1st time customer and definitely plan to use them for all my Tax needs. NyNy Tran was super friendly, very knowledgeable and helpful. She explained everything and actually finished and completed my Tax Return way faster than I had thought. Would highly recommend for sure. read more

Unfortunately, I have to come back and update my review after years of using Oliver's services and sending at least two referrals his way. Oliver gave me dates and times he's available, and after I selected and confirmed a time, I was ignored for two days. When he finally responded, he told me that the appointment time was given away by his assistant. Despite it being "first come, first serve", the time I claimed first was given to someone who contacted them after me. Now he has no more evening appointments, because they were booked up during the two days he ignored me. The sooner I file my taxes, the sooner I can get my refund to put toward my kitchen remodel. I don't feel it's fair at all to tell me that I need to pick a new date and time, when I requested the booking first. I guess the person who got the appointment time was more important than me. Obviously, this was disheartening after all the business I brought this place between me and my referrals. ***In response to your comment Oliver, I understand that family emergencies happen. However, why am I the one that needs to pick an alternative date or time when I selected the date first? It should be the person that called after me that should reschedule... this is assuming that it's "first come, first serve "as you stated in your email. Second, I also have a client facing career. I recently had a medical emergency come up... that is not foreign to me. However, I utilize an out of office response as a means to notify my clients when there is an absence or extenuating circumstance. Had you set up an out of office encouraging clients to call your assistant to book an appointment, I would have most certainly done so. Instead you left me in the dark and booked someone else during my designated time. It's a lack of customer service that cost you my business. You booked someone else during my time, and instead of apologizing, you made excuses. Even in your response to this review, you state, "I'm sorry you felt..." instead of apologizing for your mistake. My feelings have nothing to do with it. read more

For years now, I've used Oliver Kim and each year my life circumstances have changed - had a rental, sold a property, lost a parent and had a small inheritance to deal with, and so many other unique situations - and Oliver Kim is ALWAYS one step ahead of the latest tax laws and is SO STINKING EFFICIENT, I am amazed!!! Watching him enter data and run numbers on his double screens while maintaining pleasant small talk is truly magical! I feel I am in good hands with him and truly trust him more than I ever have any other tax person. Thanks Oliver. read more

I was recommended to Oliver through a relative and have used him now for three years. I am truly grateful for his knowledge and experience, as well as his willingness to teach and share. He's very professional and very helpful. My wife and I are extremely satisfied with his work. I'd recommend him to any of my friends or colleagues. read more

This is my third year working with Oliver on my taxes, and I won't go anywhere else. I've been to two other accountants who came highly recommended. The first were just overpriced and super salesy - it felt like most of them had sales targets to hit. I'm just sorry that it took me several years of using them before realizing I was taken advantage of. The second was fairly priced but had very poor customer service - didn't honor appointments, etc. Oliver is honest, ethical and respectful of his clients' time. I also don't feel like I'm dealing with a salesman but instead working with someone who just wants to do a good job. I also appreciated the advice he'd give me along the way on what to consider for the next year. I don't have complex tax needs but there is some degree of complexity with equity holdings that he's helped me with. I look forward to seeing him next year! read more

Over all good experience the tax preparation was easy and quick since my wife and i always come prepared. The only thing I feel awkward is that there is no one in the front office.... maybe cause it was on a Saturday . And also you have to call the office number to inform you are there and a bit awkward because you just here the phone ring in front of you when you know you are there already. Besides that tax preparation was simple and the tax preparer was knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions in regards to the changes in my wages this last year. read more

This year was my first year using a tax preparation service. Luckily, the good reviews for The Taxperts pointed me in the right direction. They handled my case perfectly. I had a situation where I had to file a very simple extra form, and normally extra forms increase the preparation cost. Since it was an easy form, they gave me a large discount on the cost of filing it. I also had a tax form arrive late, and they helped me amend my return very easily and at very little cost. They treat your specific tax case very fairly here; I highly recommend The Taxperts for your tax preparation needs. read more

