O'Brien & Panchuk, LLP CPAs - Palm Desert, California

Rhonda Abell

I relocated here from South Lake Tahoe and selected this firm to do my taxes. I paid approximately $2,000 per year to my CPA in South Lake Tahoe, CA for several years and O'Brien & Panchuk, LLP CPAs billed me over $40,000 for my 2023 taxes. No changes in my finances for the last ten years. I'm perplexed and sadden by this amount of money I paid them. I went back to my CPA in South Lake Tahoe, CA. O'Brien & Panchuk have great reviews; I guess I want to save money. Since, I make less than $60,000 yearly.

Hank Myll

I have been working with Max and O’Brien & Panchuk for close to 10 years. Been very pleased with my returns. The office has always been welcoming. I appreciate the work they have done for me.

RadioTV Agents

We have relied on Max and the team at O'Brien & Panchuk for over 7 years, to provide intelligent guidance when it comes to running and growing our media ad sales business. I always enjoy our conversations, whether we're dissecting numbers or brainstorming creative solutions. I can always trust Max and the team to provide friendly, trustworthy advice that I easily understand. Max has the brain of a mathematician combined with a quick wit and highly evolved sense of humor. Not many business owners can say, "I always look forward to meeting with my CPA." When you hire O'Brien & Panchuk, you'll know what I mean. Dave Sturgeon, Founder & President of Radio TV Agents LLC.

Mirabella Woyzec

Our entire family has been working with O'Brien and Panchuk ever since we moved to Coachella Valley in 2018, and we have experienced nothing but the best service year after year. They have been instrumental in helping me save money, both with my personal and business taxes. Their expertise and attention to detail and second to none.

Dar Steckelberg

We felt completely duped by this firm. The initial meetings with Max Panchuk were full of promise and we felt we would be in good hands.

Then those promises were quickly forgotten. Candice, the actual accountant who began processing our tax returns, did not seem to know anything about our situation or even care. She was ready to take our uploaded income statements and other documents, fill in the blanks on the return with those crunched numbers, and file the returns without any regard.

When we raised concerns about all this, we got phone calls and more promises from Max. Same results as the first few meetings: broken promises.

Now the firm is reaching out to us regarding re-engaging their services for our 2023 returns. After spending $6,700 for our 2022 returns and getting this experience, that won’t be happening.

Terra Gallery

Impressed with and grateful for the firm’s advisory approach. Two meetings just to learn about our operation. Staff asked questions and provided advice, we had never received before. It’s quite reassuring dealing with a proactive firm and first rate upbeat staff.

Jean Vezzalini

As international clients we were very pleased with the services provided by O'Brien & Panchuk. We appreciated their attention to detail and their professionalism.
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Cassie Gartner

My sister referred me to this company and I am so glad she did! I have been an independent contractor for roughly 5 years and am on a 1099. My old accountant quite honestly had no idea what she was doing once I switched over from being a "regular" employee. Three years ago, I decided to try O’Brien & Panchuk LLP and am so happy I did. They keep in constant contact me throughout the year and organize my expenses. They have also given me great advice on starting a SEP IRA, etc. Finances have always been something I was afraid of, but as a single mom and a business owner, I needed a strong, reliable and professional company to help me handle these things. O’Brien & Panchuk LLP has made tax time a seamless process and now that I have seen the results, I completely trust this company. I won't hesitate to refer them to all family and friends.