I was behind on my taxes and in a predicament with liens breathing down my neck and was very happy to find Surf City Tax Services. Cole made everything feel simple and not so overwhelming. I will definitely be recommending Cole and Surf City in the future. read more

I started a new job recently and wanted to discuss how this would affect my taxes at the end of the year. Cole responded quickly and set up a time to chat. I admitted my lack of knowledge in taxes made me nervous, but Cole assured me that him and his team would meet me at whatever level of experience I had. I left the conversation relieved and would absolutely recommend. read more

Paul is the greatest at what he does. A real pleasure to work with! I would recommend him to anyone. I 'm glad I found him to take car of my mess. read more

I was in a real bind and needed a CPA as soon as possible, as I had procrastinated until the last minute and couldn't handle my taxes by myself. I turned to Yelp and zeroed in on Surf City Tax Services, thanks to their numerous glowing reviews. I was thrilled to find that they responded promptly and efficiently, and not only that, but Cole provided excellent communication throughout the process. It's rare to come across such exceptional service these days, and I am beyond satisfied with my experience with Surf City Tax Services. Cole will have my business in the future. read more

I was in a real bind and needed a CPA as soon as possible, as I had procrastinated until the last minute and couldn't handle my taxes by myself. I turned to Yelp and zeroed in on Surf City Tax Services, thanks to their numerous glowing reviews. I was thrilled to find that they responded promptly and efficiently, and not only that, but Cole provided excellent communication throughout the process. It's rare to come across such exceptional service these days, and I am beyond satisfied with my experience with Surf City Tax Services. Cole will have my business in the future. read more

They are the ONLY ONES who cared about my complicated tax situation that haunted me since filing my 2021 taxes. The IRS claimed I owed thousands of dollars and for the past three years kept adding on penalty fees and interest to the sum I knew I did not owe. They even threatened a lean against my home. That's when I opened a new CC to pay off the "debt". I had tried multiple tax agents and agencies, some charging hundreds of dollars that led no where and others even saying "it's too complicated; we won't take the case". Cole was the ONLY ONE who responded quickly and worked tirelessly for a very fair price. Not only did I just receive my money back from the IRS but he found money that CA owed me, too! 3 years and some odd months of a nightmare is FINALLY over. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Surf City and working with Cole. Cole is a life saver! read more

Paul is an absolute gem. he's done my taxes for years and I had the pleasure of working with Cole this year. Surf City Tax Service is amazing at what they do. I'd trust no one else to handle my taxes with the amount of dedication and accuracy as they do. I trust them without a doubt and recommend them to my best of friends. Not only are they great communicators, they're friendly, efficient, and accountable. I appreciate you guys more than you know! Thank you. read more

We are a new client. They responded extremely quickly to my initial inquiry and then proceeded to deal with the mess of documentation I provided. I really appreciate their patience. read more

We are very happy with the help Cole provided. My daughter prepared her own 2023 tax returns using TurboTax. She received a Notice from the California Franchise Tax Board requiring her to submit a lot of documentation. I called and left a message with Surf City Tax Services requesting help. Cole called me back the same day and discussed the issues. He had me email him the Notice and various documents, which he immediately reviewed and then called me back to lay out the different ways to respond, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the cost of each. All on the same day! We then could choose the best option. read more

I called Surf City Tax Service to find out how much they would charge to get some insight and guidance on options regarding the associated capital gains taxes tied to selling some old stocks that don't have a record of the original cost basis. Cole returned my call very promptly and was very knowledgeable and helpful and more than willing to discuss my situation and answer my questions over the phone at no charge. I will definitely seek out their services for any future tax needs! read more

Love this tax service. If you have taxes to file, do yourself a favor, and go to Surf City Tax service. They helped me with two years of taxes. They gave me a discount, and even called the IRS for me to check on my stimulus payments. Could not be nicer, full service. I really appreciated their help. Skip the corporate hacks. read more

I am beyond pleased with Surf City Tax, and with Paul in particular! I had a somewhat complex tax year last year, with income from three different sources including a w-2 and sole proprietorship. I was in over my head, and Paul came to the rescue and gave me a clear, short list of documents and pieces of information he needed to do my taxes. Everything was sent over a secure document transfer service online. It was quick and easy. When documents needed to be signed, I signed them again online and it only took thirty or so seconds. I expected to owe a couple thousand in taxes, but Paul gave me the great news yesterday that I'm actually getting a return instead! He did a great job at a fair price, quick turnaround, and super friendly communication. Thanks Surf City! read more

I have been coming to see Marty for years now. She is THE BEST ! Very easy to talk to & a top notch PRO ! I wont go anywhere else ! Louie Adorno read more

We have had excellent service from Surf City Tax. They have been very professional and patient with us as we have had to collect a bunch of information to get our taxes filed. I'm really glad we found them and would recommend them highly if you just want to get your taxes done and are tired of dealing with arrogant CPAs that don't seem to have the time to talk to you. read more

I had 3 tax returns to do this year. Tricky for me but not for Paul. Got all 3 done rather quickly... with refunds on all.

