Gotta Do My Taxes

Been working with Rod on my taxes for years. Followed him from his old office! Efficient and professional, always helps me get the best results... those surprise return$! Enjoyable office demeanor and knows the industry. Can't go wrong with Rod, you gotta.

We found Rod and his friendly staff via a referral and it was JUST what we were looking for. Being that both my husband and I are freelance, trying to understand our taxes was a nightmare, but Rod has relieved that stress and it feels like a weight has been lifted. I love receiving emails from Gotta do my Taxes because each one, I learn a lot more about how taxes work, how to make tax season smoother, and how to be smarter with your business. I finally feel like I'm starting to understand this stuff! Thank

I've been a client of Gotta Do My Taxes for many years. Rod is a fun, caring and professional person. Due to the pandemic this year in 2020, I finally migrated over to his very easy to use distance/online portal to collaborate with Rod on my returns. It's been very efficient. Although I miss seeing him in person, Rod with Gotta Do My Taxes still provides a great experience.

Cannot recommend them enough. My wife and I have been going to Rod for several years after our "last" bad experience at H&R block where we were spending TOO much money, and not getting the kind of service we should have been getting. Now, I will be the first to admit that our tax situation is not the most simple in the world. My wife works, and I I have several different employers. To be perfectly honest the people at H&R Block were not equipped to handle our situation. Rod was an absolute God send for u

Rod is the man. I've been coming here for years to get my taxes done based on numerous recommendations from old co workers who are also loyal Rod fans. Not only is he super responsive throughout the year but he has an answer for everything and if he doesn't, he never forget to get back to you after he figures it out. Rod has been doing my taxes since i was an employee, to being self employed, to now owning my own business he's helped me through every step. I also must note how personable he is and what a gr

I've been going to Rod for 2 years (3rd one now coming soon) and really enjoy the way he helps me do my taxes! He takes an annoying process and makes it very efficient and fast. He is great at what he does and I really like how he is helpful. Highly recommend him!!!

I have been working with Rod since 2017. He is the best, very knowledgeable, very professional. Until 2017 I had hard time finding trusted tax guy. I finally found gotta do taxes who can do my taxes and who can answer all my questions. Process started by Sending him all my tax docs thru his remote portal & once he finalized all the work made an appointment to see him in person. Went to his office it took less than 30 minutes to complete the process. I'm very satisfied & definitely recommend rod. Thanks a lo

Rod and his team are amazing! They make doing my taxes each year easy - and it always takes less than an hour! Rod is especially great at understanding my career field and making sure everything is filed correctly. I highly recommend him to anyone!

2019 was my first year using Rod and I was very impressed with Rod and his team. They were super efficient, and within an hour my taxes were ready to go. They have some sort of portal where your taxes are securely stored and you can use it to file the return electronically when you are ready. During the year, Rod & team sends helpful tax tips via e-mail blast. This is such a change from my previous preparer, and I feel lucky to have found Gotta Do My Taxes.

I've been going to Rod for years for both my personal & business tax returns. I have the utmost confidence in his tax knowledge, and am relieved to have him as a buffer between me and and IRS! His pricing is fair, turnaround is fast, and his bubbly personality is an added bonus. This guy is not who you picture in your mind's eye when you think "accountant".... He's worth checking out, cause after all, we all gotta do our taxes!

I have been coming to Rod for several years now. He is very knowledgeable and efficient, making the process of filing taxes painless. His newsletters are also very informative and he is quick to respond to any questions I have throughout the year. Working with him and his staff is truly a first class experience all around. I recommend him highly to anyone.

Rod and his team are the bestest! I've been going to them for years now and if you can believe it, I actually enjoy doing my taxes every year. He's knowledgeable, the prices are fair and you'll love his tax reminder emails. He's especially great with actors/performers because he is one!

This is my third year working with Gotta Do My Taxes to prepare my tax return. Rod and Ryan are true professionals and great to work with! They take what can be a stressful process and help make it easy. Scheduling an appointment is simple and they are available to answer any questions you may have prior to your meeting - like what documents you need to bring. If you are looking to have your taxes professionally prepared drop them a line.

Rod is a super star! You've got to subscribe to his super informative and witty tax email newsletter. It's one of the few that I read in full; believe it or not it's quite entertaining and insightful, specially if you are a small business owner. I have never met anyone as savvy as him when it comes to personal taxes. I used to file taxes on my own, but there comes a point in life when things get a tad more complicated and you really need to hand over the wheel to an expert (Rod) and let him find you the

Wow! Rod is awesome. He's very communicative with you, answers questions year-round about any tax related things, and he's an expert on entertainment people and the mess that is 1099s + w4 and such. He's meticulous, really works hard to get you a good refund while crossing the I's and dotting the Ts. I would recommend to anyone.

