Accountax

I called to ask about their services and how the interaction with the firm works. After a few questions, I sensing their impatience and was abruptly told they’re not accepting new clients and hung up.

they are the best. lovvvvvve sergio!

I been using Russ for many years. I continued to use him even after having moved out of state because he would be impossible to replace. He is GREAT! If you’re lucky enough to have found him, than you know what i’m talking about.
Carrie Trubenbach

Russ has been doing both personnel and business taxes for me for many years. I would highly recommend his services.

Russ has been doing my taxes since 1999. I live in Los Angeles now and I won’t trust anyone else. He’s really fast, knows what he’s doing and always has a smile on his face and something nice to say. Good accountant, great man.

I started going to Russ when a big tax firm in SF created a disaster of my taxes and the IRS took full advantage. Russ was recommended by an attorney I worked with and he not only fixed my situation but he got all my money back from the IRS and then quite a bit more. Over the years, I moved to Washington State and Florida but Russ was the only one I would trust to do my taxes (thankfully Florida doesn’t have State income taxes). I’ve moved back to the Bay Area and still see Russ today.

Russ and Sergio have been my families accounts for over 15 years. When my mother passed away, I began getting more involved with the financial aspect of our family business. I was pretty lost (and still am constantly learning.) but Sergio and Russ have been nothing but helpful and supportive in the transitional period. I cannot recommend them enough.

So, I finally stopped trying to do my own taxes on those online softwares because having a couple of W-2’s plus a few 1099’s and some expense write-​offs start getting too complicated. I came here based on other Unilocalers’ reviews and must say that I was not disappointed. The only con I saw and the reason why I left off a star was because the Receptionist and Sergio (the accountant who did my taxes) seemed shy, so I did not feel a proper welcome. In fact, Sergio never introduced himself to me. However, besides that, he was very thorough and knowledgeable. He actually was able to get me a refund when I usually end up having to owe. He also charged me WAY less than H&R Block charges. I was really happy with the results and will definitely come back next year for this year’s taxes. I DO recommend Accountax if you are near this area.

They are very organized and make tax time so much easier!
Ally

Seeing Russell will make you like your accountant. Be warned!
Super friendly and really feels like he’s part of the family!

The Best I have found in 20 years. Good Advice, friendly and reasonable. It actually was an enjoyable appointment!

I have been a client of Russ from the days when he would come to your home and do your taxes. He is always professional and easy going. I agree with the other reviewer that say they go the extra mile. It’s always a pleasure to see him and his staff. Hard to believe, but getting your taex done can be a pleasant experience at accounTAX.

I’ll echo everything in the first review. I have an inlaw apartment and Russ helped me get set up with proper deductions and depreciation. He’s saved me thousands over the years. He really shines for contractors and part time workers.
Definitely call early to get an appointment, though Accountax will do takes via mail with the consultation happening over the phone or via email.

Russell Johnson is the man! My husband had been working with him for years and I’d been doing my own taxes, always feeling like I didn’t have time to research claiming my musical expenses as deductions even though they were significant. This year we met with Russell, and he helped me set up my music as a business which I’d never bothered to do before, and saved us tons of money. He’s extremely pleasant to work with, loves music and understands musicians’ businesses, and his prices are crazy reasonable. We already got our federal refund and it paid for Russell’s services 5x over!
Only thing is – call several months in advance of when you want an appointment. You may want to call in December to make an appointment before April 15 of the next year.