I started working with Meseret Zeleke in 2010 and have been a loyal client ever since. Meseret is…read moreone of the best CPAs I've worked with both from a knowledge perspective and efficiency. I have income from many different sources, both 1099 and W2, and she immediately made excellent recommendations on how to set up my finances and taxes. She has a great system for filing each year that allows you to do everything electronically and recalls information from previous years which saves so much time. I was disorganized every year in trying to manage all of my receipts and Meseret has patiently helped me and gave me suggestions for software which has simplified everything! I no longer dread finding all my receipts and invoices at the end of the year. But what I like most about Meseret is how personable she is and how committed she is to her clients. She has never let me down and has consistently gone above and beyond to follow up with me when I'm missing deadlines. I appreciate how dedicated she is to what she does; it is refreshing to find someone who cares about the quality of their work. I would absolutely recommend Meseret Y Zeleke CPA Firm everyone.

Meseret exhibits an exceptional level of professionalism, punctuality, integrity, and thoroughness…read morein her tax services. She is a dependable Certified Public Accountant.

The person picking up the phone is not a gatekeeper, she's a brick wall. I know it is late to be…read moretrying to get help with 2025 tax return, so I asked to have an extension filed so I could have until October. I always over pay my taxes so there is no issue with owing the IRS. Obviously, I was fine with paying a retainer, but the brick wall person on the phone refused to connect me to a voicemail so I could simply leave a message. The person on the phone said I would not be able to get an extension filed with any of their staff and would not be allowed to leave a message for a tax professional. Apparently, the brick wall picking up the phone does not want the firm to have any more business for the rest of the tax season. Oh well, glad you all are doing so well that you turn away a client who will give you money now and in the fall when business is slow.

I was a case of being extremally financially successful at a very young age and with that came many…read morelearning curves. 15 years ago, I was searching for a CPA to assist me with getting my taxes on track after business success and physical illness. I did not know where to start, so I searched for someone that would be in my neighborhood. My search led to Kealoha and a lengthy discussion and dissection of my finances and tax situation. She gave me hope and I felt the up most trust with her, daughter Isabel and team. Unfortunately, my tax status hindered me with so many life opportunities due to the IRS's relentlessness but with Kealoha working with me continuously I did not feel doomed. Long story short, the extensive knowledge, seasoned experience, and true advocation of Isabel and Kealoha on my complex tax scenario was resolved. Every year I continue to use the team for my tax prep, and every year I am grateful for Kealoha and Isabel who really helped put that piece of my life back together. I speak to any small business owner, hard worker or corporate company that this firm has the tools, experience and professionalism to exceed your expectations.

I've been working with Layla and her team for about three years after my longtime CPA retired, and…read morethey've been amazing. My tax situation is fairly complex, with multiple schedules and business taxes, and Layla also helped me correct several issues with prior-year filings and amended returns. Getting everything cleaned up was a process and came at a cost, but the peace of mind of knowing everything was finally handled correctly was absolutely worth it. Layla is knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and someone I genuinely trust. I plan on staying with her for the long haul. I just hope she doesn't retire during my lifetime! I can't recommend Layla and her firm enough. If you have a complicated tax situation or simply want someone who takes the time to make sure things are done right, give them a call. You won't be disappointed.

Layla and her team were outstanding. I was with a company that cost more and were unresponsive…read more Layla and her team got back to me immediately and addressed all my questions. They gave great advice and were very professional. We were extremely happy with their service. Well worth the price!

We are so lucky that we finally found someone who cares so much about her clients. Victoria has…read moreover 12 years of experience and is exceptional at handling complex tax situations, including LLCs and corporations. She is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about her clients. The entire process is always smooth, consistent, and stress-free. Highly recommend her services.

Victoria has been so helpful and is so knowledgeable. She's great with tax planning in walking me…read morethrough the steps needed to get tax savings. She provided a summary report of what I can do to save on taxes and explained it clearly. I definitely recommend her and her work.

