Mina in the Santa Monica office was very knowledgeable, patient, and kind in guiding me on the tax…read moreimplications for setting up my new business. I appreciate the fact that she was also able to provide guidance on tax matters for both California and Arizona, where my target customers are operating. I would highly recommend her service to small business owners like myself.

I just had a truly flawless experience using Madison Tax for resolution of a number of taxes and…read moretax issues I'd ignored since covid. The speed and clarity of their communications with me, along with the speed of their work was a happy discovery for me. My team -- Mina & Lula -- also were able to work with and around my small knowledge of all things TAX. Will I be using them for 2024 taxes? ABSOLUTELY!

Robert is an excellent CPA. I recommend him to everyone. I've worked with a number of CPAs both…read morepersonally and professionally, and Robert really stands out. He prepares returns quickly and is incredibly responsive whenever I have questions. His professionalism, promptness, and attention to detail make the entire process smooth and stress free. I'm very grateful to have found him and highly recommend his services.

Robert has done it again, he is the #1 CPA this side of the Mississippi! He gets all tax returns…read moreprepared in a timely manner and more importantly, mistake free. He responds to all inquiries. He'll even reach out to ensure all documents required are there. Robert's professionalism, price, knowledge, and execution as a CPA are what taxpayers deserve. Appreciate you, Robert.

The staff was very responsive and very professional now I am a multi year client thank you to…read moreeveryone and thank you, Rina Coleman !

I would NOT recommend this place if you want any kind of communication. Did we get our taxes filed?…read moreYes, at the very last minute but we did so I'll give them a star for at least getting that done. But we still had some questions with upcoming payments and documents and they "seemed" eager to help. However, after we paid the fee for the tax filing, they completely ghosted us. I've sent them questions with documents three time asking them to respond and follow up and have gotten nothing. If you have too many clients and are too busy, at the very least respond and tell us, it takes less than a minute. Don't just repeatedly ignore our emails when you're the ones that offered to be helpful. Very unprofessional.

Amazing experience. Sam has a great team! I highly recommend them!…read moreI always feel nervous around tax time, but here, i know all im in good hands!

Sam was incredible! He helped me file my tax return in record time and made the whole process super…read moreeasy. He's fast, professional, and charges a very reasonable rate. I really appreciated how responsive and clear he was throughout - highly recommend working with him!

ITS WORTH IT!! Not…read moreonly does Andrea help, but she also guides, advices, and creates strategies to help your finances in the best way possible. She's kind, intelligent, but most importantly, she's patient. Book a consultation with Andrea and you won't regret it!

Every year, tax season turns into a full-blown family group chat meltdown. My parents aren't…read moretech-savvy, patience is not in their vocabulary, and with my mom's disability, the whole process becomes overwhelming fast. So naturally, everything gets shipped off to me like I'm some kind of IRS whisperer. This year though? GAME. CHANGER. From the moment I called, Yvonne answered like a ray of calm sunshine, friendly, patient, and not at all phased by my "help, I'm doing my parents' taxes and I need adult supervision" energy. Then Liz followed up like the organized queen she is, making sure I had every document lined up (honestly, better than I've ever had my life together). And then... Andrea. The CEO herself. ICONIC. Not only did she walk me through everything like a pro, she broke things down in a way that didn't make me feel like I needed a finance degree to understand it. We talked strategy, future planning, and somehow--SOMEHOW--she got my parents the biggest return they've ever had. I'm still not over it. What used to be the most stressful time of year turned into one of the easiest, smoothest experiences ever. My parents are happy, I'm stress-free, and we've officially become those people who won't shut up about their tax office. 10/10. Would trust them with my sanity again.

Working with Kyle Clark has been a standout experience from start to finish…read more After a deeply frustrating experience with another financial advisor program, I was cautious about starting over, but working with Kyle has been a complete 180. From the start, Kyle was thorough and patient. He walked me through transferring all of my existing funds, helped me establish clear savings goals, and gave me concrete, actionable guidance I could actually act on. What impressed me most was his timing: all of this unfolded during a period of significant personal transition for me, and he handled every step with professionalism and calm. The results have spoken for themselves. My portfolio has reached record highs, and for the first time, I genuinely feel in control of my financial future. If you're looking for an advisor who is competent and steady under pressure, I can't recommend Kyle highly enough!

Been with GK since Day 1. Best financial decision I ever made was to believe in Danilo Kawasaki. My…read morekids and grandkids will be grateful for that decision someday!

Alan Mehdiani prepared my 2024 tax returns, but the experience was disappointing. The process felt…read moreimpersonal, with limited communication. Questions were handled through voicemail, responses were often delayed, and some calls were not returned. I also paid a retainer based on their detailed questionnaire. Two months after my taxes were filed, I received an unexpected $275 invoice with no explanation. When I asked for clarification, I was told the retainer only covered preliminary setup and that additional forms identified during preparation resulted in extra charges. These fees were not clearly communicated in advance.

I had a good experience working with Alan Mehdiani. He answered my tax questions clearly and helped…read moreme understand a few things about deductions and filing that I was unsure about. The communication was professional and the process felt organized and straightforward. It was easy to schedule and everything was handled in a timely manner. I would recommend him if you need a CPA in the Beverly Hills area.

Marvin is a fantastic and savy accountant . He was very thorough and detailed about his…read morerecommendations regarding my matter. Highly recommend !!!

My experiences with Santa Monica Accounting has been very positive since day 1. Very professional,…read moreprompt and trustworthy you'll get what you paid for. I will always recommend this firm with relative and friends.

Jai helped with correcting my tax submittals after another tax preparer falsified information in an…read moreattempt to get larger sums back. The result was a mess and I was left dealing with the fallout for those actions. Jai heard everything and worked to ensure that my taxes would be correctly adjusted so I wouldn't experience any of the consequences for actions done by another. He was responsive, worked around scheduling, and understood that I didn't make a lot, so he took a decrease to ensure I was satisfied. Needless to say, I will be going to him in the future for anything tax related.

Taxes are one of those things in life that are unfortunate but unavoidable…read more That doesn't mean you should make assessing and paying your taxes any more painful of a process than necessary. My situation changed seemingly overnight and I needed someone who not only knew what they were doing but they were actually a decent human being and responsive. I had lots of tax related questions to figure out. PACIFIC TAXES & INVESTMENTS, under Jai's guidance, helped me immensely in a year where I was beyond stressed. He's knowledgeable, reliable and extremely helpful. And helped saved me money wherever possible! It's a relief to be able to count on someone as talented and valuable as Jai. Highest recommendation for PACIFIC TAXES & INVESTMENTS. You will be glad you made a change.

I have used Jim Jackson both as a lawyer and a CPA. In each instance the service was flawless,…read moredone in a timely manner and at an economic price. FIVE STARS I feel Jim has integrity and honor which is vital for an accountant and a lawyer. Feeling confident that I could send others to him, I have had excellent feedback especially if the person is under an IRS Tax audit and wants to throw into Jim's hands. An expert in handling the IRS audits. This is some unique expertise that not all CPAs have...43 years of experience !

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.