Don't waste your time and your money with herdz tax pros. Javier Hernandez is the worst Accounted that I ever had. He is not honest and did terrible job. when I called him to get estimate how much he's going to charge me. He says it's going to be around $500. I asked for appointments and he rescheduled my appointment three times then. He ask me to file an extension because he is busy, he sent me new appointment three days before the due date of file tax. I came to his office and gave him all my information. He told me to come back in two hours. It will be ready. when I come back, he Sayed that he is going to charge me $1500 for it. When I ask what happened to the $500, he says it was just estimate. I did a lot of work. I didn't have the time to find another Accounted. I have no choice just to pay him $1500. When I checked his work, it was incorrect many errors. I just submitted it. Then I got a letter from IRS that I overpaid, and they give me refund of $1200. I forgot to pick up hardcopy of the income tax when I asked him if he could send me one, he told me he charges $50 for federal copy and $25 for state copy. He is not a guy that you can trust, he is unprofessional, not honest and overcharged. Please keep away from this guy. read more

The worst experience for tax preparation,we were discriminated and humiliated ,i truly recommend going somewhere else

Javier Hernandez with Herdz Tax Pros is ace at what he does and charges a lot less than others. He gets me all the best deductions, whether it's for my acting career, my catering work, or other jobs. When I made a film, he found a way to use all those expenses to help me break even on my taxes. I always get a refund, even in years when I am sure I will owe money. read more

Everyone is so friendly here and educate you when it comes to your taxes. I will be coming back for years to come

If only I can rate 10000 STAR ,I'll definitely do it ! I've been to many different tax preparers over the years, but Herds Tax Pros has truly been the best experience I've ever had. Rafa did an excellent job organizing my W‑2s, and Javier is exceptional at what he does. They work together seamlessly as a team, and their support has been incredibly helpful to me. I'm genuinely grateful for their professionalism, patience, and dedication. Javier is so expert and exceptional in his work -- thank you, Thank you Rafa !Thank you so much Javier!!You are very helpful and knowledgeable !thank you! I can't thank enough. read more

Javier is the absolute best. Extremely professional, and courteous. The entire staff is amazing even during the most busy tax time of the year! read more

Who said doing taxes had to be dreadful? This was probably the most fun (and informative) tax filing we've ever done. Me & my fiancé were referred to Javier by a friend and I love that him and his staff made our filing so easy. We also learned a lot and had a great time being there. Rafa and everybody else were so nice too. Thank you for taking care of us Rafa & team! read more

Always super easy and convenient doing my taxes with Herdz. This was my second year filing with them and because all my info is the same and I got married, they knew exactly what to do without me being in the office long. Will definitely be back and the price is amazing. read more

Amazing and friendly they helped me do 2 years worth of taxes for a great rate! Would definitely recommend anyone here to help you

Absolutely amazing experience working with Javier! He was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. All other staff members were also so friendly. Everyone made me feel so at home. I would recommend to all my friends! read more

Javier and Katie were amazing! It was my first time going there due to my other tax preparer doing me dirty last year so screw him! I'm happy to have gone to Herdz tax pros because Javier gave me some insight on how to fix last years problems and I'm so grateful for that. Katie was awesome in preparing my paperwork breaking everything down for me and they were very humourous with each other and the banter was great. They are great at their job and have a fun time to doing it and the vibe was great. More importantly, they know what they're doing because of generations of experience from Javier learning it from him father and it shows. This is my new place for my taxes and they're only 10 minutes away from home! Thanks Javier and Katie you've gained a new customer. Herdz tax pros was a blessing and I'll be spreading the word! read more

Just got done with my taxes and Javier was very helpful and knowledgeable. I feel like I got great value and service from Javier. I came to him for my taxes because of the great reviews and he did not disappoint. Knowledgeable and professional. read more

If there was a way to give 10 stars, I would! This was our first time working with Mr. Javier Hernadez (Herdz Tax Pros), and we couldn't be happier with the experience. He did a fantastic job with our taxes, making sure everything was done accurately and efficiently. He truly did his best for us, and we appreciate his hard work. On top of that, the entire team was incredibly nice and welcoming. It made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great accounting firm! We truly appreciate his effort and expertise and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great accountant. read more

Great customer service and great staff! Glad i was recommended here! This will be my 3rd year doing taxes.

Did not have a great experience there last year. I remember having an appointment at 5 and having to wait an hour. I was also there for guidance in some additional tax related services and was given wrong advice. I was having issues with a specific procedure, and even when I called the IRS, they said the person that helped me with my taxes (Herdz) was misinforming me. read more

I have so much to write that I won't even have space to explain how horrible my experience was. Now I have to pay $2,500 to the IRS. He took me to his personal CPA but I will still file a complaint. To top it off he is now charging me for the amended form that fixed his mistake which was $200 that he said he is not liable for. So add that to the total. He now changed his story saying I didn't want to pay taxes in the beginning and all he did was try to help me. He could've just done his job right since the beginning. All we needed was paper work done properly not a loop hole. When I told him he lost a customer he responded with "IT IS WHAT IT IS" Right on Javier great customer service. read more

