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12510 Westminster Ave
Santa Ana, California 92706
We are very thankful for meeting Maria at 123 Taxes. This was our first time trusting her with our taxes and it won't be our last. She helped us tremendously explaining each step and on top of that she made us feel at home, great personality and such a friendly environment. We can't thank you enough Maria. ????
I've been doing my taxes here with Maria for 10 years and she never fails to amaze me. She is so sweet and always knows how to explain things in a way that makes sense to someone who knows nothing about taxes haha. The office is so clean and love that they decorate based on season holidays! The people there are so welcoming. I've never waited more than 5 minutes to be seen there and always greeted with a smile and they offer me water. I recommend this place to everyone!
My family and I have been coming for over 15 years to do our taxes..We are happy with their service and great family inviroment we feal like home. I HIGHLY RECOMEND THESE PLACE , Mari she's exelent , she goes that extra mile to help with my needs and explain any questions. With no rush SHE HAS GREAT CUSTMER SERVICE. I trust 123 tax services for all my needs.
I normally don't write reviews but 123 Taxes was the most friendly and professional place that I have ever gotten my taxes done before. Everyone who works at the office is so nice and welcoming, you can tell that they genuinely care about you and helping as much as possible! If you are searching for a place to do your taxes, look no further! They will take the time to listen and make sure to give you the best experience when it comes to taxes. Highly recommend, 5 stars!
I have came here for years with Maria. I have recommended my family and friends to go with her and have always left satisfied with the help and support she provides. She is quick and efficient with all of her work. She provides reasonable prices. Great costumer service and would highly recommend going here.
Maria Torres is the absolute best! She helped me file for my taxes when I thought I was having some complications and she cleared it all up for me. She answered all my questions and explained why I was having troubles. I am very happy with her service, she knows what she is doing and does an amazing job! I would recommend her to anyone I know.
Thankful for Maria who has been a pleasure working with for the past 5 years! Maria makes my tax filing a fast and smooth process, she has always provided excellent service showing how knowledgeable she is in what she does. I have always recommended Maria to family and friends and will continue to do so.
Maria has been doing my taxes for 7 years and has always provided great customer service. She is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I will be returning as a client in the future as I am confident she will continue provide excellent results.
We highly recommend this company because of their excellent service and very responsive tax preparation. They are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in all respects. They always respond quickly to any questions and the entire staff are just super wonderful people. Once again, we highly recommend them to everyone and their families so give them a call, you will not be disappointed. Thank You!
I am very thankful and pleased with the service Maria gave me at 123 Income Tax Inc. my mom has been going with her for years to do her taxes so she recommended Maria to me this year for my taxes. The whole process was simple and didn't take a long time, Maria and the rest of the staff are very helpful and I would recommend coming and doing your taxes here.
I came to this place to file my taxes for the first time, and from the very beginning, Ambar was incredibly helpful. Great customer service, very professional, and she cleared up all the questions I had. Zero complications ? she explained everything step by step and was very quick with the service. 100% recommended.
I highly recommend Maria for your tax needs. She has been handling my tax returns for over 15 years and is extremely knowledgeable and reliable. She always responds to my calls and answers my questions promptly. Her professionalism and excellent customer service are the reasons I return to her every year for my taxes.
Maria has done our taxes for the last two years and every time we've gone she's been very helpful to us. We truly recommend this place. They have very friendly staff making you feel very welcomed.
I highly recommend asking for Maria! She has been handling my taxes for over five years, and her expertise and professionalism make the process seamless every time. She's not only knowledgeable but also takes the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring I maximize my returns. If you're looking for someone reliable and easy to work with, Maria is the best choice!
I highly recommend anyone to come get their taxes done by Maria. Maria?s service was fast, friendly and she answered all my questions thoroughly. The best part is that Maria was able to resolve an issue I had on my last years taxes with a different tax payer. Excellent service.
I have been coming to this place for four years to get my taxes done; I'm completely satisfied with the service, Maria is the best, very professional and knowledgeable; ambiance is tranquil, and the staff is very friendly and polite. I will definitely return to get my 2025 taxes done :)
Ambar was incredibly helpful in assisting me with my taxes. Her expertise and guidance made the process seamless and stress-free. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and provided clear explanations of each step. I highly recommend Ambar for any tax-related needs. Her professionalism and attention to detail are unmatched
I've been doing my taxes at this place for the last 5 years. Amazing customer service, specially Maria. She's my to go agent. Very professional and always willing to help and answer all questions. 100% I recommend this place
Kind gentleman who greeted us offered us water while we waited for Maria. Maria is very kind and professional. We were missing paperwork and luckily her next appt was a bit later so she waited for us to return. We have been going to Maria for many years to have our taxes done and we will continue doing so. Thank you Maria for all your help and understanding.
