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8416 Lankershim Blvd #204
Sun Valley, California 91352
I?ve been trusting Guillermo and his incredible team with my family?s taxes for years, and I can honestly say that they?ve earned my highest recommendation. From the moment we walk in, we?re greeted by a warm, welcoming staff that always makes us feel like family. Guillermo?s expertise and genuine care for our financial well-being provide us with peace of mind every year. He consistently delivers the best outcomes, ensuring that our taxes are handled with the utmost precision and professionalism. It?s rare
I?ve been a loyal client of MM Associates Tax Resolution & Notary Service for many years, and I couldn?t be more satisfied. Whether it?s business or personal taxes, or bookkeeping support, Guillermo consistently delivers top-notch service. He?s knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. His expertise brings peace of mind during every tax season. I highly recommend MM Associates in Sun Valley, to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled accountant. Thank you, Guillermo, for your continue
If you?re looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and caring tax professional, look no further than Guillermo and his team! I?ve been doing my taxes with this company for the past four years, and I can?t say enough good things about them. Guillermo is incredibly kind, thorough, and a true expert when it comes to taxes. The customer service here is outstanding?every time I call or visit, I feel genuinely welcomed and valued. In a world where good customer care can be hard to find, Guillermo stands out as
We've been doing our taxes with Guillermo for the last 4 years and we've never worked with a more friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy tax professional. The minute you walk in the door you will feel welcomed, as if visiting family. Guillermo really knows the ins' and outs' of our tax system and will help ensure you get the full return you deserve. If you're looking to have your taxes filed the right way, don't hesitate and call MM Associates for an appointment.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Guillermo at "MM Associates", and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment I walked into their clean and welcoming office. Guillermo is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of tax preparation and beyond. He took the time to understand my unique situation and provided clear, honest advice tailored to my needs. "MM Associates" also offers a range of other services, making them a one-stop shop, and this is what sets them apart. I highly rec
I procrastinated in doing my taxes. I had back taxes and my mom recommended me MM Associates and I'm so happy she did because Guillermo has helped me get back on track and I received a great amount back from my taxes. I am so grateful and thankful to have a place that I can trust and receive the full amount in taxes as possible. I'll never go anywhere else and I'm grateful I found a home to do my taxes.
I have been coming to do my taxes here for two years now. Make sure to ask for Soco, very knowledgeable , will answer any questions and explains the process to you . Wouldn?t trust anybody else with my taxes.
Guillermo and his establishment is very trustworthy! My whole family has come to him to do taxes. He is really helpful, knowledgeable, and professional with his work. I without a doubt, recommend everyone to come to his establishment!
Guillermo has offered me great filing tax services in the past and has recently gone out of his usual line of work to assist my dad with immigration services (such as providing assistance with his residency application). I recently recommend my partner, and he is just as satisfied with his services. If you are in need of tax assistance or have any immigration inquires, I highly recommend you seek Guillermo for assistance.
Our first time doing our taxes with MM associates we worked with Guillermo. He was very Patient and understood our goals for the company. He was very knowledgeable! We will be back !
I always receive outstanding customer service from Guillermo and staff. Very patient with any questions you may have and provides the most in depth knowledge. Over all highly satisfied, thank you .
I?ve been coming to MM Associates for years because they are very knowledgeable with taxes. Before coming here I was paying back $3000-4000 every year the IRS since coming here I have always received a great return. They are professional, honest, and reliable. I won?t be going anywhere else.
This business was very professional . I went in for tax return purposes. I felt like he helped as much as he could and took his time to ensure I was happy. I would recommend this business to anyone.
I recommend Guillermo as he helped me with my prior taxes and helped me navigate what?s needed for my business. We spent over an hour reviewing what?s needed and he was very helpful and generous.
Guillermo was amazing he right away did the job very fast and professional his work space very clean and professional also staff was amazing this will be my place to do my taxes from now on thanks Guillermo and staff
My experience with them was amazing and beautiful. Guillermo Zalazar is a very amazing, charming, and understanding human being. He made me feel very comfortable in trusting him to help me with my needs. He listened very well to everything we were saying and shared some part of his story with us. He was very helpful in meeting people in their individual situations they have going on. I recommend him to everyone.
This establishment is very trustworthy. I feel secure that any questions I have are answered on the spot. The staff is friendly and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Genuinely grateful for all their efforts and support.
I came in with a complicated situation from multiple tax years that I was negligent with. He explained thoroughly each issue that we had to deal with. He walked me through the process and took care of everything for me. Great customer service and would recommend anyone who needs to do their taxes. BEST SPOT IN LA!!! Ask for Guillermo ??
Mr. Zalazar is definitely the kindest and most down to earth accountant I have ever met. He?s quick, thorough, and knows everything when it comes to taxes and the laws. I am happy to say that I will be working with him from here on out with my new business. He?s got great energy and very encouraging! I would highly recommend him!
Maria was very kind, professional and attentive, and the prices are incredible!
An outstanding professional with years of experience in the business and working in the community. MM associates is a trusted partner to have for all your IRS and taxes needs. I highly recommend.
Guillermo is very knowledgeable. I recommend coming here to do your taxes, I had so many questions and he made sure I understood his answers.
The most professional Tax Preparer out there. Extremely knowledgeable always feel welcomed and taken care of. Wouldn?t think to go anywhere else.
They are amazing!! Had a big problem with my taxes where the irs sent me a notice of owing over $3k but MM associates specifically guillermo zalazar worked their magic and were able to take it off completely, it saved me so much. Thank you so much Guillermo.
