​I reached out to this firm with specific questions regarding the tax implications of filing jointly vs. single as we were not yet legally married, hoping for hard numbers and tailored advice. I promptly sent over our last two years of tax returns, as requested by the assistant, believing they would be reviewed ahead of our appointment. ​Based on the many good reviews on Yelp, I definitely expected a great experience and trusted that the $275 consultation fee would be money well spent. ​We were required to pay a non-refundable $275 consultation fee for a one-hour slot before the meeting even started. ​About 25 minutes into the consultation, after receiving only general, easily-Googled answers ("it should be better if you get married almost surely"), I asked for specific calculations. The accountant revealed he hadn't reviewed any of the documents I had sent. ​I was stunned. The entire point of sending two years of tax returns and paying a high up-front fee was for him to be prepared to address my specific financial situation. When I pressed for the specific calculations I needed, he quoted an additional cost of nearly $300 per hour just to review the questions and returns--work that I had already paid for him to do in the first place. ​The "consultation" ended after 30 minutes, feeling like a complete waste of time. I left feeling utterly scammed out of the $275 consultation fee since no preparatory work was done and I received zero specific, actionable financial advice. ​While I appreciate they got me in the same day, I would have much rather waited for an appointment with an accountant who actually took the time to review the materials provided. I wouldn't recommend them and definitely won't be returning. read more

I had a great experience visiting the office of Son and Associates. The staff was courteous. Steven Son, the CPA, was very accommodating and helpful. And the office was very clean. I went there twice and the treatment I received each time was awesome. I highly recommend it. read more

Hiring Steven Son to help me file my taxes has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Steven and everyone else at his firm, Son and Associates, who have helped me file my taxes for the past few years, have at all times treated me with kindness and compassion and provided their services with the utmost proficiency. I highly recommend Steven Son and his firm to anyone of all income levels for the purposes of filing taxes and other accounting services. Whenever I contact Steven or his firm, I am promptly responded to, and my questions and concerns are immediately addressed and soon thereafter resolved. If I could give Steven 10 stars out of 5, I would!! I do not intend to hire anyone else other than Steven Son and his firm to help me file my taxes for the foreseeable future. read more

What a great accounting/tax firm. I have been using Son & Associates since 2019 for my personal & business returns, as well as monthly accounting. Their prices are very reasonable and they are a pleasure to work with. Steven has been a lifesaver and I am very grateful to have him and the rest of the firm in my corner! read more

We recently sold our home in Palos Verdes and moved to Redding CA. We needed to hire a tax preparer as we had to deal with capitol gains from the sale of the house. I had called this office to ask them if we could complete the service on video as my father is 91 years old and was unable to make the trip back down to that area. We were told that this was not problem and we paid the money and waited for the meeting. At the time of the meeting, we were told that we had to come in-person and he could not do anything for us if we couldn't come in person. I informed him that we had gotten permission from his office to do the appointment via webcam but apparently that didn't matter . We were charged 195.00 for an appointment that the only thing we received was the information that he wouldn't serve us unless we made the long drive down there. read more

Had good experience with this firm. Once you're set up, you just upload your files, review returns, sign and you're done. Definitely wish they could respond to e-mails a little quicker, but I understand it gets busy during tax season. Overall, no complaints. read more

Steve and his team are fantastic. I've been working with Steve for over 5 years. When it comes to tax personnel, his team is honest, hardworking, and very responsive. Whenever I had a question (whether it was April 14th or mid-October), I always received a prompt and thoughtful reply in return. I'm very fortunate to have found them! read more

I am not sure how these people got great reviews but this was the worst service I have ever experienced. They lost my paperwork, they could not file on time and they are very expensive. I would not recommend them to anyone. read more

I was looking for a reliable CPA and used Yelp to help me find a local person, and I'm very grateful to have found Son and Associates. Steven and his staff are very reliable, pay attention to detail, make it convenient for you with documents needing signed, keep you posted regularly, and the cost is very reasonable and better than most. I was a bit nervous at first and scheduled a consultation, and in doing so, Steven was able to address most of my questions and gave me a price that I wasn't sure was appropriate or not. He continued to reassure me what the price was covering, why it would be a benefit to me, and I trusted in him that first round, and I'm so glad I did. He was able to address my tax needs and his team kept me in the loop the whole time. Going back to him the 2nd time, he was more robust with his dialogue and we built a trust for one another and he gave me quality time for all the questions that I had, and I feel like he gave me a great path for my future with regards to making sure I am well prepared for the upcoming tax year, what I needed to save, what I should do, and he really made me feel a lot more comfortable, and I really appreciate that because I feel that now my future will be more secure knowing he has been my CPA, and will continue to be my CPA going forward. The cost is great for what he does, along with the guidance he provides, and the quality of work has been exceptional for me. I'm very happy with him and his teams services and would highly recommend allowing his team an opportunity to help you because they have been great for me! read more

