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1518 E Alondra Blvd
Compton, California 90221
As a first-timer navigating the world of taxes, I was honestly dreading the whole process. But this place completely changed my perspective! The staff was incredibly patient and walked me through everything step-by-step, making sure I understood each form and deduction. They answered all my questions with a smile and made me feel comfortable. I left feeling confident asf, and I'll definitely be back next year. If you're a newbie like me, this is the place to go!!!!
I had an excellent experience with their service! They made the entire process of filing my taxes incredibly easy and stress-free. The team was really flexible with scheduling, accommodating my work schedule and ensuring everything was handled efficiently. Highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a smooth and convenient tax filing experience!
Been doing my taxes with Joanna for years now and honestly I can?t see myself going elsewhere. My mom put me on. Best believe ima put my kids on as well! The best service GUARANTEED. Rest assured all your questions will be answered with clear and concise responses! I promise you will NOT regret coming here. If you don?t believe me stop by and see the high demand yourself! Just phenomenal!
I had a great experience at Gonzalez professonial services! The staff was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process stress-free. They answered all my questions clearly and completed everything quickly. I really appreciated their attention to detail and friendly attitude. I?ll definitely be coming back next year and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable tax help.
I?m really satisfied with the help I received from Joanna. I filed my W-2 forms and a 1099 form and she was very thorough and helpful with the filing process. I will definitely be returning and recommending her business to friends and family, thank you for making this an easy process for me!
i have been coming here to do my taxes for more than 10 years! I have nothing but great things to say aboutJoanna and her crew- they are the best!! <3 They genuinely care about their clients and are always willing to go the extra mile for us, they remember every single face and name of everyone that comes in? i?ve brought 3 of my friends over here to do their taxes and they haven?t regretted their decision either, still loyal to them to this day as well!!. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!
I've been doing my taxes here for years. The best spot you can go to. Highly recommend it. This is the only place anyone should do their taxes. Gonzalez looks out for the people!
We did our taxes here for the first Time with Joanna and we had a great experience! Joanna is excellent at what she does and was able to answer all our questions! We will definetly be going back next year
I highly recommend working with Joanna. She takes the time to thoroughly review all paperwork to better assist you and ensures you receive the best possible service.
Been coming here for years , Very great customer service. Full team is hands on , attentive and professional. Truly & fully recommend to anyone and everyone !!
Natalie helped me complete my taxes, she was very helpful and very efficient. Thank you so much for your help and for your excellent customer service!
Amazing services!! I came in last minute to just get my taxes done. They squeezed me in and help me tremendously I?m super grateful for Bryan and Joana
I just want to leave a review knowing to come to Joanna's you always come here and you get a good vibe good welcome like family this is a great place to be leave with a lot of spirit and leave with a smile on your face this is a very welcome place to come to
It's a great place to file your income tax I've been going there for 5 years they're so helpful polite , they explain to me the process and the amount of refunds that I will be receiving.
Been coming here for years love how efficient and easy it is Joana is the best! Will keep coming here definitely recommended
The best place to file taxes, has one of the best customer service and support. I highly recommend for everyone to come here
I love this place it?s amazing Joanna is nice! They all truly have a amazing heart and helped me out so much
I recently had the pleasure of working with Gonzalez Professional Services, and I couldn't be more impressed. Despite being out of state, their team was incredibly quick and efficient in handling my tax filing. They were not only responsive to my questions but also friendly and approachable, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of professional tax assistance!
Great customer service! Always come every year. Always answered all my questions.
EVERYONE WAS FRIENDLY AND PROFESIONAL WHEN DOING MY TAXES. I WOULD RECOMMEND JOANNA AND HER TEAM TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS A TAX CONSULTANT.
Everyone is very nice and very professional in our taxes thank you Brian and Joanna
Been coming here for many many years they always deliver great customer service.
I had an amazing experience, very friendly environment and very helpful.
I always come here to do my taxes. The new tax expert Nataly is very helpful and communicative.
!Amazing experience! Highly recommend coming here! I drove 5 hours to file my taxes and could not be happier with what I was able to get returned, after previous years of tax workers trying to rush the process and not help us get what we could we finally found the perfect place to do our taxes. Best believe we?ll be back next year.
Great service. Highly recommended
Joanna is truly an amazing person ! We were in and out in a timely manner. She always goes above and beyond to help us. I have been a client for five years and she never disappoints . I highly recommend her and her team for any of your tax needs and other services !!
Great place to come do your taxes!!
I always have a great experience here getting my taxes done. Definitely recommend this place. Every employee are professionals and make sure you are satisfied. They always provide a welcoming experience
Very professional and nice staff. I?ve been coming to this place for the past 3 years and they?ve always helped me with filing my taxes. I recommend to any one of all tax bracket.
