The Worst Tax Preparer Reviews

Joe has mental issues, he lies and cyberbullying. Would not recommend his services. STAY AWAY.

Very unprofessional. Tara Donna overstepped her boundaries by getting involved in her client's family's personal affairs. She has written inappropriate emails to her client's children. She is disorganized and has a difficult time keeping track of meetings and deadlines. She clearly is not qualified to be handling clients without the direct supervision of a CPA.

Terrible experience. Fraud written all over him.

I had just started a new business and had delayed in getting 1099 forms to my independent contractors. I asked for a referral from my financial consultant and was given Kensandra’s information. We had a very nice introductory phone call where asked if she was taking new clients and was told yes. Kensandra was very helpful in getting the 1099 forms out in a timely fashion. I am not sure where things went south, but they did and quickly, I sent all my business and personal tax information by March 9th. Even though I knew of the IRS extension to file taxes, I informed Kensandra I wanted my taxes filed by April 15. As of this review, April 24th, my taxes are still not completed, this is after being told they would be done April 15 2021. I have found Kensandra to be extremely unprofessional and her correspondence has been almost non existent. I am at a loss as to what to do and would never recommend Kensandra McClain and her company, By the Numbers to anyone. I also let the person who recommended her to me of my troubles and Kensandra has been removed from her recommendation list.

She charged me $3000 and disappeared. She's a con artist!

I took an appointment with Samson in order to do my personal and business taxes. I asked him in the first meeting how much it will cost me if he provides me the service. He said he has no idea. Then I told him it is important for me to know since I will not be able to pay high fees. Then he said my taxes are complicated. (I have two job, one K1, some gains and some interest income, that is all that went on my personal returns. My business return had 3 apartment rental income only!!. the returns were so easy to do.) So I told him give me an idea if what he THINKS. he said it will be around $1500-2000. And I was like fine. He then took a $500 retainer. So he takes few days to do my returns and then bills me $1700 for the services. So now my total is around $2200.00 Then in March he sent me another bill for $688.40 for services. So now my bill is $2888.40 for a personal return and a S-corporation return (gross 30,000 ). I think he pulls the bills out of no where, just to make money he ruined his relationship with me. I was seriously thinking to give him the accounting services for all my companies. Around six of them. But his billing is so misleading that I changed my mind. I sent around about four customers and even they complained about his billing.

Martinez Financial Services will take your hard-earned money and never provide any services. This place needs to be shut down by authorities.

She prepared my taxes and after I signed my forms she added her own account info to my return without my knowledge. After months and months of trying to hunt my return down the IRS confirmed that it was sent to her and she withdrew it claiming it was the fee for her service. It was over $500, Who charges that much for a basic tax prep? Give me a break, what a scam artist. The IRS reported her to the Better Business Bureau and flagged her. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else but to her.

My name is Rashonda Liggins and I as well as two others filed our tax return with SaQuathih G Davis, and my refund was simple and nothing extra to my knowledge.. I have been contacting her for three weeks with no response or anything... she was paid through my refund which I didn’t receive...and I haven’t heard from her since I told her about it, her bio is impressive but her actions and words will leave you wondering was I scammed by this lady, I have tried all I can do. It’s a pandemic going on and taking money from families is wrong if anyone do handle business with her please be aware of the inconsistency and unprofessional business that this lady does I’m living proof that it doesn’t matter what their resume says but the reviews people post. I don’t know if she ok or not since I file with her it’s been one issue after the other.. her excuse (my phone was broken).. then her laptop crashed then she told me she was in a car accident.. it just always something for not responding....She even stated she was sorry and offered me hundred dollars so I can have something for me and my kids yes (100.00 dollars) when she is handling my money as well as others, who is also looking for her to respond to our calls and messages. Now we all had to contact the irs and see how can we fix or amend the issue at hand. I even with by business on Cumberland but the lady stated she hasn’t seen her in a few days.. I really trusted her because I was referred to her. Now I know my refund is my responsibility but I thought I was getting expert professional help. I only hurt my family by trusting SaQuathih G Davis with personal info.

Daniel T. Monahan (Dan) is a convicted felon. Do I need to say more? My Mother owned an upscale Art Studio. Monahan was entrusted to invest my Mother's money (several hundred thousand $) my Mother had saved for retirement and her Grandchildren. He is a large scale thief! I personally wouldn't trust him with a dollar. I promise, you won't have it when you need it! He has stolen from Charity's, Sr Citizens, Business Owners and anyone who entrusted him with their money! I invite you to Google his name, enough said!

This place is awful! The office staff is completely inept and unprofessional. I’ve been trying to get my taxes done, sent every piece of information they needed and still have gotten no call. I’ve called several times and the women I’ve talked to have a complete attitude about me being frustrated about them telling me, “he’ll call today or tomorrow”. It’s time for him to flush his terrible front office staff and find people who actually know what they’re doing! You just lost my business.

Don’t go to her. She has unscrupulous business practices in place and doesn’t allow customers or employees to wear masks in the middle of a pandemic. Not even the option just outright you can’t wear a mask. She must be crazy and doesn’t care about her employees or customers.

Very bad experience! They will make you wait for 2 hours and then will tell you to go somewhere else! Would not recommend!

Someone referred me to Miss Costley, after going over all my concerns I decided to go with her. I sent her my documents on Wednesday the 7th of April. After not hearing back from her I texted her, she promised to have some numbers for me the following Monday the 12th. After not hearing from her, not being informed she’s backed up, I reached out on Tuesday the 13th where Miss Costley became defensive. I express my concerns and lack of communication, she then told me to go somewhere else after having my documents short one day of a week and not touching base to keep me informed... Poor customer service, especially for someone that’s charging $400.

2020 Mr. Lee and his Staff (some) are very personable. He has been preparing my taxes yearly for more than 20 years. However, this past year, I realized that he had not been properly accounting for my DC property. I immediately called him and he avoided me for months. I was able to speak with Marsha who was very helpful. Marsha understood the situation that I was now in with the DC Government and was able to get someone else on Staff to correct and properly prepare six years of taxes. Of course, I had to pay DC fees, penalties and interest. To this day, I have not heard from Mr. Lee. I strongly suggest you not use him for tax preparation. He bails when there is a problem and to make matters worse, it was a problem he created. I now think his tax knowledge was limited but he talked a big game. You have been warned! UPDATE 2021 So, I was just made aware that Me. Lee failed to account for $35,000 worth of deductions that I was entitled to claim in 2019. Now, I am wondering what else he missed! A MESS!

Stay Away from This Woman, She IS A Crook. Highly Unethical. She Secured a Loan for $7,000 in My Name and Without my Knowledge or Consent to Pay Herself!! She Lied on the Loan Application About my Employment Status and my Income, among Other Things. Every time I asked her what Helping me with my Offer in Compromise with the IRS was Going to Cost me She'd Change the Subject. When I Did Finally find out about the Loan and What She'd Charged me there was No Itemised Breakdown for what stuff Cost. STAY AWAY, She's Bad News, and don't let all the "Jesus Stuff" Fool You, She's No Christian!!??????????