I received a nasty gram stating that I owed the IRS over 11K from my 2009 tax return. I hit the panic button. Did some research on-line to find a reputable CPA. My research brought me to yelp. The followin' moanin' I called Holmes & Associates to schedule my initial counsel. Larry took care of the situation, found some missing information in my '09 return and now the IRS is paying me. They do good, professional business here. I would recommend them, and will be going back for my future tax needs. Located in the Union Bank building park behind the bank, entry from Golden Shore, they validate your parking for the garage. read more

Holmes & Associates, CPAs - Accountants Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have used Holmes & Associates CPA to straighten out the books of one of my companies and they did a fabulous job. I always received courteous & prompt service. I highly recommend them. Renata McDonald Managing Partner Waste Integrated Solution Service LLC Los Angeles CA 90024 read more

I was a new business owner and the owner of the company reached out to me on LinkedIn and nicely asked if I needed a CPA. I was happy that somebody had reached out and was pleased with his response as well as the response from the general manager. I own a very small business that does less than $200,000 a year in gross sales. They convinced me that they were not only a CPA but could advise me and help me in growing my small business. Fast forward to when it came time to do taxes, I received very little guidance and very little time with the person preparing my taxes. I was charged an extravagant amount of money to do a very simple tax return for my personal return as well as my business return. Because I was new to the business and wanted to make sure I was doing everything correctly I went ahead and use their services for the first year and it cost me over $1200. Second year comes around and I receive a quote to change my business from LLC to an S Corp. file my taxes and my personal taxes and the bill would be over $5000. For a company that does taxes, and it's supposedly advising small businesses I find it absolutely ridiculous that they would charge me such an astronomical price to do something very simple when they are offering me nothing more than simply filing my taxes. The majority of my emails and questions to the company had gone unanswered, when I did receive an answer it was always accompanied by an offer with a price to do something. This company's interests are only to make money obviously and they are definitely not here to help you grow your business or take advantage of any programs offered for small businesses like they had sold them selves to me. Being in business for two years now I have found someone else to prepare my taxes and I've had all my business taxes and personal taxes filed for less than $800. This company will sell you a big dream, and then take you for a giant expensive ride. When I disclosed my discontent with the pricing all I was told was that their business minimum is $2500 and best of luck. Run, don't walk away from this firm. Price Gouging at its finest. Understandably being in California things tend to be expensive but this is an absolute joke. read more

Larry (Holmes) is the man. He is easy-going, honest, ethical and was very easy to work with. This is the first year I've had him prepare my taxes and I preferred him over my last 2 accountants. He answered any questions I had without getting overly complicated and I left without any uncertainties about everything being complete and getting as much money back as I could. I would absolutely recommend his office. read more

Best tax service, second to none. Larry Holmes and his team are professional, ethical and extremely knowledgeable; a pleasure to do business with. Their tax reporting process is streamlined for efficiency. It's affordable and leaves you free of stress so you can focus on your business endeavors. Highly recommended. read more

We were refinancing our business property and the bank had questions about the tax returns. I forwarded the questions to Larry and got the answers I needed for the bank within a few hours. Thanks for the quick, clear and professional responses Larry! Dan Rupprecht CEO Western Mold Engineering, Inc. Artesia, CA read more

It's not often that a person writes a yelp review for a CPA. But I had to jump on here to sing the praises of Larry and his team. As a small business owner, the line for running a profitable business is very thin. I cannot tell you how many times Larry and his team have made the difference in that bottom line for me and my business. His office is exceedingly organized and well run with all kinds of special touches that make the client care portion of the interaction so reassuring. I can always trust Larry to have the most innovative and thorough answers to all my questions and I trust him implicitly. I cannot recommend Larry and his team are highly. I quite literally put the financial well-being of myself and my family and his capable hands. read more

So glad I changed to Holmes and Associates. He picked up on and corrected some MAJOR errors that my prior accountants had made. The correction saved me a lot of money and now I have the confidence that my filings are correct. Thanks! read more

I can not comment on the form as a CPA; what I can say is their marketing callers are rude and abusive. They place unsolicited calls, ignore requests to stop calling. Are evasive about the purpose of the call and become abusive and condescending when told that we have no interest in their service. read more

I was searching for a reliable, organized, and consistent tax service that could help me to get my taxes filed properly for the following year. I was not sure where to go but a friend referred me to Holmes and Associates. The process it took to get my taxes done was seamless and stress free. I was very impressed by the professionalism of the staff as well as feeing at ease knowing that my taxes would be filed. They kept me informed from start to finish. I highly recommend this business if you are looking for a place that really takes the time to do your taxes with attention to detail and care. Go Holmes! read more