I walked out of Oliver's office today in pure awe. I could not believe how painless and quick he had made the entire process (while being absolutely thorough). I hate doing taxes (who doesn't?) but he was so knowledgeable and professional that I felt 100% at ease. I had called several different places in the area prior to our appointment today, asking the same set of questions on each call. He was the single most helpful, honest and well-spoken person I could find on the other end of the phone, and I am so glad I went to him instead of somebody else. Did I mention his price is beyond reasonable? I ended up paying over $100 less than the originally quoted price. I'll be going back to Oliver next year, and many more after that! read more

I've learned my lesson. In an effort to find the 'best' accountant to help me avoid paying 'unnecessary' taxes, I was suckered into engaging a shady accountant. Read my previous post about a certain person with the initials LD. I've learned to be honest in your filings without dealing with the hassle. In my desperate hour, I turned to Yelp to help me find an accountant. 'The Taxperts' appeared at the top of the list. Actually Taxperts OC is represented solely by Oliver. The guy is AMAZING. He loves his job and it shows. His knowledge and ability to explain the numbers on your filing is really unusual. I've dealt with several other accountants who charged me a hell of a lot more that did a lot less work than Oliver. He was very prompt on his work and reliable in his timely communication. Btw, prices were very competitive. I even ended up with a bigger return compared to the other accountant that prepared the same year's tax's. read more

Last year I went to this CPA in Garden Grove that was recommended to me by a friend...to say the least, he did the job and did it well enough, but I didn't feel very welcome there and wasn't able to ask a lot of questions. My wait time was longer than the time I actually spent with the CPA. So this year, I decided to try someplace different and that was on the way home from work. Did the usual - checked on Yelp, called around and found Oliver/The Taxperts. Spoke to him for a few minutes and found him to be very friendly but also professional. He said he would be able to meet with me after working hours (which is VERY convenient considering I had to take time off work to meet with the guy in Garden Grove). We had made an appointment, but I had to reschedule because I was still waiting for my 1099 form. Oliver was more than accomodating to reschedule. I am so glad I was able to find Oliver and made the decision to go to him. He made me feel very comfortable and didn't speak down to me. Rather, he took the time to explain what he was doing, from start to finish, and showed me what he was doing on the screen (again, completely different from the GG guy). He asked if I wanted a copy, printed me one and submitted everything else for me. I am definitely going to go back to him next year and keep him in mind if I have need for other tax/financial advice. Oliver was a bit younger than I had expected (but then again, I picture all CPAs to be in their 50's) but he was very professional and definitely knew what he was doing. He also made sure that I knew what was going on and if there were other forms I might have forgotten to bring. Overall my impression and experience with Oliver is that he is very thorough, professional, friendly and easy to talk to and most importantly - doesn't charge you an arm and a leg. Best experience I've ever had doing taxes, LOL. read more

I've recommended Oliver to multiple people. Please try Oliver before you go to Jackson Hewitt or H&R Block or anywhere else for that matter. I guarantee he is far better. read more

Oliver is very approachable and knowledgeable in his field. He helped us get through what I considered a "difficult" tax return, with the greatest of ease. He broke into bite-size pieces for us and walked us through our entire return, explaining to us how it all worked. Some people don't want to spend money on having a professional do their taxes. However, he was able to get $10k back for us, so our $400 tax preparation fee was well worth it (filed 2 returns). Oliver is great, and we will definitely be using him again next year. I would highly recommend him. read more

Oliver is a nice and professional person but he is just a number cruncher. He was never able to give me strategic advice and in fact cost me a lot of money in taxes one year even though I asked him about options before making decisions. It was only later that other CPAs told me what I could've done differently. I was very disappointed using his services. If you have multiple properties and need someone who can truly guide you, consider yourself lucky to be reading this review. I just saved you a lot of heartache and regret. read more

I do not know of any business more deserving to receive my first five star review than The Taxperts. After getting married and purchasing my first home, I wasn't confident in processing my own taxes. My family accountant isn't close by and I am unable to ask a lot of questions due to my language barrier. I had questions regarding my major life changes and how it will affect my taxes. I also wanted information on adjusting my W4 allowances so that I get more out of my paychecks rather than waiting until the next year for a zero interest tax refund. After shopping around multiple tax accountants, I decided to go with The Taxperts since they were friendly and answered all of my questions over the phone without rushing me unlike the other accountants I called. The accountant I worked with was Oliver who was nothing short of amazing and professional. After entering in my information and asking me questions to make sure we didn't miss anything, he went through my tax return and explained everything that was on it. This was the first time that I finally understood what all the random numbers meant on the tax return. TurboTax and past accountants I worked with did not even come close to any explanation on how or why I owed or received money. And all of those questions I had? He made time to answer all of them patiently and clearly. Not only did I have a great experience, but I also learned a lot and felt that my business was appreciated! read more

