Most Recent Tax Preparer Reviews

Client Review of

Renel Dorlis

Gotha, FL

Bunnell, FL
February 28, 2024

I am not satisfied with Mr. Renel Dorlis, after a 10 year buisness relationship, I'm hurt to report what has taken place using his services for my 2022-2023 tax filing. After not receiving my 2022 tax return due to IPPIN number not being entered incorrectly I was hoping to file both 2022 and 2023 taxes together with Mr. Dorlis but sadly after agreeing to file them he began to evade and ignore my calls and text messages. After being paitant for weeks I finally decided to cut buisness ties with him not knowing if my taxes was filed or not because he refused to release that information to me. After taking multiple trips to his office to no avail I finally got law enforcement involved which made him comply with giving me back all of my 2023 tax documents which he reluctantly gave back stating he needed to keep them for records although I told him he no longer had permission to file it. I asked him about 2022 documents which lied about stating he filed the tax return days prior as with law enforcement and Coligues present but because communication was via cell phone as he refused to visit his office it gave him time to submit and forge my wife and I e signature without our permission or knowledge that same day 02/27/24 but on documents he claimed we signed on 02/06/24 although we did not reach out nor had contact with him until 02/17/24. Now he refuses to give me copies my 2022 tax return documents and proceeds to charge $2000 for the service that I did not give permission for as well as falsify return in a way that I can't personally check IRS systems for update or status. I have proof of all claims that I'm making as he still failed to respond or send my requested documents I will persue legal actions with Mr. Renel Dorlis.
Client Review of

Matthew J. Beverungen, CPA

Ellicott City, MD

Ellicott City, MD
February 25, 2024

I am deeply disappointed with Matt's services. He completed our taxes in 2020 and 2021. I got a referral from a friend to use him. My husband and I had a very simple tax situation in 2020-21, so all that was necessary was simple email communication. Our taxes were even simpler in 2022 (why we used Turbo Tax for that year). In 2023, I approached him about helping us out again, and he said he could. I uploaded my documents and he sent our free quote, which was about $200 greater than in previous years, due to the complexity of our tax situation, which I agreed was fair. By this time, we had both had job changes and we'd had a daughter. I expressed that I'd like him to wait before starting, because we had a problem with my husband's income. He had received a 1099, but was being improperly classified as a independent contractor, when he was very clearly a full time employee. So I told Matt we needed to sort this out with the employer before proceeding. He did send me a few lines of advice - suggesting ways to remedy the situation and explaining the main expense difference between @w and 1099 (the social security tax cost). Before I saw his explanation email, I expressed I'd like to chat over the phone to explain our situation more, and to see what he suggested. His quick response was, "I really have laid it all out to you, sorry. I don't want to talk more - if employees at that gym are getting benefits, then negotiate for some of that, too, or the cash equivalent." I will be taking my business to an accountant who is willing to talk over the phone to better understand a client's tax situation. It's unacceptable and unprofessional to respond that way to the suggestion of a phone call with a paying client. After I expressed that I didn't appreciate his unwillingness to talk over the phone, he even said "I've gone way beyond what most tax accountants can or will do, already. This subject is tedious and I've given you all the help I have on the subject." We'll see about that. I find it hard to believe there aren't other CPA's who are willing to talk over the phone to fully understand their client's tax situation. I also realized, this year I've got a new job, and Matt didn't even ask me if I work remotely or not. Which I do, 3 days a week. If I'd gone with him he would have missed that entirely. I will be looking for an accountant who actually cares about his clients well being. Thankfully I saw this behavior before paying him! 10/10 would not recommend Matt to anyone who values customer service or peace of mind in the tax filing process.