A & J Bookkeeping & Tax Services

Apr 2024

I recently used Cukierski & Associates to complete my 2023 taxes. This firm is only interested in one item - namely your money! I specifically advised the partner in charge of handling my tax return at the beginning of the engagement - that I would require an extension as I was about to enter the hospital to undergo a medical procedure. He was new to me. I was constantly told and hounded by one of their administrative staff they would require immediate payment for services. I had advised this same person several times I would pay my invoice as soon as my medical procedure was completed and I was released from the hospital. ( I always pay my bills.) Despite advising this person several times of my situation, and having advised the partner in charge of my situation, at the very beginning of the engagement with him, this administrative person who was extremely obnoxious would not let up. The invoice was not very large, a little over $500. The only reason I wound up with this firm was I previously used a former partner of the firm, who did OK but not great work on my tax returns. My wife at the time was friends with one of the accountant partners wife of this firm. This prior partner did not know and could not handle the tax information for 529 accountants very well. As I had 3 sons who fortunately now have all graduated from college. I had to literally walk him through the 529 tax information each year and how to handle it. He is now retired, fortunately. My advice to you is to stay away from this accounting firm unless you like being constantly and relentlessly pressured.

Oct 2021

For over 20 years Jim and his team have handled both my personal and business taxes! Professional, personable and always friendly these folks will take care of you better than anyone else!

Feb 2020

I am re-writing my review, I've been coming to see Jim and Russell since 2004 and without a doubt this is the best tax and accounting firm in the Midwest by far. Jim Barr is a CPA, EA, ABA, ATA, ATP, & a AFSP, which basically means he's ridiculously smart and does taxes better than anyone in the country. Broadway & Belmont is not easy for me to get to, it is so worth the drive and I literally look forward to getting my taxes done for the past 16 years same location, non corp, relaxed atmosphere, I cannot go on enough on how incredible this place is. 50 stars on a 5 star scale. I love you Jim, Russell, and Chris. ETP!!