Two years, wrong forms filed, serious money lost. He woke up only after I left a review…read more I hired James Jackson two years ago to file Form 8288-B for a FIRPTA withholding on a property sale -- a serious sum of money at stake. He charges $350/hour. He took the job, filled out and filed the forms, and the IRS rejected them. I originally chose him because of his 5-star Yelp reviews. After filing he went client hen I followed up, he kept pointing me to IRS Advocates -- people who couldn't make sense of what he'd filed. His response to my frustration: "The Advocate is the only solution that has worked for me in cases like this." Meanwhile, he admitted his own go-to CPA colleague "couldn't figure this one out either." His excuse for not calling the IRS directly? He couldn't get through -- too hard to bypass the automated system. That's not my problem to solve. That's what I paid $350/hour for. I knew from the beginning that a 1040-NR was the right path. He ignored that for an entire year, burned time on the wrong strategy, and only admitted it when the deadlines had already passed: "Now we finally know that a 1040NR is our only option. We didn't know that before." The only thing that got him to respond was a negative Yelp review. He called, promised to finish the work if I deleted it and paid more. I made the mistake of trusting him -- deleted the review and paid him more. He delivered nothing. I eventually had to handle everything myself. When I did, I was told his original filings were done incorrectly from the start. I left a second review. He called again asking me to remove it in exchange for finishing. I refused. One more thing: the address on his profile -- 10717 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 904, Los Angeles, CA 90024 -- is not a real office.

Mr. Jackson is amazing! I had tax litigation case with trial date approaching within a month. Prior…read moreto engaging Mr Jackson, I have contacted several other tax attorneys and all of them did not want to handle my case either because the amount in dispute was too small or the trial date was too close. But Mr Jackson was kind and listened to my case and determined that I had a case in my favor. His retainer and hourly rate was reasonable and after hiring him he quickly started on my case. He was communicative of the progress throughout the process, and the final outcome no tax liability assessed by the IRS! I would definitely recommend him and he would be my go to person for IRS disputes in the future! Thank you Mr Jackson!

I worked with Pedram for Streamlined Domestic Procedure. I was lucky cause he took my case, and…read morework diligently with his team (Kevin). He also recommended me a very good CPA who specializes in international tax. I strongly recommend Pedram, Ben - Cohen Law Firm if you have any problems or you want to be proactive and avoid big headaches in the future with IRS. You may think your case is very complicated but after working with Pedram, based on his honest guidance and work ethic, you will feel more comfortable and relieved.

Very knowledgeable staff! I was very impressed that how attentive they were to my situation and…read moreasked all the right questions, I felt that I had a partner working for me to get through my situation. They gave me special attention about my issue and made sure that I was clearly explained what I would need to do to get through it all. Every time I called, they were available to me or were able to return my call very promptly. The whole staff was very nice and always remembered my name when I walked in. I felt like a very special person. Very professional and bills were very fair and was even less than I expected. I was very happy with my experience at Ben-Cohen Law firm, I would highly recommend this firm for any and all tax attorney needs.

I would highly recommend Atty. Steven Chung…read more Atty. Chung answered all my questions with detailed answers. He was very helpful regarding the process, and the amount of time that it might take to accomplish a reversal or compromise from the IRS. I am very thankful for the amount of time that Atty. Chung took to explain all the steps that were needed in order to resolve my problem with the IRS. Thank you Atty. Chung for your patience, understanding, and your willingness to meet me half way. It was nice that I would not have to drive too far to meet with him.

Had a consultation with Steven. He is very generous with his time and knowledge and gave me clear…read moreanswers about my case and what to expect. He may not be he cheapest guy around town but for the confidence and expertise you get I would not hesitate to go to him for any tax questions or issues. He's easy to talk to. Doesn't bs or try to sell you. Give him a call. You won't regret it.

Johnathan and Alex solved my audit of 500k . they are very nice people i would definitely work with…read morethem again.

I entrusted this Enrolled Agent with resolving a serious tax identity theft issue involving a…read morefraudulent 1099-MISC, and the experience was beyond disappointing. After 20 months and counting of waiting patiently , I was left with little to no communication, vague answers, and virtually no sense that my case was being actively managed. As a client, I expected someone with specialized IRS expertise to be proactive, transparent, and responsive. Instead, I found myself constantly wondering whether anything was actually being done on my behalf. Important questions went unanswered, updates were nonexistent, and I had to spend my own time chasing information that should have been provided without me asking. Tax identity theft is an incredibly stressful situation, and hiring a professional is supposed to provide peace of mind. Unfortunately, this service only added to the frustration. I paid for expertise and advocacy but felt abandoned throughout the process. I cannot recommend this tax service to anyone dealing with a complex IRS issue. If you value communication, professionalism, and accountability, I would strongly suggest looking elsewhere. I wish I could give them 0 stars.

