Tax Guru-Jain Consulting - Tax, Accounting & Payroll Firm

Tax Guru-Jain Consulting - Tax, Accounting & Payroll Firm

Reviews Summary

The reviews consistently praise the exceptional service, professionalism, and expertise of the accounting team. Clients highlight their responsiveness, thoroughness, and personalized care, especially for tax filing, ITIN applications, and business accounting. Many appreciate the clear explanations, efficiency, and affordability, with several noting they’ve returned for multiple years or referred others. The team is described as trustworthy, knowledgeable, and highly recommended for both individuals and businesses.

About This Listing

Bookkeeping
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Sales Tax Compliance
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
Expatriates
Individual Taxpayers
E-Commerce
Real Estate
Healthcare
Restaurants
QuickBooks

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Individuals seeking tax prep, retirement planning, or financial advice
Small business owners needing bookkeeping, payroll, or tax compliance
Freelancers and contractors with 1099 income or complex returns
Couples planning finances together or managing joint returns
Investors with capital gains or rental property income
Anyone looking for year-round financial guidance and peace of mind

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First-Time Clients

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What to Know Upfront:

Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
Availability Appointments fill up quickly during tax season — book early if possible

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What to Bring

Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
Receipts or logs for deductible expenses, donations, or mileage

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Features

Bookkeeping
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Sales Tax Compliance
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
Expatriates
Individual Taxpayers
E-Commerce
Real Estate
Healthcare
Restaurants
QuickBooks

Contact Information

Address

5535 Western Blvd STE 202

Raleigh, North Carolina 27606

Hours

Monday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9AM-5PM

Customer Reviews

Working with Vini and her incredible team has been a fantastic experience! Right from the start, her friendly demeanor and unmatched efficiency made all the difference. As someone who usually dreads anything to do with taxes, discovering Vini felt like finding a hidden gem! She effortlessly navigates my complex tax situations, and she always makes sure I fully understand every step of the process. Her wealth of experience gives me so much confidence, and I genuinely feel like I?m in great hands. I can?t rec

I couldn?t be more pleased with the service I received from my accountant. She made the entire tax filing process incredibly smooth, stress-free, and efficient. From start to finish, she was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. She took the time to answer all of my questions and made sure I understood each step along the way. It?s clear that she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. I?m so grateful to have found someone I can fully trust with my finances. High

The dynamic duo of Jain Consulting (Vini and Jack) are exceptional at tax prep and I highly recommend them. They took the time to ensure I understood the process and were able to maximize my return while minimizing any stress. I also appreciated their prompt communication and the transparency they provided. They were able to prioritize me with my last minute request as I needed to travel around the tax filing date. They even gave future tax planning suggestions to optimize our savings on taxes. As we were t

Jack and Vini - wonderful professional. They perfectly handles your variety of complex business needs and make things simple for you. Deep knowledge and always reachable to.help you out. We do our multiple businesses and personal taxes and accounting with them. Very much happy. Thank you

I have been a small business owner of a dental practice for the past 20 years. During that time I have employed several different accounting firms but felt that I needed a firm that could provide more personalized care. That is when I found Vini Jain. What I love about her and her firm is the personalization and the attention. She is always available for a phone call, email or text. She answers all of my questions and I never feel like my business is neglected. I employ her on a monthly basis to reconcile m

I'm so happy to have found the Tax Guru! We recently relocated to Cary and wanted to have a local preparer. I had seen the many excellent reviews so thought to give them a try - I'm so happy to have found them! Jack did a wonderful job of explaining my tax situation - and I appreciate their year-over-year comparison.

Every time without exclusion the best service. Can contact them anytime even after hours and you will get a response promptly. Has decreased my workload and stress managing my tasks for me. Will definitely recommend them. They are as trustworthy as possible!

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional service I received. I was referred to your firm by Nonprofit Organization, and I'm delighted to share my positive experience. Vini and Jack provided invaluable assistance, demonstrating both expertise and a commitment to client support. I highly recommend Tax Guru to anyone seeking professional tax advice. Thank you again for your help.

I had a great experience working with Vini and Jack. They helped me set up my LLC and provided ongoing support throughout the year, answering all my tax-related questions. When it was time to file my taxes, they made the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend their services for anyone looking for reliable and knowledgeable CPA support!

Worked with Jack from Tax Guru for the past few years and it has been an excellent experience from answering all tax related questions to ensuring that my filing was complete in an accurate and timely manner. Highly recommend them and you will not be disappointed.

