Angel Zhen, CPA EA MSTax

(72 reviews)

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.

S & S Tax Service

(80 reviews)

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.

HB Tax Services

(52 reviews)

I've had a GREAT experience working with Hanane at HB Tax Services!…read more From the very beginning she's been beyond responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Every question I had (regardless of what time of day it was asked) was answered quickly and clearly, which made what is usually a stressful process feel effortless. Hanane's attention to detail and deep tax knowledge gave me great confidence that my return was done correctly -- and on time (filed by mid-feburary!). I was so impressed that I even recommended her to my brother, and he's been just as happy with her service! Highly recommend HB Tax Services to anyone looking for personable, knowledgeable, and reliable tax help!

Hanane was great to work with! She made filing extremely easy and I would definitely utilize her…read morenext year!

Jeff Huang, CPA

4.4

(124 reviews)

I've been working with Jeff for over 10 years, and I can confidently say he is one of the most…read moreprofessional and detail-oriented CPAs I've ever met. Every year, he handles my tax return with great care and precision--nothing is overlooked, and he always makes sure everything is done thoroughly and correctly. What I appreciate most is his consistency and reliability. No matter how busy the season gets, Jeff remains patient, responsive, and highly attentive to every detail. That level of professionalism is rare and truly builds trust over time. Because of my positive experience, I also referred a friend's company to Jeff for their business tax needs. They were extremely grateful for the introduction and even told me that Jeff has been a "financial lifesaver" for their company. He helped them navigate complex situations and brought clarity and structure to their finances. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about his clients, I highly recommend Jeff. It's not easy to find a CPA you can rely on year after year, but Jeff is definitely one of them.

I had a very disappointing experience with this CPA firm. To be fair, I do believe my CPA had good…read moreintentions, and I understand that mistakes and miscommunications can happen. What really matters in those situations is how a company handles it afterward, and that is where this experience completely fell apart. My taxes may have been filed correctly, but the communication was not clear. I did not want 2026 quarterly estimated tax payments set up, and I never understood that this was what was happening. I believed the amounts shown were a payment plan for my 2025 taxes, not separate 2026 estimated payments. Because of the language barrier and the lack of a clear explanation, I did not understand what I was agreeing to. As a result, more money was taken from my account than I expected, which caused me to become overdrafted. When I reached out to get help resolving the issue, I was hoping they would at least acknowledge the misunderstanding and try to make it right in some way. Instead, when I spoke with William at the end, he was very unhelpful and basically made me feel like I was just out of luck. I was told there was nothing they could do, that I needed to deal with my bank myself to block future payments, and that they would not offer even a partial refund. That response is a big part of why I decided to leave this review. If they had simply handled the miscommunication better, shown some understanding, and at least offered a partial refund or some effort to make things right, I honestly think I would have been okay. On top of that, I feel the $700 fee was too high for the level of service and communication I received. Accuracy is important, but so is making sure your client actually understands what is being filed and what payments are being set up. Overall, I left this experience feeling confused, unsupported, and financially stressed. I understand mistakes can happen, but the way this was handled afterward was unacceptable. I would not use this firm again.

Black Inc Tax Services

4.7

(451 reviews)

My wife and I worked with Dylan Schmidt at Black Inc for our taxes this year and couldn't be…read morehappier. From the first meeting, we felt like we were in good hands. He walked us through everything, explained what we were actually signing, and never made us feel rushed when we had questions. We came from a firm that went fully digital after the pandemic. What used to feel like a real relationship turned into an assembly line. With Dylan, it was the complete opposite. When I mentioned that we're looking to build something long-term as our businesses and assets grow, he got it immediately. No explanation needed. He stayed on top of everything throughout the process. Nothing fell through the cracks, and we never had to follow up on anything. It just felt like working with someone who actually cares. We'll be back next year for sure. Thanks, Dylan.

I got my taxes done here and I believed I would have to pay! They are truly amazing! I will…read morecontinue to Go here and they are super flexible! Was a little pricey for my first time. Hoping next year will be better!

Pasadena Live Scan Service

4.6

(135 reviews)

I came here about a a month ago and I couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more When I called ahead, the woman who answered the phone was incredibly helpful and encouraged me to come right in. Luckily, I made it just before their lunch break. From the moment I arrived, the entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. Jennifer was absolutely wonderful. She was kind, personable, professional, and genuinely seemed to care about helping me. She took the time to explain everything and went above and beyond when I was having trouble scanning and converting documents into a PDF. Instead of rushing me along, she patiently showed me exactly what to do and made sure I understood the process. The gentleman who took my fingerprints was also friendly and efficient, and together they made what could have been a stressful task incredibly easy. If you ever need a Live Scan, this is the place to go. The staff is knowledgeable, the service is fast, and the customer care is exceptional. It's rare these days to find people who are this helpful and willing to go the extra mile for their customers. A huge thank you to Jennifer and the entire team for making the process so easy. Highly recommend!