This is review is for Marty and Surf City Tax in Santa Cruz, CA. Tax season is (now was) always stressful for us. For the past 3 years we have relied on and appreciated Marty's guidance and assistance with our taxes. She is professional, communicates well, and is open to ideas. We left Santa Cruz after 2018, but still use Marty. We highly recommend her! Thanks. read more

Peggy is amazing! We were in a pickle with our taxes and she was so kind, patient, and thorough when helping us figure it out. She made everything so easy, which is a word I rarely use when talking about taxes! read more

Marty Ryhanych is AWESOME!!!! I dread doing taxes every year. I decided to get help preparing taxes and am so happy I found Marty. Marty was so knowledgeable, professional and wonderful to work with. She was able to get deductions for me that I never knew existed. She was able to prepare my taxes in an hour and reviewed everything and explained it to me. She answered all of my questions and did not rush me through the process. I truly had a 5 star experience with Marty and will be using her services from now on. I will never dread doing taxes again. Thank you Marty!!! read more

The previous review, first to review, was 100% accurate. We had a hunch, a good hunch. We had to drive a considerably distance. We were rewarded, as we received excellent service. Paul, simply does what he says he will do, and he does it well. Honest and capable, enough said. read more

I contacted Surf City via Yelp on a Saturday. They responded within hours and scheduled an appointment for me the following Tuesday. In a one hour appointment I met Peggy, had some great conversation as she worked, and when I was done I walked out with all of my taxes completed, submitted, and a refund on the way. I can't say enough about how helpful and friendly they are, I'll be going back next year. read more

Awesome!!! Very friendly and accommodated me. He even met with me in Prunedale instead of me driving all the way to Capitola. A+ service

Wow, I've always done my taxes with TurboTax which has been fine in the past, but this year I had a more complex return with the new tax law. Marty got me in and out in an hour and was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was able to offer advice on a new home purchase and everything! Thanks again for your service -- definitely worth the extra $ to talk with a real tax professional this year! read more

After a year of utter chaos, I left my taxes to the last minute and was confused and stressed out about what to do about some unusual income. Surf City fit me in when many other firms I contacted said they were too busy. Peggy gave me sane, patient guidance and resolved all my concerns in terms that were easy to comprehend. Not only that, but the rates were fair and reasonable. I've never had an easier tax season. read more

Went and saw Paul a couple weeks ago. Searched all over the area on Yelp at reviews and decided to give them a shot. Glad I did! Just calling in to set up an appointment, I felt welcomed. Paul took the time to check on everything and answer any questions I had during the appointment. Was never rushed or pushed out the door like I have experienced before at different tax places. Will be returning next tax season. read more

We tracked down one of the best tax professionals in Santa Cruz at Surf City Tax Service: Marty Ryhanych. She has outstanding knowledge & expertise as well as excellent customer service. The Surf City offices are spacious and comfortable. We are thrilled to have found Marty again at Surf City Tax Service and highly recommend them! read more

I called and left a msg with Surf City and the same day Peggy got back to me. She answered my questions via the phone, was so nice and helpful, etc. Not the typical business who wants to get you in to charge you anything!! I highly recommend them!! read more

Paul at surf city tax service is a slice of heaven when it comes to tax preparation and sound advice. Paul's been doing my taxes now for 3 years and he's not only professional but knows his stuff. He's sincere, honest and straight forward in a way that eliminates all of the stress when it comes to TAXES which we all dread. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul if you're looking for someone to create a long lasting relationship with, Paul will go the extra mile for the best results. read more

These three Enrolled Agents are amazing! I've known them over the last five years, and they are wonderful people that take care of their clients. All three are very trust worthy and make taxes less stressful. They have been my mentors and always been there when I had questions, even when they were very busy at times. I believe in them and I wanted to share my support for their business. read more

I am writing to recommend Paul Locke of the Surf City Tax Service. I recently had a corporate tax return completed by him and was very impressed with his knowledge and efficiency in handling the workload. He was always accessible during the process, finished the return in a timely manner, and charged me a very reasonable fee for his services. I will continue to use his accounting service again when I need to do my personal return during the next tax season and would highly recommend him to others. read more