J.R. Helms & Associates, P.C.

We have been customers for 4 years. JR Helms provides quick service. Our taxes have never taken longer than 5 business days to complete. Prices are reasonable for the services rendered, and we feel confident that our taxes are filed thoroughly and correctly. In our first year with Helms, tax consultant Pete Haslett identified several errors made by our previous tax preparer (from a private practice) over several years. Through amended returns we retrieved over $9,500. Were it not for Helms and Mr. Haslett we would have never known about those errors. We recommend JR Helms to anyone and everyone.

Don’t want to waste to much more time with these guys but very disorganized bunch. We tried to get setup with them back in November and though their assistant assured us we were setup correctly, Robert didn’t even seem to know who we were as a company now 2 months later. Seems like he is overwhelmed with his "1500 other customers" so you’re pretty much on your own as far as any tax stuff strategy goes. They send out a news letter that you then yourself need to ingest and learn and come up with the right questions to ask them. With that logic better just doing it myself or hire a CPA that will actually want to learn your business and help a starting business file strategically and accurately.

Rusty and his team have been a great resource for taxes and tax planning. They're thorough and professional. Highly recommend.

As first time clients, our exper was mostly positive except : we did not receive the prepared returns until about 10 days prior to the filing date and after we emailed multiple requests (this may have been due in part to our mail being forwarded to us in Florida where we spend the winter which the J.R. Helm's office was made aware of well in advance); there was no reply to a couple of emails we sent with questions we had about the returns and the taxes we owed; and, finally, we have yet to receive confirmation that our returns have been filed. As far as we can tell, the returns were properly prepared and the charges were reasonable.

I would worry myself sick about doing taxes and hoping I that I wouldn't screw something up. Then when the business that I had part ownership in was sold, it added a whole new set of forms. I was lost. I took everything to Rusty at J. R. Helms and Associates and he took care of everything. When I got the bill I thought it must be an installment. I was shocked that it was the total bill. I wished I had contacted him years ago. Now I don't worry. He's my tax guy.

If I could give negative stars I would. My taxes were not done in a timely manner though they had the paperwork well in advance. I was sent a tax voucher for the state only via email on 4/14 stating I owned $424.00. There was no supporting detail or explanation. I called Helms but was just told my taxes had not been filed. I wrote a check and rushed to the post office. A week later Helm’s contacted me via email that they were missing a 1099-R. I immediately brought a copy of the 1099-R to their office. On 4/30 I met with Rusty Helms and my taxes had not been filed. When I asked why my taxes had not been completed by 4/15 he puffed up and said he was busy and did the best he could. Then he sarcastically added I was getting money back anyways. I found Rusty to be a bully and rude. I, especially as a woman, will never do business with Helms again. The voucher stating I owed $424 was incorrect. Plus his rate for a very simple return was $425.

I am extremely satisfied and grateful for this CPA firm. From the beginning, they were professional and communicated clearly and efficiently. You could always get an immediate response to questions by email or phone. They prepared my parents taxes very quickly and met with them to review since they were new clients. The fee was very reasonable. Rusty and Missy were so kind and helpful when we visited the office. I am going to switch from my current CPA next year because they are so good.