Client Testimonials

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I was the executor for an estate in Texas and wanted a tax professional in the Delmarva area.  My Virginia attorney recommended Youhas & Assoc.  After speaking with Andrew Youhas, I decided that he had the tax expertise that I wanted to deal with an estate that included multiple investments, real estate, and personal property assets.  There were many tax issues with the estate that I didn’t understand and Andrew very thoroughly explained the process and what would be needed.  Additionally, Andrew was always available within a short period of time to answer my questions via email or for telephone consultation.  The estate process lasted approximately three years, so there were multiple tax filing deadlines and Andrew was very good at letting me know when the deadlines were arriving and what information I needed.  I was most satisfied with the estate tax work, as well as the advice that Andrew provided.  Subsequently, I was executor for an estate in Virginia, and without question I contracted with Youhas and Assoc/Andrew to handle the taxes for the estate.  Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew and his practice.  He was outstanding to work with and I felt very comfortable with him during the entire process.  - Thomas P., Ocean City, MD 

Andrew's personality, experience and expertise are easy to recommend. As a financial advisor, I went searching for someone like Andrew to service my clients. I soon hired him for myself. I believe that each family needs a team of experts to guide them through the complexity of financial management. Andrew is both a CPA professional and lawyer by way of education. The CPA designation you would expect but the law degree brings something special to his approach. I have an accounting background but I want someone who knows more than my general knowledge. I think because of his law background, Andrew adheres to a fiduciary duty around his knowledge that goes beyond his peers. I review my returns and ask questions before signing but I know he's thought about and fully researched his work. When dealing with tax law, having someone with Andrew's education and experience working with your family makes a difference. His patience and sense of humor are a bonus. - Jason H., Fairfax, VA

Andrew was recommended by our attorney. It was the best recommendation we've ever gotten!  After my husband retired from his business as a co-owner last year, Andrew was instrumental in helping us understand the complex tax issues we were facing. It was a stressful time for us, but he took us through the process step by step. He is pleasant, light hearted, incredibly knowledgeable, and makes it all seem quite easy. It's obvious he enjoys his work by the excellent service he provides his clients. We couldn't be happier with how Andrew handled our taxes and look forward to working with him for the foreseeable future. - Susanne A., Alexandria, VA 

Andrew takes the time to make sure he understands your situation; he always asks if you have any questions and thoroughly answers them. He loves his work, and it shows. His light heartedness and his sense of humor are helpful when things get stressful. He is immensely patient and was wonderfully helpful during my switch to QuickBooks. I am amazed by his efficiency in handling returns. He has always handled all of my tax situations flawlessly and has advised me well. I have total confidence in his abilities and his work. I am ever thankful for Andrew and Youhas & Associates, Inc.  - Gail S., Silver Spring, MD

Over the years of working with Andrew, our appreciation for his caring attitude, professionalism, and broad expertise has continued to grow.  Andrew has done the impossible!  He has dramatically reduced the stress we feel during the nightmare called "tax season."  Before Andrew, my husband used to spend months of endless nights preparing our tax returns.  We will always remember the first year we worked with Andrew.  Close to the filing deadline, our computer was hacked and everything totally trashed.  While my husband gathered up every piece of paper related to taxes, I frantically called recommended CPA firms.  Luckily Mr. Youhas was willing to take on the overwhelming task of reconstructing our returns.  I can only imagine what Andrew must have been thinking when my husband arrived at his office with several very large plastic bins filled to the brim with receipts, forms, spreadsheets, and files.  From subsequent meetings however, I have learned that occurrences like this do not phase Andrew.  He quickly and efficiently starts sorting things out. He projects a sense that everything will be all right.  After rescuing us from the utter chaos of that infamous tax season,  Andrew has continued to work on streamlining our tax preparation.  By working with our financial advisor, Andrew set up an automatic and secure transfer of tax data.  By sending an organizer to us so that we can systematically provide the additional information required,  Andrew ensures that our long distance arrangement works smoothly.  Andrew always answers questions and provides excellent advice.  In response to my recent request for help in minimizing unnecessary paperwork, he provided an excellent summary of options and guidelines that will simplify life and free up an incredible amount of time and emotional energy.  What a terrific boost for my clutter cleaning effort!  It is hard to put into words how much we value our relationship with Andrew.  We know that our taxes will be done correctly and on time.  Consequently, the burden of constantly thinking about taxes has greatly eased.  We are so grateful to have found Andrew and look forward to working with him for a very long time. - Inara K., Albuquerque, NM

