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Tax Doctor
- Questions
- Deductions
“We've been using Tax Doctor for a few years and have always had positive experiences, even with the pivot away from in person appointments because of covid.”
Best Accountants in Des Moines, IA
24 firms listed · 11 in Des Moines · 2 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Fox Tax Service
- Community
- Price
- People
“Very fast and cheap.”
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Community CPA - Des Moines
“I was under a time crunch needed W-9 to give to a client, Community CPA helped me out I was a walk up client wow what a great customer service experience.”
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Performance Financial
- CPA
- Team
- Planning
“Drake and the team at Performance Financial have helped our business tremendously with tax planning, consulting, and taking our business to new heights.”
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Poeman's Tax Prep and Accounting
- Prices
- Season
“I have been going here for taxes since 2016 and thay are the best you always have fun and they treat you like family and are very cheap for filling your taxes I will never go anywhere else I have personal references 5 people”
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Vision Financial Services
“They helped walk me through the taxes associated with buying and selling our first home last year and were able to make great suggestions to help save us more money.”
The 24 firms listed for Des Moines, IA prepare accounts, statements and returns for businesses and individuals. What each says about its services and software comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Des Moines, IA
Of the 24 firms we list here, 11 are in Des Moines itself and 13 come from West Des Moines (9 mi). 22 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 608 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the firms on this page list most often on their websites are business services (3), tax services (3) and services for quickbooks (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 23 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are accounting firms outside Des Moines listed on this page?
Inside Des Moines itself the count is 11 of the 24 firms. The remainder come from other towns within 15 mi. Accounting work travels well, so the relevant question is usually state and industry rather than distance. Distances are straight-line.
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Shaul & Associates PLC
“While he is, of course, thoroughly knowledgeable about the nuts and bolts of federal and state taxes in general, I was more impressed with Patrick's sense of "caring".”
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RGE & Associates
- Tax Preparation
“They have assisted us with a business purchase, looking at 2 more purchases (and helped us ferret out the flaws in those books) plus 5 years of 1099 prep and tax filing.”
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Mhcs
“Although I work mostly with Conrad Hanson and Nick Foster, I couldn't be happier with the personal attention, or their professionalism that I have had when dealing with anyone from their staff.”
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Minden Financial Solutions
- Books
- Patient
- Questions
“After talking to several of these companies, I called Minden Financial Services a 2nd time and he explained to me what his company could do for me and how he could help me make my company grow.”
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JT Pells Accounting Services
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- Know
- Price
“The tax filing process was incredibly simple and because of how they instructed me to plan and what they were able to deduct, I had plenty available to pay my taxes and funds left to reinvest.”
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Army Post Accounting
- Price
“After the first year Tim remembers everyone in your family and always asks how they are doing and that shown me that we have the right person to handle valuable information about us.”
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Abacus Accounting
“Marina is awesome she helped me with some back taxes that was when heavy on my mind she did everything with ease she's very professional and very organized and I would recommend her to everybody I am definitely going back from here on out thanks very...”
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G&A Partners - Des Moines
“They have the very best service I have ever experienced in over 30 years of dealing with PEO or regular payroll service providers.”
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Clarity Accounting Services
“Ryan definitely knows quickbooks and he was very friendly and extremely helpful in cleaning up my quickbooks "mess".”
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Darr & Olson
“Great listeners to help you develop goals and they have exceeded my goals.”
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Casterframe
“They do an excellent job in tax preparation and have great customer service”
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Williams & Company
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Tarbell & Co., P.l.c.
“Tarbell is an outstanding CPA firm and a particular shout out is warranted to CPA John Kendeigh in the WDM office - he is sharp, knowledgeable, patient and generous with his time in helping solve problems and save his customers money - thank you John...”
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Ward and Associates
- Message
- Calls
“Tawnya does a GREAT job making sure I get this take care of and making sure I don't miss any deadlines, like holidays, or when the banks will be closed.”
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Rhodes Wieder & Ellis
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Kevin C Shannon, CPA
“Comfortable atmosphere and extremely talented ownership and staff.”
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Goetzl & Woiwood
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Small & Brewer
“Knows how to help people and give great advice”
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