Jacobson Lawrence & Company

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Joe Gvia Google

12 months ago

I would strongly advise avoiding Jacobson Lawrence & Company. I just left their service after years of spotty email correspondence from them, they were GPL when I started with them. What I think happened is they figured I was going to be ending my client relationship with them and, unauthorized, took $2,118 out of my bank account, no notice, no invoice, no receipt until I asked them to provide it to me. Later they provided me an invoice and admitted they added the work time after the fact. The work on the invoice was from years prior, and they told me it fell under the engagement contract I signed in 2022. Some of the invoice items were for work done correcting a mistake they had made, work left unfinished when they didn't answer my emails about it. On the contract it states that Accounting General Services will be charged every 30 days, but it was not. I've tried communicating with them to resolve the matter and they've stopped responding to my emails. I can't afford a lawsuit so I guess they just get to steal my money. In my opinion, It's very unethical and borderline fraudulent to breach their own contract by accumulating a bill in secret for years and then punitively charge someone for leaving their service. If any of the partners are reading this please reach out to me so we can resolve this matter. I'm planning on reporting them to all accounting agencies/any review site for what I believe is unethical practice and fraud. Trust me, do not hire them.

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Rich Leonardvia Google

almost 7 years ago

I had a very bad experience with an incompetent CPA from a very large national tax firm. It was just a simple 2017 year tax return prep. She was a real blockhead to say the least. I found GPL on Yelp and they had great reviews so I called and made an appointment. From the moment I walked into their Kirkland Office I was welcomed with the white glove treatment. Throughout the remainder of the process the GPL team communicated with me digitally and even collected signatures from my wife and I. We ended up with a competently completed return at a great price. Above and beyond, the GPL team provided some sound financial advice to help me hold onto more of my money in the future. Top Notch!

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Annette Screws Kennedyvia Google

almost 8 years ago

Shahar, Brooke and the team at GPL have made tax season fears a thing of the past for us. They have helped us understand things, save money, plan for the future better. The cost of the service has been more than re-couped in savings. Plus they are very personable and fun to work with. We love GPL and will stay with them for the years to come!

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Amanda Gossvia Google

almost 9 years ago

THANK YOU for doing our taxes this year! Your services provided a huge stress-relief for my husband and I. We were able to trust your expertise and rely on your timely communication throughout the process. The online web-based authorization tools you utilize are slick and kept things moving quickly. Oh, and not to mention we saved money going with you as oppose to doing them on our own. Happy to recommend you to others and we’ll definitely have you do them again next year!

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Kassim Powellvia Google

over 9 years ago

I'm a new small business owner and needed help with taxes this past year. I was referred to GPL by a friend and got a great deal of help with my personal and business tax situation. These ladies and gents obviously get pretty busy during this special time of year, but even so, the wait for correspondence is never that long. TL;DR Prompt and professional. Recommended.