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1212 S Bristol St #11
Santa Ana, California 92704
My experience with Amigos Income Tax Services has been great so far. When I have any doubt or questions about my tax forms, Juan Pablo and Jose Luis always help out. They always provide excellent and professional service. If you are a first timer, I highly recommend them. You won't be disappointed.
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Juan Pablo, the manager at the income tax services office, and I couldn?t be more impressed. His professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly and ensured I understood every step. Highly recommend his services! - Abdul
I had an excellent experience with Amigos Tax Services. Juan Pablo was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. They always make the tax filing process smooth and stress-free, answering all my questions with patience and clarity. I truly appreciate their attention and dedication.
Recommend 100000% Juan Pablo is very very professional and knows very much about the tax process. He makes sure his clients understand the ins and outs without making it confusing. He made me feel very comfortable and was more than helpful. I won't do my taxes any where else now that I'm aware of this place. I Recommend this place to anyone who expects honesty and competence ???? Thank you!
Juan Pablo was very profesional and showed great care regarding my taxes. He went above and beyond to make sure I understood exactly what he was doing. If i could put 10 stars I would .I definitely recommend him and will surely return next year!
I called them and no answer, then received a call back where the caller mentioned they were currently with another client and asked if my call was ?important,? which made my inquiry feel dismissed. To make matters worse, the caller did not properly introduce himself or the name of the business?I had to ask multiple times where he was calling from. His tone came across as unfriendly and somewhat aggressive, even implying I was trying to sell something, when in fact I was a potential client (2 corporations
Amigos is the best! This is my husband?s and I second year filing our taxes with Juan, and we couldn?t be happier. Juan is very easy going and accommodating. He also explains everything so it?s very easy to understand. Amigos make filing taxes a simple and easy task. Highly recommend Amigos to help you file your taxes!!!
Hello am jesus and my experience with amigos taxes has been wonderful was greeted by juan pablo and felt very welcomed.Thanks for the help along the way will be looking forward to do more business with them very great people.
I want to start off by personally thanking Jose. The dedication and commitment he had to assist me with both my business and personal taxes was beyond unbelievable! I truly appreciate your help and I definitely recommend to anyone who needs assistance to give him a try, you won?t be disappointed! And once thank you Jose!
BEST Customer Service Hands Down! Mr. Grey has been doing my taxes now for nearly 15 years and I wouldn't haven't any other way. He is always reachable and always answers any questions I may have. If he's not available, then Mr. Jose Luis is there to assist with any issue. Thank you guys for everything.
Juan Pablo is the best! He knows what he is doing and he is super efficient! Can?t thank him enough for all the things I have learned from him if it?s your first time doing taxes he is the best at explaining everything and whatever questions you got :)
I?ve been using Amigos income tax services for my taxes for the past three years, and I couldn?t be happier with the service. Always professional, accurate, and efficient?I?ve never had a single issue. Highly recommend!
Really helpful guys, they know their business. Last year they helpe.to get the ITINs for my family, and to prepare my Taxes for the year,. This year I come back and they help me to present the taxes again and was done in less than 20 minutes. And the price was really accessible compared with other places and apps. For sure I will be back next year.
Amigos income taxes is an excellent firm. They have helped me so much. They go above and beyond to help you out. It is a very good service, I hope I will use it again.
I've been coming to Amigo's Income Taxes Since 2015 and I have No Complaints they do they're job very good and they show you what they put on the computer and never lie to you and help you get what you deserve. I really recommend this place for your taxes.
BOTH ! Juan Pablo & Jose Luis are extremely knowledgeable , helpful , honest and friendly ! Now a days you can?t trust anybody but you definitely trust them to help you file your taxes , they will get it done the right way don?t go anywhere else !! If I could them 100 stars I would . Thank you guys ??
Amazing Service! I have been coming here for years and I will keep coming back because they explain everything with so much detail and answer all my questions. Juan Pablo is the best!!
So happy we found Amigos income tax. Juan Pablo helped us every step of the way and answered all of our questions. Definitely recommend this place 1000%
Juan Pablo is simply amazing, very profssional and explains everything in great detail. Very grateful we found this place and will be life long clients. Thank you Amigos. ??
Came in with doubts , and walked out with lots of valuable information. Truly recommend Amigos income tax . Very well explained and very informative. Super friendly people.
The best place to do your taxes a I have been there in the past 3 years and I get the best experience thank you to Juan Pablo for explaining the hole process and being so patient I really recommend this place trust me you own regret coming to Amigos Income Tax ..
Today I had the pleasure of receiving absolutely outstanding tax assistance from Juan. He walked me through the whole process and explained how everything worked, without leaving out any details. I could tell that he?s an honest man who truly wanted me to learn how my taxes work rather than just trying to get my business. Last but most certainly not least, in only 2 hours he saved me almost $2,000 in total. He does outstanding work and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone in need of help with t
Juan Pablo is amazing he is really professional and a pro at what he does he explained everything that I needed to know would definitely recommend him .