We have done taxes with Ambar for 3 years, she is very friendly and helps resolve all questions. She helps you get the best refund and makes things run smoothly. We would definitely recommend her; guarantee you will have a great experience.
Excellent service!!!! Great quality and ethical tax experienced consultants. I have been going for the last 7 years with them and have been super content with their honest job that always has gotten us good tax refunds. I recommend this tax service center with a high quality of a 10!!!!
I would like to say that they are so welcoming and super kind. Very professional, have always had a great experience with them. I have been attended by Maria and she is just AMAZING and super quick with prompt responses. 10/10!!
Haidy has helped me immensely with my payroll and accounting needs for the past few years. She's always shown professionalism and punctuality which have made me feel at ease! I'm very thankful for her service and partnership during these years!
I've been using this company for 3 years and will for many more years to come. Great customer service very professional and knowledgeable. They get the job done with their customers in mind. Grateful to Ambar and the team for all their hard work.
I've done my taxes with Maria for 5 years now. I've recommended her to my family, and they have all been going since. It's always a pleasure to work with her.
Great service. Maria has been doing my taxes over nine years. She has also helped me renew my work permit every two years. I am greatful for all her help.
Just got my taxes done with Mary, a friend recommended me to her and the process of doing my taxes has never felt easier! I will definitely be coming back, I'm locking in with her as my tax person?? She gives trust for sure! !
Been going here for years since I turned 18. I highly recommend Maria, always a quick process no matter what. Helpful with anything you may not understand and very efficient. Thank you every time!
I've been doing my taxes for the last 5 years with Maria. I highly recommend her services to colleagues . She is very professional and does a great job on her work.
Highly recommend Maria she was very professional, very kind, patient, and gave fast but amazing service. I will be coming back every year with her. Very happy women
Dependable and impressive customized professional services for all my business needs. Great customer service, V.I.P. experience each time I had questions. Highly recommend for personal and business financial solutions!
My husband and I been doing my taxes here with Maria Torres for more than 10 years She is so sweet and always knows how to explain things in a way that makes sense.
Been coming here 4 years!It's the best tax service I ever had! I highly recommend Maria Torres she help you every step of the process and will answer any questions you have!
I highly recommend doing you tax services and asking for Maria.. I have been doing my taxes with her for over 8 years and she has great customer service and is great at helping you with any tax related services and questions you may have..
Tax season is here again and for the best help and best results we always visit 123 income tax. Thank you Maria for the great service through out the years.
I have been a tax client of ?mbar?s for the past three years. She is highly knowledgeable, accurate, and an all-around great professional. I highly recommend her!
Had an excellent experience! Super easy and fast process! Thank you Maria for all of your help, will be back again next year!!!
Best bookkeeping services ever. Highly recommended. They have helped us with our taxes and business needs.
Went in had an easy experience and great help from ambar ty ambar very happy with my 1099 results I definitely recommend this place
Ambar helped me with my taxes and was very helpful and thorough. I highly recommend this place.
I highly recommend coming to see Maria for any of your taxes needs. I've been doing my taxes with her for 6 years now and will continue coming to her.
The staff is always helpful and professional with your taxes, in my case, Ambar was the person who did my taxes, very polite, respectful and with great knowledge about taxes.
THE SERVICE IS ALWAYS GREAT SPECIALLY WITH MARIA TORRES VERY POLITE WITH A LOTS OF COURTESY AS SOON SHE IS THERE WE WILL BE CUSTOMERS
They have excellent service, especially Miss Ambar, she is very friendly and has a very good attitude....
I've been coming to 123 Income Tax for a couple years now and I've always had a great experience. Would definitely recommend coming here.
Mary has been filing my taxes for years. Very efficient and easy to work with. I recommend!
Very professional people I definitely recommend this company especially Haydy very helpful and affordable prices as well.
Very dependable. Knowledgeable. Always attentive to the business needs. Sincerely El Gordito(taqueria el Gordito) Roberto Rivas
Very good costumer attention, Ambar is who assisted me in my formalities very gently and professional.
10/10 recommend! Big thank you to Maria ! Always a pleasure.
Maria is the best. Very professional and helpful!
Best service! Incredible attention. Thanks for everything
Mary Torres was amazing. Thank you.
excellent service, very good customer service!
Amazing experience would definitely recommend!
Very quick and inexpensive! Professional!
Really good experience, fast , and easy
I wish i could give a minus start.Dont do your taxes with Rogelio. It's the guy with the desk right at the entrance. thanks to him I have an audit. He told me not worry about my refund.and he never filed my taxes electronically even though he claim he did it.IRS never received and IRS told me my taxes were file very late even though I submitted right after I got my W-4.so I went back to that office and they were submitted by mail just to make sure. IRS got them. Probably this guy doesn't know how to send
They charge you too much to make you copies even if you have years of service with them. Do not go to them.
