Manning & Associates

We have had used Manning and Associates since moving to the UP/​Fircrest area. We can’t begin to tell you how completely satisfied we have been with the professional services received as well as such a welcoming attitude directed toward us by everyone in the office. Donna N. and Carol H.

Love this place! Been a client for over 10 years! I never have to worry about things being filed on time and the staff always calls and gets approval on withdrawals from my account. Countless times Tamsyn Manning (owner and head accountant) has gone to bat for me! She is honest and upfront which is refreshing!!! Thank You for your awesome service!!!

I’ve two firms and my personal taxes with Manning & Associates and have been with them for about six years. I was a bit shocked reading a few reviews that had anything bad to say about Manning as I’ve only found them to be exceptionally professional, compassionate to needs, responsive, accurate, knowledgeable, and a true member of our team. Far beyond ‘normal’ accounting, Manning & Associates services in forensic accounting have been outstanding to say the least. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Manning & Assoc. has been doing my taxes — both business and personal — since 2007. The firm principal, Tamsyn, and her staff, are astute, timely, and smart. The firm has helped me organize an LLC, keep up on my business licenses, and understand real estate depreciation. Tamsyn is bright and does not take risks with your return. She is pragmatic and firm when discussing options, which may turn some people off, but I definitely appreciate it. She knows something is either right or wrong and can clearly articulate why as well as ramifications. Tamsyn has also demonstrated an ability to conduct what I would call forensic research on processes and old returns. She is detailed and precise. I plan to continue as a Manning client as my tax situation increases in complexity. I place my trust in this firm.

Manning & Associates has been doing my taxes every year. I have been very pleased with their work and I would record them to my friends.

Tamsyn has been preparing my taxes for many years. She originally alerted me that I needed to be paying myself a W-​2 salary which I was not doing per my previous tax advisor. Her firm prepares my business and personal return along with my payroll. They have done a very good job for me!

Tamsyn was professional and extremely helpful. I highly recommend her and will be going to her for my taxes in the future.

Manning and Associates are awesome! I love them! Tamsyn (head Principal Accountant) really goes to bat for her clients and it is very evident she is emotionally connected to their businesses overall well being. I’m for sure using the firm for my taxes and know I will be in good hands.
Their office is also located in the darling area of Proctor District! I especially like the fact it is above a Starbucks, but even moreso Megs and More consignment store underneath is a perfect place to wind up the visit to Manning and Associates. You can use it for retail therapy to shop after doing taxes!
Seriously though, I am glad I found the perfect firm to do my taxes– Manning and Associates are the best and I hope to be a client for years to come.

Pros– These guys are very good at charging a lot of money.
Cons– They don’t seem to be very good at taxes. I paid close to $ 4,000 for their services. After I paid them in full they told me I owe another $ 5,000 to Uncle Sam. I got a second look from another accountant who found that I didn’t owe anything. In fact, I got a refund of $ 1,248! When I asked Tamsyn about it she said it was my mistake for not telling her to file my taxes differently! If i was already a tax expert then why would I hire her? She refused to do anything at all to make it right.
I wouldn’t look for expert advice from this firm. They can file taxes, but don’t seem to know how to get the best refund. If you have used them before, get it checked by another pro– you may have more of a refund coming than you thought.

This was my first experience using an accountant and now I am kicking myself for waiting so long. I’ve always completed my own returns with a popular tax preparation software and have been fine with the results, but I was always left wondering if I inputted the right information. I knew the calculations were fine, but unsure of my user input on some of the questions. Tamsyn found a mistake (user input by me) on a past return which resulted in an additional refund to me. Christmas in August… I love it.
I originally found Manning and Assoc. through Unilocal and decided to call. From the first answer from the receptionist to the completion of my tax forms, Manning and Assoc. has been very courteous and professional.
They even helped with advice on a business I am starting and offered other services with people they partner with (web design, graphics, financial planning). This attention to detail in serving their clients definitely exceed my expectations from an accounting office.
I highly recommend Tamsyn and the rest of the staff at Manning and Assoc. for whatever your business or personal tax situation needs. You will be in good hands with professional people who seem to really care about your tax situation.

Tamsyn & her staff are awesome. They have taken care of my payroll for 2−½ years and my taxes (business and personal) for about 5 years. Tamsyn has an uncanny knack for finding deductions when no one else does. She has been invaluable help with the IRS and I would recommend her to anyone with or without IRS issues.

In the past year, I got married, bought a house, and inherited all the complicated tax forms my spouse brings to the table, so we decided to shell out the money to have an accountant do our tax return.
Tamsyn at Manning and Assoc. was wonderful. She gave me a quote on the phone, and kept that promise through signing the returns. She is young, very experienced, and very informed regarding current tax laws and upcoming changes. I’m not sure how prices match up, since it’s my first experience with an accountant, but we were very happy with our quote.
We got our tax return back in a week and a half (mid March) and Tamsyn e-​filed it for us and set up direct deposit for our return.
Some helpful details: I found Manning and Assoc. through their A+ Better Business Bureau rating. They’re also a member of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
The building is hard to find. DON’T follow your Mapquest or Yahoo Map directions, because they’ll take you to a random trailer court. The office is located in a big, new-​ish, brown brick building directly behind Ivar’s and Dairy Queen on S. Tacoma Way. The office suite is on the 1^st floor, on the left side.