if I could negative stars, I would, but unfortunately, the lowest I can rate this CPA is with a one…read morestar. I have to say there are so many choices out there for CPAs, you would be doing yourself a favor and pick somebody else. I have been going to Mr. Alamir for several years, and I probably should have changed accountants a lot sooner. He is unprofessional and condescending critical and arrogant. He acts like he's doing you a favor when he does your taxes. I thought it was the other way around that I was paying him to do my taxes. I found someone else and I have to say there's quite a difference between a true professional and somebody who just files taxes. Again, do yourself a favor and find yourself a competent CPA who appreciates your business and truly cares about his clients.

Ali prepared my tax docs for four years including last year. He's the best on this. After my…read morepartners found that they haven't report a bank account, he got back to me and made an amendment for me free of charge. He's very nice, patient and knowledgeable. I'm happy that he's still in this business and I can get back to him at the new location. I always get a lot more from IRS when he's doing my taxes comparing to those cheap online ones. Thanks Ali and looking forward to see you in February again.

I engaged Andrey as my tech company needed, in addition to tax preparation, actual tax/financial…read moreadvisory. Andrey has exceeded expectations in every regard. All produced work is complete, accurate and on time. Communication is clear and his follow through is outstanding. All work has been produced according to schedule and he is incredibly proactive. We feel protected. Our financials are better organized and my life is much simplified. I've worked with several CPA's over the past 20 years and this is, by far, the best experience I've had. The value he brings is phenomenal.

I engaged Taurus Tek to do my annual taxes after I've been overpaying for the same services…read moreelsewhere. Andrey Yakunichev was honest about the process and outcomes, kept me informed and managed my expectations really well by informing about the timeline and required inputs and didn't charge me an arm and a leg for W2 tax processing. Taurus Tek has a 100% paperless secure way to manage the paperwork, too. I was very happy with my 2018 taxes and plan to hire Taurus again for my 2019 process as soon as I get the W2 from my employer.

Oren and team were great. Responsive and very polite and professional. Oren gives a thorough and…read morethoughtful consultation, taking into consideration your knowledge of what is being discussed and shifts kindly if necessary, to simpler language of accounting and numbers to make sure you understand. Oren kindly did some "behind the napkin" math which was very helpful for me to get a rough idea on what future paychecks may look like, etc. Oren also gave solid advice on what to discuss with HR team and ADP managers. He seemed focused on my future needs financially as well without pushing services. I was so so pleased. Thank you to Oren and his colleague who helped me set up the appointment before it gets Uber busy for them!

Great people to work with, great communication, always gets back to me with answers and always…read morethere to guide me with what's needed. Will definitely recommend.

Love this company! They are kind considerate and extremely helpful for my needs, Orah is wonderful!…read moreI appreciate her patience with me, I feel very fortunate that they have me as a client!

I had a nightmare experience a couple months ago with an accountant named David Lazar. Rude,…read moreunprofessional and grossly incompetent. The monster gave me all the wrong answers and was extremely insulting and disrespectful. He seemed to hate working for this company. I ran as fast as I could and never went back!

I've had an excellent experience working with Garelick & Luengas Inc. They are professional,…read moreresponsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. From day one, they took the time to understand my business and personal financial situation, and they've consistently provided thoughtful guidance that goes beyond just preparing tax returns. What I appreciate most is their attention to detail and proactive approach. They don't just react at tax time -- they help plan ahead, identify opportunities, and make sure everything is handled correctly and efficiently. In my line of work, having a sharp, reliable accounting team is essential, and they absolutely deliver. If you're looking for accountants who are organized, strategic, and genuinely invested in their clients' success, I highly recommend Garelick & Luengas Inc.

Years ago when I was looking for a new entertainment based CPA to do my taxes I was referred by a…read morefew friends to Michael Garelick. I was hesitant as I had used the same person for quite some time but had to find a new one in Los Angeles. That was ages ago & I cannot imagine going elsewhere now. Fwiw: I'm an independent contractor

I am sad about the experience I had. My taxes were never filed. Now I am reading that this happened…read moreto a few people.

After using Donald, I stopped having to worry about my taxes. I submit a file to him every month…read moreand know that it's gonna get taken care of, and he is very transparent about the amount of time he takes to do the work. I'm glad to have him.

I used Jeff for the first time for my 2012 taxes. I have a small business and dealing with taxes…read moreis always a challenge. Jeff and his staff were very patient, organized and explained things well. They were good at follow-up and helping me get the information I needed to get my taxes filed quickly and accurately. Jeff also helped me find all my allowed deductions which is always good. I have a lot of confidence in Jeff's opinion and he helped me a great deal with my filings. I am using him again for my 2013 taxes which says it all.

Jeff Sedacca and his team are brilliant. I am surprised they have not had a review yet. Jeff is…read moreefficient, personable, helpful and responsible and unlike many CPA's he lives in the real world and understands his clients needs. He has an extensive background in his field and working with him is a pleasure. I have been using his services for years and feel blessed to have him as my CPA.

I wish we could give Yosef Manela's office NO stars…read more TOTAL FRAUD in our opinion. We were with them for 3 or 4 years. First of all Yosef charges prime rates. So you expect to get prime service. But that's not the case. Every time you want to reach him you need to wait on the phone and then he picks up then he keeps putting you on hold then tells you to email him. He answers emails pretty fast; However, when you go to meet him, you should carve out 4 hours of your day. He is all over the place, in and out of the office, picks up the phone in the middle your talk, calls the front desk in and out and and and... Tell you unrelated stories and tried to make it that he sounds super smart and know it all because he is a CPA and a lawyer. Now let's get to the goodies. When he reviews your tax return before filing, first of all, his juniors handle everything, they type in all the numbers and they all keep asking him questions, then he simply scrolls up and down your file and makes a few changes. And if you ask about something you don't understand, he simply says "We do that next year", "That's not going to save you" and etc. This year was last year we filed with them and I just had 2 separate CPA firms review his filings. HE IS TOTALLY OFF... Many items he put on there are not even the items I have reported. Calculations are wrong. Name of the business are wrong... IT IS A MESS. Over the years he charged us (and I know of a couple of other clients) thousands of dollars and when you ask for small things he charges you and sends you a bill. Go to an HONEST firm. Don't waste your time, energy and money with this firm. There are so many other CPA firms that are ETHICAL. This is NOT one of them.

We have a small entertainment/advertising/on-line business with lots of different levels to it…read more We were late on our California corporate taxes and my personal taxes for 2011, communication with our previous CPA died out last April and my California corporate taxes are due in 15 days. Mr. Manela Yosef advised me on everything I was doing right and wrong with my business and right then and then said I will never have to worry about business and personal taxes again! I came prepared with all my documents and figures in my briefcase, my just proceeded to start doing the taxes for both California and D.C. right there, the last two weeks I tried going to different CPAs trying to find someone who can at least see me for 15 minutes let alone do my taxes. I saw one other CPA around 90036 and that other CPA just gave me the scared tactic and lied to me and gave me all this bad advise, i'm not going to name names but don't always trust Yelp when they have 15 5 star ratings it means they are probably paying Yelp. Mr. Manela Yosef is straight, to the point, QUICK, it was my fault I didn't file on time but we make great looking website and mobile app we can't do taxes! I'm referring my friend to Mr. Yosef who does graphic design also and sometimes works on a 1099. I'm planning on returning February 2013 for my California FY2012 taxes and back in April for my D.C. taxes! Thanks again - great work!