I was referred to Oliver from a friend of a friend. I usually get my taxes done in the valley. Which is closer to home for me, but my friend told me "Trust me, he's really good, and tries to get as much as he can for your return" I was like, okay, "I give him a shot, but if if he isnt as good as my other CPA, then you owe me gas money" Long story short, my friend was right. Oliver, was very through and explained to me step by step what he was doing with my return. Most of the tax prep places, i go to, they make me feel as if i was bothering the person when i ask questions. Oliver on the hand, was glad to answer any questions i had, and didnt make me feel dumb. A major plus: he was able to see me after working hours and his fees were very reasonable. I plan to return to Oliver for my next tax year, Thanks! read more

I am so glad I found Oliver Kim!. I found The Taxperts online and was impressed with the reviews. I had filed my own 2014 return and made mistakes, then tried to repair them with an amended return. I had it all messed up... I met with Oliver and immediately felt confident he would be able to help. He took the time to explain things and had my return corrected in short order. He also pointed out a few other things I could do to improve my tax situation going forward. Oliver is professional, timely, skilled and pleasant to work with. So going forward I'm with The Taxperts. Thanks Oliver Craig read more

This review is long overdue. My husband and I have had our taxes done by Oliver Kim at Taxperts for the past 3 years now and we think he is absolutely exceptional. For years we paid too much to see an accountant with a big name firm, that kept raising their prices every year. The accountant we saw there has amazing credentials on paper so we kept going to him, but it became clear that he valued his big fish customers more. I could never get a straight answer from him on anything and he could never give us a strategy that would save us from owing quite a lot of money at the end of every year, even though we kept asking for advice so that wouldn't happen. Our first year seeing Oliver with Taxperts, we had an amazing meeting where he clearly laid out everything he was doing on our forms in a way that was the perfect combination of time efficient but also informative. We learned a lot and he answered all of our questions. Our second year, after making the modifications he had recommended, we got a refund instead of owing tons of back taxes (finally). We got enough that he suggested a few more tweaks to get us to the point we wanted to be at. This year again, we have just the right refund to feel like a comfortable cushion. As always, the session was extremely informative. It also ran quickly because we had sent him our documents early so he had everything ready to go when we arrived. He was also able to advise us about changes we can expect for the coming year under the new tax laws. We really can't recommend Oliver highly enough. He is pleasant to work with, organized, a good communicator, and able to advise with your goals in mind. He responds to emails on time, and appointments are on time and time feels like it is well used. read more

I feel like I did a Google search and got everything I want....Oliver Kim is thoughtful, thought-provoking, informative and accommodating.

Great tax advice. Oliver is a CPA and gave me some great informations. I highly recommend him to anyone. His office is also very close to where I work so this was one of the reasons I chose him. read more

My wife and I started going to Oliver for tax prep a few years ago and i can't imagine going anywhere else now. We used Turbo Tax for while but as more paperwork started coming in we decided to get some help. The peace of mind alone is worth the short trip to The Taxperts. Oliver is extremely detail oriented and organized so when i show up with a pile of tax documents i know i'm in good hands. He's very thorough with each detail and answers all the questions i have about the tax rules. To top it all off, when you're done with your tax appointment he puts everything into a neat little folder to be filed away. I highly recommend giving him a call/email for any of your tax needs. read more

I needed review of our 2018 taxes done through turbo tax. I asked if she can do better and she said she can't trust our inputs. She can only educate us. Felt extremely put down and still charged us $150 for advice I can google myself. Worst customer service ever. read more

Oliver was the best! I am glad I found him. He was quick, answered all my tax questions and explained every step. I had 3 years of back taxes and last years taxes, paid $550 to file and I ain't even mad about it! He was so good, fast and efficient. Never going anywhere else read more

