VB&T Certified Public Accountants

I was looking for help with my taxes late in the season after the CPA who prepared them the following year disappeared on me. He asked my to send a bunch of documents which I spent a bunch of time scanning. When I arrived he hadn’t looked at them, so that was a big waste of time.
We went through them and everything was mostly ok. It took a long time, but he was knowledgeable enough, priced reasonably, and I thought everything was fine. Then after a few months I realized that I hadn’t received my refund and my account hadn’t been debited for the state taxes I owed. I contacted him and he said there had been an error on the IRS end the day they were submitted and he had to resubmit them. I am not sure how checking that they have been submitted properly is not part of the service I paid for, but I guess it was my job to realize this.
It was well after tax due date by this point, but I assumed he would ensure I was not assessed a late charge. Not the case. Shortly after, I was assessed a late charge for the state taxes where my payment owed was late. I tried contacting him through email and LinkedIn without a response. I then tried again and he asked me to send he letter I received. I emailed this and again he didn’t respond. I emailed again a week later and he said he couldn’t find the email, could I send again. Sure, I will just continue to be your secretary. I sent it again.
This began at the end of April and finally on July 1^st, he said he was sending a check after I continued to ask for updates. I guess that never happened either because I just got another a third notice, waited on hold for 2 hours to confirm it still hadn’t been paid, and paid the stupid $ 15 myself on August 18^th. I can’t imagine making this right being such a low priority.

High quality and very accurate work
Very reasonable rate in midtown
Quick response and friendly
i moved to NYC two years ago, I find this CPA firm for my 2014 tax return after my visit to H&R Block. I am very satisfied to their work.
Steven prepared my return with Raymond reviewed it, both are very professional and delivered highest customer services.
I am glad to find this company to save my headache on tax return with a very reasonable rate.

I met with Frank Van Buren last week so that he could prepare my 2014 tax return and could not be more pleased with his services. I would recommend his services without hesitation. Frank was very thorough and informative and even advised me on tax issues that I have with a more complex tax return that was filed by another accounting firm in 2012. In addition, Frank’s fee was lower than my previous accountant’s, so I left his office feeling like I got a great deal.

A pleasure to speak with pain free to deal with in dealing with annual tax event That I previously look forward to about as much as my dental Appt

Frank is a tax-​time lifesaver. He’s been doing our returns for a few years and does a great job helping us understand and navigate the always changing tax-​o-​sphere. He’s personable, welcoming and professional. He takes the time to comb through your financials and asks all the right questions so you’ll walk out feeling confident that your return was done right. He’s also made himself available outside of tax time on a few occasions to answer questions. We’re really happy with VB&T and recommend to anyone.

My taxes were virtually painless this year thanks to Mr. Van Buren and his lovely staff. He is so incredibly friendly and totally knowledgeable on the minutiae of the taxes and finances. I trust him completely, and will be coming here year after year from now on. I am also sending my friends and colleagues over! Mr. Van Buren rocks! I want to be his friend. Highly recommended!

Despite what they say about taxes Mr. Van Buren actually makes the tax process pleasant and personable. He’s incredibly familiar with the rules and regulations and willing to talk you through your return with great patience. If you are a business owner or artist or anyone with several forms and schedules to fill he’s definitely the man for you because he understands the intricacies and points them out to you for your general education if you’re interested. I got there at the end of the day and was amazed by how much time he took with me. My taxes were filed painlessly the same evening and I went home with a full report. He’s just terrific.