Chris Arena, CPA, PLLC

Lauren and Chris are phenomenal. Chris cleaned up a mess started by different accountant from years prior and I'll be forever grateful and a loyal customer. We even have moved out of North Carolina but still come to Chris for our taxes. They are so easy and wonderful to work with.

After our first meeting with Chris, my husband and I noted with relief that he was more helpful to us in one hour than our previous accountant had been in two years' time. He is thorough, willing to work with complicated small business issues, and pays attention to individual circumstances so that he offers a truly individualized approach. In the past we had struggled to find someone who cared to help us as a "little guy" business and Chris is definitely a great fit for our needs. Not to mention he is super personable and patient. I have already referred him to two other small business owners and one of them met him last week and also loved him. Another plus for me is that he lives and works in Durham. I recommend him without hesitation.

After going through multiple certified public accountants I am thrilled to have discovered Chris via a mutual acquaintance's recommendation. Chris does what he says he is going to do when he says he is going to do it. Really, what more is there to ask for? He is full of great advice and proactively consults with you prior to the year coming to an end. He works well with bookkeepers and is very easy to talk to. Accounting is definitely his arena. I personally highly recommend him.

My wife and I worked with Chris and his team to prepare our taxes. He was extremely thorough, prompt, and friendly. He took the time to help us understand everything and his use of technology made the whole process very painless. We'll definitely be using him again and recommending him to all our friends.

Got a bill from the IRS for nearly $9,000 over an error on my tax return. Chris was able to promptly help me sort the issue out, getting the bill lowered to less than $2,000, a fair amount based on an honest mistake I made. I was extremely pleased with how fast and efficiently Chris was able to get the issue resolved and would gladly recommend him to friends, family, and strangers on the internet.