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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Taxes filed on time and accurately: - Document list provided and monitored. - Streamlined the Q/A to complete online at our convenience. - Documents reviewed and preliminary tax filings provided... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Halon was friendly, easy to work with, and made our experience great to file as a business and personal. I would highly recommend them! They are a trusted partner and have great expertise.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used a lot of Accounting firms throughout the years and I find Halon Tax to be an example of what the profession should be. Most of my colleagues have switched to Halon Tax. The portal is ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Halon is simply the best tax strategy and preparation firm out there for entrepreneurs. Their prices are reasonable, their people are great, and the output is spotless. Often, I've felt like big accou... See more

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Halon Tax is your one stop accounting and tax service for small business. We specialize in S-corporations and Partnerships. Bookkeeping, 1120S Returns, and Personal Tax all included!


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have always been impressed with Halon…

I have always been impressed with Halon since day 1. I really appreciate our relationship and can not say enough about this dependable team. I would highly recommend Halon Tax to anyone looking for the best of breed accounting and tax preparation services for small businesses.

September 25, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with Halon Service

We appreciate the fact that we can schedule meetings and interact online with Halon. They have been very responsive and we are happy with their service.

September 24, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I really wanted to love this service

I actually LOVED Halon Tax when I first hired them at the end of 2019. I also bought audit protection for an additional cost.

However soon after they completed my tax return, I got a very awful email that was generically letting everyone know that they had tried a service they didn’t like providing and they wouldn’t be doing that anymore. I responded and asked for some clarification. A personal message from Christopher told me that they no longer even wanted to work with me because my business isn’t the kind they wanted to work with. He was rude and I was angered by both the abrupt change, the complete dismissal and the rude clarifications.

I had every intention of working with them long term which is why I trusted them. Again, I LOVED this service when I signed up.

Today I needed my return and tried logging into the portal. I wasn’t able to access the returns they prepared for me. I asked if I was just missing something. Again, I got a nasty-gram from Christopher that if I didn’t pay for continued service they wouldn’t work with me anymore and I would have to go to the IRS to get the return.

I will NOT EVER work with this company. I do NOT recommend them. Save yourself the trouble and use a company that puts customers first.

August 28, 2020
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Reply from Halon Tax

When clients cancel services, we shut down their portals and remove online access to tax returns for security. We would hate for an abandoned portal to be found and compromised by anyone other than the person who owns the data. Your security comes first at Halon.

We also understand that before you canceled you did not download your files and it is a hassle to have to go to the IRS to get them, but that is the safest route.

We wanted your business, but we have to charge our normal fees. It was the fees, not your business or our desire to serve you that was the issue. We would love to have you back if you can afford it!

We are thrilled you loved the service and we will work hard to improve on that service for our current clients.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overpromised and underdelivered

Wish I had better things to say, we really did try to give them a chance. The final straw was when they changed their packages to increase prices and end their "partner program" discount in an attempt to undercut the bookkeepers that brought them their clients in the first place. Fortunately none of ours were very pleased with Halon anyway and decided to leave them rather than us. Ultimately we had clients paying a subscription for monthly and/or quarterly advisory and planning services that were never provided. They blamed it on us needing to provide information, but we always provided anything requested within 24-48 hours, and wouldn't hear back for another month or two with new information they needed but hadn't mentioned. By August, exactly 0 of our clients had received any of these monthly/quarterly services before we gave up. How is tax planning supposed to be helpful when it isn't even provided until the year is almost over?

August 25, 2020
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Reply from Halon Tax

We are sorry about our program changes. We did change our bookkeeper partner program and the pricing associated with it this summer. And no doubt, it was more expensive going forward. Many bookkeepers wished we could have kept prices at the promotional rates.