I just had my taxes done by Javier for the first time last week. Herds tax pros came highly recommended. Javier and his team did not disappoint. Javier was very thorough, and he took his time reviewing my return, as well as trying to get the most refund for me. I felt very satisfied, and I will definitely go back in the future -Nicole Herman read more

Javier was referred to me by a mutual friend, after my tax accountant of 15 years retired, and I am so grateful that I found him! I was nervous about finding another person I could trust and build a longterm relationship with but Javier put me right at ease - he is knowledgable, trust worthy and kind. I drove an hour up to his offices from Hermosa Beach and it was 1000% worth it! I highly recommend him and he is the only person who will be preparing my taxes forever! read more

I just came from there and it was a very positive experience with the business I had to handle. High-quality and very friendly service.

Second time I had my taxes done here, this is the place to go! Pleasant atmosphere, very attentive people, extremely professional, saves you all the trouble! Money well spent! Thank you, coming back next year again:) read more

Javier and his assistant were very friendly. I called their office to ask some questions prior to booking an appointment to confirm if I was going to the right place. Javier was attentive, informative, and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this office. Service was great...Javier even bought me a taco lol. read more

Did extensive research in finding a tax preparer since my previous one closed. Lucky to have found Herdz Tax Pros in my area. Family owned. Javier is very knowledgeable, professional at what he does and I was very happy with my results. I found a great tax preparer! Will be coming back next year!! read more

The best tax guy around, fairly priced and he shares so much knowledge with his clients so we all walk away feeling confident and informed after filing with Javier. Been going to him for 4 years now! read more

My wife and I just walked out of their office! Javier, Rafa and Mónica are amazing, they are very knowledgeable and super friendly. Would definitely come back next year. They explained to me things I never knew. They speak 100% English and 100% Spanish. Can or recommend this enough! If you are looking for someone this is the place! read more

I'm not really a "yelper" but had to come by and just leave some love for my guy Javier at Herdz Tax! A friend recommended me to him back in 2018 & it's 2022 and I still keep coming back. I love this office so much, the ladies he works with are beyond kind (you kind of feel like you're apart of the family in this office) & I've never been rushed. My acting career has ebbed & flowed through the years & Javier always makes sure we are able to write things off that I didn't even think about pertaining to my career. He is extremely thorough & you can tell he really cares about his clientele. I was unprepared with all my numbers today & he was super patient with me & didn't make me feel bad or hurried. It's rare in business these days to feel like you aren't just another number at an establishment. If you need your taxes done, I highly recommend this office. (Also they don't schedule their clients too close together which is seriously awesome) Thanks guys for the great customer service! read more

No need to keep searching! Javier is 100% your guy to handle your taxes. I looked into and called A LOT of tax services all around Southern California trying to find someone for our specific needs (small business and personal taxes). I'm so glad I came across Herdz Tax Pros! From the first phone call I had with Javier, I was put at ease. He answered all of my questions and addressed all of my concerns. Javier made filing our (very late) taxes a smooth process when we met him in person. My partner and I were a bit worried about filing because we thought we'd have to owe THOUSANDS in taxes after using one of those tax calculators online, and we also thought we'd have to pay a penalty fee. After a few minutes of meeting Javier, he was quick to ensure us everything would be ok. He was very diligent in his work and made sure we understood what qualified as a business expense and educated us on how to keep track of our expenses going forward. He honestly saved us so much money! I couldn't be happier with his level of professionalism, kindness, and patience. I recommend him to anyone reading this, and have and will continue to refer him to friends and family. Thank you again, Javier! read more

It's always hard to find a tax professional you can trust, someone who you know is genuinely looking after you and your family and trying to get you the most refund/money possible (legally). In a world of do it yourself taxes and corporate "H&R Block" type tax preparing businesses, choosing the right tax filing option/preparer can seem daunting and intimidating but if you are looking for someone you can trust then look no more, go to Herdz Tax Pros. Don't believe me? Give Javier and his staff a call and find out yourself. I have known and been going to Herdz Tax Pros since I started working (more than 20 years ago) when Javier's father (Javier Sr.) ran Herds Tax Pros from his home office (a separate building connected to his house). I had tried do my taxes by myself and had tried H&R Block (and others) for a few years (3 or 4 years only) but eventually came back to Herdz Tax Pros because nothing beats that trust, confidence and personal one on one relationship that I knew so well going to Herdz Tax Pros. Javier is very professional, patient and knowledgeable. The dude is very personable, witty and funny as well. Javier is fluent in English and Spanish (or Spanglish if you prefer). His staff gets 5 stars as well. I'm lucky to have been able to see Herdz Tax Pros grow from humble beginnings up to where it's at now and am excited to see it grow and evolve even more in the coming years. Javier Sr has passed away a couple of years ago (Rest in Peace) but his son, Javier Jr, has been running Herdz Tax Pros since then and has been doing a great job of keeping his father's legacy alive. You owe it to yourself (and your wallet/refund) to give Herdz Tax Pros a try. read more

Javier Hernandez is super helpful and friendly, and is always available by phone to answer questions and give expert advice. He has been preparing my taxes for the last four or five years and I am very happy with the service and attention to detail to maximize my return! read more

I had my taxes done with Javier today and let me say after many years of going to different places I have to say I finally found the right one. Javier is very knowledgeable, walked me through every step and even gave me some pointers on some things. Everyone in the office was very sweet and welcoming. Let's not forget he is very honest and pricing is the best. I highly recommend coming here. read more

I want to give a big thanks to Javier Hernandez for taking the time to do my taxes. He is very professional and knows what he's doing . I recommend him to everyone. Big shout out to Hertz Tax Pros. See you next year! read more

Great taxes guy. He answer your questions and help you out with your doubts. Have been going for about 10 years.