Been coming here for about 4 - 5 years. They haven't failed me yet.
(Translated by Google) They provide excellent service, they are very professional, I have been doing my personal and business taxes for almost 20 years. Excellent service, Mr. Aguilar has always been the person who has done my taxes, and Ms. Haidy Toro has always handled the bookkeeping services of my Company with great professionalism and dedication. They are 100% recommended. (Original) Dan un excelente servicio, son muy profesionales, tengo casi 20 a?os de hacer mis taxes tanto personales como de negoc
(Translated by Google) My husband and I have been going with Ambar for several years now. She is a very kind and helpful girl, she always helps us with our insurance. It makes the process of adding and deleting cars easier for us. And we just started doing our taxes with her too. He answers all our questions and always gives us the best option. We will definitely continue going to 123 Income Tax with Ambar! Thank you for your excellent service (Original) Mi esposo y yo emos ido con Ambar ya varios a?os. Es
(Translated by Google) Hello everyone, I recommend coming to 123 income tax inc. The service is very fast, and very clear. The employees are very friendly and offer to help clarify any questions you may have. From the moment you enter you feel welcome, greeted with a big smile and a bottle of water to refresh you. The place is very clean and nice. 123 income tax inc. the best spot for real!!! (Original) Hola a todos, Les recomiendo venir a 123 income tax inc. El servicio es muy r?pido, y muy claro. Los emp
(Translated by Google) My husband and I have already been doing our Taxes remotely with Mari for 4 years since we are in Fresno, and I am truly delighted with her work, very attentive, very professional and more than anything, she has cleared up many doubts that we have had despite the distance, 10/10 ?? I RECOMMEND THEM!! (Original) Mi esposo y yo ya tenemos 4 a?os haciendo nuestros Taxes a distancia con Mari ya que nosotros nos encontramos en Fresno, y la verdad encantada con su trabajo muy atenta, muy p
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, they always receive us with the best attention. For 15 years they have prepared my Taxes and resolve all my doubts. I fully recommend them. (Original) Excelente servicio, siempre nos reciben con la mejor atenci?n. Durante 15 a?os ellos han preparado mis Taxes y resuelven todas mis dudas. Los recomiendo plenamente.
(Translated by Google) Ambar, helped me with my taxes. The service was fast, she is very friendly and answered all my questions. I highly recommend Ambar for any tax-related needs. (Original) Ambar, me ayud? con mis impuestos. El servicio fue r?pido, ella es muy amable respondi? todas mis preguntas. Recomiendo ampliamente a Ambar para cualquier necesidad relacionada con impuestos.
(Translated by Google) Mary has done my taxes for more than 25 years and I have never had any problems, very efficient, professional and fast. . Everyone in this office has been very friendly and attentive with reasonable prices, which is why I recommend them to friends and family. (Original) Mary ha hecho mis taxes por m?s de 25 a?os y nunca he tenido ningun problema muy eficiente , profesional y r?pida. . Todos en esta oficina han sido muy amables y atentos con precios razonables por ello los recomiend
(Translated by Google) Excellent service!! I have been to do my taxes with Ambar, who is very kind and clarifies any doubts you have, they always welcome you with a bottle of water and you feel confident. Thanks Amber!!! (Original) Excelente servicio!! Eh ido hacer mis taxes con Ambar muy amable te aclara las dudas que tienes, siempre te reciben con una botella de agua te sientes en confianza. Gracias Ambar!!!
(Translated by Google) They provide excellent service. I have been filing my taxes with Mary for several years. She helps me with the insurance of my cars and other documents. She is a very kind person and, above all, very professional. (Original) Dan un excelente servicio llevo varios a?os asiendo mis taxes con Mary me ayuda con la aseguranza de mis carros y otros documentos es una persona muy amable y sobretodo muy profesional
(Translated by Google) Excellent service. They always take the time to help and answer all your questions and concerns. They help even without an appointment. ?? (Original) Excelente servicio. Siempre se toman el tiempo necesario para ayudar y responder todas las preguntas y dudas q se tienen. Ayudan incluso sin tener una previa cita ??
