About America's CPA · Charlottesville
America's CPA is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based Certified Public Accountant firm founded by CPA Bradley (Brad) Jacobs, rebranded from his earlier firm Argus Tax and Financial Services. With more than 25 years of tax experience, the firm specializes in individual tax return preparation for everyday Americans while also providing accounting, payroll, and advisory services to small businesses, nonprofits, and churches. The team of CPAs and Enrolled Agents serves clients in person from their Commonwealth Drive office and virtually across the United States, backed by a five-guarantee promise including a Triple Triple-Check accuracy review and up to $1M in audit/notice protection for every 1040 filed.
America's CPA was founded by CPA Bradley (Brad) F. Jacobs in 2021 as the rebrand of his long-running Charlottesville practice Argus Tax & Financial Services, which he had led since 2013 (LinkedIn records show total tax-industry experience of roughly 18+ years). Headquartered at 2305 Commonwealth Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901, the firm brands itself as 'the neighborhood accounting firm serving everyday Americans,' built on the premise that 'good tax strategies and quality advice shouldn't be reserved for the privileged.' Its core specialty is individual Form 1040 preparation, with pricing quoted upfront and free initial consultations; every return is triple-checked three separate times (preparer, reviewer, and tax professional) and is paired with year-round support, identity-theft restoration, emergency services, and up to $1,000,000 in audit/IRS-notice protection. Beyond personal tax work, America's CPA provides full-service accounting for small businesses, churches, and nonprofits — including bookkeeping, monthly payroll processing, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, tax planning, business consulting, and financial statement services. The firm serves clients both in-person at its Charlottesville office and fully virtually across the United States, and is consistently rated 5.0 stars on third-party review sites with close to 100 reviews praising Brad's responsiveness, transparency, and willingness to take the time to explain tax matters in plain language.
- In business
- Founded 2021 as America's CPA (rebrand of Argus Tax and Financial Services, in operation since 2013). Founder's tax industry experience: 25+ years.
- Owner
- Bradley (Brad) F. Jacobs, CPA — Owner & CPA
- Serves
- Charlottesville, Virginia (in-person at 2305 Commonwealth Dr) and clients across the United States via virtual services
- Rating
- 5.0 (97 reviews across Google/Birdeye aggregate, per Birdeye listing)
About America's CPA
America's CPA is the Charlottesville, Virginia tax and accounting practice founded by CPA Bradley (Brad) F. Jacobs. Originally operating as Argus Tax and Financial Services, the firm rebranded to America's CPA in August 2021 to reflect an expanded mission: delivering 'good neighborly' tax and accounting help to everyday Americans, whether they live down the road or across the country. The team combines CPAs and IRS-credentialed Enrolled Agents and is built around the idea that 'good tax strategies and quality advice shouldn't be reserved for the privileged.'
- Founded in 2021 as the rebrand of Argus Tax and Financial Services
- Argus Tax and Financial Services was led by Brad Jacobs from Jan 2013 to Aug 2021
- Founder has 25+ years of tax industry experience
- Team includes CPAs and Enrolled Agents
- Headquarters: 2305 Commonwealth Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Individual Tax Return Preparation
Individual Form 1040 preparation is America's CPA's flagship service. Clients receive a price upfront before work begins, every return is triple-checked by three separate professionals (preparer, reviewer, and tax professional), and every 1040 is bundled with year-round support plus up to $1,000,000 of coverage to resolve IRS and state audits and notices. The firm emphasizes long-term tax strategy — not just this year's return — to minimize lifetime tax exposure for individual filers.
- Form 1040 preparation for individuals
- Upfront fixed pricing — no surprises
- Triple Triple-Check Guarantee (three independent reviews)
- Long-term tax planning and strategy
- Up to $1M in audit and IRS-notice protection
The Five Guarantee Tax Preparation Service
Every tax engagement at America's CPA is covered by a five-part guarantee program that the firm says 'fosters trust and personal attention, setting us apart in the industry.' Each guarantee is written as a client-facing promise that the firm will refund fees, fix problems, or provide additional services if those promises are not kept.
- CPA or Enrolled Agent Guarantee — your return is prepared by a qualified CPA or Enrolled Agent
- Triple Triple-Check Guarantee — each return checked three separate times by three different people
- Identity Theft Restoration Guarantee — every social security number on a 1040 is protected
- Emergency Services Guarantee — never worry about your preparer being unreachable
- Client Delight Guarantee — if you are not 100% satisfied, every penny is refunded promptly, no questions asked
Accounting Firm Services for Businesses, Churches & Nonprofits
Beyond personal tax work, America's CPA operates as a full-service accounting firm in Charlottesville, Virginia serving small businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. The firm says: 'Business owners, churches and nonprofits turn to America's CPA when they need an accounting firm in Charlottesville, Virginia they can trust and rely on.' Services cover the full back-office stack — bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and tax planning — with staff staying current on evolving tax law so clients stay compliant and proactive.
