Winner: Readers' Choice Tax Prep

In a very closely contested Readers’ Choice: Tax Preparer, came out on top with 24 votes of the 195 cast (12 percent) and 18 Readers’ Choice Points.

and tied for second place this week, with both accounting firms gaining 16 Readers’ Choice Points. DJ Ramey & Associates garnered more votes in the poll — 23 to Raines & Gargan’s 22 — however Raines & Gargan had two five-star ratings in the directory.

The Readers’ Choice Points system, , combines the votes gathered in the weekly poll with ratings in our Directory to crown the winner.  The highest possible total for a single contestant is 20 points.

Thanks for participating and tune in Monday for our next Brookfield 2012 Readers’ Choice poll. Next week: Sporting Goods.

And don’t forget to let us know your favorites in the comments and rate the businesses on their listings in the directory.