For the past several years Andrew Youhas has provided us with tax services that are comprehensive, detailed and accurate.  He has also given me tremendous financial advice throughout the years in a prompt manner on a range of financial issues that I can balance against advice from other advisors.  Andrew is easily accessible providing more than just matter-of-fact information, but financial wisdom.  He is honest in all of his dealings giving me peace of mind in my taxes and my financial structures.  - Paul P., Springfield, VA

When my mother passed away unexpectedly, it became clear that the tax filing requirements for a trust estate can be daunting.  As the year came to a close, I asked my trusted estate attorney for a recommendation re: an experienced tax professional who could help me navigate the complexities of fiduciary tax work.  He did not hesitate to recommend Andrew and his team.  In short, Andrew did an exceptional job in a relatively short period of time.  One of the other testimonials I read said he provided "financial wisdom" and I would absolutely agree.  I asked for the final 1040, 1041 and K1 to be completed in February/early March for a variety of reasons.  Andrew completed and filed all my returns before my deadline!  Andrew was accessible during the entire process--took time to explain things on the phone and in email--and expertly guided me through the process.  In addition, he kept my estate attorney in the loop along the way.  Andrew is a master in his field.  I'd highly recommend him as a trustworthy resource to others. - Chris H., Alexandria, VA   

When our estate planning attorney referred Andrew to us for our complicated 2020 taxes and IRA conversions, I was concerned because Andrew would be picking up the work from our previous CPA.  Andrew proved me wrong.  He completed our returns on time and with complete accuracy.  I remember feeling this big burden being taken off my shoulders when our taxes were done.  He took good care of us, and made our life so much easier!  Andrew is knowledgeable, meticulous, accurate, and professional.  I particularly like his common-sense approach in dealing with our financial issues.  He is patient in answering every question I have for him.  He does not talk down to me when I disagree with him or when I don't understand the situation, which I appreciate.  My past experience with other CPA’s has taught me such genuine nicety is rare and hard to come by.  My whole family plans to continue to use his service for many years to come.  I highly recommend him for anyone who is seeking trustworthy and capable help with taxes.  -J. Elliott, Arlington, VA      

I have had the privilege to be Andrew Youhas' client since 2015.  His personal interest and attention to detail is matched only by the breath and scope of his extensive professional knowledge of the law and accounting.  My tax returns include various revenue sources including but not limited to trusts, an LLC, and rental income. He has always responded to my questions or concerns immediately in a friendly and thoughtful manner.  His entire firm exemplifies his dedication to his clients and his deep respect for his profession.  He provides me clear, easily understood guidance to enable me to file timely tax returns in multi-states and of course the Federal Government.  I have recommended many friends and family members to his firm and will continued to greatly appreciate his expertise and kindness.  - William H., Fairfax, VA

With only a salary and mortgage, my taxes have always taken no more than 20 minutes on Turbo Tax.  Then my father passed away in April 2021 and it's been an overwhelming new world legally and financially, settling his affairs as executor and trustee, and then as tax season started approaching, my dad's longtime CPA  disappeared, leaving me worried and frustrated.  After considering other CPA firms and being underwhelmed, I found Andrew's website and was very impressed with his legal and financial credentials, his expert communication, and frankly, bemused and impressed that his children are listed as staff. Clearly, this is an intelligent, professional family and firm, and my dad would have absolutely loved that (as he was very proud of his children too!) From the first conversation, I felt Andrew was unique in that his character and values showed as clearly as his expertise--and my experience over the next months with him continued to confirm both.  It certainly doesn't hurt that he is patient, human, fair and funny too!  I've always felt that the mark of an extraordinary professional is one who makes every client feel like they are his only client and that he is "in it" with you.  That's certainly how he made me feel--and I know that all his clients feel the same!   Andrew went above and beyond in communication, consultation, responsiveness and reassurance.  I am so glad I took the leap of faith--and the most important measure of all: my dad would be very appreciative at how Youhas & Associates supported me during a difficult time, and in turn I am very appreciative at how they have helped me fulfill my responsibilities to my dad.  I feel very lucky to have found Andrew and will continue to turn to him in the future! - L.S., Arlington, VA 