Holmes and Associates,CPAs has really helped me get all the business filings in order. They have been filing the business taxes for the last 6 years and have helped me reduce my tax liability. They are top of the accounting on a monthly basis which helps management make decisions about the direction of the business. Their staff is such a joy to work with and are very knowledgeable. Lluvia has gone above and beyond in demonstrating the passion she has to help me and other business owners. I recommend Holmes and Associates to all. read more

Lluvia and her team were beyond helpful. They were able to get the information they needed for my accounting as well as inform me about the numbers I can include to help me get the biggest tax deductions. I highly recommend them as both professionals and people. read more

I have found Larry and his staff to be super helpful. My husband and I changed stuff around this year, opened a business and also moved up a tax bracket and I was very confused on all the accounting stuff. Larry was able to walk me through everything and get me to understand what I needed to do. He also helped us project things so we wouldn't be surprised at the end of the year. I won't go anywhere else for our accounting. read more

I have gone to Holmes & Associates for years now. I have never been disappointed. They are fast, competent, knowledgeable and always helpful. Larry knows exactly what he is doing and I always feel in good hands. I trust them. read more

Tax time!! Wish us luck!! We still drive down from the high desert to LBC because they are the best!!

My husband and I have used Larry for years. He and his staff have always been very accomodating, reliable and professional. What I appreciate the most is their patience and willingness to answer our many questions and ensure we understand the process and best practices for handling our taxes. Such a great group! read more

The fact that Holmes & Associates has been around forever should speak for itself, but in case it doesn't, you should know this: the staff is honest and ethical (if you're not, look elsewhere), excellent service at a more than reasonable price (you're getting WAY more than you pay for) and they help you understand your finances (2+2=4). Sara Frechette will see to it that you are taken care of, and especially during tax time, that makes all the difference in the world. Sara and Holmes & Associates are the absolute BEST!!! read more

Very professional, I've used a lot of accountants over the years and really feel Larry and his staff are by far the best. I am very pleased and would highly recommend them. Michael Barber read more

These guys are great. I've dealt with Jason, Larry and Brooke. All of them are professional and know exactly what they are doing! Highly Recommended! Definitely check them out! read more

I am very happy that I found this office, and especially happy that I found Lluvia. Originally, I was with another firm for many years and they are usually helpful to me every year. However, even though I went to them earlier, they stated they would not be able to finish my taxes by April 15. I was very disappointed as I had informed them that I needed it as soon as possible because my daughter needed the income tax for financial aid. It worked out for the best because I was forced to seek help elsewhere. I searched through Yelp and made several appointments. However, as soon as I found Lluvia, she made me feel very welcome as she was very professional while listening to my concerns. I have a complicated tax situation as I different investment properties, option trading, as well as different lines of income. She asked the right questions and streamlined my answers into a very quick and painless tax return. I am thankful for meeting her and I will definitely be back for years to come. I highly recommend! EXCELLENT SERVICE!! read more

Great doing my taxes for the 6th year with Larry Holmes and associates. He makes tax season much more enjoyable! Olivia and Danny M

I have been in business 26 years & Holmes & Associates is my 3rd accounting firm. they are the only people that answered ALL my questions without making me feel ignorant. their entire staff has been gracious with their time with me on the phone & the in office visits have been pleasurable and stress free read more

Best CPA's in California! I am glad I chose Holmes and Associates as the CPA's for my company's, SEA Construction, LLC. I know I am in good hands read more

I've used Holmes and Associates for around 5 years. Larry and his team are amazing. They will go to bat for you if an issue arises as they have done for me with a successful conclusion. They are honest and do things right but will save you every dime possible. I highly recommend them! read more

Called today to schedule a basic tax service. Quotes start @ $500 for prep services. I'm sure the value is there for more complex cases, but not for a basic filing. read more

So disappointed. They told me they filed my S Corp election in January, I called IRS, they never received anything. Then again, the firm said they refiled in March, I called IRS 3 months later, still nothing. Asked them to give me proof of filing, so I can send it to IRS, never received a response. Now I'm stuck in the middle, trying to explain to IRS why it hasn't been filed yet and have to hire a new CPA to fix this mess, so I don't end up paying a huge tax bill this year. The people are nice and I had high hopes, unfortunately they left me in a difficult situation. read more

It took a long time to get work completed (Start of August - last week of October). The report was emailed on my court hearing date, and we needed it prior to that date (and this was clearly communicated). Since the report was not ready, we had to appear in court to request a continuance for the hearing. Unfortunately, this led to additional legal fees. Also, once the report was completed, the firm did not respond to my (multiple) inquiries in a timely manner. I was told this was because the CPA who had worked on my file was no longer working with the firm and my email was discovered later in an inbox. Thus, it appears the answers to my questions were not completed by the individual who completed the report. Furthermore, I was told that another engagement (meaning more money) would be necessary to address the issues I had with the report. Overall, I did not have a good experience. I should have known something was wrong, as when I first contacted the firm I was told (in writing) they did not handle forensic accounting for divorce cases. However, when my soon-to-be-ex contacted them with the same inquiry, he was told otherwise. Unfortunately, even though I was hesitant (as they told me they do not handle forensic accounting for divorce cases), he insisted on retaining their services. read more

