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CPA / financial advisor in business for over 30 years. Multiple-state returns are a specialty, all states prepared. Tax returns filed for back years.
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57 customer reviews
Tina
Stef has been doing our taxes for years. He's super informative, quick and efficient. I love that we can do everything via email and I can easily pay him with Zelle for his great services. I would definitely recommend him to anyone! More...
Sam
Tax Resolution
Stef is absolutely amazing! He makes the process very swift, simple and smooth answering all questions quickly with the ability to explain to gain understanding of complex tax issues. I highly recommend him as he is very knowledgeable as he has helped me with many years and multiple state filings. More...
Riaz
I’ve worked with Stef for 3 years for my personal tax returns. He’s always prompt and responsive in working with me and operates professionally and efficiently. I would definitely recommend Stef.
Heather
Stef Papoutsoglou is efficient, effective, knowledgeable, and professional. I was very pleased with his tax amendment work that corrected the error of the previous accountant who filed my income tax report for 2023.
Nabilah K
Tax Preparation
I had an exceptional experience working with Stef as my tax advisor! He was incredibly quick to respond to all my questions, demonstrating an impressive depth of knowledge on tax and finance. Stef’s thorough research and proactive outreach made the entire process seamless and stress-free. As a financial advisor, Stef brings a holistic approach to tax filing, ensuring not only accuracy but also alignment with my broader financial goals. It’s clear he genuinely cares about his clients’ success and takes every detail into account. Highly recommend Stef for anyone seeking top-tier tax and financial guidance! More...
MarÃa Sánchez
Accounting
To say that Stef was helpful, would be an understatement. ADP messed up my W2 and I was just now able to complete my filing. Stef was supportive and patient. I am happy to have found him and will definitely continue to use his services. More...
Sean
Stef is professional, knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend.
Meredith Pollard
Stef helped me settle my grandfather’s estate and my very complicated individual tax return. He was so knowledgeable and helpful! !! I wish I met him 10 years ago!!! Thank you Stef!!! More...
Shaundra Kiser
Mr. Papoutsoglou was amazing to work with. I had worked with another company for years, but they retired and no longer filed taxes so I was in a scramble to find someone. Insert Stef! My anxiety of finding someone new subsided the first time I spoke to him. He is very thorough and knowledgeable. He walks you through the process. I had various hiccups in my filing this year (a hurricane and pending tropical storm), but he was very patient and followed up with me with the items needed to get things done. I would recommend his services to anyone. He is top notch! More...
Vinnie Regan
Stef was an A+ Professional who I connected to through Bark and helped me through a stressful tax situation with clear, consistent communication (in comparison to others I had connected to first). I highly recommend and will be working with him in the future! More...
Maris
Working with Stef was straightforward and efficient. He was incredibly responsive, detail oriented, and made the process of filing our tax returns enjoyable.
Michael Jerome
Stef has been an absolute savior for me! When I first called him I was 7 years behind on my taxes and had no idea where to even start for catching up. Stef was able to coach me on how to get the necessary documents that he needed from me to successfully file each missing year and his rate for the entire job was extremely fair. Stef was able to keep my owed debts to a minimum and even got me some money back too! I will recommend Stef Papoutsoglou to anyone I meet in the future and will continue to use his services in the future and I highly recommend anyone who finds this review to hire him as your CPA. More...
Rachel Burke
Tax Preparation
Great service, quick communication, easy to work with!
Hali
Stef was amazing throughout the entire process! Incredible efficient and communicative. Thank you so much Stef!!!
Manuel Mendoza
It was a pleasure to work with Stef. Very Professional and understanding. Responds quickly by phone or email. He was able to help complete my tax return prior to the deadline date despite reaching out to him very late in April. I was worried about filing my taxes this year and he was able to ease my concerns and ensure everything was correctly reported. I would recommend his services to anyone in need of professional assistance More...
Simon Kasmir
Stef is an amazing CPA, highly recommend hiring him for your tax and accounting needs.
Kennedi
Stef was so great to work with! He was quick and efficient and could not have navigated this years taxes without him!
Ben Stout
Working with Stef was incredibly easy and ultimately financially rewarding! All emails were promptly replied to and all questions answered within minutes. I highly recommend using Stef for tax advice and preparation! More...
Jon B
Tax Preparation
Stef was great. Used him twice now, and he's always quick, good at finding the little mistakes we made on our side, and offers light advice for planning into the next year. Will definitely use again next time we have a need! More...
