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John Thomas
Overall Rating
1.0
Communication
3.0
Responsiveness
3.0
Accuracy of Timeline
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Expertise
1.0
Value for Money
1.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
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They refused to defend the deductions they applied to my personal tax during an IRS audit. So, I sent the summary and proof of expenses to the IRS myself. The IRS replied with an adjustment that disallowed all my deductions except miles while the Uber APP were "Finding Trips" (Tracked and provided annually by Uber) I sent the IRS adjustment to McGovern. Again, no help. They said I should pay the $3000.00 the IRS wanted. Then the final straw--When I asked them to wave their fees for the next tax return, they replied with the following. "We used the information you gave us." "Let us know if you will use our firm for the next tax return." (In other words. We dont need or care about your business.) I gave them all my expenses. I trusted them to choose the valid deductions. I provided the IRS with all proof of deductions. The IRS only allowed my mileage deductions while the app was on (Uber), After contacting another CPA, I learned that many of the deductions were indeed valid. Also, my new CPA provided written proof of intent to act on by behalf with power of attorney during any audits. They clearly stated they would fully defend any deductions they applied to my tax return. February 22, 2021

https://www.cpaphilly.com

Philadelphia, PA

Founded 1992

Employees

Full-service accounting and tax firm based in Pennsylvania

CPA Philly, founded in 1992, is a full-service accounting firm located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that delivers a wide range of accounting, tax, and consulting services to individuals and businesses to assist them in improving their enterprise operations and achieving their objectives. With an experienced team of professionals and commitment to personalized service, CPA Philly is equipped to help clients with accounting services, such as financial statement preparation and general ledger analysis, and provides a tax planning service as part of their package. CPA Philly installs, customizes, and maintains automated bookkeeping systems, putting their client's information into computers and integrating it with existing systems they work with. In addition, they have expertise in QuickBooks, Peachtree, and other software programs.

Expertise

Services Offered
Accounting|Bookkeeping|Payroll
Industries Served
Finance & Accounting | Health & Medicine | Hospitality, Dining, Event & Travel | Public, Non Profit & Religious Organizations | Real Estate | Retail, Consumer Goods & Services

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John E McGovern & Associates Reviews

Overall Rating

1.0

1 Reviews

Expertise
1.0
Value for Money
1.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
Communication
3.0
Responsiveness
3.0
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated

1 review

Recommended
John Thomas
Industrial Automation, Unspecified
Overall Rating
1.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
February 22, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Less than $1,000
Overall Experience: They refused to defend the deductions they applied to my personal tax during an IRS audit. So, I sent the summary and proof of expenses to the IRS myself. The IRS replied with an adjustment that disallowed all my deductions except miles while the Uber APP were "Finding Trips" (Tracked and provided annually by Uber) I sent the IRS adjustment to McGovern. Again, no help. They said I should pay the $3000.00 the IRS wanted. Then the final straw--When I asked them to wave their fees for the next tax return, they replied with the following. "We used the information you gave us." "Let us know if you will use our firm for the next tax return." (In other words. We dont need or care about your business.) I gave them all my expenses. I trusted them to choose the valid deductions. I provided the IRS with all proof of deductions. The IRS only allowed my mileage deductions while the app was on (Uber), After contacting another CPA, I learned that many of the deductions were indeed valid. Also, my new CPA provided written proof of intent to act on by behalf with power of attorney during any audits. They clearly stated they would fully defend any deductions they applied to my tax return.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Reputation

Locations

Headquarters:
Philadelphia, PA