This is long over due! A few important things you need in life: Family, Friends, Health, and an excellent CPA! In a nutshell, I started a business in 2008 and needed a CPA. There wasn't much recommendations back then and did some consultations here and there. I made the decision to get Amin on board for my business/personal taxes. Amin is always available to answer my questions via email, file those last minute tax extensions if I'm a in a crunch, but most importantly the detail work into my taxes. Thank you Amin for years of great work! read more

It was late in the tax season and I was looking for an Accountant to do my taxes, it had become more complicated. I called Amin after reading several excellent reviews he received on Yelp. Although he was probably busy, he responded to my phone call and was able to meet with me the same day. My tax returns were ready in five days. The returns were prepared faster and more accurately than if I attempted to do them myself. He responded to my phone calls promptly and kept me informed on the status of my tax returns. He provides excellent service and recommend him if looking for a CPA. read more

Amin had been doing our taxes before we moved overseas and then we came right back to him. The trust from years ago is a strong bond. Amin is very professional and efficient. I highly recommend read more

Amin and staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, I reached out to them for tax advice and they responded in a timely mane. you cannot go wrong with picking them as your cpa/tax advisor, highly recommend, read more

In life you need an excellent tax accountant and Amin is that guy! He's been doing my taxes for nearly 10 years and he is always available to answer questions and get you the best outcome. Highly recommend Amin and his firm for your sweet tax needs! read more

We have been a client of Amin's for more than decade! I would highly recommend him for your tax needs. From the very first time we met, he has always been a comforting and extremely efficient professional. He is ready to answer any questions, always available and most importantly, kind. I have such anxiety about filing taxes, and I feel very protected leaving this task in his hands. He looks out for us. read more

If you are looking for a CPA for your taxes, look no further. Amin the owner of Amin Dean CPA has been doing my taxes for 5 years now and I couldn't be happier. I found him when my previous CPA was lagging and couldn't complete my taxes for three months and I needed a CPA for some mortgage paperwork. He came through for our family and filed my taxes last minute on a Saturday. That moment I knew this is my tax advisor and CPA. over the years he has been great and thorough on each tax return, patiently answering all questions I have and helping me file taxes each time with optimal advice. I highly recommend Amin and his firm. read more

Amin has been my accountant since 2003/2004, and he's become a friend and someone I trust. I've recommended him to friends. When I first used Amin my finances were a mess, but over the years I've had a few startup exits and he's guided me through those transactions. read more

Mr. Amin Dean is a professional CPA that is easy to work with and can be trusted with any financial business. I have been using him for years and he's very patient and knowledgeable . I hate dealing with taxes and Amin is such a help with making life so much easier . read more

My review is based on the unprofessional in person exchange we had with Amin. We needed a local tax preparer and called Amin and set up an in person consultation. Upon arriving into the office, he didn't greet us and was very cold. After coming in, the initial estimate he gave us was $750 for small business and personal tax. After seeing our return from last year the rate went to $1,200 to $1,500. We were extremely disappointed with the customer experience since Yelp reviews were so positive. In the middle of our conversation, Amin saw a voicemail come in and played it out loud for us to hear while we were talking. Our time wasn't respected, treated unprofessionally and did not communicate well why his rates differed so much. read more

Amin has been doing my taxes for the last 6 years - he's consistently been so flexible and helpful throughout the entire process. He makes it a breeze each year and I'm so glad to be working with him! read more

I highly recommend using Amin Dean to do your taxes. They are done promptly and in a professional manner. Accounting not being my strong point, Amin's advice is always welcome. If you are thinking of going to someone to have your taxes done, give Amin a call. He will treat you right and make sure that you are a happy client. read more

I have been using Amin for several years now for our taxes. I can not say enough good things about him! The first year we used him he found that our previous accountant made enourmous errors and was able to correct the mistakes. His efforts resulted in our receiving a refund. When we began using Amin we lived 5 minutes away. Last year we moved but he is every minute worth the 30 minute plus drive! Thank you Amin! P.S. He is now practicing as a Realtor as well as an accountant. If we didn't own our home already I wouldn't hesitate to hire him. read more