Javier did my moms taxes and she was so happy . Highly recommend ! He is very knowledgeable and professional. Great customer service . Will be going there from now on! Very happy with the service ! read more

Javier at Herdz Tax Pros was great, very personable, and SO reasonable in his pricing, so I highly recommend him. It is a family run business that's been around for many years, so there is a friendly family vibe, but very professional. He got me some great tax credits and gave me pointers on alternative options that would not attract as much IRS attention, while still getting me every legally allowable tax credit. As a struggling actor with various sources of income that was important to me. He explained everything and where he was putting each deduction and why. Others don't do that. And I got a great refund! The only thing is I think Covid precautions could be a little tighter. Customers can opt for either doing their taxes in person or remotely or dropping off tax documents, and that is great to have a choice. I preferred doing it in person, as we hadn't met. They say they disinfect everything after each use. But the mask wearing was somewhat lax, though they will put one on if you request it. Other than than the mask wearing hiccup, I give Herdz Tax Pros two thumbs up! I will go again! read more

I am a researcher. An extensive, Gooogler and Yelper. Before I make a decision on any business, projects, or picking an outing spot, I call, I inquire and I research all that I can. This is the first time doing taxes with my husband with our children as dependents and I was SO SO confused about a lot of things tax related. The dependents, the tax ID application, the ten ninty what form??... I got so many 'advices' and 'know it all' comments from my coworkers to family to strangers. And it left me even more confused. So this is where my previous statement comes in handy, I yelped and yelped and yelped. Then I called a HANDFUL of places. I even stayed on the phone with them for 15-20 mins trying to get an understanding of all these things they were telling me. Then I googled to see if what they told me was true. So many places gave me 'answers' some were very useful but some left me scared and some even left me feeling like I had just met them up in an ally with a baggie given to me. Mind you these were places with 4 1/2 stars and more. BUT, Javier. Javier, left me with a great impression. He was also the first one I called and I felt really good about him but I wanted to explore more. So after speaking to all these other CPAs, I called him back freaked out. LOL. but he took the time to explain to me calmly about everything I asked and listened to my 'fears'. After two cancelled appointments (from my end, don't judge me, I have two kids under two) and one rescheduled time later we ended up in his office. Oh my gosh. We left so happy and impressed beyond what we thought was possible for filing taxes. The process took awhile but only because he was so thorough with everything and supppeeerr accommodating to the hurricane we brought. I mean our son. He actually cares!! He is so personable and also straightforward. Such great quality. Again, we left so happy. We have and we will recommend him to everyone we know!! Also he told us about the BOMB ass smoothie place downstairs. (They have vegan/non dairy options!! But that is for another review.) He even stayed and let us treat him to a smoothie! Everyone, if you ever came across his yelp page. Just go. You have some time before the end of the tax season. Just go. You won't regret it! read more

If you're a small business owner and freelancer (hello, tons of 1099's) looking for someone to take the stress out of tax time, LOOK NO FURTHER! Javier and his team are great! My taxes were done, jokes and laughs were shared, there was no stress and I even got a refund this time! I'm so relieved to know that I now have found my tax person! On top of the pleasant experience, the rates here are very reasonable. Well worth every dollar spent. read more

Javier and his team were extremely nice. They were easy to work with and made the process understandable and stress-free. Highly recommend Herdz Tax Pros for anyone looking to for a great tax filing service with a local touch. read more

Javier is really great! I was doing my taxes for years and finally messed it up due to not trusting whose locations, after and working with me and correcting all my problems, I'll be bringing all my future business to him from now on! Super friendly and down-to-earth and personable which is important to me and not feeling like just a number. read more

Javier is knowledgeable, kind and generous with his time and expertise. We had a very smooth, friendly and efficient experience with him and would highly recommend his services. If you are looking for a family owned reputable company to do your taxes with a smile, compassion and many years of great practice, give Herdz Tax Pros your business. Plus he loves elephants so that's always a bonus. read more

Just went and got my taxes done today. Javier was awesome. Super knowledgeable and friendly. Got me the most return I have gotten in years!! Thanks Javier, oddly looking forward to year's visit lol read more

One of the only 100% percent honest and helpful man . My family has been going to him since I was a child and family owned the son took over and he's as professional as his father will never Stop coming here. This is you're guy don't hesitate just call and book you're appointment read more