We do thank you for trying us in 2019 and are thrilled you liked the service. If we can figure out a way to lower our prices and still make money, we will try it again!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dishonest and Unethical Business

The owner Chris is dishonest and unethical in his business practices. He unilaterally severed our 12-month tax-filing contract after collecting 9 months of payments and said he would NOT be rendering the services as agreed upon (and paid for) in the contract, and that we would have to sign a new contract at FOUR TIMES the price for him to perform the services he already contractually owed to us. Refused to refund for services not rendered, and actually said he was going to CONTINUE billing us even though he was not going to perform the services. Straight up scammer, take your business elsewhere. It's a shame this company has such poor leadership - the CPAs and bookkeepers I dealt with seemed like decent humans and deserve better.

July 16, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First and last time I use your services.

Worse experience I have ever had using a company preparing my taxes. Likely will just learn before next year how to do them myself. Been doing my personal taxes since I was 18 and never had so much trouble getting through the process such as I did with this company. Given the cost feel I got a fraction of the service owed to me. I'll never give another dime to this company either. I'll explain to other company owners I talk to daily my experience and urge them to not use this company for tax needs. More so making me do all the leg work hardly seems needed given the cost of the service provided. If I treated my customers with the respect or had them do the level of work your company requires of the customer I'd go out of business faster then I got in business. I had such high hopes for your company and maybe that's where I failed thinking you aren't just in it for a easy paycheck off me. I've learned my lesson with your company and will be quick to not repeat it. Your essentially the Home Adviser of the tax world and that's not a compliment in my industry.

July 16, 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick is a great resource for me

Nick is a great resource for me. I can get quick answers to the financial decisions that need to be made. I am able to bounce different ideas around with him to see which course of action I should take.
We also periodically go over the numbers and project future tax liabilities, This allows me to adjust my capital expenditures and lessen the year end tax liability.
The book keeping seems to go smoothly, I don't hear from them unless there is a rare purchase clarification or a log in issue.

May 21, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Halon has always responded very quickly…

Halon has always responded very quickly to my questions and thoughts. I needed lots of help at the beginning of starting my business and they were more than helpful!!
I appreciate all they have done to make being a business owner easier!

May 19, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick is my cpa at Halon tax

Nick is my cpa at Halon tax. He is always there for me when I have a question or concern. I have used this company for over 5 years. I highly recommend this service.

May 15, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For Independent Contractors Seeking Great Accountants

As an independent contractor, the idea of finding a good CPA within my budget was overwhelming. But when I happened upon Halon Tax in a Google search, and after several telephone conferences and dozens of emails back and forth, I was surprised by their patience, care and support as they helped me correct mistakes that I had made in the prior 2 years of doing my own taxes. Not only are their prices reasonable, their team is very responsive - by phone, email and chat. I have now been with Halon for over 3 years and would gladly recommend them.

May 14, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow, so efficient and easy!

Wow. It couldn't have been easier to get my business returns completed and upload all my personal documents to the team. Reviewing the return and signing the paperwork was so easy and awesome. Thanks Halon!

April 29, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been with Halon since 2015 and…

I have been with Halon since 2015 and don't know what I would have done without them. They assisted me in setting up my books, relieved me of long hours in the evening of doing my own books, and gave me peace of mind so I could sleep at night. I can call or email any of the staff at any time and I get an immediate response. During COVID19, I have had to apply for Unemployment as well as a SBA. This was all so foreign to me and Nick was quick to reply with any and all questions I had. He held my hand during this stressful time so that I could receive any help I was due. Without a doubt, Halon gets 10+ stars from me for their over and above customer service! I have and will continue to refer them to all business owners that I know. Heartfelt Facials by Jana

April 29, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful & Personable

Halon has been beyond helpful to us and personable and quick to respond. With a dedicated team and platform to utilize specifically for our needs, I know exactly where to turn when I have questions. We've enjoyed working with Halon, and we are looking forward to planning this next tax year with Halon's help.

April 28, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with this team for several…

I've been with this team for several years now and they're great. Started out with simple personal stuff and then added my business. I've never had a problem and don't really have to think about things that they're doing, that way I can focus on growing my business. I never have to wait to get a response and it's peace of mind knowing that they're doing a professional and thorough job with my best interests.

April 21, 2020
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