My experience working with Arash was marked by repeated mistakes, poor attention to detail, and a…read morelack of reliability. Issues that should have been handled correctly the first time often required multiple follow-ups and corrections. Unfortunately, I found myself spending significant time reviewing work that I expected a professional accountant to manage accurately. What was particularly frustrating was being charged additional fees to address or clarify problems that stemmed from errors in the first place. Instead of providing confidence and peace of mind, the experience created unnecessary stress and additional expense. Professionalism and communication were also lacking. Responses were often unhelpful, and I did not feel that my concerns were taken seriously. After dealing with ongoing errors and inconsistent service, I ultimately decided to move my business elsewhere. If you are looking for an accountant who is detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive, I would encourage you to do thorough research before choosing this firm.

Alex is outstanding professional, detail oriented, and always looking out for my best financial…read moreinterests. Highly recommend!

Yelp Cliff Notes: We underwent a large multi family…read morerenovation and worked with dozens of contractors- David was worth every penny. Yelp Unabridged Version: The permitting process is a nightmare- from identifying which permits you need to solicit, the unabashedly long lead times, to the lack of instruction- it's nearly impossible to start construction in a reasonable time. David was one of the best contractors we worked with. Our construction vendors were in shock at how fast he was able to solicit approved permits for our large renovation. If you want to save time and money, give him a call. You won't regret it.

Los Angeles Permit Expediter is an essential service if you are doing any kind of permitting in Los…read moreAngeles. Our only complaint is that we didn't hire them sooner. If we had known when we started the permitting process how hard it was to get things pushed through the "system", we would have hired David and LAPE before we even started the drafting process. We are convinced that what took 6 months to get approved (a simple two bathroom TI project) would have taken a fraction of the time with their help. David was patient with us, answered all of our questions and managed all of the moving parts of this process with ease. We highly recommend him and LAPE!

I hired Paul Lee to file my individual taxes for 2024. Unfortunately, I am very disappointed with…read morethe quality of his services and don't recommend him, primarily because of his tardiness. Paul took two months to work on my filing from start to finish - from Aug to Oct 2025. This was an unusally long time considering my circumstances, which are not excessively complicated. I believe Paul prefers to communicate via email since he does not usually answer his phone. This is fine, but the problem is that he is also not responsive over email. Often, he did not respond for several business days, and I had to email him multiple times to get a response. This is simply unacceptable professional behavior. The worst part of my experience is that he did not start work on my filing until the last week before the deadline, even though my documents were available since well before the deadline. It left very little time to make edits. We ended up filing late, which cost me over $1.5k in penalties with CA state.

This review is long over due. However, it is for good reason. Last October 2023 I need a CPA to…read morefile my 2022 s corp and personal return. After consulting with a few CPAs, I choose Paul because of his quick response time and follow through. So we did my taxes, and 30 days goes by. Sadly, my IRS refund was held up and needed further review. Therefore I reached out to Paul. Unlike most professionals who would give me the telephone number to call the IRS, Paul did the work for me. After a few days, he finally got to the correct IRS department and found out, on my behalf, what was holding up my refund. Soon after, Paul sent me an email, gave me instructions to which IRS phone number to call and which prompts to select. After speaking to the IRS, I was able to submit the documents needed to approve my return. The IRS advise that it should take about 90 days for the review to be processed. So I marked my calendar, but checked in with the IRS every other week to assure that they had the correct documents. And boom! On Sunday, January 28 2024 I received a surprise email from Paul letting me know that the IRS had just processed my refund, and that I should be expecting the funds by February 1 2024. He had been checking in with IRS regarding the status of my refund as well. As a financial adviser, I have worked with numerous tax advisers. Almost all of them provided the bare minimum of services with zero follow up. That said, I genuinely recommend Paul for all of your accounting needs. Additionally, if you are like me, who wants to develop a business relationship with a tax professional, this is a professional you should select. Paul has kept his end of the bargain and stayed in contact with me from begin to end. I did not expect for Paul to follow through and make sure my 2022 taxes were completed. Lastly, before Paul completed my return, I thought that his pricing was super fair. I was only expecting for someone to do my taxes. After this experience with Paul, I believe that I got the best bang for my buck. Not only does Paul make little promises and he surprisingly over delivers.