- Small business bookkeeping
- Payroll processing and payroll tax filings
- Tax planning and preparation for businesses
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting and financial statement preparation
- Business consulting and advisory
- Church and nonprofit accounting
- Coordination of tax strategy with long-term financial goals
Payroll Accounting Services
America's CPA offers fully virtual payroll services for Charlottesville-area businesses, taking over the full payroll cycle on a monthly basis so owners can focus on growth. The team sets the business up on reliable payroll software, ensures correct and on-time employee payments, automates tax calculations and remittances to the appropriate agencies, and handles pay fluctuations caused by employee absences.
- Payroll setup on reliable software
- On-time employee payments on the correct dates
- Automated tax calculations and agency remittance
- Management of pay fluctuations (absences, etc.)
- Monthly ongoing payroll management
CPA Services in Charlottesville
The firm's CPA service page describes itself as 'a trusted Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm serving businesses and individuals in Virginia,' with 'in-depth knowledge of the local business environment and regulatory landscape.' CPAs specialize in tax planning and preparation, financial statement audits, bookkeeping, payroll management, and business consulting for both startups and established companies across the Commonwealth.
- Tax planning and preparation
- Financial statement audits
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll management
- Business consulting
How to Get Your Taxes Prepared
America's CPA uses a simple three-step process for both individual and business clients. New clients start with a free consultation where the team confirms the upfront price and gathers background on the situation; clients then submit their documents and meet (in person or virtually) with one of the firm's CPAs or Enrolled Agents; finally, the finished return — which has been triple-checked three separate times — is reviewed with the client to explain every line item.
- Step 1: Schedule a free consultation
- Step 2: Submit documents and meet with a CPA in person or online
- Step 3: Review the triple-checked tax return with your tax professional
Service Area & Virtual Delivery
Although physically based in Charlottesville, America's CPA explicitly positions itself as a virtual-first tax and accounting firm. The firm's tagline reads: 'With an office in Charlottesville Virginia, our team of CPAs and Enrolled Agents are equipped to deal in person and virtually so you feel like you get your neighborhood accountant wherever you are in the United States.' This lets the practice serve individual and business clients across Virginia and the rest of the country.
- In-person service at 2305 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville, VA
- Fully virtual tax preparation nationwide
- Virtual payroll and bookkeeping for remote businesses
- Free initial phone/online consultation
Founder & Leadership
The firm is owned and led by Brad F. Jacobs, CPA. Per his LinkedIn profile, he has been Owner of America's CPA since August 2021 and previously owned Argus Tax and Financial Services, CPA, LLC from January 2013 to August 2021 — totaling more than 18 documented years of CPA-firm ownership plus additional prior tax-industry experience that the firm describes as 'over 25 years of tax experience.' Client reviews consistently highlight his responsiveness, willingness to explain tax matters in plain English, and ethical approach (one retired attorney noted Brad was 'honest enough to tell me I did not have to file and, therefore, would not charge me a fee').
- Owner: Brad F. Jacobs, CPA
- Owner of America's CPA since August 2021
- Previously Owner of Argus Tax and Financial Services, CPA, LLC (Jan 2013 – Aug 2021)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (434) 329-7451
Reviews & Reputation
America's CPA carries a near-perfect third-party reputation. The firm's Birdeye business profile aggregates 97 reviews at 5.0 stars, drawn primarily from Google. Positive reviews repeatedly cite Brad Jacobs's thoroughness, accessibility, transparent pricing, and the quality of the firm's online platform for exchanging documents and reviewing returns. Outliers reflect individual communication issues rather than systemic service failures.
- 5.0 stars / 97 reviews (Birdeye aggregate)
- Praise for responsive, plain-English explanations of tax topics
- Praise for transparent, reasonable pricing
- Several clients specifically moved from other firms and reported better outcomes / larger refunds
Contact Information
The firm can be reached by phone, email, or its website contact form. MapQuest business-directory data shows the office as open until 7 pm; specific daily hours are not publicly posted, so callers are encouraged to confirm before visiting.
- Address: 2305 Commonwealth Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Phone: (434) 329-7451
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://americascpa.com
- Contact page: https://americascpa.com/contact-us
- Listed hours: open until 7 pm (per MapQuest listing)