Steven is a Great CPA, I am also a W2 employee that gets stocks and options from my company, and he is very knowledgeable in assisting you to get the most tax savings. I also do a few side businesses on the side such as social media marketing, real estate, & e-commerce. Some of them are with a partnership, so things were getting complicated, but Steven was able to bring things down for me and offered me great suggestions to save money in taxes. I recommend working with Steven if you want to save a good deal of money on your tax return, and also get some good tax strategies to save more on your next return. read more

Steven and his team prepared our annual return for the second time (married filing jointly, with a combination of wages, self-employed income, property and investments). As always, they are super friendly and responsive, happy to answer any questions, and complete and file everything promptly. Last year Steven met with us personally for a consultation and to discuss some details of our tax situation. Now that we've established the relationship, this year was even easier - we submitted our documents electronically and the team got to work. Steven also followed up when he noticed a couple of differences from the previous year; it was great to see this attention to detail. As someone who used to thrash around in Turbo Tax and Credit Karma each year (until our return got too complex for this tax rookie...), it's been awesome to hand off the work to a pro like Steven. Highly recommended! read more

Just moved from NY to CA and needed a CPA and was very lucky to find Son and Associates. I had checked out the reviews for this business and I was pleased with what I saw. I was not disappointed as Steven was great. He answered all my questions and explained what I needed for my 2020 taxes. I will definitely be using Steven as my CPA. read more

I've always done my taxes myself using online tax prep services. Taxes got a little complicated this year so I wanted some profession input. We met for an initial discussion and handed our documents over. We were astonished at the tax refund we received. Totally worth the cost for their services. Everyone was courteous and professional. We'll definitely be back next time (and possibly for other services). Thanks! read more

I spoke to someone on the phone and the initial call seemed credible. They have a modern website with all of the bells and whistles, and I figured being located in Torrance it would be a little more flexible with pricing. However, I'm glad I spoke up and asked about the consultation I was going to attend because they charge you just to sit down and talk with them to see if its a fit. It seems a bit ridiculous and I told the guy that but he said 'people will take the information and leave.' Well, thats just the risk you take, I told him. I have a web design / marketing agency and if I charged people to speak with them, I'd never have any clients! I don't know if it's considered high or not, but they also bill at $175/hour, which he said is normal but to me it seemed higher than what I'm used to. Anyway, I ended up passing on them. read more

I found Steven on Yelp during tax season this year and he's helped me out with a variety of tax issues. He's helped me out with my income taxes, and my capital gains taxes on the sale of commercial property. He also helped my uncle with gift taxes on a commercial property transfer. In the process he also went over my old tax returns that were done by another CPA and gave me detailed explanations on the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. In general, he's very professional, thorough, straight forward, and clear when it comes to detailing information and providing sound advice to make informed decisions on important financial and tax issues. I highly recommend him if you want things done right, at a fair price, and if you want to work with someone that is genuinely concerned about his clients. In fact, I've already referred a close friend and a close neighbor. read more

My wife and I were brought to Steven for our 2012 joint income tax return by his positive Yelp reviews and convenient location in Torrance. Steven used to work for a major accounting firm but has since built up a solid client list and gone solo. He was willing to meet my wife and me at a convenient location for our initial consultation, where he came off as very professional and friendly. Steven took our tax documentation and information and later emailed me for any additional information that he could use to our benefit. He returned the finished tax documents to us in our requested PDF format and will take care of our e-filing for us. He is up to date on the latest technology and is extremely thorough. Steven's rates may not be the cheapest out there, but he more than makes up for it by getting you back a more substantial refund in most cases and offering you peace of mind that you are in the hands of a real pro. My wife and I will definitely be coming back to him for our future tax needs. read more

