless and eff
My first experience with a tax consultant and Rajan made it easy and very informative. He was prepared for the discussion and helped me think about tax issues I'd never thought about. His advice was relevant to my situation and has already helped out. Definitely recommend Rajan for your tax consulting and preparation needs.
Oh my gosh, I cannot say enough good things about Seth Enterprises, CPA and the top notch personal service Rajan provides! We have been going to him for 15+ years and he never says NO. He has always done our taxes and is very knowledgeable and up to date with all the current tax laws and regulations, but his has also helped us make some good financial decisions. He has put the "Human" back into being a CPA and provides truly exceptional service to his clients!!!!! I recommend him highly, and Rajan the R
We highly recommend Rajan Seth Enterprises! They are so knowledgeable about all your tax needs and take the time to understand your particular situation to ensure everything is right. We have been with Seth Enterprises for about 10 yrs and are very satisfied with their high quality work. Plus, they specialize in small businesses, so it's great to work with someone who knows how to integrate all this into our returns!
It was a pleasure to work with Rajan. I paid for a 1 hour tax consult and feel I definitely got my money's worth and more. The hour was really productive as a result of the prep work we both did ahead of time. Before meeting Rajan had me fill out a questionnaire regarding my tax situation along with a checklist of documents to provide him. I did my part to provide all that information and it helped to keep our 1 hour session really productive and covered a lot of ground. I did not feel like any of my t
Rajan has been our accountant for 6 year and here?s some of the highlights of our excellent experience with him. I have, and will continue to recommend him to anyone looking for an accountant who will take a personal interest in your situation and removes any doubt that you're paying the lowest taxes allowed by law with the confidence that your filings were done RIGHT Always available for answers and advice throughout the year Took the time to learn about our distinctive situation and continues to take a
We decided to contact Rajan Seth after seeing his online reviews. I?m happy to say that he lived up to the positive reviews. We were looking for some tax advice and did a one hour planning session. We uploaded some documents in advance and sent him most of our questions. Not only did he answer all of our questions, he brought up tax saving strategies we hadn?t considered and/or didn?t know about. He literally talked almost the entire hour and fit a TON of information into that time. We definitely feel we go
We've been working with Rajan for 2 years now and he has been wonderful. He's been able to help us in the most complex situations, to include our temporary move overseas. My husband has been working on the local economy while I still work for the US. Rajan was very detailed and thorough in helping us with getting the best return possible while also following all the international guidelines on US citizens abroad. Additionally, his flexibility to communicate with us afar has made the process much less co
We are so grateful to have asked Rajan to take care of our taxes, and could not be happier after years of working with him. He's extremely thorough, accurate, timely, and explains the process to us in a clear and patient manner. He answers every question, and often provides guidance to help improve future tax processing. Absolutely trustworthy, I would not hesitate for a moment in recommending Rajan!
As a fellow accountant and owner of a small bookkeeping company, I couldn't recommend Rajan with Seth Enterprises more highly! I have worked with multiple CPAs on behalf of my clients and Rajan is hands down the most detailed CPA I've worked with. I feel completely confident my clients are in good hands with Rajan. He is very responsive, detailed oriented, understands small business and individual tax implications and extremely knowledgeable regarding the tax code. He's also a great go-to resource as a
I have been getting my tax return filed with Seth Enterprises since 2007. I went to Seth Enterprises through a referral and I am glad that I followed the lead. This CPA is very detailed oriented, diligent and very knowledgeable about existing and changing tax laws. Due to the nature of my work, I have been moving to different states which could be challenging for your CPA however, Seth Enterprises have been very knowledgeable about individual state laws. They are always approachable and very responsive to e
My wife and I needed help preparing our taxes. We had been using a popular software tax package. We recently sold a rental property and we?re not comfortable relying on the software to accurately prepare our return. We contacted Seth Enterprises and are so glad we did. Looking back over several years, we learned that we had been misreporting our returns. In addition to correcting those errors and bringing forward deductions we were entitled to, our tax burden was significantly reduced. We are now in complia
5.0 star rating 1/15/16 I have been self-employed for 5 years and had no clue how to do my taxes for my business. I previously had a tax accountant that did a fine job however he was hard to get a hold of. I met Seth Enterprises at a networking event and just by speaking with the CPA I knew I wanted to meet with the firm. They offer a free consultation which was great so we could see if the company was a good fit for my business. This firm was WAY more detailed than my previous tax accountant. I felt confid
A friend's CPA referred Rajan to us. I am happy to have worked with Rajan through our foreign tax situation. He is professional, to the point and also very good at details. Above all, he is a very nice person to talk to. Thank you Rajan.