As a money manager, I appreciate Andrew’s in-depth knowledge of trust and estates when consulting on tax work for my trust clients.  He is a fantastic communicator, both written and oral, and inspires confidence in all my dealings with him.  I highly recommend him for any fiduciary tax work. – Peter C., Springfield, VA 

We have found Andrew to be both incredibly knowledgeable and accurate. We have complicated business and personal tax returns which encompass several states and multiple countries and companies.  Coupled with his undoubted expertise we have found him to be straightforward and honest in our dealings.  We will certainly not take our business to any other accountant than Andrew Youhas.  - A**** Services, LLC, Frederick, MD  

Andrew Youhas is an excellent tax preparer and advisor--the best we've ever worked with: knowledgeable, accurate, accessible and responsive.  He is also cheerful and loves what he is doing. It feels like we are working with a personal friend.  He is very knowledgeable and usually has an instant answer to our questions based on his mastery of tax regulations, while remembering details of our previous returns.  He works quickly and accurately, and is always clear about what we need to provide and when, and when our returns will be complete.  The only time he had to revise our return was when we had forgotten to provide him some key information. He is also accessible and responsive, so we feel free to call or email him during the year with questions.

Finally, he is flexible about ways to meet and to send and receive tax data (office appointment, internet, our home, mail, other), but very disciplined about deadlines and scheduled meetings.  Andrew has made our annual tax chores much easier: we bring him piles of details, and out of the 

chaos he makes order. - Mike and Karen S., Alexandria, VA

Andrew provided me superlative service yet again when preparing my 2021 tax returns.  He is so deeply knowledgeable and experienced in the field and able to explain things with such clarity that I know I'm in the very best of hands in this challenging and complex area.  I rely on his advice knowing that it is accurate and based on high principles and integrity, and I have nothing to worry about regarding IRS audits or questions.  I appreciate his fast responses whenever I contact him, and he makes me feel like I'm his most important client.  Andrew and his team do a great job.  - Charles P., Arlington, VA

Andrew's strength is the patience he is willing to show in helping the client understand. His expertise is without question. But expertise isn't valuable without the ability to use it in a manner that is friendly to clients. It requires significant patience to be able to walk a client through all of the intricacies of the tax code. Talking through issues again and again until a client can actually understand their financial situation is critical to a productive working relationship. No matter the number of inane questions I throw at Andrew, he patiently works through them with me until I understand what the right answer is. In the end, it's less about whether or not I like the answer, but more importantly, I understand and have confidence in the direction we are going. That's why Andrew is such a pleasure to work with.  -Rodney W., Arlington, VA   

I am so lucky Andrew Youhas came into my life when he did. In March of 2019, just as tax season was in full bore, the ‘bottom dropped out’ for me in many ways. I had just lost my father, was overwhelmed running my two businesses, my husband running his, our daughter finishing and graduating from college, moving back to DC to start her new job, etc. Then, the absolute last straw, five days after my father passed, I learned my former accountant of 30 years suddenly passed. Needless to say I was in a panic. Finding a good and trustworthy accountant at any time, much less in the middle of tax season, is difficult if not impossible.  I reached out to everyone to get recommendations. I interviewed three candidates, after which there was no contest.  Andrew was the clear choice! After a quick email introduction from my financial planner, he made time to speak with me that evening. I was sold during our first conversation. His wonderful personality, knowledge and passion were quickly apparent. After ‘peeling me off the ceiling’, he walked me through exactly what I needed to do in the short term. All just to help. No contract, just excellent information and great kindness. I chose him immediately, and haven’t looked back. He has been brilliant with our complicated business taxes, and the final years of my father’s taxes. He always offers excellent customer service, responds quickly to all questions and concerns, helps us navigate financial issues, and all issues that come up regarding our daughter’s taxes. Andrew Youhas always goes the extra mile, and absolutely loves what he does!  - Karen L., Bethesda, MD