Rod has been doing my tax returns for well over a decade. He knows the tax codes for so many business types, stays current with the changes and is always on top of special situations, like mine. He's like a surgeon when it comes to maximizing returns. When I first hired him, he revised theee previous returns and found thousands of dollars in overpayment. Finally, he's straight up and fun to work with. You gotta do your taxes with gotta do my taxes!

Rod is the man! Several years ago, I had back taxes and penalties due from an incompetent accountant. I reached out to Gotta Do My Taxes in desperation and Rod solved the problem almost immediately and has been rock solid ever since. I never once worry that my taxes have any issues. Rod's emails are filled with important information about filing deadlines, tax strategies, and hilarious anecdotes. When was the last time you looked forward to reading an email from your accountant? I couldn't recommend Gotta D

I just got back from Rod and he was wonderful. This is the first time I've been to a tax person. I usually use hrblock.com, because my taxes are easy. When I started out on hrblock a couple weeks ago, some unexpected freelance and other things had me owing like $2500. Rod got me $500 BACK! He actually makes the process painless and even fun -- he's very funny and calming. Can't recommend him more!

After having my taxes prepared by a partner in a high-end NYC CPA firm, I was referred to Rod and immediately saw my tax obligation go down by half, and again by another half after following his advice. He also prepared amended returns for previous years for which I ended up getting quite a bit of money back. He's aggressive in claiming deductions, asking me numerous questions CPAs never did. If you are self-employed, a small business, in the arts, etc -- this is the guy to go to. Period. I believe you'

It's tax time so now that I have gone to Gotta Do My Taxes two years in a row, I thought I would write a review. There is street/metered parking only but you won't be there longer than two hours so no need to worry. Last year, they charged me less than my previous tax preparer and statistics show that they charge below the national average. They handle a lot of entertainment clients and are familiar with the new laws: no more business-related deductions as I came to find out. However, I had to ask them:

I've been going to Rod for the last few years and he's wonderful. It's so nice to know where I'm going for my taxes every year. I trust him, he's fast, he's fun to work with and I always start the year with peace of mind. I highly, highly recommend.

Rod is the best! He got my taxes back on track after my previous accountant messed up my taxes and the IRS came after me. He has been amazing to work with for the past 4 years and I can't imagine going to anyone else to get me through tax season!

I used to be a do-it-yourself kind of tax person for years, but after going to Rod and his team at Gotta Do My Taxes, I have seen the error of my ways. They were professional, friendly, thorough, and happily answered all of my questions, no matter how inane. And when it was done, I was very satisfied with their services. I'll be coming back next year and fully recommend to anyone.

Rod and his associates feel like old friends every time I walk in the office. I found him years ago through a recommendation from a friend because I was new to LA from Chicago and didn't understand what to do with my filings as a travel nurse. That year and every year since, I have trusted Rod and his dudes to put me at ease and make excellent recommendations for whatever I throw their way: multiple jobs, switching health insurance mid-year, stupidly cashing in an old retirement account, going up a tax brac

Rod is amazing. He has turned the dreaded tax season into something I now understand and have prepped for efficiently. From helping me and my wife understand how to organize our expenses for our businesses, how to properly estimate income for health insurance, to simply filling out the new W-4 form, he is always educating us and on top of any new city/state/government tax laws I would otherwise be unaware of. He doesn't just do your taxes, he guides you and helps you understand how it all works so you aren'

Rod and his staff at Gotta Do My Taxes have been preparing my annual tax returns for several years. I always look forward to seeing them and/or interacting with them every year during tax season because they're friendly and personable in addition to being very smart and thorough. I've been self-employed in the entertainment industry for many years, and I'm frequently out of town for work, so for the last several years, they've prepared my tax returns remotely. Their detailed deductions and expenses worksh

Rod has been doing my taxes for more than fifteen years and in all that time I've had zero problems. Several years ago I attempted to do my own taxes and ended up owing a significant amount. After contacting Rod at the last minute my worries disappeared as he and the people at GDMT took care of everything, including the extension I needed, and I even received a modest refund. Should've never left...now I never will Thanks Rod!

Rod really understands how taxes and the entertainment industry work, and I am so grateful that I went to him for my taxes. I was in and out in less than an hour, and he was so thorough with checking over my paperwork. I would recommend him to anyone looking to make the process of filing your taxes easier.

