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December 2023 by Jay Laz
Best CPA firm in the valley!
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May 2023 by Anthony J.
AVOID THIS DAMNED FIRM. No racial slurs were used in any manner. There is in fact no explosive behavior on my end aside from the representative of the establishment.Your staffs negligence to communicate, process, overcharge, and falsify tax records for a bigger refund is insane and illegal. You and your staff have the upmost disrespectful customer service possible in any franchise when losing a client.Your tax agency is a very slow business to prepare tax records when other tax agencies can prepare them the same day they are handed off.Your company attempts to charge clients even after the client chooses not to prepare taxes with your agency when tacking back their tax forms.Your rates are outrageous, customer service is appalling, tax processing time moves at a snails pace, front desk staff neglect to answer phone calls at times, furthermore.I've been charged nearly $1k on two separate occasions for tax preparations that were no longer authorized to occurs after two days of holding onto my tax records.Your company is tragic and the defamation is barbaric. Screw your firm and your staff.AVOID THIS DAMNED FIRM.
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April 2023 by Anthony jimenez
This place will charge you for absolutely nothing with outrageous prices. Location isn’t always everything.Do not go here.
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January 2023 by Bob R.
It has been a pleasure to work with Barton CPA in Palm Springs and Palm Desert regarding taxes for my brother's Trust. A shout out to Kathy Cintas, Tax Preparer, and Angela Ochoa in Client Services, for going above and beyond!
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January 2023 by Bryan W.
Trying to find an accounting firm you trust for your business can be challenging, but once I found Greg Barton and his team, I don't worry anymore! What great service. Not only is Greg an amazing accountant with an excellent personality, but those he surrounds himself with are top notch as well. Kymm has been assisting me and I couldn't be happier! Great attention to details and an excellent personality to go with it. Even having moved to a different state, I continue to use the Barton team.
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October 2022 by Stephen W.
I gave them a retainer, met with them, and 6 moths went by with NOTHING done. I was shuffled back and forth between their office and no continuity at all.
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September 2022 by Daryl B.
I went to Barton CPA in 2021 for a consultation regarding a type of financial transaction that is known for potentially causing a big tax liability if not done properly. In the past, my tax situation was fairly straightforward to the point where I filled my own taxes. But with this new situation I knew (and was advised by my financial advisor and others) that I needed expert advice to ensure I did not incur excessive, additional taxes.I met with a senior tax accountant at Barton's Palm Springs office, explained the situation to him, and provided him with the documentation he requested. A few days later, I received a message from him explaining that I would not be hit with additional taxes if I proceeded with the transaction. Based on his advice, I proceeded to do the transaction.This year, when I prepared my taxes, I was coming up with an additional tax liability because of the transaction in excess of $48,000. When I discovered this, I went back to him to review what I came up with. He reviewed my tax return, along with two other CPAs, and they all came to the same result. He simply apologized and explained that he "misunderstood the nature of the transaction."If a "misunderstanding" by their senior tax accountant can cost me over $48,000, I'm afraid what the non-senior accountants could cost others.As for Chauncey T.'s response on Jun 30 2022 to this review, I have no idea what "any issues from the tax forms you filed through another service" is referring to. Perhaps he can elaborate. The only issue is what I have described above: the "misunderstanding" of the senior tax account at your firm that cost me big time. Furthermore, if there were issues with the tax forms I filed, why is it that they were not brought to my attention when your senior tax accountant and the two other CPAs reviewed my tax return, because those are the exact forms I filed after they said he misunderstood the situation?
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September 2022 by Daryl Bergeron (He/Him)
I went to Barton CPA in 2021 for a consultation regarding a type of financial transaction that is known for potentially causing a big tax liability if not done properly. In the past, my tax situation was fairly straightforward to the point where I filled my own taxes. But with this new situation I knew (and was advised by my financial advisor and others) that I needed expert advice to ensure I did not incur excessive, additional taxes.I met with a senior tax accountant at Barton's Palm Springs office, explained the situation to him, and provided him with the documentation he requested. A few days later, I received a message from him explaining that I would not be hit with additional taxes if I proceeded with the transaction. Based on his advice, I proceeded to do the transaction.This year, when I prepared my taxes, I was coming up with an additional tax liability because of the transaction in excess of $48,000. When I discovered this, I went back to him to review what I came up with. He reviewed my tax return, along with two other CPAs, and they all came to the same result. He simply apologized and explained that he "misunderstood the nature of the transaction."If a "misunderstanding" by their senior tax accountant can cost me over $48,000, I'm afraid what the non-senior accountants could cost others.As for Chauncey T.'s response on Jun 30 2022 to this review, I have no idea what "any issues from the tax forms you filed through another service" is referring to. Perhaps he can elaborate. The only issue is what I have described above: the "misunderstanding" of the senior tax account at your firm that cost me big time. Furthermore, if there were issues with the tax forms I filed, why is it that they were not brought to my attention when your senior tax accountant and the two other CPAs reviewed my tax return, because those are the exact forms I filed after they said he misunderstood the situation?
