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8230 Leesburg Pike Suite 700
Vienna, Virginia 22182
Recommended CPA if you are a business owner. Have utilized their services since 2017 and have given me excellent advice when it comes to taxes especially when it comes to my business. Most recent visit they sat down and walked me through their process as my taxes have become more complex over the years. Made me feel very comfortable and at ease when speaking with their staff. Long time ago used H&R block who I felt were very insufficient in their services. Here you get a much more personalized, tailored ex
I have had time to reflect on this review and believe it important to share my experience, as the inattention to detail caused me a lot of stress. I have decided for now not to post the names of the individuals that were responsible for my poor experience. I was referred to TPI group through my partner's financial advisor. I had very simple issues and needed a personal tax return prepared and filed. Despite 5 conversations on the topic, TPI Group improperly claimed my child on my taxes when it was not my ye
I have been a client of TPI since 2005 for my Real Estate Business and personal taxes. They have given me great support through the tough years as well as the great growth years! At the appropriate time, we incorporated my business and saved an amazing amount of money on potential tax liability!! Now I can better plan for retirement and future endeavors. They also can helps guide you on financial planning & aging concerns. Make an appointment today and actually have a no pressure conversation. They treat y
TPI Group has been my accountant for personal and business for 12 years now. Morteza and his staff are extremely professional, knowledgeable and courtesy. I have used them on multiple other occasions for different services, home and business loans. I have consulted them for legal services. Each and every time I was given excellent service and was never disappointed. I have referred countless number of people who are also very happy with their service.
Our company has been working with TIP for over 10 years now and we are very happy with the professional services we have been receiving. Mort is a true professional and is caring so he always offers us business and tax advise that has helped us tremendously and has saved us a lot of money. His staff is also very friendly, reliable and responsive and we have established a very close relationship over the years. We would highly recommend them!
TPI Group is truly helpful in individual and company tax planning and advising. The TPI team helped me with taxes for the past several years and I would never switch to other firms. They are friendly and tireless in giving details and clarify tax codes. The crew is diligent and they are willing to work with customer to accommodate in scheduling time for initial and for additional meetings, if needed. I love the location, very convenient to find and parking is free, not to mention tea and sweets that are par
The TPI team and Mr. Ghalambor have been doing my personal and business taxes for the past five years. I highly recommend their services. They have always been on top of deadlines and they have consistently given me good tax saving advices. Since I have switched to them I have never had to pay any late fees and I have peace of mind that my taxes are done properly.
As a business owner, we joined TPI about 10 years and we are so glad to made that move, TPI , truly has been our partner with all aspect of our financial life in business as well as our personal. TPI does our accounting, taxes , financial planning , retirement planning. , Mortgage and so on. , I don?t make any financial decision without talking to Morteza, we feel like Mort is a part of our family. Additionally, Margaret, Philippe , Pepper , Ali, Farnaz, any of them , they welcome you when you call ,
I have had the pleasure of working with TPI group for four years now. They continue to provide excellent service and exceed all expectations. Mila has personally assisted me and my business the past two years in tax filing and I couldn?t be happier. In what could be a difficult and stressful process, she makes seamless with her high level of knowledge about tax law and care for her clients.
I've been using the TPI Group for over a decade now, and have always been extremely happy with the quality of services provided. From working with Mr Ghalambor in the past, to Ms. Mila most recently, I can always count on timely and accurate tax advice and updates/news on the latest tax regulations (even dealing with foreign earnings). They are the BEST and always a pleasure to work with on all things financial (they do more than just file taxes). Give them a try - they're EXCELLENT!
I am a realtor working on the listing side of this property that TPI is funding. I have to say this is been one of the worst lenders I have ever worked with. No communication, missing deadlines, not returning emails, the list goes on and on. The times that I have called to ask about the loan. The person in charge acts like it's new every time I talk to him. He has to look it up and says he will call me back but he never does. I don't know how they get any business but they will not get any further from me.
The TPI firm is a very experienced group of professionals that recently managed some critical accounts for me and my wife on very short notice to close out the calendar year. Their patient, friendly, and expert handling of the situation gave us great confidence that we were in the right hands. Their explanations of investment details and responses to our tax questions were clear and authoritative. We are especially thankful for the personal attention of Mort Golamber (TPI founder and CEO) and the expertise
TPI Group has a good team of professionals but I have always worked with Mila. Mila has helped me with my tax returns for a few years in a row now and she has been very accurate and knowledgeable while ensuring the highest level of professionalism. This year she helped me with my return on short notice and even though she was pressed for time she did a great job and produced great results. Thanks,
I recommend them to all of my friends. They treat you like family, it's not like other tax company, they are caring and knowledgable. I had very good experience with them, they do their best to provide an outstanding service for all of their customers. Being efficient and through is an excellent quality you can see at TPI Group.
Staff at TPI are very professional. They are well experienced and have been very helpful to me for all my financial needs. Mort is very responsive, he cares for clients and is a great person to work with. I highly recommend TPI with all financial service needs.