I have used Seth Enterprises as my CPA for a number of years now. I find the level of knowledge on all issues tax related to be of the highest order. The thoroughness of the work and the level of detail show that Rajan really cares about his clients.
I employed the help of Seth Enterprises last year and it was one of the best decisions I've made for my business so far. I am self-employed, my husband is an NYC employee living in VA, and we own rental property so we have a lot of moving pieces within our taxes. Before finding Seth Enterprises, we had our taxes done by another tax advisor and would struggle to get answers to questions. The attention to detail that was shown during our initial meeting and subsequent follow up made me confident from the g
We've been Rajan's clients for a few years now and I have to say that he is an absolute professional. You will always feel confident in his process, he is very meticulous yet maintains a personable way of conducting his meetings. He communicates all processes well and gives concise instructions. Rajan's advice is also very sound -- you're in good hands with Seth Enterprises.
Seth Enterprises has been completing my taxes for the last 4 years. Mr. Rajan Seth is extremely knowledgeable of tax laws and recommends changes accordingly for subsequent years to ensure I maximize my benefit. It's fantastic having peace of mind year after year knowing I've connected with the best in my local area! Thanks Rajan!
I did a one hour tax consult with Rajan as I had a series of tax events this year and needed to figure out the best way forward. Not only Rajan answered all my questions, he went above and beyond and educated me on various tax strategies that were outside the scope of the conversation. The consultation was well worth the money and I will keep Rajan in mind for any future tax needs.
Rajan is extremely professional in his tax preparation and diligent in making sure that you get the most out of your return. He always takes the time to explain to you your return fully and this past year even took the time to show us what our return would look like in 2018 with the changes to the new tax laws. I highly recommend using him for your tax preparation.
I have been a client of Seth Enterprises for over a decade now. Rajan's attention to detail and overalll tax/financial knowledge is unparalleled. Rajan has been invaulable in ensuring all tax benefits as well as requirements are met for operating our rental property and small business. I have referred over 4 family members to Seth Enterprises and encourage you to do the same.
Rajan is simply fantastic! He has helped me file amended returns for my parent's estate over several years. In addition he has handled my own tax return which have been rather intricate over the last 5 years. He has even accompanied me to a IRS field office in the Northern Virginia area to handle an issue involving my parent's estate in the spring of 2017. I most definitely recommend Rajan!
A very trustworthy and genuine tax practice in Ashburn! They are fully certified and well versed with latest tax laws. Provided good guidance in filling our 2013 and 2014 tax returns. Seth's are very detail oriented and extremely knowledgeable. I saved a lot of money with accurate assessment and recommendations from Seth Enterprises. I recommend them to anyone looking for a Tax accountant.
Rajan has helped us with our taxes for almost 10 years. We have a mix of assets in the US and in the UK and Rajan has provided very knowledgeable advice on how to handle our US tax requirements and the reporting of our foreign assets. He has always been very responsive throughout the year (not just at tax time) with answering any questions that we may have.
I have been getting my taxes done at Seth Enterprises for 10 years. They performed a very thorough analysis of my situation and helped me resolve a number of questions. They caught issues with returns I had filed before I started using their services. They also have provided great advice on tax planning. Professional, courteous and very detail oriented. I would highly recommend them!