Excellent Services I have been doing taxes 1040 with them for last 5 years and they do get good refund and do the Services quickly. Thank you Jain team members!! I recommend all to go and get their services. Appreciate their online/ in person appointments systems .

Working with vini and her team has been absolutely wonderful! Thank you for all your efforts! Very professional and accommodating.

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Tax Guru - Jain Consulting. Vini and her team are very reliable , knowledgeable and the customer service is beyond exceptional. This was our first year in business and Jain Consulting has made our tax season and accounting a breeze. I would definitely recommend Tax Guru-Jain consulting and definitely give them 5 stars no question.

I highly recommend Jack and Vini for their exceptional professionalism, organization, consistency, and responsiveness?qualities that are essential in an accounting firm handling small businesses. Their personalized service truly sets them apart. Jack and Vini have provided invaluable support, allowing me to focus on growing my business with confidence, knowing that all aspects of our accounting and financials are in expert hands. I am sincerely grateful for their dedication and expertise.

I can't recommend Jain Consulting enough! As a self-employed business owner, there?s a lot to juggle between the creative side and the business side, and hiring a CPA was definitely an investment. From the moment I spoke with Vini, she reassured me that she would help with my complex tax questions, and she?s done just that. She?s incredibly prompt with responses and always provides reassurance when I have follow-up questions. I?m so glad I found Vini and Jack, and now I never have to worry so much about my

We had an amazing experience with Tax Guru-Jain Consultation. Excellent services deserves to be celebrated. Prompt responses and Affordability are the major outstanding services. Highly appreciated and recommended!

Vinita is an outstanding CPA! She is professional, detail-oriented, and always ensures accuracy in all financial matters. Her expertise and reliability make a huge difference. Highly recommend her services!

I would highly recommend them for any tax related services. I had filed my state and federal taxes with them and also submitted ITIN application for my spouse. They were very helpful and quick and helped me file in time. Their service made sure I will be their permanent returning customer.

Working with Jain Consulting on taxes was a great experience. Professional and fantastic communication. Highly recommend in the Raleigh area!

As a tax consultant, Tax Guru provides exceptional service and expertise in navigating the complexities of tax law. Their team demonstrates profound knowledge and dedication to ensuring their clients receive the best possible guidance and solutions for their tax-related concerns. Tax Guru's commitment to excellence is evident in their meticulous attention to detail and their ability to offer personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Their professionalism and responsiveness cre

I recently had the pleasure of utilizing Tax Guru Services for my accounting, balance sheet, business, notary, and taxation needs, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. First and foremost, their pricing is incredibly competitive, making them a standout option in the market. Not only do they offer affordable rates, but they also provide exceptional value for the services rendered. One of the aspects I appreciated most was their willingness to go above and beyond simply executing tasks. The team at Ta

I have worked with this team for years, through various businesses and employment. They are very very smart and understand taxes better than any other company I've ever worked with. Highly recommend. I refer a lot of people over.

Awesome CPA! Really takes the time to make sure clients are educated on the best options for you! Very savvy with real estate investors as well.

I had a wonderful experience with Vini and Jack?s tax return services. They are very responsive and thorough. They have a very efficient appointment system and they know their craft well. Overall, I will highly recommend their services for filing your tax return.

Tax-Guru -Jain Consulting provided me with outstanding service! I am a first time customer, I reached out to them 6 days before closing deadline to get my taxes done, Vini and Jack were very efficient and friendly, they got everything done thru email, following up with me for documents and advice which would save me money, even though they were super busy. In short I got a good refund a few days back. I cannot thank them enough, this review is a small way of showing my gratitude. I will continue to use the

The service I have received from Jack and Vini at Jain Accounting , business Tax and Payroll Service has been top of the line! They have met with me and explained everything in detail down to the last penny. You will only be pleased with how pleasant they are in how they treat you as a client. We are so satisfied with their services and thorough, detailed explanations and work. Thank you so much!!

I had a great experience with Vini and Jack services, opening LLC and tax returns. I highly recommend them!

They have been doing my taxes for past 5 years. Amazing service both in terms of regulatory and speed.

I highly recommend Tax Guru Jain Consulting. Jack was extremely responsive and helped me resolve a complex tax issue. If you are facing any concerns or simply seeking tax guidance, this team is knowledgeable, understanding and will help you navigate the situation.

