Olga did an excellent job assisting my dad Iouri with a tax audit. As an independent contractor and…read moretaxi driver, there is the potential that certain write offs will not eligible, and we were concerned the tax debt would be higher than expected. However, because of Olga's experience and knowledge, she was able to negotiate a settlement that was largely in our favor. She communicated clearly during the whole process and constantly provided us updates. The process was uncomplicated and easy with her guidance throughout it all. I would recommend Olga to anyone who needs help dealing with a tax audit. Our family cannot thank you enough!

I found Olga during tax season about a year ago when I was looking for a tax office in Encino…read more I should start out by saying that I am good at researching and going into things with a lot of info, however when it comes to taxes I am lost. Olga was an invaluable help to me and her analytical abilities just went beyond. She was a fast accountant, patient with my several concerns, and most important she was extremely thorough in her bookkeeping. Olga met with me to prepare my taxes for the year and answered each of my questions regarding my new taxes very clearly. Im extremely happy I found this tax office. It can be hard to find a tax preparer who is attentive and enjoys helping people, especially in regard to my personal, tax service needs. When I had further questions following our meeting at her office, Olga reached out to give me extra assistance along with support. She was very responsive and always got back to me within a day. The price was fair, it actually cost me less than the year before. I was happy I found olga to be my local tax preparer.

Very knowledgeable, very profesional and very informative. Definitely returning from here on out !read more

Victor has been handling my taxes and other financial services needs for 5 years now. He's super…read moreprofessional and takes the time to explain things and give me options that make sense for my situation. He truly cares about my financial health and he's saved me a ton of money and headaches. I've been an employee and contractor through the last few years and no matter what it's been painless and rewarding to work with him! Thanks, Victor! PS he also is very business savvy, so if you're an entrepreneur or contractor, I can't recommend him highly enough.

For the past 10 years have GREAT experience with Mr. Alkalla & his team ,Supper happy ,they…read moretreating me like their own family VERY,, VERY friendly and Mr. Alkalla has fought a case I had with IRS ,I paid properly BUT they audited my business,( Because of a ex accountant I had ) and after 2 year Mr.Alkalla fought for me and IRS ending up owing ,So believe me his is out standing CPA I ever work with. (*** I don't know about others BUT I know most of people are writing BAD reviews if you check them you will see they have complain about almost 95% of the people they have dealt with ,?? ***)

I filled the tax with him last year and he didn't send it to the IRS.I found myself at the end that…read moreI didn't file the tax for 2021.

This firm's gifts lay in the area of creative over-billing. Accounting is just a sideline for…read morethem. Beware. You've been warned. Want to manage your costs by agreeing to an estimate of annual fees in advance..? Hah! Rest assured, they will go over by double the estimate before the year is through. Then when you call for an explanation, you'll receive no response, just more bills. Should you manage to get through to discuss the over-billing, expect to be charged on your next bill for the time to discuss the earlier over-billing. Sadly, a long shadow of shame is cast across the entire industry by these guys.

Steve Martini and his partners are an excellent accountancy firm. I have been given extremely…read morehelpful advice in many tax related matters. They are professional, knowledgeable and charge fair fees. Additionally, Mr. Martini is very community oriented as he is very involved in several charitable endeavors.

Support your local business ... Do what's right, always …read more. Drink lot of water . .. Wash behind your ears ....

I have worked with Thomas since I have been in California. My experiences with Thomas and the team…read morehave been nothing short of excellent and they have helped find opportunities to maximize tax returns. Highly recommended and a pleasure to work with.

Shay have good customer service and he took a great deal of effort to help me and was very patient…read moreduring the whole process.Highly recommended! A+ Save me than $900 a year on my car and home insurance Thank you Shay

I just would like to take a second and acknowledge Shai Barlev. This is guy is amazing!…read moreI didn't know that this kind of customer service is still around. I have multiple insurance policies and he is on top of all of them. He is Always saving me money, always on my side. Anyone can write a policy, but he actually goes way out of his way to save you money and make sure that you get the best deal.