Fastest live scan I've ever had and consistently so…read more Also the staff here are so kind and lovely :) this is the spot!

RG Tax Services

(29 reviews)

Roubina is so wonderful to work with. Since the 2018 tax changes my taxes seem to be all over the…read morepiece. My husband and I have been doing well in our careers, and over the 5 years we've been married our salaries have more than doubled. As our salaries went up, what used to be refunds turned into owing taxes. I recently received a raise and was shocked to see an over 6% raise ended up only being a little more than $20 a paycheck. I knew it was time to enlist a professional to try and help me figure out our household's tax situation. I searched through yelp, looking through different CPAs, reading their reviews and looking at their websites. I was very impressed by Roubina's website, and since she knew how to do charitable gifts like Charitable Remainder Unitrusts, I knew she had a deep knowledge of taxes. After sending an email, Roubina responded and we set up a time to look over my situation. She sent me an intuit link (handy since I use TurboTax) and I sent over paystubs, and taxes for Roubina to look at. During our appointment Roubina called right on time, gave me some advice and options, and told allayed my fears. Turns out that since my husband and I make pretty good money, but don't have any children or a house, we just owe a lot of money in taxes. As mentioned before, she gave us several options, and even though likely I will have to pay more money in taxes, the peace of mind in knowing I'm doing the right thing now is priceless! She was so easy to talk to, and very warm sounding even through the phone. Roubina specializes in personal income taxes, so if you need help with your taxes, whether its what to do when you get a raise, or how to file your normal taxes, I highly recommend Roubina!

I highly recommend Roubina at RG Tax Services for all of your tax needs. She's prepared my tax…read morereturns the last couple years now, and I've been impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. In particular, I've been grateful for her responsiveness and follow-through, during tax season, and throughout the year for tax planning. She's on top of everything, and makes sure that everything is in order, and on time. That's something, in my experience, you don't always find with tax professionals! Making appointments are a breeze, and I like the flexibility for in-person and virtual meetings. If you need a new tax professional, look no further!

Exact Tax

4.7

(334 reviews)

I had a great experience working with Jerry at Exact Tax. My tax situation was pretty complex and…read moretook quite some time to sort through, but he was patient, thorough, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He took the time to answer all of my questions--not just about my current filing, but also about strategies for both my business and personal taxes moving forward. I never felt rushed, and he made sure I fully understood everything along the way. I'm really glad I found Jerry and decided to make the switch from my previous tax preparer. It was absolutely the right decision. Highly recommend him if you're looking for someone knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping you long-term.

I have been a customer of Exact Tax for many years. When I lived closer to Monterey Park and could…read morehave in-person meetings, Mary did my taxes. However, since COVID, I started using their Zoom option, and Nathan took over doing my taxes. Mary is amazing but I love Nathan! He patiently explains everything about my taxes in detail and answers my many questions without judgement. He always has a smile and is a funny guy which makes doing my taxes fun and painless. I highly recommend Exact Tax for your taxes and I highly recommend asking for Nathan to handle your taxes!

Kellzi Group, CPA

(64 reviews)

Alec and Kaye make the annual nightmare of playing bookkeeper to the government, manageable…read more They have a system in place for everything. Emails and texts are their main form of communication, which is also mine. I do appreciate that! The upload portal makes it super easy, the online appt calendar is also easy and then the review is a thorough phone call where all my questions were answered. What a dream compared to other CPA experiences. Their preparation costs are also super realistic.

Just filed our 2025 tax returns thanks to Alec at Kellzi Group,CPA. The whole process was…read moreefficient and streamlined! This was our second tax season with Alec. In previous years our tax appointments with our previous accountant would take hours and sometime multiple visits. Alec got both of ours completed in under 1 hour!!! His assistant had sent us an email with a link to Intuit to get things started. We might have been able to do the whole filing virtually, however we like the opportunity to meet in person and ask questions.