I don't understand where all these positive reviews are coming from. I had an absolutely horrific…read moreexperience with them and so did one of my friends so unprofessional I could barely understand what they were saying what a waste of time.

Richard Ponce is an amazing accountant. Knows the tax laws like the back of his hand and is very…read morethorough. He's the best tax person I've ever used. I've known Richardson's high School and everybody that uses him finds that he's an irreplaceable component in doing taxes and property tax city tax we have in Oakland rent control paperwork that's just too complicated for me. He's really excellent and I trust him implicitly to do an excellent job. I have recommended him to six other people and they exude his wonders as well.

Vijay made the process so easy and was super friendly, it was my first time using a new person in…read moreover 12 years since my tax guy moved out of state... I will definitely be back next year!

I worked with Vijay to prepare my taxes. I was able to send him everything electronically and the…read morewhole process was seamless. Extremely happy with his service and answered all my questions. Communication was great and he prepared my taxes in a quick turnaround. Highly recommended!

We've been going to Arash for our taxes for the past four years and he's been fantastic every time…read more Taxes can be stressful, but Arash makes the entire process straightforward and easy. He's extremely knowledgeable and always makes sure we're maximizing our returns, which we really appreciate. What stands out most is how patient and helpful he is, he takes the time to answer all of our questions and explain things clearly so we actually understand what's going on. It's such a relief working with someone who is responsive, trustworthy, reasonable, and genuinely cares about helping his clients. Highly recommend Arash if you're looking for a reliable tax professional.

If you're looking for a CPA firm that is reliable, ethical, and genuinely cares about their…read moreclients, NKF CPA Firm is an excellent choice. I will definitely continue using their services and recommending them to others. I had an excellent experience with NKF CPA Firm and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional, and knowledgeable accounting team. From the very beginning, they were responsive, patient, and took the time to clearly explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. Their attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to doing things the right way truly stand out. They are extremely organized, up to date with tax laws, and made what could have been a stressful process smooth and reassuring. I felt confident knowing my finances were in capable hands. R. R

Allied Tax Advisory Group saved my company in 2016 in thousands of tax dollars for a situation I…read morehad been in from 2012-2015 with another firm!!! I felt like there was absolutely no end in sight until a friend of mine had recommended me to speak to Shawn Daei. After reading the multiple positive reviews, I knew I had to contact this group. I am so happy that my friend introduced me to Shawn and the rest of the team. He went above and beyond and rest assured his work and effort showed for itself. When I received the phone call I felt like I took my first deep breath in a long time, he fixed my biggest problem! I will forever be grateful to Shawn and the team for making the process easier, comforting, and above all very professional on all standards/levels. Thank you, Shawn and the rest of the team. I wish you guys nothing but success in the years to come! Of course I'm still a very satisfied client and I made sure to recommended him and his team to my friends and family too!

I've had horrible CPAs and Accountants for over ten years and finally, it caught up to me. I got an…read moreIRS audit letter and I felt my stomach drop and heart rate go thru the roof! I became nauseous and couldn't eat. I didn't open the envelope for weeks, so the IRS sent me a certified letter asking for a signature. I had no choice now and had to open it. It was a letter asking for an appointment so they can and examine my books. They included a 4-page letter and lists of the documents I need to have ready for our appointment! I got cold sweats... I didn't have any of my accounting and my whole system was a mess. I was freaking out and thinking I'm going to jail!!! I found Shawn and his team on yelp and called his office. He couldn't have been any nicer and kinder! He took the time to calm me down and explained the whole process from A to Z. He was an IRS Agent not too long ago so he's versed in the entire process. I really didn't have to explain much, he already knew exactly what they were asking for on the lists! Fast Forward 3 months later, he was able to get me off with a minimal tax due and even convinced the agency to waive penalties! I mean wowwwwwwww!!! I couldn't believe it!! Thank you guys at Allied Tax and Shawn is really the man!

Excellent service. Fast response and knowledgeable staff. Thank you so much for helping me with my…read moretax questions, and explaining everything. Highly recommended.

I have been johns client for over two years now. Excellent service and John is very knowledgeable…read more I am very happy with them and I highly recommend their services. John Jared and the rest of WWSA ... thank you !