Client Testimonials

"Michael offers excellent service and really cares about his clients. If you're a small business that is tired of dealing with being last on the list of your big CPA firm's priorities, give Michels & Hanley a call."

Mitchell York
Owner, Better Way Coaching

"I was referred to Brian Michels at a very hard time in my life. My husband of 40 years has just passed away and shortly afterward our longtime accoiuntant died. I needed to manage and understand my financial life for the first time.  Brian stepped in and led me through the web of taxes, Trusts, and communication with the IRS, for starters.  It was second nature for this lovely, super competent professional but it gave me the support I needed so deeply at that time.  His responsiveness, patience, and instruction has continued over the last 7 years.  His team also reaches out to me when necessary.  I recommend Michels and Hanley without hesitation."

Marilyn Kress

"I am the owner of Yottabyte Craft Chocolate and Candy Store in Smithtown NY. There are a lot of things intimidating about starting a corporation and a new business. There are so many intricacies that would have taken me at least a year to begin to even grasp. I can't thank Michael Hanley and his team enough for setting up my corporation and being our accountant. He is always there to answer any of questions. Michael also set us up on QuickBooks and handles my personal, corporate and sales tax. If you are apprehensive about starting a business or becoming a corporation, I suggest you contact Michael. His office continues to be our best support in starting our new business!"

Kristen Medeiros
Owner, Yottabyte Craft Chocolate

"I have been working with Michael and the team at Michels & Hanley for almost nine-years now. Their professionalism and responsiveness is unparalleled, and they provide solid tax advice and guidance. Most importantly to me, Mike and his team also offer the simple, straightforward communication that is so hard to find in an Accounting firm. I highly recommend Michels & Hanley!"

Michael Thomas
Owner, Digital Storage Solutions

"I hired Michael as my accountant in 2005 at which time I had taken over the business due to a personal problem. Michael came in and helped revamp it to make it user friendly for me. He is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, has answers to all questions in a timely manner and also offers ideas to help me and my business."

Jeannine Glickman
President, JJB Brokers

"Michael is professional and expert in his field. He has assisted and advised me on 2 different matters and both times I was impressed by his promptness and efficiency in resolving my and my client's issues, providing solutions, estimates and demonstrations of the various options in a very timely manner. Michael has my full trust and unlimited endorsement."

Patricia Whitlock
President, PJWS, Inc.

"Mike's the BEST! He knows all of the ins and outs of what it takes to run a business, and gives me all my options before suggesting the best one for me. He's saved me SO much $$ and hassle, WHAT A BLESSING! Now he's helped my sister, mother, and great friends do the same. Your finances are worth a 5 minute talk with him & his firm (-and his staff is so nice!!).  P.S. He's super funny! Even when I forget to submit my numbers to him in a timely manner"

Monique Edgar
Owner, ALCHEME

"Its rare to find pinpoint accuracy, attention to detail & a bed side manner that's of a caliber beyond any we've ever experienced for our business & personal taxes. Even MORE than that, is the comfort that we have the BEST tool for our business!"

Keith Boos
Owner, Brick Fit House

"I am a new small business owner as of this year. Michael Hanley and his staff did a superb job of walking me through the steps in creating my PC the right way! Michael always took the time to answer my phone calls and emails with comprehensive and thoughtful information. I would recommend him for anyone who does not understand tax implications of being a small business owner, I will most certainly use him for my personal accounting as well."

James Pierre-Glaude
Owner, James Pierre-Glaude PT, PC

"I am a current client of Michels & Hanley for both my business and my personal. Michael Hanley does a great job explaining the correct ways to do thing both to maximize tax savings and has been an invaluable resource in establishing my business and running it on a daily basis. I have also referred friends and clients to him and heard glowing reviews from them."

Richard Rubin
Owner, CFSI Merrick

"I've been using Michels & Hanley for years. Been working with Mike and he is great. Explains everything so a 'non-CPA' can understand. I've recommended him to friends and family and they all have the same opinion."

Jason Penighetti
Attorney, Koeppel Martone & Leistman, LLP

"Michael Hanley and the organization that he represents are exceptional. The speed with which they address client concerns is one for the books. All of my Corporate and Personal tax returns were done at lightning speed and submitted in time without filing for extensions. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone that is looking for a partner that will provide any and all accounting services."

Shaker Nelanuthala
Owner, Neivix Group

"I've worked with Mike Hanley for more than 10 years, which I think says all you need to know. His counsel and advice during that time have been incredible, and believe me, we can be difficult at times! I'd recommend Mike to anyone."

Micah Warren
Owner, Large Media, Inc.

"All interactions I have had with Michael has been positive. I found him to be informative and helpful as well as timely on all our business dealings. You should feel comfortable using Michael as your accountant."

Craig Andreoli
Law Office of Craig Andreoli

"I've been a client of Michels & Hanley LLP for at least 10 years, both for personal and business-related financial assistance. The firm, with Mr. Hanley at the helm, is professional, responsive, and just a pleasure to work with. In particular, Mike Hanley has the ability to put the client's mind at ease because he has it under control. I don't want to have to know all the ins and outs of business taxes, and capital gains. That's what Mike is for. And, he does it brilliantly."

MJ Goff
Owner, MJ Writes

"The decision to switch to Michels & Hanley was incredibly nerve racking since I had worked closely with the same accountant for the last 8 years. Mike did an amazing job with the transition. His office always had answers right away and was extremely knowledgeable in what was needed to continue the success of the business. If for any reason I did not fully understand an explantion given to me, Mike would take the time to make sure I understood before the end of a conversation. I highly recommend Mike to any small business owner."

Christine Hatton
South Shore Medical Care

"A good accounting firm like Michels & Hanley will make your business money every year. We've built a relationship with Michael & the staff to a point that we are friends."

Mike Danzilio
Owner, No Maintenance Decking Systems

"I have known Michael Hanley for many years, and he is very knowledgeable about accounting and finances. He also is very involved in the both his community, as well as the business world - helping wherever he can."

Betsy Maniotis
Owner, Betsy's Baskets

"I own a local franchise where we place seniors in assisted living and independent living and Mike Hanley takes care of our tax return since we started the franchise business he does a great job his staff is very professional and efficient."

Ayman Awad
Owner, Oasis Senior Advisors

"Michael did a wonderful job setting up our 501c3. Whenever we had a question he was right there. Great to do deal with, looking forward to working with him more in the future."

John Scharfglass
Owner, Compugeeks

"I switched over from national big-name tax and payroll companies due to his prices and his personable nature. He is well priced for payroll and tax preparation and he is always there to answer any questions that I've had as a new business owner."

Lauren Lembo
President, Sunday Morning Media

"I am the owner of Yottabyte Craft Chocolate and Candy Store in Smithtown NY. There are a lot of things intimidating about starting a corporation and a new business. There are so many intricacies that would have taken me at least a year to begin to even grasp. I can't thank Michael Hanley and his team enough for setting up my corporation and being our accountant. He is always there to answer any of questions. Michael also set us up on QuickBooks and handles my personal, corporate and sales tax. If you are apprehensive about starting a business or becoming a corporation, I suggest you contact Michael. His office continues to be our best support in starting our new business!"

Kristen Medeiros
Owner, Yottabyte Craft Chocolate

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