I highly advise avoiding this CPA. I had a very costly, negative experience…read more Due to a medical issue I had multiple years of back taxes to file, so I was in a hurry to get them in. I called Lawrence based on the positive yelp reviews, explained the situation, my income sources and the constraints to get them filed quickly to avoid issues. When I spoke on the phone before meeting in person, he quoted me a very competitive rate but left it open because he had to look at my actual filing (understandable). Once I arrived onsite, he presented a retainer with a much higher price per year that included a large variable range of potential cost per year. (Ex. Filing cost will equal $x - $2.5x per year depending on the work completed.) Because I had no other options, (admittedly this was my fault) I signed the retainer under the assurance that the "Should be easy to file". The process for filing and communicating information was via a series of back and forth emails that was time consuming and unorganized. Other tax preparers I have used sent organizers, not to mention the securing transfer of the files through a website, etc. to not have them exposed as attachments in email. The drawn-out process resulted in action being taken and when I reached out to Lawrence for help, he said he would be happy to call them on my behalf. This sounded like the best course of action because he claimed to have inner working knowledge of the IRS from experience. The result of his calls however came to a very unfavorable resolution because according to him the agent "wouldn't budge". I took his word on this, however after a couple months, out of desperation, I decided to call them myself to attempt to get a better resolution. I was able to quickly get a much better resolution with very little effort. This could just be chalked up to chance of me getting a nicer agent, however the two issues I have were 1) he discouraged me from trying to call them myself and 2) (Something he didn't communicate prior to calling them) he billed me much more for this additional time. After a three of the years were completed, I went to pick them up at his office. He presented me with an un-itemized bill. The bill was significantly higher than I had anticipated. He charged me the highest end of the range for each of the years (2.5x what I expected per year). When I asked him politely to explain why the bill was so high, he reacted very emotionally and said "You want me to take them back I will!" (Knowing they needed to be mailed off immediately). I explained that I wasn't implying the charges were wrong, I was just seeking an explanation for the charges. Because I was in a bind I decided to just pay it. I only had one more year to complete and then I could find a different CPA. The final year was again a long unorganized process and halfway through he sent me an email saying that he had identified something that involve more time to complete the filing and as a result the price would be 2x the original quoted cost (which was already high). This time I said I would not pay the additional amount because the costs kept changing, I just wanted him to get them completed quickly and could do an amended return later. His email response to this was again unprofessional but this time he decided to add a personal attack by saying "I did not total my car nor get behind on my tax filings."... (I"m not sure what the goal with this was, shame me into paying more? I came to him seeking help because I had gotten into a bind.) Needless to say, I decided to find a new cpa to complete the remaining year. I found a new CPA who handled the final year quickly, efficiently and for less than a 1/4th what Lawrence was attempting to charge me. I typically don't write negative reviews but felt compelled to in this case to warn people in my situation. I went based of the existing positive reviews and regret my decision.

Porr service. Poor advice. Lack of insight into the process…read more Paid a fee but had to take care of the entire process.

I have had the pleasure of working with MBA TAX Consultant located in the beautiful building off…read moreVentura in Encino, for over 8 years now. Mary, the owner, and her office manager Dema have consistently exceeded my expectations, making them the standout accounting firm. Mary and her team have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to the success of both my business and personal financial matters. Their knowledge and expertise in accounting are truly impressive, and their dedication to client satisfaction sets them apart. MBA TAX they always going above and beyond. Over the past eight years, they have handled all aspects of my financial portfolio, including the completion of tax returns for both my business and personal accounts. They manage all aspects of payroll for my 50 employees and handle the financials for my two businesses. Their thoroughness in consolidating bank accounts and managing QuickBooks has been instrumental in maintaining the financial health of my companies. They never turn down any request and by being incredibly thorough in their work. They have efficiently managed all my independent contractors and ensured that every penny of expenses is accounted for during the consolidation process. This attention to detail has translated into significant savings during tax returns, making MBA TAX Consultant an invaluable asset to my financial strategy. Not only do they handle tax returns and payroll, but they have also been supporting me with various business services. Whether it's opening a corporation, obtaining city permits, or acquiring a tax license, MBA TAX Consultant is my go-to firm. Dema, the office manager, has been our point of contact for 3-4 years, her professionalism, warmth, and helpfulness have made every interaction a pleasure. The personal touch and the familial atmosphere created by Mary and Dema make us feel more than just clients; we feel like valued members of the MBA TAX family.I truly recommend MBA TAX to anyone seeking not just an accounting firm but a true partner in their financial success. The combination of expertise, attention to detail, and personalized service makes them the best choice for accounting services in the San Fernando Valley and beyond. Choosing MBA TAX Consultant will not only meet your expectations but exceed them and will save you a lot of money. Used them with your eyes closed. Thanks Mary and Dema for all you have done to my businesses and to me personally. Keep up the good work. Truly yours, Ruby- Absolute Services

Highly recommended for all tax and business related matters. MBA did not only help me with my…read morepersonal tax filing, MBA handled the creation of my Corp company from A to Z. The Staff are extremely knowledgeable, respectful, and responsive. I am highly satisfied with the service they have been providing me and I will continue to use MBA for all of tax/business matters. I highly recommend them. If you need help, they are a single call away from you. Call them and you will definitely be impressed by all of their services. They truly value and love what they do. They will provide you with a great customer service and, most importantly great results with your taxes.