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May 2023 by Katherine Vittorio
Really upset. Been working with them for months yet…They not only didn’t file our taxes on time, and we are just now finding out (because we kept emailing and calling to ask what’s going on) that we will owe late fees on an estimated payment we were supposed to have made. No one told us how to pay, how much to pay, or that there was a deadline of a few days ago to pay even with an extension. So now we are facing penalties that we have to pay due to this. I told them to stop on our taxes (not that they started) and now have to find a new accountant to start all over late. I do not recommend this place at all.
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March 2023 by Richard Rollison
I had my taxes done for years by Richard before he retired . Always kind , professional , and took personal time in his office w me to review my situation . They had a front waiting area as is typical of a professional biz .After he retired and son Franz took over it has been a completely different experiance . I never even met him after 2 years until I had to complain loudly last year when it took over 2 months to do my daughters simple return in June well past their busy period . They had filed an extension for her but I had trouble even getting a response finally .As to my own taxes , as I said I was never able to even meet Franz . After making an appointment I was relegated to standing in the cold outside w another client until they were ready . They had turned the waiting area into a desk for a very young woman to be the only person you would meet with . I was incredulous and frustrated at my inability to have a talk w Franz to ask serious questions.I called this year to ask more questions up front and was sorry to learn that things seem to be the same. Why pay rates for what I thought was a serious experienced tax acct when I would be left standing outside like as if at a fast food operation , only to meet w a young inexperienced person ala H & R Block ? We miss you Richard .
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February 2023 by Lewis Felix
Great to meet with the staff handling customers very professional and answering all your questions make understand better no comments at at strongly recommend to everyone who wants and need good advice on taxes
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May 2022 by Charmaine B.
Great place will sit and listen to you. Highly recommend. I have been going here for 26 years plus.
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February 2022 by Ben W.
Franz is great! Fair price and a kind person to work with. He did my LLC and personal taxes in a timely manner. Using a special spreadsheet designed for people in my position made the whole experience a pleasure. Anytime I had a question Franz would reply that day or by the next at the latest. He made it very easy for me. I would highly recommend Franz Fairweather. -Ben
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January 2022 by Scott P.
Been going to Fairweather for over 14 years , and always had a good experience and at times superior. They really have spent the extra time to help with questions and make good tax decisions for my small businesses. Richard's son took over and is continuing the great service. Rare to find such good personal service these days. It ain't fancy, but they reliably get the job done at a fair price.
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October 2021 by Clement R.
Amazing experience: very helpful staff, communication is easy, reasonably priced. I highly recommend.
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May 2021 by N J.
I've been getting my taxes done by Fairweather since 1990! They are the only ones I trust with my taxes. I have fairly complicated taxes that I wouldn't dare try to do myself. The fees are pretty steep but I am supporting a small neighborhood family business and not H&R Block so I just suck it up. Everyone has always been very friendly and accommodating. In the 31 years that I've used them, there was only one hitch re: electronic filing but it didn't cost me anything, but that's why I gave 4 stars and not 5.
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April 2021 by James T.
Our taxes this year were a mess, but the team at Fairweather really helped us not only get it done, but understand the relevant issues. It doesn't hurt that their results saved us a few thousand dollars over the version we had prepared ourselves, either. The entire staff was patient, professional and incredibly accommodating. I couldn't recommend them enough.
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March 2021 by Francine Y.
I have been coming here for over 5 years and even after I moved to the city I would still come to Mr. Fairweather Sr. Today I came in for my scheduled appointment, the assistants were rude. Seems Mr. Fairweather, the dad, retired and they didn't tell anyone. His son couldn't care less, and although he was polite - made it clear it didn't matter to him that I had been waiting for 40min nor that I traveled from UWS out of loyalty to this business. I do not recommend this business to someone who wants to have an accountant/tax preparer who they have a relationship with for many years.
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March 2021 by Yukiko I.
I've been a loyal customer at Fairweather Tax & Accounting since 2015. I feel they are a small business in Park Slope that's overly underrated. They have the best staff: attentive and caring. They are always kind, helpful, and willing to give you advice, even when it's not tax season. As a new small business owner, I had a lot of questions in 2019 and 2020, and Franz was always there for me every time I reached out with silly little questions. Franz has been a godsend and I cannot recommend Fairweather Tax & Accounting more!
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March 2021 by Marco R.
A wonderful company run by wonderful people. The Fairweather Tax and Accounting are professional yet warm, and really go above and beyond. I've been very happy with the tax prep work they've done for me. They take pains to explain things, are always happy to answer questions I have, and provide excellent service.
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February 2021 by Abbi K.
I've been using Fairweather accounting for the last 4 years and have found them to be immensely helpful with doing my taxes (from a mix of regular employment with self-employment to full self-employment). Not only is Franz, Richard, and all of the staff very friendly and knowledgeable, they always are very patient and helpful with my questions throughout the year. Taxes can be a very emotional task and they truly make it a much easier process, especially for someone who needs some hand-holding through it! Always wonderful to have support right here in the community!
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July 2020 by Marc R.
I have been a client of Franz R. Fairweather for over twenty years. He is an absolute gentleman and top professional with deep knowledge regarding tax and accounting issues. His staff are always helpful and professional. I enthusiastically recommend Fairweather Tax & Accounting without reservation!
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July 2020 by James Molluso
Great honest tax prep at a reasonable price! Quick turn around and fluid communication. Best taxes in Brooklyn