I love Rod and his team! They are quick, competent & extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive and, honestly, their demeanor and communications make taxes a little more fun and a little less painful. Would highly recommend. :) Happy repeat customer.

I have finally found my forever tax guys !! I have been with Gotta Do My Taxes for 3yrs now because I trust that my taxes will be done professionally, efficiently and correctly. Rod, Ryan, and the rest of the guys make doing your taxes a painless thing of the past. I would be lost without their guidance, and having moved out of CA, I thought that I was going to have to start a whole new relationship with someone new but GDMT is still coming through for me. I am so grateful for their tax wisdom, and the secu

Rod and his team are terrific. He is funny, knowledgeable and didn't make me feel stupid because my files weren't in the best shape. We switched to Rod last year and I'm so happy we did. I just wish we had found him sooner!

Believe it or not, Rod & Co. make doing taxes fun. Not only do they make the stressful, stress-less, they're extremely professional and always current on the ever changing tax laws. His client emails keeps me informed about deadlines and tips not to procrastinate not to mention entertained!

I went to H&R Block for years in fear of changing anything with my taxes. Rod told me to give him a shot and I'm so glad I did. Amazing. Cheaper than H&R Block AND I got more money! No question I made the right choice. I've been going to Rod now for 5 years. It's been fantastic.

Simply the best tax people in Los Angeles. In addition to the annual essentials, this team keeps in contact year round to make sure you stay up on all the necessary deadlines to keep more money in your pocket. To top it all off, they're great people and a pleasure to work with! I am very happy to have landed with them and will be a returning client for both my corporate and personal taxes for years to come.

Rod has been my Tax man for 6 years now- I can't say enough how every year around April, when I'm freaking out thinking I've done something wrong in the big scary tax world and the IRS is going to hunt me down for no good reason, he kindly puts my mind at ease answering every question I have and reassuring me that once again my business is covered for yet another year because we've taken all his practical tax advice. Plus he always has fresh coffee and funny jokes. Love Gotta do my taxes - and will continue

Gotta do my taxes was recommended to me from a friend and I am very happy I tried them out. They also amended last years taxes, which were done elsewhere and had mistakes. I work in film and have multiple state filings and they did a stellar job. It's nice to find my new tax guy.

Rod and Brent are fantastic. They know their stuff. They are personable, managing to make an unpleasant task actually fun! They made suggestions that would save me money going forward, and I've already implemented them. And they are prompt to answer my emails, which I so appreciate! Highly recommend!!!

Rod is THE tax guy you wish you had; knows his stuff, fair price for his services, easy going and easy to communicate with... what more could you ask for. (He's funny, too!)

Rod has been doing my taxes for about 5 years now and I've been very pleased. As a freelancer my massive number of W2s can be daunting, but Rod always handles it!

Been coming to Rod and his posse for years. They know their stuff! Rod is a sweetheart and his team is awesome. Happy to be a loyal client.

I was referred to Rod by a friend. Rod is great. He is really knowledgeable and honest. I recommend Gotta Do My Taxes. Try his services and you won't be disappointed.

Rod is the only one we trust with our taxes! He helped us work through an audit saving us thousands of dollars! He's knowledgeable and always accessible!

Rod has been taking care of my taxes for the last 12 years and I couldn't see trusting anyone as much as I do him. So knowledgeable and helpful.

Who knew doing your taxes could be fun?! I LOVE these guys! Rod has been doing my taxes for years and I wouldn't trust anybody else.

4th year in a row using Gotta Do My Taxes - thorough, attentive, up front and easy to work with. I work remotely with the team and the process has worked out great! Highly Recommend!

I've been a client for over ten years, and referred tons of people. All have been very happy. They are reliable, honest, respectful of your time, give freely of tons of helpful information, and respond quickly to questions.

Rod and his crew are the best. Thorough, fast and professional. I would recommend their services to anyone.

Gotta Do My Taxes has been great! Awesome guys and I feel at ease and even get a laugh when I'm there. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Extremely prompt, informative and knowledgeable. He has been doing my taxes for a few years now, and am very happy with the results.

Best referral ever!! Rod, and everyone else in this office, was great. Can't be happier!!

Super-friendly expert service with frequent communication so that you always know what's coming up and what's going on. Highly recommended whether you're in entertainment or not. They do it all.

This place is THE BEST. They've been doing my taxes for years, and they're always professional and positive to be around. I would never go anywhere else.

I'm in entertainment and these guys did a terrific job of navigating my stack of gigs!