Very knowledgeable on taxes and not super expensive. They helped save me some money and that's always great. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Best and most transparent income tax prepares I?ve ever been too, they explain everything thoroughly and do the most for their clients 10/10 would recommend
I met with Juan yesterday regarding my 2023 tax returns. He was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He answered all of my questions and was a true professional. I will be back to see Juan next Spring so he can prepare my 2024 tax returns!! Thank you Juan!
Juan Pablo was great he too the time to explain and teach us how to do things right we had a great service with him .??
I met Mr. Jose Luis, he?s nice, kind man, he was very helpful and explained the tax system everything very professionally. Thank so much
I just want to take a moment to appreciate ?Jose? Not only is he an expert in tax services, but he also has an amazing personality, which is a clear reason why there isn?t a single low rating on Google! I?ve had my taxes done elsewhere before, and not a single person explained anything about taxes and how it works, but Jose spent so much time explaining all possible options and reasons to me. It was hard for me to change my tax preparer, but I?m absolutely happy with my decision, and I?ve also recommended ?
Just moved back to California and needed to do my taxes. Looked up reviews in town and decided to give Amigos ITS a try based on reviews alone. Hands down best service I've encountered doing taxes. Juan was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and answered my millions of questions. He even gave me positive advice/pointers on how to fill out a W4 to maximize my future returns!!! Recommend this place to anyone in a heart beat!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Jose, Very knowledgeable and helpful. Please don?t hesitate to use his service he knows what he is doing. Amigo Income Tax Service is the best place to do your taxes. 5-star service!
this location of the Amigos tax office its very professional and friendly i love the staff and great work they always do
Just filed my taxes with Amigos for the twelfth year in a row. It's easy to see how and why they have those five stars in their reviews. Juan does a great job at clearly explaining the changes in the tax laws and how they affect common people such as myself. He is a pleasure to work with and as much as I hate doing my taxes, I look forward to seeing him every year. I have referred family and friends to them, and I hope you do the same. They will take care of you.
If you?re looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and friendly tax service, I highly recommend Amigos Income Tax in Santa Ana, CA
My boyfriend and I came to Amigos and was helped by Juan Pablo Grey. Super kind, funny and very knowledgeable. He took the time to educate us about our taxes and answered all our questions. Even provided us with a discount! Highly recommend. Great place and service. Thank you!
Juan is great at explaining how taxes work, I recommend amigos tax to anyone in the OC area.
Juan Pablo did a great job of helping me with my complicated tax situation. He explained to me in detail of exactly what he was doing and showing me as well. He made these complicated subjects very easy to understand and I can see why so many people have great things to say about this tax place. five out of five stars would definitely recommend to anybody !!?
Best place in Orange County. Super helpful always a pleasure doing my taxes with Juan Pablo such an awesome human being Very helpful and great at he?s craft. I am so good. 10 plus year customer and will keep coming back.
Juan always blows us out of the water with the level of knowledge and customer service he provides. He takes care of us every year! Each interaction we have is wonderful and he makes a scary and aversive process of filing taxes a painless and comfortable one! Would recommend Juan 100/10 for his services!
I?m grateful to have found Amigos income tax service, Juan did my taxes and did an amazing job! He worked with me and answered all my questions by explaining things so that I could understand. I would recommend them to anyone that wants someone honest, easy to talk with, and knows what they are doing.
Absolutely the best tax services I have ever received. Juan is very patient understanding and reliable. He shares just about everything he knows with you and if he doesn?t know he is willing to go out of his way to find out. He walks you by every single step, simply just amazing service over all.
My experience here could be summed up in one word, incredible! Juan was extremely honest and knowledgeable in helping me prepare and file my taxes. This is one of those situations in which you think to yourself ?if only I knew about this sooner!? Will definitely be returning anytime I have an issue or anything tax related arises, they will go above and beyond to surpass your expectations and you will leave a very happy customer.
Agent is supper friendly, gives you the best advice and takes the time to educate you. I was guided step by step on how to avoid future problems. I recommend coming here and do your taxes. This places deserves a 5+ star on service!!!
Juan is the best! He has been helping me with my taxes for over 5 years and have been pleased every year. He is honest, friendly, and just one great guy! I highly recommend Amigos Income Tax Services.
Best income tax preparer I?ve ever been to, amazing customer service and very transparent at all times. Walked in thinking I would have to pay the IRS thousands of dollars and Juan Pablo really helped me and took the time to sort out and fix my financial situation and turned what I owed to the IRS into tax credits so now I?m getting a good amount in refund. Fees to prepare taxes here are definitely worth every penny, highly recommend this place.
Just wanted to say Amigos income tax are the greatest. I have been there since 2015. When I first went in I loved how they explained detail by detail and my refunds have been the greatest alll legit and they don't quit. I really highly recommend them they are AMAZING.