I've been a turbo-tax user for the last few years, which means that I tend to procrastinate on filing my taxes until April. This year, however, I had to file an 83(b) election for some stock options and turbo tax didn't have the functionality to process this special paperwork. After panicking for a hot second, I found Steven on Yelp and gave him a call. He chuckled at the fact that I was such a procrastinator, but he generously took on my case at the last minute! (be forewarned: I don't think he normally does this, so you shouldn't procrastinate on hiring him if you plan to) Throughout the whole process, he proved to be an invaluable resource. Because of his prior experience with tech start-ups, he informed me about certain details & risks regarding my options that I wasn't even aware of! Honestly, I just feel safer knowing that somebody who knows what he's doing is handling all the details. He also met with me for a free consultation that ended up being an hour long meeting where he even kindly gave me free advice regarding my dad's tax situation, which was completely unrelated to my personal return. His rates are very fair for the service he provides. He also seems to want to cultivate a long-term relationship rather than just nab a sale and provide a service. Most importantly, he was honest throughout the entire process, so that definitely gives me the confidence to continue using him for my future tax needs. Thanks steven, you saved me a giant headache! read more

Steven and his staff are first class! Steven will take his time with you to understand your specific situation then he will craft a solution that will be best for you. That's what happened in my case. Very pleased with his services and his personal attention. You can trust his advice read more

My wife and I found Steven on Yelp, and based on the stellar reviews decided to have him complete our 2012 tax return. This was my first experience with having a CPA complete a tax return (previously used H&R Block online), and I am sure we will be seeking Steven's expertise come this time next year. I was a bit worried at first, handing over all our financial and personal information to a stranger, but once you meet with and talk to Steven you will be put completely at ease. Extremely professional, and he worked hard to ensure we were receiving the maximum deductions available to us. If you have questions/concerns about your tax return, call or email Steven immediately! read more

"Highly professional and deeply dedicated to clients" - this best describes Steve and his staff. He literally came to my rescue and got the necessary process started immediately after I contacted him about a tax situation that was complicated with a tight deadline. Steve and his staff worked quickly and got the required tax documents completed in the most efficient manner possible, far exceeding my expectations. Olivia, his assistant, is just as amazing, treating clients with respect, care and kindness. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a highly knowledgeable and reliable CPA! read more

I have been going to Steven for the last few years, which started as help with an IRS audit. I have trusted him and his office with my taxes ever since and even referred my sister. He is always quick to answer my questions throughout the year and quickly compiles my tax return documents. I love that I am able to upload everything online instead of having to actually come down to an office; for someone with a busy schedule, this is invaluable! read more

Steven helped me get my accounting system up and running in QuickBooks for my real estate business. He configured QuickBooks based on best practices for my industry. I am a first time user of QuickBooks and he did a great job training me how to use the software. After two training sessions with him, I now feel comfortable entering the majority of the transactions myself. He is easy to work with. He is patient, polite and seeks to understand your needs. He has a knack for taking a seemingly complex transaction or topic and breaking it down into bite size pieces to make it easy to understand. He has impressed me with his deep knowledge and experience. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for help in finance, accounting and taxation. read more

As a foreign company it was not easy to open a new business in CA. Steven helped us through the whole process of establishment to corporate tax. I knew other CPAs with cheaper fees but when I met Steven and listening to the way how he practice things gave me confidence in choosing him. His service have been consistent and satisfactory and thought I owed him a Yelp review. read more

Steve Son is one of the few professionals on whom we can count 100% to make our life better. I found Steve by yelp 4 years ago and thank my lucky stars I did. At our initial consult, I could see he had big picture and small detail mastery of both S Corp. and personal taxes, and a sunny disposition as well. This is exactly what I was looking for. Always available same day by phone or e-mail, Steve listens and solves dilemmas fast. I follow his recommendations. Our taxes are filed in record time and everything is presented clearly. His office staff is friendly as well. Steve is solid gold--and with a sense of humor! I recommend him to everyone I know. read more

Steven and Manny were great! There is a reason why this accounting firm has all 5 star ratings - they do 5 star WORK! Steve and Manny are very careful and takes the time to explain everything to their clients. I plan to use this firm moving forward. If you want to save money on your tax returns along with having it done right - you must check out this firm. read more

This review is long overdue! I received services from Steven and I highly recommend him. He is very informative, experienced, and I felt comfortable discussing finances with him. I initially found him out on yelp, and will be referring other people to him as well! read more

These guys are quick and professional. He is an extremely honorable man who even though my case exceeded his original estimate stuck to that price. i absolutely couldn't recommend any more highly. he has a great and friendly staff. If you need a CPA in the southbay you'd be nuts to go to anyone but Steven. A+ read more