The TL;DR version: via first contact from this business-over the phone, Amin, or a person with a thick accent demanded to know why I didn't do something over 11 years ago. Pretty straight forward review on my experience over the phone with this company. I left a message which Amin replied with a phone call back a few hours later. I explained a back tax issue I had recently became aware of from 2005. Rather than say, "yes I can help" "are you free to come in?" or, "I have experience with that," I got asked instead, "well why didn't you pay them?" I said excuse me? (I said this because I am of sound mind and am well aware that despite my negligence of something I was not aware of until recently, I don't see how a seemingly successful person would go out of their way to come off like an arrogant, rude, unprofessional fool) Amin repeated himself, "I said WHY. DIDNT. YOU. JUST. PAY. IT? THE TAXES FROM 2005???" I hung up. I'm a grown man; I'm not 6 years old. I answer to nobody with such a lack of respect. Maybe this is how you do business but I'll take my business elsewhere. To the whiny reviews crying about my year of back tax(lol), this is a clear indicator of yelp and the business endorsing fake reviews. Keep this in mind as to how this company does business. read more

Very competent and knowledgeable. Friendly and proficient. I have used Amin for several years and am very happy. He handles my personal and business returns and is always available to answer any questions via phone or email. I definitely recommend him! read more

I have been using Amin to file my taxes for over 10 years. He has always done a perfect job preparing my returns and saved me time and money compared to if I were to attempt to do my taxes myself. He's organized, knows the right questions to ask and gets the return filed in a timely manner. In addition to all that he's personable and a pleasure to work with. read more

Amin is highly professional, knowledgeable, honest, very responsive and extremely helpful! The IRS sent me a notice indicating that I owed them money, which made me scratch my head in confusion. After reading about his stellar reviews on yelp, I contacted Amin out of the blue. A brief conversation, and a few a documents later, Amin responded back to me within 2 hours about what he had found/knew. Sadly, I do owe the IRS money, but now I understand why they came to this conclusion. If you need your taxes done and/or have any questions about your taxes, I can't say enough good things about Amin! TAKE YOUR TAXES (and questions) here. In my brief interaction with him, I can say he's a very good guy. Good people have good karma and deserve good clients. Please be sure to bring your business to him! read more

I was looking for a tax person(yes way too late) I was turned down by 2 companies-too late of course. I read Amin's reviews on Yelp and decided that he is the guy! Boy I was again not lead astray by Yelp members. Awesome service, fast, and reasonably priced. He is now our tax guy! PS-really good sandwiches at the building behind Amin's read more

My husband & I had a horrible experience with H&R block. They made a mess of our return and we were at our wit's end trying to figure out what to do. Amin helped us navigate through our complicated tax issues and helped us gain a better understanding of our tax situation. Amin's professionalism and attention-to-detail helped us get through a very tough time. He took our return and quickly found all the mistakes of our previous tax preparer and turned our negative situation into a positive one. We are still in SHOCK over the amount of money he saved for us. We've had so many bad experiences over the years and it was a relief to find someone who knows their business. I would highly recommend Amin to anyone who needs helps with their taxes. His rates are affordable and he has a very quick turnaround time. read more

Best Tax Accountant I ever had! This man is extremely hard working, very professional and will do whatever it takes to make his clients happy. Because of him, I've had the largest refund I've ever had in my life! I seriously believe you get what you pay for and he's worth every penny! Thank you Amin! You're the best! See ya next year :) read more

I've had Amin as my CPA for the past 5 years or so - even a glam girl like myself needs help come tax season! He's always prompt, helpful and very responsive over email (not everyone has the time to pop over to Burlingame). He's consistently gotten me money back over the years and I never have to worry about missing documents (he'll ask for them). I'm a drop-off and expect it done kinda gal and Amin does the job admirably (also he has great small business/independent contractor/full-time job crazy tax life experience.) I highly recommend Amin because he takes the crazy stress out of taxes every year :) read more

I was stuck. My tax records were crap. I was late filing my taxes for both my small business and family. I had to have been the most unorganized client. He was patient and understanding as he helped me unravel the mess I created. He helped me get my act together, and quickly got me in proper order. After our first meeting, he told me what I needed to do and how to fill in the gaps. I chased down the details, and he took the ball from there. Amin is smart, fast, and a subject matter expert in the tax game. Without him I would have been in a terrible bind. Shiny high rise office building? Nope. Super savvy tax accountant? Yep. read more

I contacted Amin after my previous accountant disappeared- stopped answering calls and stopped responding to emails. I really cannot blame him since I did not get my P & L statement from my bookkeeper until April 1 (15 days before tax day). With 2 weeks left, I turned to yelp to find my knight in shining armor. I found just that in Amin. He was quick to respond to emails, charged a reasonable price, and definitely has the knowledge and expertise to properly handle complicated tax returns. I will use him again next year for sure. read more

