Every year, tax season turns into a full-blown family group chat meltdown. My parents aren't…read moretech-savvy, patience is not in their vocabulary, and with my mom's disability, the whole process becomes overwhelming fast. So naturally, everything gets shipped off to me like I'm some kind of IRS whisperer. This year though? GAME. CHANGER. From the moment I called, Yvonne answered like a ray of calm sunshine, friendly, patient, and not at all phased by my "help, I'm doing my parents' taxes and I need adult supervision" energy. Then Liz followed up like the organized queen she is, making sure I had every document lined up (honestly, better than I've ever had my life together). And then... Andrea. The CEO herself. ICONIC. Not only did she walk me through everything like a pro, she broke things down in a way that didn't make me feel like I needed a finance degree to understand it. We talked strategy, future planning, and somehow--SOMEHOW--she got my parents the biggest return they've ever had. I'm still not over it. What used to be the most stressful time of year turned into one of the easiest, smoothest experiences ever. My parents are happy, I'm stress-free, and we've officially become those people who won't shut up about their tax office. 10/10. Would trust them with my sanity again.

I've been working with Andrea for the past 5 years and can't recommend her enough. I love how…read moreefficient with time this Office is. I love that she can always give me a proper suggestion on how to get things done and she helps me a lot with filing and also explaining to me everything. I love to feel like I understand what I'm doing. definitely recommend coming here. Stuff is very very friendly.

I was referred to Michael Garelick by a friend who is a satisfied customer. I needed to have my…read moreexisting tax return for accuracy and missing deductions. The first thing I noticed was how responsive and friendly Michael was. It was clear that he cared about his clients and wanted to provide top-notch service. I explained what I needed and within an hour, I was able to log into his client site and upload the document he requested, a TurboTax file. He reviewed the document and got right back to me. He pointed out things I had missed and explained how I could file a 1040-X with the IRS. I was prepared to pay his normal fee for providing this service, which was fair, but he made an allowance for me because of the simplicity of my issues and charged me far less. It is rare for a business to do this. It's nice, and rare, to deal with someone so understanding, competent, and fair. I don't give gratuitous compliments. Michael earned every laudatory comment!

I called Garelick Business Management during tax season and again afterward. Their admin, Grace,…read moreanswered the phone, but she did not seem able to answer even basic tax-related questions. Normally, at a professional tax or business management firm, the person answering the office phone should at least be able to address basic questions or connect you with someone who can. Instead, she repeatedly said, "I'm sorry, Jessica Luengas is not available right now." I waited for a response from Jessica Luengas and her team, but no one followed up. Communication was very poor. It was also frustrating that there did not seem to be a regular team member, or even another tax preparer, available to answer basic questions. It made me wonder what kind of tax and business management operation this is if everything seems to depend on one tax person being available. For a firm offering these services, I expected a more responsive team and better client support. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this firm.

Alan Mehdiani prepared my 2024 tax returns, but the experience was disappointing. The process felt…read moreimpersonal, with limited communication. Questions were handled through voicemail, responses were often delayed, and some calls were not returned. I also paid a retainer based on their detailed questionnaire. Two months after my taxes were filed, I received an unexpected $275 invoice with no explanation. When I asked for clarification, I was told the retainer only covered preliminary setup and that additional forms identified during preparation resulted in extra charges. These fees were not clearly communicated in advance.

I had a good experience working with Alan Mehdiani. He answered my tax questions clearly and helped…read moreme understand a few things about deductions and filing that I was unsure about. The communication was professional and the process felt organized and straightforward. It was easy to schedule and everything was handled in a timely manner. I would recommend him if you need a CPA in the Beverly Hills area.

