Do you like the person who does your taxes?

February 16, 2018 6:18 PM

I'm looking for a good, solid tax preparer. I have someone, but I'm not crazy about her. She does a good job, and maybe that's all I need an accountant to do, but I find her slightly unpleasant to deal with. And she's pricey. I freelance, so I'd appreciate someone who has freelance clients, but it's not essential. I'm in NYC, but they don't have to be, I guess.
posted by gigondas to Work & Money (5 answers total)

I strongly recommend SJ Tax Associates, on 5th Ave in Chelsea. They’ve been doing both my and my business’ taxes for most of 20 years. They’re excellent accountants and very nice.
posted by nicwolff at 7:17 PM on February 16, 2018

I am not in NYC but I found my accountant through my professional organization, he gave talks specific to my industry niche about tax and business issues. His whole business is working with freelancers which I do think makes a big difference. If you have some sort of trade organization, ask them for referrals.
posted by bradbane at 7:58 PM on February 16, 2018

Brass Taxes!!! I haven't used them myself, but a good friend works for them and she's awesome. She tells me about how she works with her clients and the vibe sounds great. They do work remotely I think and also have an office in NY.
posted by Uncle Glendinning at 8:47 PM on February 16, 2018 [1 favorite]

I've been going to Curt for 20ish years. No idea if he's pricey or not, I just pay whatever. He's worth it. http://www.broadwaytaxprofessionals.com/curt-gruskin.php
posted by blaneyphoto at 7:47 AM on February 17, 2018 [1 favorite]

Seconding Brass Taxes. We have used them for a few years, and I know at first, they specialized in free lance clients.
posted by something_witty at 12:30 PM on February 20, 2018