This is a story of the prodigals son... My wife and I began working with Amin about 5 years ago. He was easy to work with, a straight shooter, and always friendly. Then, about 3 years ago, a seductive accounting enchantress (who was recommended by a neighboring business) sold me on her monthly bookkeeping and tax preparation services. Her back story was that she had assisted 2 companies go public and was now fulfilling her desire to assist small businesses. She helped me to organize my business legally, prepared my monthly statements, and come end of the year, prepared my taxes... All seemed fine until I tugged on a thread that unraveled the sweater. My legal organization was based on bad advise and had to be completely redone, the bookkeeping was also done incorrectly, and finally, when she prepared our taxes, it was officially only claimed as an assist to our preparing ourselves so she carried no responsibility if anything wasn't done right. Needless to say, it ended with a crash. So two years ago, we make our way back to Amin's office... while we were going through all that needed to be sorted, he would raise his eyes just above his monitor so he could see me when he needed an answer to a question. There was no judgement on his part, but it felt like the teacher was calling on me and I didn't have the answers. After sorting it all out, we set a path to get everything on track. It took two years and I can say with great pride now, that all is as it should be and I have Amin to thank. Amin is no nonsense, no fluff, will ask the tough questions, and do so in a very friendly way. As I read other reviews of him, it seems those who actually work with him, adore him. read more

My wife and I met Amin a little over a year ago when our tax needs and questions warranted some professional help during the process of preparing our return. Amin was referred to us by friends / coworkers - we had such a good experience with him that he gets the coveted 5 star review! Amin was professional, proficient and knowledgeable. He helped us with all of our questions and prepared our return quickly and adeptly. He's a good-natured pro in this field and I would recommend his services to anyone - this is our second of what I'm sure will be many years working with him. read more

Amin is a life saver! I thought I was going to have to pay a lot this year but Amin did a great job in making sure that I didn't have to pay too much. He was prompt, professional and just an all-around nice person. I would recommend him to anyone and will certainly be back next year! read more

Amin did a great job on my small business taxes this year, and at less than half the price I paid a big name local firm the last few years. He's knowledgeable, professional, chill--it was a good experience. Also in case you're looking for someone to do your taxes make sure they're a CPA like Amin is! Yes it makes a difference, and avoids problems down the line. Also you should know that it's not uncommon for random people to declare themselves tax preparers, screw up a bunch of returns over the course of 2 or 3 years, and then get out of the business. Taxes are complicated and difficult to do well--who needs that mess? Get a CPA like Amin. read more

I scheduled an appointment with Amin thanks to a recommendation from a friend. I'm really glad that I did because not only did he do a professional job with my taxes, but he was full of great advice and seemed to really care about his work. What instantly won me over is that he was willing to help even before I officially hired him to do my tax returns. He was friendly and was willing to go through extra effort. A+!!!! read more

This will be my second review of Amin since we started using him for our taxes. I have never been disappointed. He is knowledgeable, available and a very good accountant. Thank you Amin for all of your hard work over the years. read more

There are many reasons why Amin has 5 star ratings...bottom line: He knows taxes inside and out and is very knowledgeable. The short to-the-point- review: If you have taxes, you need Amin. If you have complicated taxes, you really need Amin. The long story: This is the third year Amin has prepared our taxes. We went back to him this year after trying someone else last year, and realizing we made a big mistake by going elsewhere. After trying someone else we realized how much Amin knows his stuff. Not only did he find errors on our taxes last year, but he's also fast and knows exactly what info he needs to get the job done. We left because I wanted to try someone cheaper and more personable ... but after we were in too deep, it was clear we made a mistake. Personally, doing taxes are like pulling teeth for me. I hate all the compilation of data and crunching numbers. But, when you go to Amin year after year, it gets easier because he has all your history and you just need to fill out a questionnaire with some of his software. He knows how to handle the complicated stuff too, capital gains, stock/options, rentals, business stuff, etc. And on top of that, he's fast. The last place we took our taxes, it took over a month to do. With Amin, he usually gets our stuff settled in about a week or so... which means we can file earlier. So, if you're looking for someone, go no further than Amin. Don't expect someone who's going to sit down and listen to your life story, but DO expect someone who can handle all your taxes and questions quickly and efficiently. We highly recommend Amin to do your taxes, and if you're reading this review, then you probably need someone now. So, give him a call. read more