My husband and I have been utilizing Amigos Income Tax Services for years. They are very knowledgeable and really go out of their way for the best experience. These guys make sure you get the most out of your tax refund or minimize what you may owe back. They are very professional and treat all clients like family. The best part is their prices are so affordable for the services they provide. Highly Recommended!
Thank you so much Juan , for helped me with my tax refund. I?m glad I found this place to filed a taxes refund. Juan did a very good job on explaining the process and very professional. Will come back next year.
I started doing my taxes with Amigos last tax year and I came back this tax year because they are knowledgeable and helpful. They answered all of my questions and helped me understand the process better. I highly recommend giving them a visit.
Juan is a great guy in explaining how taxes work and is patient in explaining it twice if necessary. He tries to help as much as possible and giving you the right information. He and his brother don't steal people's money like other places. I will continue to stay with them every year.
Very professional kind honest did the job with no issues super satisfied.
I have been coming here for the past 6 years! I will never go to anyone else! Juan Pablo & Jose Luis are literal god sent angels! They will take however long it takes for you to walk out knowing exactly where every single one of your penny is going! If I can rate them More than 5 stars I would! You will not be disappointed!
My first time coming here and safe to say they are professional, respectful and explain the process very thoroughly, any questions you have they'll walk you through. One of the few IRS Certified Acceptance Agents in the area with affordable fees as well. Will recommend to anyone looking for notary services apart from taxes. Many thanks for the help ??
My wife and I have been using Amigos Income tax for about two years. We?re amazed by their help, price, and passion. They help customers as family, they have affordable price. The passion is noticeable that brings trust along. I highly recomen them!
Excellent service, Jos? Luis, he helped me and guided me to declare my first taxes and I am very grateful for his attention. Thank you very much Jos? Luis for guiding me in this process! 100% recommended.
First time coming to Amigos income tax and I will definitely be returning. I was helped out by Juan and he did an amazing job with explaining and answering any questions I had. Thank you so much for making it such an easy process. -Marco
Juan and Jose are both great dudes. They both took the time to thoroughly help me and make sure I filed the correct tax return.
let's just say - I hate tax season !! I called inquiring about an appointment and was seen that same day. I met with Juan Pablo who is understanding, caring and helpful ! - this is exactly the type of person I need handing my taxes !! Thank you Juan and Amigo Tax service for everything!! I will be coming back to file. glad I came in !!! HABLAN ESPANOL !
Great service. They communicate very well and make sure to take their time to explain and make sure i understand, Juan is actually the best , he is honest and friendly. I highly recommend!
Amazing service! Juan Pablo goes above and beyond and breaks down your taxes with you. Definitely filing again with Amigos!
excellent service. i been doing my taxes with them for over 5 years. No issues. they communicate very well. If i have a question, they take their time to explain and make sure I understand.
Juan has always been and will always be my go to on my taxes. Him and the rest of the crew go above and beyond for everything and anything they can do for you. Explain and answer all your questions in detail. I call it ?simplifying the process.? #10STARSALLDAY
Not only does Juan take care of everything from start to finish, he walks you through e each step. Truly knowledgeable and trustworthy!
Learned so much from Juan! He taught us how to file our taxes the right way. And also answered all of our questions and concerns! Recomend 1,000 percent! Super friendly.
Best tax preparation firm in Orange County. Extremely knowledgeable tax professionals and excellent customer service.
Definitely recommend! Juan was extremely helpful and informative. Found my new tax guy, thank you!
Amigos taxes have the best services and in Orange County hand down. I would recommend them to all my family and friends
Excellent experience ???? will continue rating this place a 5??
Jose and juan went above and beyond to meet my expectations. They are both great listeners and have a great compassion for their customers with a big heart!
My wife and I have been coming here for years and I always like how they explain everything step by step of the process. It?s hard to find someone honest now in days.. I would recommend coming here and hear them out .guarantee you will love what they do for you.
There great guys always happy to see clients come back to do taxes and and a great help. They always tell us the changes the IRS does that we wouldn?t know because we don?t hear from it on TV.
Thank you Juan Pablo for your amazing services. They treat you with respect and care very much. I definitely recommend to others.
My wife and I have been doing are taxes here for the last 5 years, we wouldn't go anywhere else. Always a great time doing are taxes here and the guys are great help.
Very great and excellent customer service!
Great service I really recommend !!????
Great experience . No where else will they give you insight about your taxes than this place . Highly recommend.
I honestly have never felt more comfortable with talking about my money and business ventures with anyone else except Juan. He's been my tax Man for 9 years now and I don't plan on going anywhere ??????
Very helpful and friendly team.
Awesome experience. Can't express in words my gratitude. Thank you so much!.
Best customer service ever, i would really recommend going to this place, Its really helpful and if its your first time they will take their time explaining everything so that you understand,
couldn?t have chosen a better office to get help at. 11/10 service.
Very informative, teaches you while they help you. I learned a lot and I appreciate it
Extremely good services, highly recommend Amigos Income Tax!
They are the best doing taxes
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