I highly advise avoiding this CPA. I had a very costly, negative experience…read more Due to a medical issue I had multiple years of back taxes to file, so I was in a hurry to get them in. I called Lawrence based on the positive yelp reviews, explained the situation, my income sources and the constraints to get them filed quickly to avoid issues. When I spoke on the phone before meeting in person, he quoted me a very competitive rate but left it open because he had to look at my actual filing (understandable). Once I arrived onsite, he presented a retainer with a much higher price per year that included a large variable range of potential cost per year. (Ex. Filing cost will equal $x - $2.5x per year depending on the work completed.) Because I had no other options, (admittedly this was my fault) I signed the retainer under the assurance that the "Should be easy to file". The process for filing and communicating information was via a series of back and forth emails that was time consuming and unorganized. Other tax preparers I have used sent organizers, not to mention the securing transfer of the files through a website, etc. to not have them exposed as attachments in email. The drawn-out process resulted in action being taken and when I reached out to Lawrence for help, he said he would be happy to call them on my behalf. This sounded like the best course of action because he claimed to have inner working knowledge of the IRS from experience. The result of his calls however came to a very unfavorable resolution because according to him the agent "wouldn't budge". I took his word on this, however after a couple months, out of desperation, I decided to call them myself to attempt to get a better resolution. I was able to quickly get a much better resolution with very little effort. This could just be chalked up to chance of me getting a nicer agent, however the two issues I have were 1) he discouraged me from trying to call them myself and 2) (Something he didn't communicate prior to calling them) he billed me much more for this additional time. After a three of the years were completed, I went to pick them up at his office. He presented me with an un-itemized bill. The bill was significantly higher than I had anticipated. He charged me the highest end of the range for each of the years (2.5x what I expected per year). When I asked him politely to explain why the bill was so high, he reacted very emotionally and said "You want me to take them back I will!" (Knowing they needed to be mailed off immediately). I explained that I wasn't implying the charges were wrong, I was just seeking an explanation for the charges. Because I was in a bind I decided to just pay it. I only had one more year to complete and then I could find a different CPA. The final year was again a long unorganized process and halfway through he sent me an email saying that he had identified something that involve more time to complete the filing and as a result the price would be 2x the original quoted cost (which was already high). This time I said I would not pay the additional amount because the costs kept changing, I just wanted him to get them completed quickly and could do an amended return later. His email response to this was again unprofessional but this time he decided to add a personal attack by saying "I did not total my car nor get behind on my tax filings."... (I"m not sure what the goal with this was, shame me into paying more? I came to him seeking help because I had gotten into a bind.) Needless to say, I decided to find a new cpa to complete the remaining year. I found a new CPA who handled the final year quickly, efficiently and for less than a 1/4th what Lawrence was attempting to charge me. I typically don't write negative reviews but felt compelled to in this case to warn people in my situation. I went based of the existing positive reviews and regret my decision.

Porr service. Poor advice. Lack of insight into the process…read more Paid a fee but had to take care of the entire process.

I've worked with Oded Simha for longer than I care to remember…read more Over the years, Oded has handled accounting services for both my personal needs and professional work including several companies (formation, ongoing and closures), family estate work, and personal annual tax filings. I've referred many colleagues over the years and they all seem to end up long term clients of Oded's as well. I couldn't recommend Oded more highly.

I found My Accounting Center rather by accident - they found me. I actually needed accounting…read moreservices at the time when one of their associates, John F., walked into my office introducing their company. I met with Jay and explained my previous poor and expensive experiences. He was very understanding. Their fees were very reasonable considering my last two accounting companies. At the end of the meeting, I felt comfortable in having them handle my bookkeeping and taxes. I've been working with Margarita on a monthly basis for the bookkeeping. She's very diligent about calling to clarify anything on my bank statements. Both of them have been very responsive to calls and emails. The true test of their services, which came completely unexpected, was an audit by the State Board of Equalization. Jay said they would handle everything as they had experience in this area. This was a first time for me. It was a long, arduous process with a lot of back and forth with the state on a convoluted matter. He was with me every step of the way relaying his meetings and interactions with them. Ultimately, he was able to settle the matter at a significant cost savings. I can't thank him enough for that. He has earned my trust and business. If there is anyone I can refer for any type of accounting needs, it would be to My Accounting Center. Their service is highly personalized - even for small businesses. My only regret is that I didn't find them (or they find me) a long time ago. As far as I'm concerned, you won't be disappointed.