(Translated by Google) Miss Mar?a Torres helped us with the preparation of taxes, we have been doing them with her for many years, Mary is a very professional and kind person, she attended us at the agreed time of the appointment, I recommend 123 Income Tax 100%, thank you for your kindness and attention. (Original) La se?orita Mar?a Torres nos ayud? con la preparaci?n de los impuestos, tenemos muchos a?os haci?ndolos con ella, Mary es una persona muy profesional y amable, nos atendi? a la hora acordada de
(Translated by Google) Mary is an excellent person to help you do your taxes, I have been coming to her for many many years and I am always very satisfied. Mary has earned my trust and that is why she has 100% my recommendations and everyone should do their taxes with her. (Original) Mary es una excelente persona para ayudar hacer tus taxes, tengo muchos muchos a?os viniendo con ella y siempre estoy muy satisfecha. Mary se a ganado mi confianza y por eso tiene 100% mis recomendaciones y todos deber?an ser
(Translated by Google) It is an excellent service. I liked how it helped me do my taxes and it is very kind. I recommend Amber and she is very professional. (Original) Es un excelente Sercio me gust? como me ayud? hacer mis taxes y es muy amable. ?mbar se los recomiendo y muy profesional
(Translated by Google) Excellent service from Maria. Very professional, friendly, and helpful. I recommend that you go to this office if you want things done correctly. (Original) Excelente servicio de parte de Mar?a. Muy profesional, amable, y ?til. Le recomiendo que vaya a esta oficina si quiere que le hagan las cosas correctamente.
(Translated by Google) 123 incom tax has provided me with service for many years with a wonderful quality of service. I highly recommend them and give them 5 stars Heidi Toro (Original) 123 incom tax me a brindado servisio por muchos a?os con una calidad de servicio maravillosa se los recomiendo mucho y le doy 5 estrellas Heidi toro
(Translated by Google) I really like the attention that they give me at that office, and I am 8 years old. I paid my taxes in the same place with Mrs. Maria and everyone there is very friendly... thank you for the attention and see you next year ?? (Original) Me gusta mucha la atenci?n que en esa offc me dan, ye tengo 8 a?os acienda mis tax en el mismo lugar con la sra maria y todos ah? son muy amables... gracias por la atenci?n y nos vemos el pr?ximo a?o ??
(Translated by Google) Always very good service. Ambar always serves us very well, always very attentive in helping us with money transfer services and income tax. (Original) Muy buen servicio siempre I Ambar siempre nos atiende muy bien siempre muy atenta en ayudarnos con los servicios de env?os de dinero i de income tax
(Translated by Google) Excellent service!!! I highly recommend it. Thank you so much, Ambar, for your help and advice on our tax return. ???? (Original) Excelente servicio!!! Lo recomiendo al 100% Muchas gracias Ambar por tu ayuda y consejos en nuestra declaracion de impuestos .????
(Translated by Google) I have done my taxes in this place for more than 3 years, Ms. Ambar has helped me a lot, I have never had any problems with my taxes, she is very dedicated and responsible in her work, whenever I have had a question she has clarified it for me, friends and family I recommend this place, remember that all taxes are different, some we receive a refund and others not, that does not depend on the company, remember that... (Original) He hecho mis taxes en este lugar por mas de 3 anos, la
(Translated by Google) Excellent service! I have been doing my Taxes with them for more than 15 years, I recommend their service! (Original) Excelente servicio! Me encuentro ya por m?s de 15 a?os haciendo mis Taxes con ellos, recomiendo su servicio!
(Translated by Google) Mary is excellent at her job and she is also a very good person, she always takes great care of me and is very kind. I 100% recommend her work and she is very reliable. (Original) Mary es exelente en su trabajo y aparte es muy buena persona siempre me atiende de maravilla y muy amable recomiendo 100% su trabajo y muy confiable
(Translated by Google) 6 years doing my taxes Mar?a Torres, thank you for your first-world service, recommended and with a lot of transparency and loyalty. (Original) 6 a?os haciendo mis taxes Mar?a torres gracias por tu servicio de primer mundo recomendable y con mucha transparencia y lealtad
(Translated by Google) Very good service, very friendly, and they patiently answer your questions! 100% recommended; I've been with them for years! (Original) Muy buen servicio muy amables y te resuelven tus dudas con mucha pasciencia!. Recomendaci?n al 100% tengo a?os con ellos!
(Translated by Google) Maria and all the staff always provided water and comfort. They make you feel welcome. I have been going there for a long time and they have never made me feel bad. (Original) Maria y todo el personal siempre often agua y cmodidad. Lo hacen sentir vienvenida. Ya tengo mucho tiempo llendo ahi y nunca me han echo sentir mal.
(Translated by Google) Excellent place to do your taxes, and send money, they are also very friendly and very good accessibility when making payment for my insurance and so on, 100% recommended. (Original) Excelente lugar para hacer tus taxes, y env?os de dinero, adem?s son muy amables y muy buena accesibilidad al momento de hacer el pago de mis aseguranzas y dem?s, 100%recomendado.
(Translated by Google) They do a very good job without complications, very professional and they don't make you wait for my gift, highly recommended? (Original) Hacen muy buen trabajo sin conplicaciones muy profecionales y no te hacen esperar para mi don recomendables?
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Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.
Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.
Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.
During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.
Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.
Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.
For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.
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