We all know tax season can be stressful, but with Jon at the helm, filing this year turned into a…read moresurprisingly pleasant experience! From the moment we walked into Jon's office, his entire team made us feel welcome and comfortable. It was like having a friendly and supportive family helping us navigate the tax maze (something we definitely needed!). Jon himself is a true tax whiz. He patiently reviewed every document with a keen eye, explaining everything in a way that even a complete tax novice like me could grasp. Beyond his knowledge, Jon's patience and kindness were truly remarkable. No question felt insignificant, and he took the time to break down complex concepts for both me and my business partner until everything clicked. Honestly, he took care of everything! And a big shoutout to Marco and Dulce too! Marco was a fantastic behind-the-scenes support throughout the whole process. Dulce helped me with my personal taxes as well so patiently. If you're looking for a tax team who treats you like family, explains things clearly, and gets the job done right, look no further than Jon and his team! They truly relieved our tax season stress and made the experience surprisingly enjoyable. From your friends at Mirage Co., Jonathan M.

"For more than 10 years, John and his team have given us peace of mind with their excellent work…read more They are reliable, organized, and very attentive. I recommend them without hesitation."

I've been working with Brenda for over 10 years now, and she is hands-down the best CPA I've ever…read morehad. She's incredibly knowledgeable, always stays on top of the latest tax laws, and has saved me (and helped me avoid) thousands over the years through smart planning and deductions I never would have caught on my own. What really sets her apart is her personality, she's genuinely sweet, patient, and makes what could be a stressful process feel easy and even enjoyable. She explains everything clearly, responds quickly to questions (even outside tax season), and truly cares about her clients. If you're looking for a trustworthy, smart, and kind CPA who treats you like family rather than just another file, Brenda is the one. Highly recommend!! A+++

THIS REVIEW IS NOT FOR THE ACCOUNTANTS OR THEIR SERVICES considering I couldn't even make it to the…read morepoint lol. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE! I just got off the phone with this company. I called and some woman answers the phone stating "Hello." I respond by saying "Good Morning, who am I speaking to?" Her response, "What do you need?" I question if I am calling an accounting office and she responds by saying "Yes, what do you need?" I respond, "I initially asked who I was speaking to because you answered "Hello" as if I was calling someones personal line so I wanted to make sure I was calling an Accounting office, you didn't answer representing the company by saying something along the lines "Accuretta, how may I help you? So I know I've dialed the right place" and she responded, "Yes, this is an accounting office, what do you need?" I responded by saying "I needed accounting services clearly, but not anymore." She was very rude, unprofessional, and sounded miserable to be at work. The accountants may be great but I would definitely consider changing whomever is answering their phones because she puts a bad look to the company as a first impression!

Sandra h was awesome got me settled quickly awesome job. I recommend her to deal with tax issues.read more

Outstanding experience with this tax resolution firm! Their dedication to assisting individuals…read morewith tax challenges is unparalleled. From the initial consultation to the resolution phase, their expertise and genuine care shone through. Highly commend their transparent approach and expert handling of tax matters. A top-notch choice for anyone in need of reliable and effective tax resolution services. They have helped many of my clients and I am always happy to send a referral their way.

Have been using this company for the past several years and I have found that their income tax…read morepreparation is solid and accurate. Alex is easy to work with and a very knowledgeable and friendly guy. Will continue to use them.

We had a seamless experience with Alex and Elizabeth. They were able to get our taxes done…read morevirtually and quickly and were transparent with costs ahead of time. They helped us navigate our expenses without pinging us with extra costs with every form like H&R Block.

We engaged Direct Tax Relief after receiving a massive penalty from the IRS for an information…read morereturn. The cost for engaging them wasn't cheap, but was a fraction of the penalty. It took many months for IRS to respond to their letter (partly due to the government shutdown that was going on during the time). However, the IRS agreed with their argument in the letter and waived the penalty. It was a huge relief to us from a very unfortunate and minor error in the form that we had submitted a couple years ago. Super happy with the outcome and I'd definitely use Direct Tax Relief again should something like this happen with the IRS again in the future!

They are fast, reliable and knowledgeable. I had many questions and Sean made sure to explain…read moreeverything to me. The team made things very straightforward for me, and their tax organizer is the most easily digestible tax organizer I've ever filled out. I will definitely be using them again for next year. -Maria