We started using Amin about 3 years ago. He's a no-nonsense guy. I'm pretty organized with my taxes (I think) and he takes my paperwork and gets it done on time (early). He gave my husband good advice on some consulting he did and also for an IRA. Very efficient ! Would recommend Responsive and professional I found him in Yelp too! read more

I've been going to Amin for a while now and was excited to see his name on Yelp. He's been such a tremendous help with both my business AND personal taxes. He's reliable and very responsive whenever I have a question or need to get a hold of him, not to mention all the tax tips he gives me. I've referred all my friends and coworkers to him - I trust him completely. I strongly recommend Amin's services - you won't be sorry. read more

Amin was immediate on dealing with a tax issue that has been reappearing since 2012, due to some shady business a company I used to work for somehow got me wrapped up in by mixing up my Social Security Number with their Employee Identification Number. I was getting notices stating I didn't claim $1.6 million... as owner of the company!! I was never an owner, and on top of that, the company somehow resubmitted my W-2 from 2011 for 2012 (I no longer worked for that company in 2012) and I was getting dinged for their mistake. Needless to say, it was a mess. I sent Amin an email and asked for assistance as soon as we were both available- he fit me in that same afternoon. He had me contact the IRS to get some more details, I told him what they said, and he knew exactly where the problem was stemming from. I gave him all the paperwork and he was able to amend my tax returns to send to the IRS the following day. Amin was amazing on his speedy follow-up... now I just have to wait for the outcome from the IRS, followed by the State Franchise Tax Board- wish me luck! read more

We've had Amin for several years, and sadly had to change to a new service due to life changes. In that time, Amin has been a wonderful, stoic, reliable source for tax preparation and advice. He is always friendly and prompt, even when I know he's in the hurricane of tax prep season. He's a consummate professional, and I highly recommend him! read more

I call their office about a week ago based on all of the great reviews that I read on Yelp and spoke to Amin. My situation was complicated and needed help which would have taken some time and effort to sort out. The response I received is that we are busy and I cant do much for you. If you called us a month ago, then maybe I could help. Very disappointed. I contacted someone else who was very helpful and willing to work with me. read more

Pretty rude about accepting new clients. I was surprised he didn't offer to file an extension while he got through his busy season. Not someone I would consider in the future. read more

As a young entrepreneur I have been very particular about all facets of my new company. I had taken all the necessary steps to set up a solid business- the missing piece was an accountant that understood the nature of my business and held my best interest at heart. Where to start? I turned to Yelp and was pleasantly surprised to find Amin, a local CPA and Tax Specialist with numerous five star ratings. Amin responded to my email inquiry within hours (already a great sign) and we setup a meeting for the following week. Amin was terrific. He made everything so easy for me. As a new business owner, I have so much to deal with; therefore, hiring Amin to help me deal with the financial aspect of my business makes life easier. This way I can focus on what I do - designing tablescapes, not preparing tax returns. read more

I just dropped off my taxes to Amin for year 2 of tax returns with him. I had a really good tax CPA in LA, then when I moved to the City 3 yrs ago, I procrastinated, and went to H&R Block. They completely messed up my return. Amin would have helped me out of that mess for a minimal fee, but since it was H&R's mess, they had to do an amendment for me at no expense. None the less, my neighbor recommended Amin two years ago, and he really got the job done easy and effortlessly. Money back Federal and State. Now were talking. Amin's fee's are reasonable, and he does a thorough job. read more

Amin turned my pre tax season stress into a situation I could deal with. I was also expecting to owe a large amount, but wasn't confident that I was filling everything out correctly for my situation on Turbo Tax. So I decided to take a chance and hire a professional and Amin is the definition of professional. With the deductions for my wife's business expenses we almost broke even between state and federal. I emailed him my documents from last years return before our appointment so that when we got started, I was in and out of his office in under 30 minutes. Amin even took the interest in my life to encourage me to become a home owner some day (of course I hope to some day) and showed me an estimate of the tax return I would have received had I a mortgage to write off a portion of. Above and beyond when you consider that he is easily handling 10 clients a day! Very highly recommend. read more

I used Amin for a tax mess. I had several past years of taxes he had to review and submit for me. They were complicated taxes which involved salary, selling stock, home office and business. He cleared things up in a matter of weeks. He is thorough, fast, efficient, extremely knowledgeable, and a very kind, gracious man. He also works constantly and was on the phone answering my questions late at night at times in order to finish my returns quickly! He's the best and he cares!! read more