Larry has been doing our business and personal taxes for 30 years. We've never had a problem that wasn't solved right away and very few of those. We believe Larry to be honest, knowledgable, professional and a nice guy to boot! We highly recommend Holmes and Assoc. Michael & Ann B. read more

Worked with Holmes for 2 years, and it was HORRIBLE and painful to work with them. But at least my taxes were getting done? NOPE! After paying them thousands and having to contact them 3 times a week to make sure things were getting done, I was finally told by the IRS that they failed to submit many documents that they said they did. Pretty awful. Not only are they too expensive and painful to work with, but they will cause you huge problems! STAY AWAY! read more

I have been a client for over 15 years and have always found him to be professional, responsive, well trained and very fair in his pricing. I have never been audited by the IRS but get periodic letters indicating I was late filing but he always corrects the IRS errors in sending the letters. I recommend him for everyone read more

I hired Holmes and Associates a few years ago and since then they have passed me around to several accountants, dropped the ball several times, haven't responded to me regarding notices from the IRS for tax years they prepared and simply treat us like we are not a priority. Please do yourself a favor and do not do business with Holmes and Associates. read more

Disappointed with the services! When I called for questions or concerns there were times when I did not get a call back for days and after several attempts and finally speaking with someone they were more concerned on selling me other services that they provide rather than finishing what I hired them for. In my opinion dealing with 3 people and not just an CPA is way to much and gets confussing. I was also cut off unexpectedly from speaking to the accountant that I was dealing with because they wanted more money. Needless to say I felt betrayed and scammed. Not worth the 3k we paid. Had to hire another CPA....BEWARE it's all good in the beginning. read more

RANDY S. my wife and I have been using Holmes and Assoc. for our taxes for the last 4 years.Larry and his entire staff are always accessible and very professional. Larry has always given me the best advice regardng our corporate and personal taxes and i have referred several friends. I trully believe I have the best tax man in the land. read more

Larry and his team went the extra mile for me to get my taxes prepared and filed. The whole process was made as painless as possible, which hasn't been the case for me in the past with others, I dragged my feet and they filed an extension for me. I was a pain, I'm sure, and took forever to get them everything they needed. They were always nice and patient. Thanks Larry! read more

I am a "newer' client of this firm and I can tell you that I am so thankful that I came across their services. I am a small business owner and was literally lost when it came to my finances and tax responsibilities. I originally met with Larry and Jason who introduced me to their firm and talked a little about my situation. Since then I've worked with Louie who has been a blessing to work with. He knows his stuff and has made me feel very comfortable and confident in putting together a plan of action for me. I highly recommend their services for anyone looking for a good CPA firm. read more

I was introduced to Holmes & Associates by a friend a few months ago. I had used the same accounting / tax firm for years, but needed to make a change and had some bad luck with another accounting firm the previous year. Holmes was happy to have an initial discussion about my needs and then meet with me in person to further discuss my needs and review my current situation. The office staff is all so accommodating and kind; Larry was professional and knowledgeable. In short order, they had amended a previous tax return for me, gave me suggestions for the current year end and set up an appointment to work on the following years taxes. So far, I am extremely happy with the firm. read more

I definitely recommend Holmes and Associates for your tax, bookkeeping needs, & retirement planning. Originally, I worked with H&R for my taxes and found it to be like going to McDonalds, where as H & A paid attention to the little details and carefully explained my taxes. Very knowledgeable. read more

Larry and his team are exceptional. Not only have they handled changes to our taxes and accounting as we've built and grown a business, acquired rental property, and other complexities, they've been true partners connecting us with other professionals that have helped in other aspects of our financial life. They perform accounting services for our business and handle all of our tax computation and filings. This is the best tax and accounting firm I've worked with - they are reliable, honest, and always have my best needs in mind. I strongly recommend them. read more

Our business has had a relationship with Holmes & Associates for over 17 years. I have full confidence in our tax planning for the business as well as personal taxes. We always get professional service and advice for saving on our tax payments. The staff also looks at the monthly changes, which helps to prevent big surprise payments to the IRS at the end of the year. We had an IRS audit recently and Holmes & Associates handled it all. No errors. No extra payments. The rates are very reasonable for the quality of service. Someone always answers the phone when we call, and we always have our questions anwered promptly. I would definitely recommend this firm to anyone looking for expert, professional service. read more

Larry Holmes has been our business and personal tax accountant for the last 27 years. He is extremely professional and meticulous. He always protetects our interests and finds the best way to handle our tax issues. We highly recommend his services. read more