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Top Dog Tax and Accounting
Managing Partner / CPA / Tax Preparation Service
Alison works hard to minimize her clients’ tax burdens and has extensive experience with federal, state, and local tax authorities. She helps individuals and small business owners resolve tax issues, plan for the future, and grow their busi...... Show More
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Alison and her team provide excellent advice and service for both my business and personal taxes. They are available throughout the year to answer questions, help me stay on track, and implement cost saving strategies.
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May 8th, 2025 01:51 PM
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are delighted to be able to help you minimize your tax burden but also to ease the stress of compliance with federal and state regulations.
We had a great experience working with the team at Top Dog Tax and Accounting. They had technology solutions that made uploading documents quick and easy. Their ability to work virtually made the experience very convenient.
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March 17th, 2025 02:35 PM
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our team at Top Dog Tax and Accounting. Providing convenient and efficient solutions, including our technology for easy document uploads and virtual...
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Phenomenal service. Alison is thorough, knowledgeable, and has the heart of a teacher. She made sure to answer all of our questions and provide us action items for the new year to help us reach our goals. Marilyn also did a great job scheduling...
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February 12th, 2025 06:58 PM
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with our team. Marilyn and I strive to provide exceptional service, ensuring that all your questions are answered and that you have the tools you need to...
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Working with Top Dog has been very satisfactory. They are extremely thorough and willing to work with us.
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April 29th, 2026 08:08 PM
Thank you for your referral, Bryan! We strive to be very thorough without wearing out our clients. It's a fine line, isn't it? Lots of questions on the front end, but hopefully each of our clients gets great feedback during the process and...
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Awesome experience! The team is really detailed, efficient, organized, and genuinely care that you receive the maximum benefit. Super happy with Top Dog’s services!
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April 29th, 2026 07:59 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with such an important job! We’re thrilled to hear you had an awesome experience. Our team takes great pride in being detailed, efficient, and organized—but what matters to us is making...
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April 29th, 2026 08:10 PM
Thank you so much for your feedback! We appreciate the review!
Alison(Top Dog Tax and Accounting) and her team have been working with us for 5+ years and every year the process gets better.By late Feburary this year our taxes have been filed and approved by both the Federal and State departments.We're...
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March 16th, 2026 06:17 PM
Bless you, Bob! We love working with you and your family. I especially appreciate that you bring questions about other areas of life as well—it allows us to connect you with other trusted professionals who can help make things easier all around....
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I plan to continue going forward with Top Dog Tax for my tax returns. This was my first year and they corrected items I made mistake on previous year.
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March 4th, 2026 05:27 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words — we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a great deal to us that you’re planning to return next year.Our goal is never just to prepare a tax return. We strive to build...
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Alison and Marilyn were great. They have a system that is easy to understand and convenient with multiple ways of communicating and loading tax documents. They are quick to respond with any questions. By far the best bang for your buck that...
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March 2nd, 2026 06:57 PM
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. Marilyn and I have intentionally designed our systems to make the tax process clear, organized, and efficient while still providing the strategic insight our clients expect. It’s wonderful to hear...
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Alison and Marilyn were great. They have a system that is easy to understand and convenient with multiple ways of communicating and loading tax documents. They are quick to respond with any questions. By far the best bang for your buck that...
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Reply from Owner
March 2nd, 2026 06:57 PM
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. Marilyn and I have intentionally designed our systems to make the tax process clear, organized, and efficient while still providing the strategic insight our clients expect. It’s wonderful to hear...
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About
Alison works hard to minimize her clients’ tax burdens and has extensive experience with federal, state, and local tax authorities. She helps individuals and small business owners resolve tax issues, plan for the future, and grow their businesses. A lifelong accounting enthusiast inspired by her CPA mother, Alison graduated from UNC-Charlotte and began her career with Deloitte & Touche in San Francisco. In 2003, she and her husband returned to North Carolina to open their own firm. She takes pride in helping clients succeed and resolve tax challenges with confidence.
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Accounting
Tax Preparer
Certified Public Accountant
Bookkeeper
Tax Consultant
Business Consulting
Business Tax Planning
Business Tax Return Preparation
Individual Income Tax Return Preparation
Individual Tax Planning
Specialities
corporate tax
excise tax
income tax
employment/payroll tax
state sales & use tax
highway use tax
estate & trust income tax (form 1041)
individual tax return
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- Top Dog Tax & Accounting - Managing Partner / CPA
- AMCEPA - CPA
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- AICPA
- NCACPA
- north carolina association of cpas (ncacpa)
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Year Started
2018
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Licenses
- CPA NC 38968
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- National Association of Women Business Owners Rising Star of the Year Award 2022
Hobbies
- gardening
- dance
- my dogs!
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Disclaimer
These reviews are real tails—uh, tales—from our happy clients at Top Dog Tax and Accounting, LLC. We’re proud of every paw-sitive experience, but remember: every client’s tax situation has its own twists, turns, and treats. So while we’ll always do our best to fetch great results, your outcome may vary. And hey, these reviews aren’t tax or financial advice—just good old-fashioned feedback. For personalized help, give the Top Dog team a bark anytime!