I have found Vini and the team at Jain to be knowledgeable, easily accessible and professional . I would recommend Jain to any individual and or business.

Vini and Jack were very helpful. I was going to HR Block last years but this is my new place to go for tax returns.

Vini and Jack are very knowledgeable and professional to work with. They helped me file my US tax returns as well as my wife?s ITIN. They have in-depth knowledge of the US tax system and very professional to deal with. I would highly recommend them for any tax related queries and issues.

Vini works with all businesses to help them with their accounting needs. She is proficient with Excel or Quickbook and can help you with day to day running the business and at tax time. Her honesty and knowledge make her an expert and someone you want to have in your corner.

Vini from Tax Guru provided exceptional assistance with my business tax and financial matters. As a new business owner, she made the process incredibly smooth, alleviating any concerns I had. I'm truly impressed and highly recommend their services.

Vini of Tax Guru is so knowledgeable about taxes, especially business tax. I found her to be a great and active listener and knew what questions to ask tome make the best decision for my business.

As a small business, working with Vini and her team has been fantastic and we now have someone we can fully trust. I went through two other accountants and Vini and her team are the best. Great support, and guidance on making sure all our books and finances are taken care of the right way. As a small business, I can focus on our customers and service and no longer have to worry about the accounting side.

They were very helpful with me to resolve the issue that I had and give me the proper refund and did great troubleshooting love them will use them again thank you oh yeah thank you

Very welcoming and knowledgeable! Jack and Vini helped me form a LLC last year and Jack has been guiding me through. I had so many questions and Jack always took a time explaining until i can understand. Most Importantly, I feel comfortable using their services! Thank you!!!!

Vini has gone above and beyond since the first time I called her. She is prompt in her responses and so thorough in her work to ensure my taxes are filed correctly. She walked me through the process step by step in-person and got everything filed in the same day. I will be continuing to use her services next year!

Jack and Vinita were very friendly and helpful throughout the tax filing process. They own a small business Tax Guru off of Jones Franklin Rd and Hillsborough St. in Raleigh. If you own a business or would like someone to help you file your personal taxes I highly recommend their services.

My husband and I have had our taxes prepared by Vini and Jack for the last two years and we will keep using their services for the foreseeable future. They are professional, courteous and very patient in taking the time to answer any questions we have. The price is reasonable and the level of detail and expertise is definitely worth it compared to filing taxes by yourself online. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a no hassle, professional CPA.

Jack and Vinny did a great job with my taxes from last three years! I got the refund out of my expectations. I highly recommend highly recommend using their services at Tax Guru!

My wife and I required assistance with an ITIN application and 2024 tax filing.Vini and Jack proved to be highly helpful and knowledgeable with our situation and the beauty of going through Tax Guru is that we also got a higher refund this year! Highly recommend!

Vinita Is very efficient and knowledgable and sorted my issues with ITIN application which was initially rejected. She Is a CAA and I didn't have to submit my passport to the IRS.

Jain consulting were great to work with! Both Jack and Vini were always available to answer any questions I had and they both worked quickly to get my tax return filed. I?m a sole proprietor and my taxes can be a little complicated but Jack was very professional in handling all of my tax needs. This was my first year working with Jain consulting but it won?t be my last, I?m throughly impressed with the quality of their work.

I had a great experience on my tax service with tax guru-jain consulting. Jack and Vini were very professional, courteous and polite. They were also very quick and efficient. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to have their taxes prepared. I will be using their services in the future.

Jain consulting is absolutely awesome! It took me a while to find a CPA that works with different immigration statuses and I was pleased to find Jain Consulting. They worked through our situation very well, and helped us get the best returns, and filed everything in a timely fashion. Jack has a wealth of knowledge that has been very helpful in navigating our taxes correctly.

Vini provided exceptional assistance with my tax questions - delightful experience! Their expertise, professionalism, and promptness were truly commendable. Highly recommended!

Great Service. I am getting best refunds. I do my taxes with Jain for last 5 years. I would have given them 10 stars if google had options. Highly recommend.

They take care of our entire families taxes for the past couple years. Professional and extremely helpful, can always be counted on, definitely will recommend to all our neighbors.Thank you from our family!

My friend and I were so happy to find Jain Consulting! They were able to fit us in with a same-day appointment and helped answer all of our questions about taxes. I recommend them to anyone in the area!