If I could give 10 stars I would. Rajan and Seth Enterprises are extremely detailed-oriented, kind, intelligent and care deeply about all of their clients. I hired Seth Enterprises after I changed careers and became a 1099 independent contractor and I can honestly say without Rajan's guidance, I would be OUT of business. Rajan always makes time for me whenever I have a question no matter how small. Seth Enterprises has a lifelong client in me.
I'm a local estate planning and probate attorney. I began referring clients to Rajan Seth in 2014 and have continued to do so given their incredibly positive feedback. He's highly qualified and treats his clients with the highest care and concern for their tax issues.
I have been working with Seth Enterprises CPA for 2 years. He is not only an amazing CPA but really dives in to your needs and becomes a friend along the way. I trust him and feel very protected now that we are in his hands. Both my husband and I own businesses and he has set us up for complete success with the plans of purchasing a new home. Everything is by the books, extremely thorough, and broken down in lay mans terms so that we understand the process all the way through. I have recommended him to
Seth Enterprises (Rajan) provides top level service and advice on my personal income taxes. He is professional, efficient, and very thorough making sure I don't make any mistakes. His level of accuracy and knowledge of the ever changing tax code helps me sleep at night because I know he does everything right. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting expert advice!
Rajan is an absolute gem when it comes to professionalism and accountability. I have been working with him for 4 years now and I not only have learned so much, but I've also learned how to better organize and keep records. I own a small business and to have someone like Rajan is an irreplaceable tool. He was referred to me by another small business owner, and I have referred him to many others because I trust him and find his help incredibly valuable. Highly recommend!!
We have been using Seth Enterprises for 10 years now. As our taxes have gotten more complex, the advice we've received has been more and more detailed. The thing that separates Seth Enterprises from other CPA services is the personal time and energy that they put into your taxes--from detailed in person reviews and reminders to do things to save money for next year. We have been filing taxes with a CPA for over 15 years and had to fire the previous 3 other CPAs for poor service and malfeasance. Seth En
Seth Enterprises CPA is the BEST! This is my husband and I first time meeting and working with Mr. Seth. All we can say is.....WOW!!!! Mr. Seth went above and beyond our expectation. Thank you Mr Seth for everything you have done for us and we look forward to working with you for many years to come. :-)
I've always said - every job needs the right expertise. But we've been doing our financial bookkeeping by ourselves all these years. Finally we decided we need some help for our real estate transaction. Raj not only helped us with our specific questions, he also pointed out many issues that we hadn't been aware of. He is definitely the expert!
I have been doing my taxes with him for about 5 years now. I think that speaks in itself, why I like him. One of the great things about him is he is very honest and gives you correct advice where you can save money. He is even available to you at any point for any advice. Since I have started to go to Seth Enterprises for taxes I am so relaxed and know it will be done correctly and no worry at all. My all worries are his now and he guides me correctly. One of best CPA's I have come across in USA.
Simple, Clear, Direct, Professional and most of all, a nice, amiable and willing to understand me/my situation. That summarizes my experiences with Seth Enterprises. I continue to seek their help and give advise for a while now. Would highly recommend them for all levels of Tax issues including Personal and business related tax work, IRS representation, etc.
You can't find a better CPA than Rajan. His expertise and attention to detail are unmatched. He is thorough and thoughtful in his tax planning. I'd highly recommend him!
We trust Rajan because of how honest and thorough he is. He has given us fantastic tax advice the past 3 years and we refuse to go anywhere else. He gives us the type of service you would expect from a high end cpa firm.
This was my first year using Seth Enterprises services and it was a great experience. Rajan is very professional, answered all my questions, and was very responsive. He helped me tremendously. I am very grateful and will use him forever now!! Thank you so much Rajan!
Hands down Rajan is the best CPA I know! He's honest, trustworthy and beyond knowledgeable of the new tax laws. I highly recommend you call Seth Enterprises and hire Rajan today!
I like Rajan. I identified him from another trusted professional reference. Rajan is responsive, organized, thorough, and quick-paced (which I really appreciated). In being thorough, Rajan asks good questions that will affirm and challenge you through the lens/mind of an auditor. Finally, Rajan did an excellent job following up. He research two questions he could not answer on-the-spot and offered to follow-up for free if needed. I commend Rajan to you.