Sam is the absolute sweetest. He's very thorough and it's super convenient to do my taxes with him…read morebecause it's all online.

Working with Sam has been an absolute game-changer for me. While I've only used S&S for the past…read moretwo tax seasons, I can confidently say that I'll be sticking with him for my future returns. I started considering getting a tax accountant the year I began a new side gig which I knew would add some complexity to my tax situation. I was still leaning towards just using one of the free tax software options out there since it wasn't any crazy amount of extra money and plus, they were free. But I decided to get a few consultations set up and after a few unimpressive calls with other offices, I ended up talking to Sam. Since then, Sam's always been refreshingly straightforward in his services. He doesn't waste time, but zeroes in on what matters most--maximizing my returns and minimizing my stress. Plus, I've never had to waste time going in-person and taking care of physical forms since his office keeps everything digital and makes my job as easy as uploading my documents. Despite my initial hesitation over the cost of a professional vs free software, Sam's expertise has proven invaluable. He's done an incredible job with saving me money and the peace of mind that comes from knowing my taxes are in capable hands is priceless.

After having gone through several Attorneys with our IRS Audit and only run in trouble by poor…read morerepresentation we were rescued by Dennis Brager and his outstanding legal team especially Meredith Vincent. We can not praise enough their extensive knowledge of the law and the professional approach toward the IRS which ultimately cleared our case. From the beginning we felt the dedication and attention to our case and the situation never changed. This ethically run professional Law Group deserves all the recognition possible. We are only thankful we found them and so will you.

So glad I found these tax attorneys! Although my case against the IRS with the US Tax Court was…read morefairly simple, the tax liability I was potentially facing was huge so I didn't want to take any chances. After only a brief free phone consultation with the head of the firm (Dennis Brager), I could definitely sense the deep experience he had and was especially impressed with his background at the IRS to navigate the case more smoothly. They weren't cheap, but I have no regrets because of the great representation I received from their lawyers and staff alike. They were able to get me some immediate temporary relief and in the end had a fantastic judgement in my favor. Everyone I dealt with at Brager was extremely professional and responsive. I was very satisfied with the transparency and reasonableness of the billing hours -- never felt I was being overbilled. In short, I have nothing but good things to say about them and wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future.

Mo deserves a ton of kudos for his diligence, responsiveness, integrity and overall effectiveness…read more This is my 2nd year going to him for my business and personal tax filings, and he's earned a spot on my core bench of human resources. Pre-Mo, I'd searched and tried it all to find that sweet spot of time savings, quality, and cost....online filing services, locally-installed software, big chain CPA firm, smaller/local CPA practices, and even attempting to file directly using IRS form instructions (not recommended unless you want a recurring headache). In the end, Mo's subject mastery, judgment, and professionalism made him the superior choice.

I have an extremely busy schedule throughout the year, but when it comes to tax season, Moe is the…read moreman to hire! For the past three years Moe has been taking care of my Business and Personal taxes. He's knowledgeable, informative, and always finds the time to answer any of my questions. Before Moe, my former CPA was making false claims on my tax returns resulting in the IRS penalizing me for large amounts. Moe was able to amend my previous returns and save me tons in the process.

This is my second review of Excellent Financial, I continue to be impressed with the level of…read moreservice I've received. Armando, who did my taxes, is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Everyone I've come in contact with, including the receptionist has been super friendly and courteous. If you want someone who knows all lot about taxes, definitely choose this company.

I have been going to Armando and Jordan since 2017 when I had my business. They have ALWAYS been…read morepatient with me as I ALWAYS extend to October and turn in all my tax paperwork 1-2 days before the deadline. They are ALWAYS happy to help and they have taken care of my business and personal taxes better than anyone else I have ever used in my life. Everything they do is online so an office visit is not really necessary and it's extremely convenient. They are professional and friendly and I recommend them to anyone looking for a good accounting firm that knows what they are doing without putting you or your business at risk.