Jain Consulting has provided me with the very best accountant services I have ever had. From preparing and filing business taxes to responding to questions and filing documents, they are quick to act and their work is impeccable. Their services are offered at reasonable prices. Best of all, Vini & Jack are really nice people. I look forward to recommending and working with them for many years to come.

Jain Consulting was a tremendous help, in helping us creat our first LLC. They hold them self to high level of professionalism and are very good and fast at getting back to you with answers to all types of question you might have. As this is our first LLC we had all sorts of concerns. Over all great experience, I will recommend to anyone in need of creating an LLC, corporation or just in need of an account or assistance with yearly taxes.

My experience with Tax Guru-Jain Consulting for my taxes was great. Jack and Vini helped me with my taxes. They were professional, knowledgeable and very responsive to communication. Jack prepared my taxes and did a complete walk through with detailed explanation. I highly recommend Tax Guru-Jain Consulting (Vini and Jack) for folks who are looking for help to file their taxes.

She was a wonderful person. I was able to make same-day appointment and I recommend Jain consulting tax guru for any tax advice or financial questions.

I had a very good experience with Jain Consulting. Being on F1 visa, Jack and Vini made the process extremely easy for non immigrant tax filing. They took care of everything including the tax filing, documentation and final packaging. My filing included last year amendments too which was smoothly completed. The price is affordable. Everything was completed online and they are very responsive and happy to answer all the questions over emails and calls. I would highly recommended Jain Consulting for anyone wh

This firm provide accounting services at the highest quality. It is one of service providers listed on the NC website for a complete tax accounting. I got this after a worst experience with another company to get my tax return done during 2020 and 2021. The company approached me with a discounted offer for the first time but in doing so they chose an easy route for my dependents who do not have TIN. As I found out later, the company was not certified to process TIN on behalf of the client. This has resulted

These guys are great.! Vini was really quick and extremely proactive. Jack helped us with a smooth process of filing returns and my ITIN. Appreciate both their commendable efforts in guiding through this process.! Highly highly recommend these guys!. ??

Brilliant experience with Jain Consulting, as I recently moved to the US with my family coming over from South Africa. I am new to the US tax laws, process and terminology. JAIN took a lot of time and effort to explain everything to me and ensure I was clear on the requirements and the process. They are extremely knowledgeable and were able to promptly address our tax returns. In addition to completing my returns, they also provided advice on options that we could consider going forward in order to optomise

I have been thrilled with the level of support and engagement with Jack and Vini at Tax Guru. They?re helping me with filing taxes, establishing business entities providing tax advice and guidance.

We have been working with Vinita for several years now and always are satisfied with the excellent service she provides to us. She is thorough, responsive, efficient, and provides a quick turn around. She and her team really know their stuff! Highly recommend!

Filed my taxes with the firm. Excellent service. Applied for ITIN number, the process was very smooth, well organized and explained every step in detail. Worked with Vini and Jack, are very professional and got my taxes filed in a timely manner. Definitely recommended

My tax team is great! I no longer stress about my business and personal taxes! No one wants to deal with complicated tax stuff. Hiring Jack and Vini was the best decision I made.

I had a great experience! I was referred to them by a friend. They were very efficient! I was able to start the process online before our meeting which really saved a lot of time. I had everything in and filed very quickly. I will go back again next year and would highly recommend their services:)

Jain consulting has been an outstanding resource as I started my business. I am used to only getting in contact with my CPA during the tax season, but Jain Consulting answers texts and emails throughout the year ? an invaluable service when you are first figuring things out! They could have nickel and dimed me for the information over many consultations, but instead just provided friendly guidance and gave me the option to schedule something more thorough if I felt I still needed the help. They even took th

I would like to thank Jain Consulting for their excellent Tax return filing service , providing informative and precise information for all queries. They definitely made my Tax returns filing simple and stress free. Would definitely recommend them for Tax filing services .Thank you team for your great efforts....

Vinita is extremely efficient, and very accommodating. I had a great experience filing my tax return with Jain Consulting. Definitely recommend you get your return done here.

Excellent, courteous, and super timely service. I was in real need of a good CPA on a very short deadline. Jain Consulting got it handled in a few short hours, and made sure I understood how they?d come to the result. I?m very glad I checked for reviews and found them, and would definitely recommend them.

