Watson CPA Group

Ive been using Watson CPA Group from California for almost 3 years now. Everything is going great! They have a wealth of knowledge for my small S corp needs. They are not the cheapest but they have been there every time I have needed them. I just love the way they explain things in ways I understand. They also have my type of humor. With a subject as DRY as taxes this is huge for me personally. With a background in FSA Administration I know how horrible it is to read and then understand IRS Publications, if Watson (most likely Jason) can get me to learn this stuff on their website and in his emails without putting me to sleep I count that as a huge plus.
The few downsides —
You still need to make sure you send them the correct information DOH! They are not mind readers.
You should be their second set of eyes are they are still ‘believe it or not’ HUMAN and can make mistakes.
Its expensive to live in Colorado and they need to pay their people good so fees arent going to be what you pay at HR Block. I’m okay with that. I dont mind helping them put food on their tables or go on vacations as long as they are helping me do the same by saving money on my taxes.
All in all I have loved my experience working with the whole office at Watson CPA Group. If I ever get out to Colorado I would totally drop in to say hello and THANKS!!!

I’ve used Watson Cpa for approximately five years now.
So far, everything is going well.
I’d give them five stars if it was slightly more simplified.
(Unsure if that is even possible, but leaving that fifth star for next year of this happens!)
I have recommended Watson to many airline folks.
Unsure about the couple of negative reviews, but I keep coming back.

Horrible experience. BEWARE!!! They did my taxes incorrectly 2 years in a row. Something didn’t seem right and I finally realized they didn’t itemize my taxes (as a flight attendant) because the accountant was too lazy to calculate my per diem. She ASSUMED it wouldn’t bring me over the standard deduction. When I inquired and asked questions, I was told I was taking up too much of their time. They also filed my addresses incorrectly and the CA tax board came after me for a large amount of money. When I asked them to write a letter (which the CA tax board advised me to do), to clear up their mistake they wanted to charge me a large chunk of $. I fixed that mistake on my own. I had to hire a new accountant to redo my taxes and guess what??? I didn’t owe $ as Watson Group calculated. I actually wound up getting a decent tax return back. You’re better off with turbo tax because that’s about all they do is enter your info into a computer. They may look fancy and organized but hiring them was truly a bad decision. You might find yourself audited and if that happens, good luck getting support from Tina and Jason Watson. You won’t!!! You’ll just get charged an arm and a leg (with a nasty defensive attitude) to fix their own mistakes.

I originally learned about The Watson CPA Group from a flight attendant friend at United Airlines! I feel like we have established a great relationship and I know that they are making sure that I don’t leave anything out that would benefit me!
They keep me informed from the time they receive my info and send out reminders to make sure I have followed up.
I can’t say enough about them… they are terrific! Thank goodness I found someone that really knows their business and has a sense of humor!
I highly recommend them!

Many of my colleagues asked me about my CPA and Watson is my choice since 2012 for their knowledge, response, accuracy, courtesy and sense of humor.

WASTE OF MONEY ITS TURBOTAX EXCEPT THEY ENTER THE DATA FOR YOU!
I hired a CPA to:
1. Help protect me from making mistakes and being subject to IRS scrutiny
2. Help make sure I did not miss something on my tax filings (See item 1)
I sent them what I thought was all of my documents (I expected them to cross reference it with my IRS transcripts! That is what I do when I filed my taxes)
Some how one 1099 did not upload to their system and I did not realize it (I paid them almost $ 400 to do my taxes turbotax or HR block would be $ 99)
They did not review my transcript and missed it. I discovered it after I called the IRS and they said it had been flagged for missing income.
When I contacted them and asked about amended the simple 1099 they said the rate would be $ 240, They offered no apologies for missing it! I am sure I uploaded it!
I get better service from HR Block and TurboTAX
I WILL NEVER USE THESE PEOPLE AGAIN! THEY DO NOTHING MORE FOR YOU THAN ENTERING THE INFORMATION IN FORMS!
SAVE YOUR MONEY!

I used Watson CPA Group for the first time this year, since CPA of the last 20+ passed away (RIP, Phil). I was very happy with the experience with Watson. The web-​based system for information input was thorough, the return was completed very quickly once I had uploaded all my information, communication from the company kept me in the loop, I got a nice return on my federal and paid the smallest amount to my state in recent memory (take THAT Illinois!). Well worth the money spent for calculating and filing the return. I will use Watson CPA Group again.

Watson CPA Group ROCKS! We found their website in 2013 while living/​working in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We were in desperate need of competent tax preparers that know expat taxes; there’s a lot of boobs out there and we had hired many. Watson CPA Group provides outstanding services and technical expertise. It’s specific tax questionnaires on the website (very thorough and efficient) ensure we didn’t miss any deductions. Our tax returns were well organized — even we can understand them… well, mostly!

Great Company and always quick to getting back with you. Their website is a little overwhelming, but you can find answers to any questions you have. The online portal is very convenient. Much easier then having to send and fax numerous documents

Great service. They kept me updated through the whole process and answered my emails in a very timely manner. I couldn’t be happier.

They are very fast, knowledgable, and professional. I loved getting texts messages the moment my returns were ready for review. They are very excellent with airline taxes and offered a discount t as well. I have nothing negative to say. THANK YOU!

Watson CPA Group are completely a must for anyone who owns a business that utilizes Quickbooks. Lynda S. has assisted with all aspects of both setup and payroll compliance for our medical exam company and we are on back track after a couple years of bad advice from another firm. Watson’s pricing is a relief from the (overpriced) competition, and they offer ways to assist in company growth for future tax seasons. The owners also utilize their tax services for their personal tax completion as well.

Worst experience I’ve ever had. DO NOT get your taxes done here, especially if you’re an airline employee. I was recommended by other airline employees, I see now they were friends… My experience was unreturned phone calls till the last minute, not being very cooperative with me because I’m not computer savvy and could not fill out their computer forms. Because I was not able to complete their computer forms and they could not be bothered to work with me in any other way, I was not credited for a single airline write off and actually paid this year even though I own a home, I have student loans and have always received a refund…
On the last day all they cared about was getting paid, not their work –the fact there were no airline write offs, uniforms, luggage etc… Rang NO bells with them ???
My understanding is one of the owners is a pilot …
Unless you are very computer savvy and can deal with unreturned phone calls and ENORMOUS egos don’t use these people.

I can’t say enough, Watson makes tax time as easy as it can possibly be. I used to do Turbo, not anymore, never again because of Tina and Jason and their crew.

I saw their business card at work one day, and I love how easy it is to get your taxes done! I highly recommend the Watson group. They are efficient and quick. I never dread tax season, because I know they have me covered. The Watson’s are definitely worth, whatever their pricing is! Give ‘em a try!

The Watsons have prepared my taxes for the last four years. The three things about their service that stands out are; their knowledge of tax codes and ways to save, they make the process of filing very easy (all online), their rates are very reasonable. If you are in the airline industry, the Watson Group is even more compelling since Jason Watson is an airline pilot and understands the many loop holes that are unique to airline employees. Additionally, their Website has a per diem calculator that you can use for free.