Custom Business Planning and Solutions

(8 reviews)

Outstanding! Peter and Lydia went above and beyond in not only helping me to prepare a business…read moreplan, but also went to bat for me when it came to negotiating the lease. They were very efficient with their services as well. When I called at the last hour to ask for a business plan and application package to be delivered on Monday-they said they'd "get right on it!" I wasn't sure if this would actually happen or not? but it turns out they worked on it over the weekend, and on Sunday, which was a HOLIDAY! Wow! Amazing! They are efficient, and affordable and they will not waste your time, or steer you wrong. I have been APPROVED on my Salon application and I'm getting ready to sign the lease. I definitely would not have accomplished this without their help. Even after they were done working on my project, they STILL answered questions for me and guided me through the process at no charge. THey are really nice and honest people and I will ABSOLUTELY be using them in the future! (I'll prob need help with finances and setting things up) and YES they can help you wit that too! Don't waste your time calling a corporation that will sell you "tiered packages" and costly "analyses" of your consulting needs. Just call Peter and Lydia. They will make you feel like a priority and a friend!

I had a strategy session with the Mehit's in 2017. In one hour they pulled out of services and…read morepricing. In 2021, I am still using what they gave me and it is still working! Peter and Lydia are the real deal and definitely worth the investment for their services! Thank you Lydia and Peter!

San Marino Security Systems

(231 reviews)

8:52am, SMSS called to inform me my backup battery was going out. At the end of call, we made…read morearrangements for SMSS to stop by at 5pm to replace the battery even though it's after working hours. 5:20pm, Received a call from SMSS that they're on their way to our house. 5:28pm, Mr. Phil (the Owner) showed up to our house and replaced the battery. He also updated our key pad program and showed other features the security app too. If this is not top notch customer service then I don't know what is.

I have been a customer of San Marino Security for the past 7 years. They designed a system based on…read moreour specific needs and completed the installation professionally and on-time. I was very specific about certain aspects of the installation and they graciously accommodated all of my requests. This week a great technician named Vic came out to our home to replace all of my batteries and update the firmware on my system. He was very friendly, efficient, and informative. He explained everything to me and made the process incredibly fast and easy. I could not ask for a better experience. I appreciate how responsive San Marino Security has always been to my needs. They always respond very quickly and their customer service really stands out from most other companies. I can't say enough good things about them. I have referred many friends and family to them and everyone has the same experience. I highly recommend San Marino Security.

Kellzi Group, CPA

(64 reviews)

Raffy Boulgourjian

(112 reviews)

Very helpful and formative And answered all my questions…read more Seems very experienced in real estate legal issues

Raffy is an incredible attorney who truly fights for his clients. He helped save our home from a…read morecrooked lien that never should have been placed on our property. He was upfront that the process would take time, but he reassured us every step of the way and remained confident that he would come out victorious--and he did. We are beyond grateful for his hard work, honesty, and commitment. I highly recommend Raffy to anyone needing a strong and trustworthy real estate attorney.

SCA Attorney Services

(111 reviews)

Ely was recommended by my attorney. This is a very stressful case and I was very anxious about the…read morewhole process. This was my first time working with Ely and SCA and didn't know what to expect. He put me at ease immediately. He was straightforward and communicated clearly. He answered all of my many, many questions during the entire process. This was a difficult person to serve, someone very experienced in dodging law suits. But Ely got the job done perfectly without any incident and was able to provide me with a live photo at the exact moment person was being served! He genuinely went beyond the call of duty and took so much anxiety and fear off my plate! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!! I do NOT believe a reviewer suggesting that SCA creates fake profiles and writes his own reviews and advises people who are being served to file retaliatory orders. That sounds completely ludicrous! Ely was nothing but totally professional and provided me with incredible services. Please feel free to contact me as I am a very real and happy client!

Majority of the reviews are created by business owner himself. He creates bogus profiles to give…read morehimself a review. How do I do? He went on IG and created a bogus review using my name and my child's pic... when, I had to demand for him to take it off which he did. Doing more research into him I realized it's in him to fool ppl AKA be a fraud. I used him for a TRO that needed to be served. He served the individual and turned around to advice the individual to be petty and file one against me, too... like if the courts have time for these stupid games. RUN AWAY FROM THIS BUSINESS!

Excellent Financial Solutions

(72 reviews)

Jesse Moro, CPA

(18 reviews)

Our taxes were prepared in a week. Prompt and accurate. Got a $50 discount for being first-time…read morecustomers. Price was reasonable for a CPA. Thank you Jesse for doing a good job.

Jesse is certainly my go-to CPA for any tax-related advice here in LA. I have a long-term…read moreaccountant, but recently changed states and needed some insight on preparing my taxes as a sole proprietor in CA. Jesse was able to answer my questions in no time. I had some confusion and needed clarification and he was ever so happy to assist. He is knowledgeable, professional, honest and he has a passion for what he does. You definitely can't go wrong with hiring him for your individual or business tax return needs. Thank you, Jesse!

James S. Wang, CPA