I've had the same cpa, who is a family friend, for 10 years. Due to personal reasons, he is not available to do my taxes this year, so I had to find someone. I found the Taxperts from doing some research online and gave them a call. I called and left a message and my call was returned promptly before the end of business day. I spoke to Oliver and scheduled a meeting. I was a bit skeptical about working with a new cpa who might charge an arm and a leg (my cpa, being a family friend, gave me an awesome price) and it's always a hit or miss with a new service. I had a 2nd place in mind to check out to see my options, incase this one was a bust. I met with Oliver at the Taxperts and it turned out to be a great meeting. Compared to some of the other places I found, their prices are good. And I didn't give up a limb LoL. Oliver was very friendly and easy to talk to. He really made me feel welcome and comfortable and I was able to ask a lot of questions. He took the time to answer all of them and explained a lot of things I really didn't understand. I had limited time at this meeting because I had to be at another appointment, so I was assured that we were all set and everything will be ready when I return to sign the forms. I was scheduled to return a couple days later and Oliver reviewed over everything with me once I got there. Then all I needed to do was sign and we were done! He provided a copy for me and they mailed out my forms. I'm so glad I was able to find this place and at first try! I definitely will be going back to Oliver, considering my CPA may not return. read more

This guy definitely knows his stuff. My wife and I have several rentals as well as full time jobs and investments. Navigating the tax laws in our situation it's exactly simple. But every year Oliver breaks each step down for us. He takes the time to explain things. If we don't understand it one way he will explain it another. He also goes over options and alternatives with us. There was a big shift in tax code in 2018 and he was ready with a list of things we can do this year to reduce are tax burden. All of this at a very reasonable price. I've recommended several other people, all of whom are now his regular customers. read more

This year I thought I'd get a head start and file my taxes early via TurboTax, but in my haste I totally forgot to file a second W-2 from my previous employer for a week of work in early January 2012. I've never filed an amended tax return and I wasn't completely confident in my ability to do this correctly so I jumped online to find a tax consultant close to my workplace. After doing some research and filtering out the consultants which I thought were WAY overpriced, I decided to visit The Taxperts, located in Irvine off of Von Karman (The Atrium Building, which is the same building as Bistango, yum!). I met with my consultant, Oliver, who was able to walk me through the process and, thankfully, took care of everything for me. He was able to answer a few questions I had with my return and explain it in a way I could understand. We went through each item together just to make sure everything was calculated and done correctly. When we were finished they mailed all my tax forms out for me, which is great since I do not have any stamps. Just one less hassle for my already busy workday. Overall I had a great experience and highly recommend this place. Fees are definitely on the lower end compared to what you'd normally find in and around Irvine/Newport Beach/Tustin. Best of all, great customer service. Thanks again for helping me with my tax return! read more

I called The Taxperts a few days ago to do my tax return from last year, and even though I called passed their closing time for the day, Oliver still answered right away and never made me feel rushed. I have 2 businesses and my wife is a manager in retail so our taxes get complicated and confusing. This was the first time that a tax person adequately made time to teach me the fundamentals of our 3 different tax forms and also some advanced tax write-off ideas to use in the future. Oliver has an extremely fair hourly rate and he was very generous with it and I learned a great amount. Also, he is always readily available and responds quickly via phone or email, and it's not even tax season yet. Excited to work with him and his team this coming tax season as well! Thanks again, Oliver! read more

Oliver was great! I had some concerns with how my wife and I filled out our w-4's and he explained everything with perfect detail. Everything was put so simply that I feel confident with our filings going forward. We're definitely going to Oliver again! read more

Oliver is great, plain and simple. He's super efficient, really knowledgeable and honest. I don't like to mess around with my taxes, so I've been coming to Oliver for years. He does the best he can for you without being shady (the last guy I tried before him was on the news the following week for fraud). Oliver is quick, easy, organized, and worth every penny! He really takes the stress out of tax season for me and my business. read more

