When it comes to taxes, this isn’t the category where you want “pretty good.” You want sharp. Strategic. Knows-the-code-better-than-the-IRS sharp.
So we asked locals who they trust when it comes to CPAs, tax prep, and real tax strategy — not just plugging numbers into software.
Here’s who kept coming up 👇
🏆 Most Mentioned:
The Tax Lady Beth Bennett
By far the most repeat mentions in this thread. Several locals tagged her directly, and she even chimed in herself offering:
• In-person appointments
• Phone consultations
• Email document submission
• Online scheduling
Strong community engagement + multiple endorsements = clear local favorite in this round.
If you want someone highly visible and clearly trusted in Brunswick, this is your headline pick.
💰 Tax Strategy & Financial Planning Angle
Stoney Financial LLC
(Peta Gay Major specifically mentioned)
Praised specifically for:
• Savings strategies
• Tax planning
• Advisory-level guidance
This recommendation leaned more “strategic financial partner” than simple tax filing.
📊 Established & Professional Firms Mentioned
• Tax Maxx
• Dills & Associates
• Bloom Accounting Solutions LLC
• OKAY & Associates
Each of these received direct endorsements in the thread.
👤 Individual CPA Mentioned
• John Murray
• Hollis Willow Martinello
(Tagged directly by locals — likely individual practitioners rather than firms.)
🔎 What This Thread Tells Us
Beth Bennett clearly dominated mentions.
Locals value both personal accessibility and strategic tax advice.
There’s a mix of solo practitioners and established firms in play.
No negative comments — which in tax world is basically a standing ovation.
💡 Quick Take
• Want the most community-validated choice? → The Tax Lady
• Want broader financial strategy? → Stoney Financial
• Want a traditional accounting firm structure? → Dills, Bloom, OKAY, or Tax Maxx
As always, the best choice depends on whether you need simple filing, small business strategy, or full-blown financial advisory.