I started coming back in 2020 and I absolutely love the service! Everyone is very kind and welcoming! They are also very professional and friendly!! No tension or awkwardness, very easygoing! I always get mine done with Joanna but everyone else is also nice and friendly!
I came to Gonzalez professional services to get my taxes done after struggling to do them last year on turbo tax. They were very fast and helpful! They answered all my question and were very professional. I?ll be coming back again!
This is my second year coming to this location to do my taxes and it?s great! They help me understand what?s going on and resolve any issues. They totally know what they?re doing! I recommend!!!!!
Wonderful experience! Everyone was super helpful and provided great customer service! Will definitely keep coming here to do my taxes.
I have been coming here since about 2016. Joanna and her team are always very helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. I have trusted this business and feel welcome and comfortable and more importantly happy and satisfied with the work and service they provide. Thank You for always making the dreadful tax season bearable.
I been coming to Gonzalez Professional Services for 9 yrs and it?s always a great experience. Joanna and her team are the best at helping you with your taxes.
My first time doing my taxes here. It was a great experience. Everyone, here is so professional and really nice. They answer all your questions. I would totally recommend to everyone.
I?m am really satisfied with the service provided. Very helpful and polite. Will definitely recommend and will be back for future services. Thank you for making the process so easy!
I?ve been doing my taxes here ever since i was able to do them and I would never even think about going anywhere else. Joanna and her crew are the best! They genuinely care about their clients and are always willing to go the extra mile for us. They are always available, regardless of the time. They reciprocate the loyalty they?re given :) i?ve brought 3 of my friends over here to do their taxes and they haven?t regretted their decision either. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!
Joanna and her team did an amazing job. They are super kind, patient and want to make sure you come out happy and at ease. They are very thorough! Highly recommend!
Quick and easy. The attendant was really helpful and they explain everything to detail. Really happy I came here to do my taxes. If you?re a busy person and need someone to help you with this as fast as possible this is definitely the best place to come to!
Today I got my taxes done with Joanna Gonzales and the experience was fast and very helpful. Today she helped me with my taxes and I was able to get my taxes done quick. Today we realized that my previous job was not taxing enough taxes during my work experience and would owe but she helped me give some money back in which helped me in the long run. The facility was very clean and very professional. The workers were very friendly and nice.
I 100% recommend, everyone was awesome.
I am extremely grateful for the cheerful & professionalism I experienced from Bryan Arcoa. I've been a customer for over 10 years & always looking forward to coming back. Thank you for Joanna & staff for always stepping out of your way to help your customers! Appreciate you all.
Really professional, respectful, and nice people working there, I?ve been doing my taxes here for about 3 years electronically and I?ve never had any problems . I definitely recommend getting your taxes done here .
Highly recommended! Gonzalez Professional Services I?ve been coming to do my taxes for many years now and Joanna always has always taken great care of everything for me. I recommend them 100% they will take care of all your needs
Super excellent service, Joanna is amazing her team makes you feel comfortable and explains everything you need to know before committing to filing with them.
Very helpful and very fast thank you for everything
First time client but they were all very helpful! I came last minute but they made it very easy and efficient so that i would have to wait all day. Great service all around and very knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend!!
Been doing my taxes with Joanna since 2020 and every question I have had she has answered it to the fullest. She is honest with everything and I love that about her because it can be worrying when it comes to taxes. 11 out of 10 for me, this will be the place for me when I do my taxes yearly!
I Have been coming to Gonzalez professional Services for 8yrs now and it was the best referral to do my taxes and she even encouraged me to start my own Car Detail Business after she saw how organized and punctual I was after doing my first set of taxes for a detail company I used to work for. There are always friendly, clean and willing to help with all your taxes needs. Thank you Johana for the encouragement!
Excellent serivice. Staff is amazing and super welcoming and nice. I feel so well taken care of by Joanna! The office is so nice and comfortable too, please stop by for all your tax needs ??
This tax office exhibits the utmost professionalism. I was extremely pleased with the service I received from each and every member of the staff. Joanna Gonzalez is excellent and has a great team. I highly recommend her!
Love the service . Super friendly .
Lovely staff all around. Amazing experience, Joana explains everything and anything you need to know, helps soo much and has great patience for any questions we had. Made us and our kids feel welcomed. Very professional business and staff all around was great!!
Natalie was awesome, super helpfull !!! 6 stars !!
I came in with a problem on my tax returns. Johanna provided the solution. Additionally, she helped me receive a couple thousand dollars extra I wasn?t even expecting. Overall, an absolute expert in her field. Very supportive and friendly staff.
Gonzalez professional service was great for my tax needs. They were very professional and welcoming since I arrived. An appointment was made and I was called when my turn was next, taxes were done in a timely manner. Overall great experience, I will keep returning to them for all my tax needs.
