Client Reviews of Raymond L. Portela

Raymond L. Portela (PTIN LAST 4: 1833) was the tax preparer for my 2019 taxes. On my tax return I was given $603 this was Raymond calculations. I was then told by him I owed $7 to the Sate of CA. I paid the $7 on July 5th, before my due which I believe was between July 7th-10th. I received a letter 9/16/2020 from the State of CA Franchise Tax Board stating I owed $65.56. Raymond calculation was $603, & their was $538. I contacted Raymond IMMEDIATELY about the notice he says he will get in contact with them and figure things out. September 30th I contacted him again since I got not update for 14days, their was no response from Raymond. October 3rd, I contacted Raymond stating “ Have you figure out what was the problem with my 2019 taxes”... He responded “ Hi Monesh Still working on it Trying to reach someone at FTB To figure out what changed in their side“ I told him “ok thank you”. On October 11th I contacted him again stating “ Has their been any fixing for my taxes?“, he read my message but not response. On October 21st which is today I am writing this review I contacted him stating “ Hello it been about a month since I text you about my taxes and you still haven’t got in contact with me! What going on, it say that I owe money but I have paid the $7 you said I owe, I sent you the receipt of the payment. Now the paper work is say I owe $65 that was due on Oct 1st. Now I’m sure I owe more because the payment hasn’t been paid! Either you made a mistake on my taxes or the state did. It would be very professional and considerate if you get in contact with me ASAP!” And STILL NO RESPONSE FROM HIM! BEWARE OF RAYMOND L. PORTELA! I still have all the messages saved and will be pursing a small claim against him in FRAUD OF TAXES

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