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September 2022 by C W
They purchased my old CPA's firm last year. I gave them my taxes a month ago in March, in the Palm Springs office. I Waited until Tuesday 4/12/22 to call, they said my taxes were done and in review, they should be ready for pick up Friday 4/15/22. I called Friday, they put me through HELL, transferred me from person to person, Cathy, Yari, Deseri, Aaron, left multiple messages NO ONE returned my call!! Then FINALLY SATURDAY 4/16/22, a nice lady by the name of Marilyn, who knew NOTHING about taxes, told me my taxes papers were shipped off to Palm Desert office to be worked on, even though I live and work in Palm Springs, Then they say you can pick them up Sunday, then they said OOOPS! We are not going to open Sundayl, when they just told me they were!! Even the Firms Director Chavachi Thompson never returned my call!!!!! I am sure I will get audited, but I have no choice, tomorrow, Monday 4/18/22 is tax day. I have NEVER been late filing or, had a company FILE AN EXTENSION WITHOUT MY PERMISSION OR KNOWLEDGE !!! RUN FROM THIS PLACE!!!
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June 2022 by Daryl Bergeron
I went to Barton CPA in 2021 for a consultation regarding a type of financial transaction that is known for potentially causing a big tax liability if not done properly. In the past, my tax situation was fairly straightforward to the point where I filled my own taxes. But with this new situation, I knew (and was advised by my financial advisor and others) that I needed expert advice to ensure I did not incur excessive, additional taxes. I met with a senior tax accountant at Barton's Palm Springs office, explained the situation to him, and provided him with the documentation he requested. A few days later, I received a message from him explaining that I would not be hit with additional taxes if I proceeded with the transaction. Based on his advice, I proceeded to do the transaction. This year, when I prepared my taxes, I was coming up with an additional tax liability because of the transaction in excess of $48,000. When I discovered this, I went back to him to review what I came up with. He reviewed my tax return, along with two other CPAs, and they all came to the same result. He simply apologized and explained that he "misunderstood the nature of the transaction." If a "misunderstanding" by their senior tax accountant can cost me over $48,000, I'm afraid what the non-senior accountants could cost others.
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June 2022 by Michelle S.
I contacted Chauncey and he handled this situation immediately and positively, this is how you retain a customer. He was genuinely disturbed by how we were handled and made it right.
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June 2022 by Daryl B
I went to Barton CPA in 2021 for a consultation regarding a type of financial transaction that is known for potentially causing a big tax liability if not done properly. In the past, my tax situation was fairly straightforward to the point where I filled my own taxes. But with this new situation, I knew (and was advised by my financial advisor and others) that I needed expert advice to ensure I did not incur excessive, additional taxes.\nI met with a senior tax accountant at Barton's Palm Springs office, explained the situation to him, and provided him with the documentation he requested. A few days later, I received a message from him explaining that I would not be hit with additional taxes if I proceeded with the transaction. Based on his advice, I proceeded to do the transaction.\nThis year, when I prepared my taxes, I was coming up with an additional tax liability because of the transaction in excess of $48,000. When I discovered this, I went back to him to review what I came up with. He reviewed my tax return, along with two other CPAs, and they all came to the same result. He simply apologized and explained that he \
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April 2022 by Y M
They purchased my old CPA's firm last year. I gave them my taxes a month ago in March, in the Palm Springs office. I Waited until Tuesday 4/12/22 to call, they said my taxes were done and in review, they should be ready for pick up Friday 4/15/22. I called Friday, they put me through HELL, transferred me from person to person, Cathy, Yari, Deseri, Aaron, left multiple messages NO ONE returned my call!! Then FINALLY SATURDAY 4/16/22, a nice lady by the name of Marilyn, who knew NOTHING about taxes, told me my taxes papers were shipped off to Palm Desert office to be worked on, even though I live and work in Palm Springs, Then they say you can pick them up Sunday, then they said OOOPS! We are not going to open Sundayl, when they just told me they were!! Even the Firms Director Chavachi Thompson never returned my call!!!!! I am sure I will get audited, but I have no choice, tomorrow, Monday 4/18/22 is tax day. I have NEVER been late filing or, had a company FILE AN EXTENSION WITHOUT MY PERMISSION OR KNOWLEDGE !!! RUN FROM THIS PLACE!!!
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February 2022 by Andrew Teitel
I am a former licensed California CPA as well as a current licensed Real Estate Broker. I had a time sensitive IRS issue and contacted this firm to provide professional services to help me with this matter. I signed an engagement letter and gave them a retainer fee, which they cashed. It had been five days since dropping off the documents, letter and retainer fee and had never heard from anyone. I contacted them yesterday Jan 11 and they told me that they were not handling this IRS issues.Nobody from Barton CPA contacted me about the change in policy. I would run not walk away from this company. They breached so many ethical and fiduciary duties. I had to give them 1 star in order to do this posting, other wise they'd receive negative starts.This is by far the most unprofessional organization I have ever dealt with.
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February 2022 by Stephen Heslin
I’ve been using Barton CPA for several years now for personal and business needs. They are all very professional and thorough with their advice. They really think about what is the best course of action especially for my business and either handled or guided me through every step to achieve the best results.