I am a very small employer in San Diego (one employee). I was shopping around for an affordable…read morepayroll service. My Accounting Center had the lowest price so I signed up. They have done such a great job that my husband is now using them as well for his woodworking business payroll needs (also a very small business). Their instructions were clear and thorough. They walked us through all the paperwork and answered all of my many questions. They have proven to be very quick to respond to emails and phone calls. The software they use is extremely easy to learn, and it's really nice that everything is automated. We don't have to fill out any forms to file/pay our payroll taxes. I don't have a single complaint or suggestion for improvement. I will definitely stick with My Accounting Center in Glendale and I highly recommend them to any individual or small business that needs reliable accounting help.

Can't recommend Kohanim Accounting Services enough to any small business owners! Elijah took a deep…read moredive into my operations, and identified significant deductions and credits my previous accountant had completely overlooked. Thanks to their proactive strategy and expert knowledge of the tax code, they saved me a ton of money on my small business taxes this year!

I paid him for 2 years doing my tax return. I then found out that he did my tax wrong. I then went…read moreback and told him about his error, and his response was that i owed him $500 and that if i want to amend it i would have to pay $500. This is 100% false, as i have both record of payment i sent to his venmo. More over there was no mention of any money owed until i brought up that he did my tax wrong. I even have his message of "thank you" after i sent him the venmo on both tax year. This guy is a shady business man that would be out of business soon. I am filing a complaint with the state attorney general office along with consumer protection, and the people who gave him the license to operate. My next step is to take him to get someone to amend my tax return and then take him to small claim and make him pay for it, along with court fees and his lies.

Slow, unprofessional and uncourteous. Emailed them my documents, never heard for 10 days. Called…read moreand asked some russian grandmother who serves as a secretary - she gave me runaround. Asked to let me know if they can take my case - granny said she'll pass on my question... aaaaaannnnddd - nothing. No response, no email, NOTHING! Will never use these hacks again. What a waste of my time!

I have been getting my taxes filed by Leonora at The Fair Share for many years. I am always so…read moregrateful at the thoroughness she performs when working on my taxes, as well as the kindness, patience and advice she provides. Every person whom I have recommended getting their taxes done here are always ecstatic with her work and results. As an independent contractor (1099) it is so important to find the right accountant to help me get things in order. I highly recommend using her services for any tax prep needs.

I highly recommend this tax preparer for anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and…read morestress-free tax services. They are extremely professional, detail-oriented, and take the time to explain everything clearly, making even complex tax situations easy to understand. Vedi helped me a lot with my tax. He was also very responsive and patient, answering all my questions without making me feel rushed. If you're looking for someone trustworthy who genuinely cares about their clients and delivers excellent results, this tax preparer is a great choice.

I was extremely behind on my taxes while trying to submit my daughter's financial aid before the…read moredeadline, and I was under a lot of stress. My previous tax preparer of 15 years kept telling me he was too busy and wasn't helpful at all. My mom recommended this CPA, and I'm so grateful she did. He was responsive, listened carefully, and handled everything that needed to be done. Because of him, I was able to get everything completed and submit the financial aid on time. The amount of stress he took off my shoulders was unbelievable. If you're looking for a CPA who truly cares and works with you one-on-one, I highly recommend him. 10/10 experience.

I'm a family lawyer and I had a very complicated question about an income available for support,…read moretax, and community debt case. David was EXTREMELY helpful and very generous with his time. The solution he crafted was adopted by my clients and he really helped them achieve a win/win for their difficult circumstance.

I work in healthcare and hardly have time for myself, so finding the time to sit down and deal with…read moretaxes is usually the last thing I want to do. Thankfully, Oscar at LACPA Partners made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions and explain everything clearly. I really appreciated how efficient and accommodating he was, especially with my busy schedule. It's such a relief knowing I have someone reliable that I can trust with my taxes. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend Oscar and LACPA Partners to anyone. I'll definitely be coming back every year!

I own a small business and have been coming to see Oscar at LACPA Partners for about 3 years now…read more He is always professional, knowledgeable, and helpful, and everyone in the office is so welcoming and friendly. I've never had any issues throughout the years I've been coming here, and I always feel like I'm in good hands. I definitely recommend Oscar and LACPA Partners to anyone looking for a reliable and professional tax service!