Zachary Young
Tax Preparation
Stef was amazing to work with. I had to file for multiple states and he made the entire process as easy and stress free as I have ever experienced. He was very patient and responsive, would highly recommend More...
Christy
Tax Preparation
Stef was great to work with. He helped me navigate some issues with my W2 and how to resolve it and made filing seamless and quick. He was incredibly responsive and detailed. Definitely recommend! More...
Strickland S
Stef has been helping me with filing my taxes for the past few years and is always very helpful + expedient! Appreciate his help as well as his patience with questions. I would recommend his services!
Michael
I had screwed up my TurboTax which assessed me $20k on taxes. After I found stef, stef determined that there was a withholding problem and that I was actually owing $0. Thanks stef!
Kathleen Luxmore
I can’t overstate how much I enjoyed working with Stef—such a smooth process, and so fast! He helped me with a complicated multistate file and get a refund when I wasn’t expecting one. All process in less than 24 hours after I submitted my documents to him. Amazing! More...
Jennifer
Stef is extremely quick with his responses and makes you feel like "we will get through this" during the stressful tax season.
He is extremely knowledgeable and through with his explanations and suggestions!
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Rusty
Stef is so thorough, so fast, and so professional -- year after year. I highly recommend him for any and all tax prep needs.
Brandon
Accounting
I couldn't be more pleased with the exceptional service Stef provided for my taxes. His attention to detail, timely execution, and expert handling of my complex situation completely alleviated my tax season anxiety. Stef's professionalism and expertise have won me over as a long-term client. I look forward to having him as my CPA for years to come. More...
Abla
Tax Preparation
Stef was very clear and prompt. Easily accessible and answers questions without delay. I would recommend him to all my friends!
Charles Proctor
Accounting
Stef responded to my request within minutes, was professional, and got right down to business. If you need something done and don't have time to waste, trust me Stef is your guy.
Morgan Neustein
Stef is 10/10. Stef has been doing my taxes for the last 2 years and is incredibly responsive and professional. He makes the entire filing process so easy and stress free for me. I've recommended him to my friends and family (across several states) and they all agree with my sentiments. Thank you, Stef!! More...
Grant
Stef was great to work with. Helpful with any questions along the way and extremely responsive with quick follow-up items along the way.
We definitely plan to continue working Stef going forward.
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Felix Rosado
Mr. Papoutsoglou was thoroughly professional, very responsive and polite. It was a pleasant working relationship, thanks to Stef.
Autumn L Hatcher
Tax Preparation
I let Stef know I needed this as soon as possible and he not only delivered. He delivered in record time. He took some thing I’ve been procrastinating for years. I made it ancient in history.
Greg Drinkwater
Tax Preparation
Stef was fantastic. He walked me through his process and was super communicative the whole time. Lighting fast with his delivery. He will be my CPA going forward.
Garrett Gross
I have used Stef's tax preparation services for the last two years. Both times have been smooth, quick, and pleasant experiences that resulted in a streamlined filing of federal and state tax forms. Stef carefully reviewed my submitted documents and made every effort to maximize my returns, clarify questions, and explain options available. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, experienced, and communicative CPA. More...
Phylisha
When no one would exercise helping us with our tax problems ranging from unpaid taxes, 2+ years of non-filed taxes, Stef took on the challenge with no hesitation. For the first time in many years, we are in good standings with the IRS, current on our filed returns! We will use Stef for the rest of our tax filing lives! More...
Shannon Schantz
Stef is a great CPA who efficiently helped me with my accounting and tax needs with caring expertise. I could not be happier with his services, and I definitely recommend Stef!
Marc Joseph Nardea
Tax Preparation
professional, knowledgable and quick to respond
Alysa K.
Stef prepared my 2022 tax filing and I could have not been happier. The process was simple and easy. Stef was very responsive, answering questions almost immediately. I sent him all my tax documents and less than 24 hours later, my taxes were filed. If you’re looking for a very professional and knowledgeable CPA, Stef is the person for the job. More...