Very happy with TPI Group, thank you Mila! Mila's attention to detail on my very complex tax return was well above what I expected. This is a very professional group and Morteza is extremely knowledgeable. I continue to use TPI year after year for taxes - and they are also helping me with a new home mortgage. Thank you TPI for your great work!
I try not to provide negative reviews and I?ve sat on this for over a year before deciding to write one. I wanted to ensure my feedback was balanced when I reflected on my interaction with this company and their staff. We decided to use TPI in 2019 for our 2018 tax returns because I wasn?t sure if turbo tax calculated it correctly. We worked with Pepper at TPI. I mentioned turbo tax provided us the same numbers as she stated, she questioned what turbo tax was in a very condescending manner and walked out o
Great customer service and mostly important in this kind of Buisiness, professional and honest response to your questions. Since 8 years ago when I became one of their client, I started enjoy peace of mined when ever I had to do my taxes. No doubt you are going to make a right decision just to make a free consultation and discuss your situation. They always my first choice to recommend and never regret it.
TPI group has taking care of my company and personal finances for some time now. They are very responsive to my inquiries and everything is done in a timely matter. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. Strongly recommend!
What a great team in Mort and Pepper. They have a passion for helping their clients and they are always thinking strategically. You don't want someone who is just doing your accounting or preparing your taxes, you want people who are looking for the best strategies to save you money. That is what you get with TPI.
Have been a customer for more than a decade plus. I keep returning because I am treated like family. They have an excellent team that help with both business and personal taxes, investment property, financial planning, mortgages and have used all these services at one time or other. Mr. Morteza Ghalambor with 30 plus years experience looks at the holistic picture and guides through the whole financial planning. Pepper and other Accountants to name a few are Myla, Margaret, Farnaz that give excellent prof
I was happy at the time of filing and then BOOM ??. Received a letter from VA tax. When asked TPI about the letter, no response for a couple of weeks. And then a gentleman showed up saying, I wasn?t owed anything at the time of filing, VA later assessed my bill. But when I called back the VA tax, they said I owed them from the time of filing. There was never any assessment done on my case. Who to blame???? I am very sure. Thanks
I really had a good experience with TPI group. The professional team of TPI supported and helped me to do my taxes and get morgaje loan. I appreciate their respectful behavior and their friendly warm office.
Mor and his team of experts have been doing my taxes and real estate planning for the last 19 years, they provide the best tax and real estate advice in northern VA. I highly recommend them as a reputable company.
Met Morteza today seeking tax help for my newly founded LLC. He is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and experienced in tax services. He presented several tax options and provided great tax saving suggestions during our meeting. I highly recommend his services.
Never ever again doing taxes with this company. I sent multiple emails regarding taxes and even left messages with the secretary and nothing. She couldn?t return my phone calls and when I went there, they didn?t have my paperwork that was sent through email. They made new copies and promised to have the taxes nearly finished but they didn?t come through yet the secretary couldn?t even call to follow up. I took my taxes to be done somewhere else, frustrating experience. Never doing business with them again.
Staff are all very professional, knowledgeable and courdios in what they do in their field. Especially, Mr. George Turner who was my accountant and last I talked to him was just this past Friday by phone and his sudden death this past Monday Dec10, 2018. This is great loss to TPI, Inc. and the community as whole. He'll be missed.
Horrible customer service. There communication is a 1/10 tried to talk to the owner and was told he had to may clients and didn't want to bother with me. By him on he phone! They lied to us made excuse after excuse we were doing a quick sale buy on a house and had to just deal with it or lose the house. They made promises to fix the final paperwork waited till 30 mins of the last meeting to send the last of the paperwork as we are sitting down with lawyers and they fixed nothing. The ghosted us most of the
Wasted my time there. I met the CEO Morteza Ghalambor there to discuss my tax issues. He asked me to send over my tax information and they will proceed my request and complete in one week. I send information over in same day. Then disconnected with those guys completely... If you cannot do it, at least let me know ahead, I just wasted one week with this company. Now I have to looking for others to complete my need.
Don?t waste your time here, they have absolutely no respect for the client. They made a mistake on filling my tax and I got late payment penalty because of that. when I contacted the woman who did my taxes, she said everything is fine on their files. I talked to the tax officer and found out what is the problem. After that they did not answer any of my calls or emails.
I simply asked for a quote to get my taxes filed before I decide and the owner became defensive. Would give One star, but, we have worked together in the past and that wouldn't be fair. Good luck, Ghalambor and Co. Warmest Regards,
Me and my family got the best representation available. Their Certified Public Accountants and Tax Attorneys know the ins and outs of tax law like the back of their hand... to save you as much money as legally possible.
Been working with tpi for years and they handle all my financial needs. Great company, great staff, get company. Highly recommend them
Very unprofessional employees. As others have stated, lackluster and untimely service. Use any other company!
Mila was fantastic. Great business! We will return.
Very thorough and professional. Mila explained in detail all the forms. I highly recommend.
The worst service ever. they will take your money and pretend nothing happened. Morteza is a professional thief
If you're a realtor and you see a buyer with a preapproval from them run....run fast
Morteza and his team are top notch!
best. accountants. ever.
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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.