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April 2024 by Leon E.
I recently used Cukierski & Associates to complete my 2023 taxes. This firm is only interested in one item - namely your money! I specifically advised the partner in charge of handling my tax return at the beginning of the engagement - that I would require an extension as I was about to enter the hospital to undergo a medical procedure. He was new to me. I was constantly told and hounded by one of their administrative staff they would require immediate payment for services. I had advised this same person several times I would pay my invoice as soon as my medical procedure was completed and I was released from the hospital. ( I always pay my bills.) Despite advising this person several times of my situation, and having advised the partner in charge of my situation, at the very beginning of the engagement with him, this administrative person who was extremely obnoxious would not let up. The invoice was not very large, a little over $500. The only reason I wound up with this firm was I previously used a former partner of the firm, who did OK but not great work on my tax returns. My wife at the time was friends with one of the accountant partners wife of this firm. This prior partner did not know and could not handle the tax information for 529 accountants very well. As I had 3 sons who fortunately now have all graduated from college. I had to literally walk him through the 529 tax information each year and how to handle it. He is now retired, fortunately. My advice to you is to stay away from this accounting firm unless you like being constantly and relentlessly pressured.
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October 2021 by Michael M.
For over 20 years Jim and his team have handled both my personal and business taxes! Professional, personable and always friendly these folks will take care of you better than anyone else!
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February 2020 by Earl S.
I am re-writing my review, I've been coming to see Jim and Russell since 2004 and without a doubt this is the best tax and accounting firm in the Midwest by far. Jim Barr is a CPA, EA, ABA, ATA, ATP, & a AFSP, which basically means he's ridiculously smart and does taxes better than anyone in the country. Broadway & Belmont is not easy for me to get to, it is so worth the drive and I literally look forward to getting my taxes done for the past 16 years same location, non corp, relaxed atmosphere, I cannot go on enough on how incredible this place is. 50 stars on a 5 star scale. I love you Jim, Russell, and Chris. ETP!!
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May 2019 by Chanel C.
Everyone here gets the job done ... thanks for all the great loyal years taking care of me and my fam ... and Jim is one of a kind !
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April 2019 by Andrea M.
DO NOT USE THIS PLACE! I took my taxes, my partners and my new business to Jim since he was a referral from my old tax man, Dennis. Jim and his team almost cost us $6,000 in pure mistakes. He charged us close to one thousand dollars and then forgot to file my tax return!! I had to keep asking for a confirmation of then submitting my taxes, they never did. After a month, I called and Jim informed me that he had submitted my taxes TWO hours before my call. That was ONE MONTH after he had said my taxes had been filed and 10 days after the deadline. He insisted on doing my taxes for free next year for 'the small mistake'. We of course are not going back next year, so he agreed to refund me for the tax files he never completed. Since then, trying to get that refund has been a storm of back and forth emails where his professionalism is non-existent. He refused to send me information in writing and said that 'his word was more than enough'. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. We continue to revise our taxes for more mistakes.
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April 2019 by Gregory L.
Going to Jim (also George) for years. Always get a refund. Very pleasant to work with and treats you like family. I would recommend this service. I used to use a similarly named tax service in Lakeview, but one time I had to visit the owner's Barrington office...not only was he condescending but offered some transphobic opinions of his clients in Lakeview. Then after telling me repeatedly he did not need a certain form, wound up 3 days from filing that I had to produce the form and moreover drive out to the far suburbs to give it to him and then he pretended it was my fault. (You know who you are, BV) Jim's not like that. Very gay-friendly and treats everyone equally. Super competent.
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March 2018 by Martina B.
Generations of my family have been going to Jim. I was quiet excited to meet the man, the myth, the legend. And I must say, Jim did not disappoint. I have always done my own taxes because it has been a simple w-2. but I had to get the help of a tax guy once I got a second job that requires a 1099 and my taxes became too complicated for myself to fill out. These guys are extremely knowledgeable regarding tax and accounting services. They are really great at figuring out your taxes especially if you have real estate property and multiple forms of income to report. For a tax firm that probably sees hundreds of clients, these guys are very informed about each clients account and make you feel like you're taken care of. I highly recommend!