I've been going to Steven for years for support. He and his team have never let me down getting my taxes cranked out. Highly recommend him if you're looking for tax or financial advice! read more

This is my third year working with Steven and his associates. I continue to be impressed with the work ethic, professionalism and dedication his firm displays. With Steven's guidance and the team's help, I was able to successfully refinance my home. Thank you so much Steven, Jenny, Manny and Sam. read more

After three years in a row of finding mistakes on our taxes that had been completed by other tax preparation services, my husband and I decided we needed to find an expert who could get our taxes done right and answer some questions for us. We own multiple rental properties in multiple states, and needed a CPA who is knowledgeable on real estate. Steven sat down with us to get review the last several years of tax returns, asked questions and really understood our situation. He answered all of our questions, made recommendations, and completed/filed our taxes very quickly. I have complete confidence that our taxes are correct and will return to Steven & Associates for the upcoming tax season. read more

I've used Steven's services since I left the USA to work abroad. My previous accountant gave me the totally wrong information about earned income abroad so I knew I needed someone with great Yelp reviews. To complicate things, I still have property in the U.S. They know the tax laws very well from what I've seen. They have handled everything like the professionals that they are. I recommend them to anyone who requires more than a simple 1040ez/540ez. read more

I needed to get my taxes done this year and my previous accountant wasn't reliable. come to find out my previous accountant wasn't even CPA certified. Anyhow, Steve IS CPA certified and he knows what he is doing. He walked me through the whole process and kept me informed of what forms i needed and answered all my questions patiently. Sometimes accountants tend to talk to you as if you are stupid and don't understand taxes. Steve wasn't ever condescending and explained everything so i can easily understand. I highly recommend calling Steve and get a consultation and I'm sure you will end up using him for your taxes. read more

Visited Steven based on his Yelp reviews this year for my taxes and boy was I glad I did. He is very honest, calm, and patient. Not like other CPA's I've used before. Since it was our first consultation it took around 2 hours but it was worth it. At the end of the day I ended up taking home a lot more than expected and I have extra cash now to buy a new refrigerator! Will definitely use him again and refer to my friends. I wish there was another Steven Son near Pasadena.... read more

Met with Steven Son with the intent of his completing my complicated tax return. After a great discussion and review of what I had done, Steven gave me some recommendations and basically said save your money, you've got this. I am grateful for his knowledge and recommendations, as well as his honesty by giving me the reassurance that I was on the right track. Good, competant, tax accountant! read more

Been with Steven for 4 years now. Very helpful in every way. Always keeps me up to date and even calls out of the blue to ask how I am doing. Steven is very honest and professional when he works with me. Highly recommended. read more

Had big trouble with taxes due to incorrect reporting in two states with my filing. Went to Steven, spent about an hour sorting our details, giving him my life info, etc and he wrote down as much as he could. I was a bit nervous at first because I had about 2 weeks left to file taxes, and was afraid I wouldn't make it. I did all my correspondence over email, Steve and Dao were very responsive and at least gave me a short but easy answer to my questions. Steve is not cheap, but given the fact that I he can navigate through the taxes and knew what to do in my special situation, I think it was well worth the cost. I would ask for Steve though next time to not charge me an arm and a leg, but let's see how difficult my tax situation is again next year. Oh yes, initial consultation was 100 but is paid back should you decide to go with him as a credit. Over all, if you want to get it done, ask for Steven to help and he'll see you through it. I'll definitely be keeping his name in my rolodex for a while. read more

Steven is amazing at what he does. He helped my mom who had a relatively complex tax situation. We had employed the services of a well reviewed tax service before which I won't name who actually did a horrible job. Steven was the complete opposite, he was very easy to work with, knowledgeable, professional and prompt. He was also very reasonable with his rates. We are very happy we found someone so dependable for our future tax advice. If you need your taxes done correctly you can put your full confidence in Steven. He won't half ass it and he will have your best interests. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Professional, experienced, courteous, and prompt. Steven got me the biggest refund and I'll be using him from here on out!

I am the worst with financials. I haven't filed since 2011. They helped me get all caught up and squared away with the IRS. He said to follow up later if I have any issues with filing beyond the statue of limitations of 2 years. Thank you! read more

I was referred to Steven by my co-worker. Very professional in all aspects. Will be using him for many years to come. If you are looking for a CPA, Steve is definitely the one to call! read more