I used Roy's services for several years. He works quickly and I found his price reasonable…read more However, there were two issues that eventually led me to stop using his services: 1) Poor security around sensitive information: Roy doesn't use a secure portal for tax documents like many services do nowadays. Instead, you either email your documents or leave them at the cafe he owns with whatever barista happens to be behind the cash register. You also pick up and sign for your tax return at the cafe that he owns, not directly from him, but with the barista. This always made me uncomfortable but I tolerated it. The last straw was when he asked me to send my bank account information over email for direct deposit. When I said I wasn't comfortable doing that, he asked me to drop it off at the cafe (with the barista, not him), which I wasn't comfortable with either. 2) Unwillingness to research new tax law In 2025, I installed a solar system in my home, and wanted to receive the 30% solar tax credit that was going away at the end of the year. During 2025, I emailed him to ask several question about eligibility for the tax credit, leveraging my tax liability to maximize the credit, etc. He responded that he couldn't answer any of my questions because "the law could change at any time" and he wouldn't "receive the tax program until early January and solar credit won't be ready until late January." At the time, I gave him the benefit of the doubt, but now I know that the law was clear then, and he just didn't have that level of expertise. Then in 2026, when it was time to file 2025 taxes, he wouldn't answer what tax form needed to be filled out for the solar credit or what documentation I needed to provide him, despite my asking multiple times. Fortunately, I found a new tax preparer who already knows everything about the solar tax credit, knew exactly what form needed to be filed, what documentation I needed to submit, and could easily answer all the other questions I had. So in my experience, Roy has some gaps in his knowledge and is unwilling to even admit to those gaps, much less proactively go do some research to learn so he can help his clients.

Great service, highly recommended. Roy is straightforward, very easy to work with, and quick too…read more There's nothing not to like here!

I did one of the worst things you could ever do with your taxes, I Hesitated and waited six years…read morebefore I filed them. You're probably wondering why would I do such a stupid thing, well I have no excuse other than a host of problems that Plague me everything from losing my job going through a divorce losing half of everything I owned and then a little more. Moving to another city and losing my mother. After all of this I became very depressed for a while. I know I had to make some changes Starting with my taxes but I was way in Over my head, Not capable of doing them on my own especially after letting so many years go bye I was afraid if I did them I would miss a lot of things that would probably have given me a break on my taxes I was way in over my head in some of the worst tax debt, I happened to search through yelp and found several CPA's in Oakland. The first 2 CPA's I didn't even get out of the car to visit with them because they had no parking and the parking they had was too far away this was a problem for me because I couldn't walk so well after some minor surgery, I then came across Jerry Sung CPA and associates they have parking right in front of their building I gave them a call made an appointment but didn't make it there in time so I had to reschedule I finally got there the next day expecting just anybody there to take care of my taxes I actually met with Jerry Song, he got six years of taxes done In under Three hours he even got my stimulus check payment added to my 2021 taxes (All 3 payments) by the time I left I knew I had gone to the right place next year going to do my taxes super early because I now know where to go so you've heard my story if your problems are smaller he can get your taxes done even quicker I highly recommend Jerry sung CPA and associates and by the way I didn't have enough money to pay six years of taxes all at once so Jerry worked out A payment plan so now that problem in my life has been straightened out the others seems so much smaller so if you're looking for a good CPA think Jerry song Maybe he can take some of the tax weight off your shoulders like he did for me

I am very satisfied with how carefully and kindly my tax return was handled. The staff are also…read morefriendly, which is why I go back every year.

Thank you so much for helping me with my business needs snd and my personal taxes…read more I have been working with Tameka's Bookkeeping & Tax Consulting since I opened my business in 2017. I appreciate her helping me and my family over the years. I would recommend her to other businesses owner's as she has helped me. As well as for personal taxes. Especially, since English is not not primary language she has been very patient and supportive. Wilson Richmond Vacuum & Repair Shop

Small Businesses BEWARE. Tameka has terrible communication…read moreand will not respond to emails for weeks on end. She will ignore your emails and then act like unbothered when she finally responds. . Our small business now owes 20k in taxes because she failed to do an adequate job at listing our expenses. Til this day she has not responded to my various emails and has not confirmed filing our taxes from MONTHS ago which will cost us in late fees and interest. Please consider someone else with your taxes.

Byron Lynden and Tom Lynden are both incredibly professional and kind. They have been my tax…read moreadvisors for years. They provide comprehensive, clear, and straight forward advice and guidance on various tax issues. I highly recommend them.

I have had Tom, and now Byron, doing my taxes for over 20 years now. This company is professional,…read morefriendly, and makes dropping off and receiving our tax documents very easy. We have never had any problems with the IRS or anything like that. If you want fast, friendly service, I would highly recommend Lynden and Company for all of your tax needs.