Love this place Joanna and her staff are super professional and friendly. I had questions they had answers. 10/10 recommend.
The service was awesome, everyone is very helpful and nice. They will help you whatever it takes and find a better solution. Definitely I will recommend this to my relatives and friends. Thank You so much for all the help Ms. Joanna and to her team members.
Came in to do my taxes, great service and nice job site. The employes are nice and welcoming I do recommend to come to Gonzalez professional services and indeed will be coming back for future services.
I've been with Gonzalez professional services for about 10 years now. Great customer service and they get the job done. Joanna , Brian and the team are wonderful . I would recommend Gonzalez professional service to anyone who needs his or her income taxes done.
I've been coming to this tax preparer for many years now and it's always a smooth experience. Every tax preparer you go to will help you and do a great job at it. I went with celina and she did an amazing job she was fast efficient and very detailed. I really recommend if you're looking to get your taxes done. Oh and don't forget to ask for joana she's the business owner and the reason I started coming here in the first place!
Highly recommended, I've been coming here for the past 5 years and will never even consider going anywhere else, everyone is so helpfull and they make you feel like family. This year was the first year I file my business and Joanna helped me step by step.
Great experience quick and easy!!
Super friendly people. Trusting, they always inform you well. Well organized and helpful. Have been coming here for almost 3 years and I have never been disappointed. I 100% recommend people to come do there taxes here ??
They were very quick to helping me with my W-2 form and very kind. 100% recommend as there is no hassle and clear everything out to you if you have any questions they will be able to answer and help.
My mom has been coming here for 10+ yrs! We are treated so amazing and the service is the best!!! Definitely recommend to come do your taxes here!!
Excellent service Joanna exceeded my expywill definitely be coming back to her for my future tax services!!
My parents have been coming here for over 15 years! When I first started filing my taxes last year this was the place I came to. They accommodate your work schedule and always make time for you to come into the office. Joanna and her associates are passionate and make sure to answer all of your questions.
I?ve been coming here, about 5 years and they?re always helpful. Very profesional and friendly. I recommend anybody to come do there taxes and much more etc?
Business recommended. Joanna knows what she is doing. I've been her customer for a few years, no regrets. Yes, you'll need patience during tax season. She'll take care of you
Joana always provides great service and looks out for her clients best interest. I have been coming to her for years and have never had any issues. I highly recommend coming to her for your taxes needs.
10/10 very professional and helpful
I?ve been doing my taxes in this location for over 3 years, great services. Always very helpful for my best interest. Would definitely recommend it!
Great customer service! Fastest I?ve ever gotten my taxes done and they have amazing rates. Definitely recommend for first timers!
First time at this location Joanna was very sweet and helpful. I highly recommend this place for any of your tax needs. They are very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you Gonzalez Professional Services
She has an excellent service and also she help a lot with tax service. Thank you very much for your help
Very professional service. Lovely people and I've been coming for ? years and each year they help me understand any difference and always great service.
Don?t be rude to customers just because they don?t want to file with you. I was not rude asking for my paperwork back , & to charge $175 just because I wanted my w2 & child tax credit paper back and then to not receive it because I didn?t want to pay $175. I think that was wrong of you . Not going to lie you were great last year , this year you over charged & I just wanted to let you know I would?ve had to wait 3 months with you& pay double with you , and not get the max I know I can get and somewhere els
I highly recommend coming here. Everyone is so patient with you, so great customer service. I have come here twice already and I have not had problems so they're pretty reliable.
Joanna Gonzalez is the best! My husband and I have trusted Joanna with our taxes for 8 years. Everyone is professional and friendly. Joanna keeps us up-to-date on tax information and I would recommend her services.
If I can give them zero stars I would, Honestly this place was so unprofessional I was there since 10 AM and didn?t leave until 7 PM and when someone was helping me they?ll stop helping you just to talk to other people and then come back to you like that?s so rude can you just give your time and dedication to focus on that person so you can just get them out the way and continue helping others. Also one of the ladies that work there just complains all day while helping people and it?s kinda like if you need
Joanna is such a kind human being. She is so knowledgeable and patient when answering questions. I highly recommend her with any of your tax related necessities.
Great customer service they break everything down for you it was a pleasure meeting with Bernardo I?ll definitely recommend this place to family members and friends!
Excellent service Joanna and her staff definitely are very professional and know what they are doing, 4 years coming here and we?re always happy to be back
the lady that attended me was excellent really profesional and help me to the benefit of my tax form! my reimbursement was incredible! never had i been attended the way they did they treat you like family! recomended for everyone this is the place to go!
Great service, absolutely recommend I?ve been doing my taxes here since 2019 and they help you get the best refund back, very helpful and welcoming as well they make everything fast and easy for you.
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Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.
A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.
Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.
Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.
Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.
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.
Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.
Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.