Jain Consulting, LLC. helped my family tremendously with our 2019 Taxes. For years, we used tax software and felt as our taxes got more complex with property rental, side business and investments, we needed professionals. Through a trusted referral, I contacted Jain Consulting and was very happy throughout the entire experience. They were efficient, answered all of our questions, looked at every angle of our taxes so we weren't forgetting anything and we felt very confident in their work. We will con

I went to see Vini for filing for an ITIN renewal for my kid. The process was pretty smooth and fast. She was able to clearly specify the documents required and get them organized. She also explained me the process once submitted with IRS and prepare for 2022 filing. I look forward to working with her in the future.

From our initial telephone conversation right through the entire process, Jack and Vini were outstanding. There were no processes that they weren?t knowledgeable about and made the entire experience seem effortless. Excellent at assisting expats with their tax and ITIN requirements.

Best Accounting Team Ever! They are extremely responsive and have assisted me on multiple occasions with issues that went above and beyond and they did a fantastic job on everything. I run a company that founds other companies and have done so for 17 years. I will recommend Jain Consulting to all of our customers. They are, in a word, fantastic! Thank you all for everything!!!

This is my second year of using Jain Consulting LLC for my taxes and what a wonderful experience yet again. I will be back next year but more so I will also be looking to work with Jain Consulting on establishing my business etc. and looking to leverage their other business services. I really struggled to find a reliable tax consulting service that wasn't going to charge me a fortune and I am so glad I found Jain Consulting LLC. Very highly recommended!

Absolutely the best experience filing our taxes. I would highly recommend this firm for all your tax needs

Vini was very professional, she explained everything in details. She was extremely helpful to guide us with our tax return and my ITIN application. I recommend this establishment to people who have to apply for ITIN?s.

Went in for ITIN and it was a pleasant experience. Process was clearly documented and Vinj proactively provided guidance around some of the complexity we had with our documentation. She was welcoming and it was great meeting her. Definitely would recommend visiting this place for ITIN and looking forward for similar experience for Tax filing with her help.

I worked with Vini and team in 2021. I had a great experience. Vini and team are professional, quick to respond and address all your concerns. I would recommend Jain Consulting if anyone is looking for a firm to do their taxes.

My experience with Jain consulting has been fantastic. Jack is very attentive, timely with his responses and patient to answer any questions I have. Highly recommend the company.

Smooth experience, Vini was extremely professional. We went for our ITIN application as we couldn?t get any appointment directly with the government. Would highly recommend Vini for services related to tax filing and ITIN application amongst others.

?????????? I highly recommend Vini and her team for your tax needs. Very knowledgeable, ethical, and great with numbers! There is a reason they have hundreds of all 5 star reviews. ??????????

I used Jain consulting for my tax return and it was very nice experience. Vini explained that things very well. Over all experience with Jain consulting is impressive and definitely recommend for my friends. Thanks Raj

Outstanding service, very professional. I got all my questions anwered to full satisfaction. I filled tax return and applied for ITIN and whole process was done in half an hour after completing the documentation online.Highly recommended if you are living in RTP area

Vini as a CPA is very knowledgeable. She walks you through the entire process for any services you require of her for tax purposes. I consulted her for my daughters ITIN renewal. She was very helpful and the process was quite smooth. Thanks a lot Vini.

It was a wonderful experience to work with them. I was looking around for tax filing as this was my first time. So, the more I was discussing with other agents, more I was getting confused. Thanks to Vini and Jack for making this process so smooth. Vini responded quickly to my queries. Jack made everything very clear to me. Surely, I will be coming to them again.

I had only 2 days left to handle everything and I am not any good with documentations and administrative things. Yet it felt smooth, easy and I could tell I was in very capable hands. My situation isn't that simple being a foreigner with a wife and kid having recently moved to the US, but all worked out great. Meeting in person makes a whole world of a difference. Thanks! Highly recommended

Jain Consulting is one of the best accountants I've come across! The team at Jain Consulting are super professional, prompt and knowledgeable. This past year, because of different life situations, my accounting/books have been in disarray but after hiring JC they've done so much to help me get my books in order and help prepare my taxes in a timely manner. I'd give them more stars if I could! You won't be disappointed.

We had a great services from Jain consulting and I was able to get very good refund. I have been the customer for the last three years.

What a fantastic and well-run business!! Jack was so knowledgeable and accommodating to my husband and me. I am so happy, and I will tell all my friends about Tax Guru-Jain Consulting!

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