5 STARS all the way for Oliver!!! I have always had complicated filings every year, but due to a relocation to CA, it just got more complicated. At first, I was hesitant to have just anyone handle my personal info and finance statements to competently equate a "good" return. I was just so accustomed to the same CPA in NJ for more than 10yrs. Did my due diligence and found The Taxperts. Oliver thoroughly explained my filing and what I am actually signing off to. He is very knowledgeable in multi-state tax laws and gave me the confidence & reassurance I was looking for from a newly acquired accountant. Money well spent. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND OLIVER! read more

I asked Nyny to help file tax returns for my parents. They live in two different states and things could get pretty complicated. She was so patient and understanding. Everything was done very professionally and process was fast. She explained everything in detail and never rushed me. What impressed me the most is that when I left her office, I got a call from her later suggesting better options for my parents. Nyny actually took the time to look over things after I left to see what else she can do to help our family. This meant so much to me, and I'll be going to Nyny every year. read more

I've been wanting to find a local tax accountant for some time, but never pulled the trigger until I read the review of The Taxperts and decided to give them a call. After my brief initial call with Oliver, I knew I would be in good hands as I immediately got the sense he was extremely competent and thorough. I made an appointment the following day to file my 2016 Federal and State returns and although the result of my personal tax situation was not ideal, I left knowing exactly why and how I can correct this going forward. Oliver explained the tax laws and rules in terms that a non-tax-professional understands and guided me through the return so that I left without any questions or misunderstandings. I highly recommend Oliver at The Taxperts for all of your tax requirements. The fees are highly competitive and I learned things that I never would know had I used TurboTax (which I normally use). Going forward, I have corrective actions to follow and I'm confident I saved a lot more money had I not called The Taxperts. Give Oliver a call ASAP. He'll be my new accountant going forward. read more

Oliver was fantastic to deal with! Having gone through a corporate relocation last year, my tax preparation was considerably more complicated than usual. Oliver was able to clearly articulate and define the tax burden resulting from the relocation package. Oliver was very responsive, knowledgeable and patient when dealing with questions I had. I highly recommend Oliver for your tax needs. read more

Truly fabulous! He responded quickly, worked with my schedule, and did an awesome job with my taxes. I especially appreciate that he took the time to explain the process as he did my taxes - I learned a lot! I also had a follow-up question after the IRS processed my return, and Oliver got back to me quickly with a great explanation. I highly recommend Oliver's services! read more

I called and scheduled an appointment with Oliver after finding the Taxperts in Yelp. I was blown away with his efficiency, speed, and his ability to break everything down so that I understood it. I had 3 tax returns to do and he was able to get them done quickly. On top of that his prices were way better than the big block chain stores with way more knowledge than I have experienced in the past. I will continue to use Oliver and refer people to him! read more

Oliver Kim is the best! We had a minor audit (reply by correspondence). We interviewed about 6 local tax preparers and Oliver was the most efficient, affordable, clear speaking & writing, replies emails quickly, and gets what he promises done on time!! Oliver has restored our faith not only Tax Preparers but in humanity!! Four of the other 5 tax preparers fell far far short of Oliver's abilities, and one CPA is illegally holding our $1750 retainer (see my other reviews)! We plan to hire him again soon!! A HUGE SINCERE THANK YOU TO OLIVER!! read more

Oliver goes far and beyond to help his clients. His commitment to his clients is amazing.

My husband and I met Oliver today to do our taxes. We were very impressed with his knowledge of tax laws, multi state filing, and small business tax filing. We immediately gained confidence in his skill and experience. He is very reasonable in cost, and very efficient in processing the return. We look forward to working with him again in the future. Dot S. read more

Oliver is the best CPA we have ever worked with. Me and my wife have saved thousands of dollars because of Oliver's expertise. Don't think twice and go to him for your tax returns. Also his service fees are lower than regular tax service chains. read more

Oliver is amazing! He is like a Beautiful Mind meets the Accountant. He nearly saved me $30,000. I had some pretty confusing stocks. My last CPA reported a gain of $69,009. But in actuality, I had a loss of $6,249. How that happens I don't know. Anyhow, he quickly identified the root cause of the issue and charged me less then my normal tax preparer. I will be going to Oliver again and referring friends to him. read more

I would highly recommend Oliver as he took the time to explain and address my concerns with my rentals and tax writeoffs. I just received my tax refund and it took only about a week and half. read more