My husband and I had a very big mess with several years of our taxes not being filed and an audit. We were recommended to MM Associates by a friend. We came into the office and explained our situation to Mr Zalazar. He was very knowledgeable and explained in detail the process of what we needed to do. Mr Zalazar has cleaned up a lot of the mess that was done by someone else. I recommend MM Associates for any of your tax needs. They are very professional and very friendly.
I got great help, they explained everything. I recommend this place.
Highly recommend this place to get your taxes done. Quick service and kind people. Been doing my taxes for five years in this place and the service it?s always great.
Guillermo and everyone at MM Associates Tax resolutions are wonderful and friendly and knowledgeable on what they are doing. I've been getting my taxes done there since 2018 and in 2020 I moved back to Maryland and I still call Guillermo to do my taxes...
This place has very good attention to detail when it comes to costumer service. Guillermo Zalazar listens and it?s great at his job. Very satisfied coming here. Highly recommend this place.
Outstanding customer service. They have various services like Tax services, Notary, Divorce. Super professional and knowledgable. 1000% recommended.
This office has helped me get a release of lien from the IRS. My whole family does their taxes there. I highly recommend.
Great service! Helped me file my taxes and answered any questions I had. Super knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend.
I couldn't sleep with the irs and franchise tax board on my back. Guillermo was outstsnding, had an answer to everything. Problems solved. Great Service, i highly recommend it.
I love the personal service I get every year for the last 7 years. I highly recommend this business for your tax needs.
Great guy, helps as much as he can. Glad my dad recommended to do my taxes with memo.
Great service, I?ve using their services for many years . Very honest people .
I?ve been coming to get help with my taxes here for a couple of year and I am never disappointed. Very knowledgeable and great customer service.
Mr. Guillermo Salazar is very professional and a very ethical persona. I highly recommend his services to everyone.
Memo is great !! Really recommend. Have been coming since I start doing taxes!
Great staff, the owner is highly educated in what he does and answered all my tax questions! Highly recommended this place for everyone filing taxes!
Very professional and gives clear and straightforward advice. I definitely recommend him.
I love this place.there great people to me.always helpful.they answer all my questions leave none un answered.There the best.i always have been happy with the results.cant wait till next year!
Very helpful and professional. Went above and beyond to assist me with no extra charges, even though they were already reasonably priced.
Very good service, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend. Price kinda like H&R Block, but way more worth it.
I recommend their service, I?m 100% satisfied. They help you more than everywhere else I?ve been.
Best tax place to be. Ask for Guillermo he will make you pay less.
Awesome service!!!! They came the same day and they were very nice and friendly. Very affordable.
Very Knowledgeable, and fair prices. Also very reliable when documents needed.
Been coming here for 3 year. Great!
Very kind people, great service. Quick and easy. Highly recommend.
Been going to him for over 20 plus years great person and great tax gentlemen..
Quick service and friendly! Excellent to do taxes here!!
Done my taxes with him for 5 years good customer service answered all my questions
Highly recommend!!! Professional work!!! Gets the job done!!!
Fast and friendly very proffesional service
Great customer service!!
I like the service, I even get water and a pen.
Great place good service
Does a excellent job
The Best in the west
Good professional tax services
(Translated by Google) Guillermo Salazar and his team, they are great, and this is my second time that I have prepared my Tax and I came out from his office with a happy face. I recommend you to come and ask him about filling your tax. I am 100% satisfied. Guillermo Salazar and his team are great, and this is the second time he prepared my Tax and I left his office with a happy face. I recommend that you come and ask him how to fill out your taxes. I am 100% satisfied (Original) Guillermo Salazar and his
(Translated by Google) I recommend this place. I came here with many problems looking for a solution regarding divorce proceedings and paperwork to answer in court. Guillermo Zalazar helped me with my paperwork. He and his office team do a good job. I recommend this place 100/100. (Original) Recomiendo este lugar yo vine aqu? con muchos problemas buscando una solucion sobre tramites de divorcio y papeles para responder en corte y Guillermo Zalazar me ayudo con mis papeles el y su equipo de oficina hacen
(Translated by Google) Very good service and very good treatment, I recommend it 100%. (Original) muy buen servicio y muy buen trato recom100%
(Translated by Google) Very good service, people who are always prepared to Any tax situation or the services in which you use them, I have more than 10 years with their services (Original) Muy buen servicio son unas personas que est?n siempre preparadas para Cualquier situaci?n de tax o de los servicios en que los ocupes tengo mas de 10 a?os con sus servicios
(Translated by Google) He helped me with all my questions, my son recommended me and gave me a discount because I was referred. (Original) Me ayud? con todas mis preguntas mi hijo me recomend? y me dio descuento porque era referido .
(Translated by Google) Excellent, the best service, very fast service, very professional staff, they fix your tax problems with all the professionalism, very satisfied with my taxes, excellent (Original) Excelente el mejor servicio muy r?pido el servicio el personal muy profesional arreglan sus problemas de taxes con todo profesionalismo muy satisfechos con mis taxes excelente
(Translated by Google) I recommend this place to help you pay less taxes by taking the maximum deductions allowed by the IRS. (Original) Recomiendo este lugar para que les ayuden a pagar menos taxes poniendo las m?ximas deducciones permitidas por el IRS.
(Translated by Google) The ceremony was very beautiful!! I loved it (Original) Muy bonita la ceremonia!! Me encanto
(Translated by Google) Very good service and very punctual. (Original) Muy buen servicio y muy puntual.
(Translated by Google) Very good service (Original) Muy bien servicio
(Translated by Google) Good job. Thank you so much (Original) Good job. Muchas gracias
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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.
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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.
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.