I highly recommend Seth Enterprises, They truly care about your tax situation. The attention to detail is unsurpassed! I wish that I had found them years ago! My tax situation has improved 1000% due to the outstanding work of Seth enterprises. I commend them also, on giving Firefighters discounts on there tax preparation! Daniel Corder Captain (retired) Loudoun Fire and Rescue
I have been coming to Seth Enterprises for over 7 years. They have been able to answer any question I have had. I have been very satisfied with the work they have provided. I definitely like the check list to make sure I bring all that is needed for my taxes. I also appreciate the suggestions on how to lower my tax base. They also keep the scheduled appointments I would recommend them.
Great reviews are good and I wish I could use this service. But when I contacted Seth Enterprises to get my taxes done, I was told they are not accepting new customers. Congrats to the lucky few that he does service and that give them 5 star reviews. But I have to admit I am a little salty that I was turned away with a simple, "we are not accepting new clients right now. Hopefully the next customer will be able to be accepted and actually use this service.
This is a great tax service in Ashburn area. The CPA seems very knowledgeable with tax laws and help you understand your taxes step by step. They also provide general guidance about how you can save taxes for next year, which can help save few thousand dollars. They were able to accommodate my emergency request for appointment.
Mr Seth is a pleasure to work with. He?s always there for you with questions and you can rest assured that your taxes will be done with great care and professionalism. I recommend Seth Enterprises very highly
I reached out to Rajan as a potential new customer. He was able to give me a lot of great information, very responsive, and was very honest with me about our discussion. I am not going to be his client at this time due to the nature of my requirements but I would be very happy to work with him again.
I have been working with Rajan Seth since 2005. He is an outstanding CPA. He is professional, courteous, and very responsive. I highly recommend his services!
"In good hands" is how I would describe my experience with Seth Enterprises! Seth Enterprises is experienced, professional and extremely detail oriented. From day one I felt comfortable that this company would go the extra mile and they did. I highly recommend this company!
My experience with Rajan was nothing less than professional with my taxes and always available for financial advice as needed. I only wish I'd had Seth Enterprises in my corner earlier.
Rajan is the best! I dread having my taxes done but Rajan makes the process so easy. He is efficient, reliable and provides expert advise. I wouldn't trust anyone else.
Seth is an absolute pleasure to work with. A true professional in every sense of the word. Seth is willing to work with you in all aspects of your tax preparations. Very responsive to all communications.
I availed their services to do my taxes for the past 3 years. A face to face consult with him really helped me in resolving n.. number of mistakes by other CPAs. I found them to be quite knowledgeable and detail oriented on tax laws. We would continue to use their service and definitely recommend them to others.
We have had great experience with the practice. We have been getting our taxes done for over 20 years (had used another accountant in between and switched back to him because of his integrity and professionalism.
We have been working with Rajan Seth for more than 10 years and have absolute trust and confidence in his knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to quality. I would highly recommend him.
In my line of work, I have to work with a lot of CPA's. it is refreshing to know a firm that has such an in depth knowledge about Taxes pertaining to retirement planning, education savings, estates, and business planning. I've been very pleased with the knowledge base.
Helped walk me through setup of my LLC, and again later for consultation on business taxes. Good advice and thorough analysis. In both cases, graciously responded to follow-up questions.
It was a pleasure to work with Rajan. He was attentive, personable and efficient in sorting through our tax situation.
We have used Seth Enterprises for the last 8 years and cannot imagine filing our taxes without their expertise to guide us. We can't recommend their services enough!
Keeping this review short and sweet. Everything you want and need in a CPA. I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience. We will continue to use their services.
Really grateful to Rajan for his expert advice and professionalism. Would definitely recommend his services!
Very knowledgeable and he has a teaching spirit. He has an easy way of explaining what is necessary!
Excellent services in tax prep, tax planning! (First time client)
Best service hands down. Part of my financial team.
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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.
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