Maddy
Tax Preparation
Stef was a true professional and incredibly helpful in completing my complicated, multi-state tax returns under an accelerated timeline. Working with Stef was an absolute pleasure - I am sincerely grateful and highly recommend working with him. Not only was Stef remarkably efficient in doing a federal and multiple state returns ahead of the filing deadline, he was extremely knowledgeable, unbelievably responsive / available for questions, and very patient and clear in explaining complex tax terminology. I was sincerely blown away by his high-caliber level of service, diligence and exceptional attention to detail. I spoke in depth with a number of other accountants before connecting and deciding to work with Stef - he was, by far, the most impressive and knowledgeable and I was continually impressed with his competence and expertise throughout the entire process of working with him. Genuinely phenomenal and seamless experience working with Stef. More...
Jane
Accounting
Working with Stef is fantastic! He is attentive, thorough, and quick to find solutions - he made me feel completely taken care of. I first connected with him on Bark and he contacted me immediately. I feel so lucky to have found him and could not recommend him more highly! More...
Jan
Tax Preparation
Excellent experience. Stef is professional and to the point. Clear communication about responsibilities. He completed my complex tax return very quickly.
Allie K
Accounting
It was such a pleasure working with Mr. Papoutsoglou while I untangled a 2-state filing for 2021 taxes. He was incredibly prompt with responses, polite, and and got the job done in 48hrs! I will absolutely work with him again in the future if need be. Thanks Stef! More...
Kerri Sutton
Accounting
Stef is amazing! I am a travel nurse working in multiple states and had so much anxiety over my taxes. Stef is so knowledgeable and easy to work with. We talked, he sent me a list of what he needed, then my taxes were done correctly all in the same day. Can’t recommend him enough and very much looking forward to working with him from here on out. So grateful and relieved! More...
Yolanda Burdzy
Mr. Papoutsoglou is a remarkable Professional to work with. Stef is extremely professional, highly experienced, and super dedicated in providing customized support to his client. I will most certainly continue to use Stef for years to come in all financial related matters. More...
Heather Maxwell
Accounting
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful service. Stef is not only knowledgeable but understanding and kind. I was dreading doing my taxes and was taking the hiding my head in the sand route but Stef explained the process step by step and my options. Taxes will always be a stressful thing but I'm glad we have found a someone like Stef. We would recommend him 100%. More...
Shavonn Springfield
Accounting
Mr. Papoutsoglou is very prompt to respond. He is also very organized, knowledgeable, and resourceful.
Hannah Parker Canady
Accounting
Communication is extremely thorough and fast, looking forward to working with him for our 2021 returns.
Phillip Van Voorhis
Accounting
Stef is professional and extremely efficient. He hits the ground running and stays in constant contact while meeting your needs. He completed 5 years of federal and state returns for me in 3 days. I plan to retain him as my tax accountant going forward. More...
Sherry Zahid
Tax Preparation
Prompt response, easy to talk to. Very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend A+++
What kind of accounting services do you provide?
I'm a Certified Public Accountant with 30 years experience, offering personal tax preparation. Multiple states are a specialty. Very high attention to detail and very strong sense of urgency.
Also as a financial advisor can assist with general wealth building, retirement plans, 401k to IRA rollovers, college education 529 plans, etc.
Why is it so important for businesses to hire a great accountant?
Tax laws are complex and ever-changing. Hiring an experienced CPA will provide a sense of confidence that the tax returns are prepared accurately.
What do you love most about your job?
I love helping people with navigating this complex topic of tax preparation and having them feel that I'm their trusted advisor.
What inspired you to start your own business?
People I knew were not getting a high level of service with good communication. I set out on my own to provide rock-solid service.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients should choose me if they want a Certified Public Accountant with 30 years experience to be their trusted partner and advisor, with very high attention to detail and very strong sense of urgency. Quick communication is important to me. They will be able to count on me to get it done right the first time.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes I can provide services remotely. I have clients throughout the US. With today's communication tools, it is very easy. Documents can be forwarded electronically or via regular mail.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
The majority of the clients transmit documents electronically or via mail, so in-person visits aren't necessary.
Tax Preparation
Tax preparation for personal, trust and gift tax returns.
All states prepared and multi-state returns are a specialty.
Sole proprietorship, rental property, stock/mutual fund sales, installment sales, quarterly Fed/state estimated tax payment calculations, etc.
High attention to detail and strong sense of urgency.
I'll make sure your return is done correctly, the first time!
Financial services
Financial services and wealth management.
-Mutual funds
-IRA
-Rollover IRA from 401K
-Single K / 401K for sole proprietors
-College savings 529 plans
-Left a job? Ask me to help you roll over your old 401K to an IRA. Consolidate multiple IRAs and old employers 401K to one IRA.