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4501 S Centinela Ave
Los Angeles, California 90066
I am so grateful for the excellent work that Miss.Cathy did for me and my son at Pronto Income Texes. She was very resourceful , professional and courteous when it came to helping me do my taxes. We left their offices very satisfied and completed our taxes for this year. We will definitely be back next year as well. Thank you for everything Cathy! ??
Cynthia and her team are amazing! I've been getting my taxes done with her for about 7 years now. I've gone through a divorce, several moves around the country, job changes, business closures, short-term rental side hustles, and everything in between. Year after year she calmly helps me organize my return so I can go on living my best life! She truly cares about her clients and creates a safe space for you to share your financial struggles without judgment. I used to dread doing my taxes, but now I look fo
I've been coming to this location for six years now, and I plan to continue because of their professionalism and care. The team here is always helpful, easy to work with, and ready to assist with any questions. I personally always schedule my appointments with Cynthia. She's an absolute pleasure to work with! She makes filing my yearly taxes smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend this location and Cynthia for anyone looking for a reliable and friendly tax professional.
It's a pleasure to work with Cynthia and the team at Pronto Income Tax. It's easy to make appointments, they are always on time, they have a great system for uploading documents, and for taking care of all the filing and admin details. They've prepared my personal taxes and my business taxes for the past 3 years and I'm very happy with the service! I've recommended Pronto to friends and I will continue to do so!
I've gone to Ingrid the last few years and she's always patient and kind, explaining everything clearly and making sure I don't have any other questions or concerns before our time is up. She also advises on things to keep in mind with my situation for the next year. My peace of mind and her competence is worth every penny.
I had the pleasure of working with Cynthia Fuentes for my parental income tax services, and I couldn?t be more impressed! From start to finish, Cynthia demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional knowledge. The timelines provided for every step of the process were clear and accurate, and she ensured that everything was filed promptly. Cynthia?s attention to detail and her dedication to making sure I understood every part of the process made what could have been a stressful task seamless. Her s
Cynthia has taken care of my taxes for years. She?s always done a fantastic job and I highly recommend her. Her and the team at pronto have taken great care of me and I trust them to the fullest
I have been working with Cynthia Fuentes for years, and every year she handles all of our tax needs. Every year I have no need to stress as I know she will handle all my tax concerns file everything correctly. I will be working with her for years to come and have recommended all of my family to her. Thank you for everything
Cynthia and her entire team are fantastic. They are incredibly understanding and make the entire process a smooth one. Couldn't ask for better people in your corner. Would definitely recommend.
This is my 4th year with Pronto and they are amazing. I have the most complicated taxes due to my assortment of jobs and they always make me feel at ease and work with me on my deductions. They are great!!
Cynthia is the best!! I use to hate doing my tax return but Cynthia at Pronto make it smooth sailing.
I walked to Pronto,the door was locked . One of the lady's unlocked and let me in . Thank your for doing so . They were all helpfull with me and I do appreciate it . These ladies are very nice and I'm sure will do the job needed . Thanks again . I'd recommend them to anyone that needs help
Always efficient, knowledgeable, and EXCELLENT customer service. Ingrid is my tax specialist and she always follows up on your return making sure there were no issues. She reminds you in advance to make your appointment for the next tax season. Everyone there is AWESOME and kind. Thank you for making everything direct, simple, and easy!
Really enjoyed working with Cynthia. Great communication, responsive and detail oriented, accurate...and prompt. I turned in my tax documents and my return was finished within 2 weeks. Such a different experience from many CPAs I've worked with. I appreciated the effort she went to to make it right for me and her sensitivity to my needs.
Cynthia has been a great help with my taxes. She took care of everything from the moment we initial spoke. Very knowledgeable and great person to work with. Highly recommended!
Highly recommend ! I absolutely love, love, love Ingrid!! She helped me so much! I even referred another friend who has a business to them, she is THAT GOOD! She worked with me so patiently, and with so much kindness and professionalism. I couldn?t ask for more. This place is incredible and helped me rebuild my life.
Was able to get an appointment here the next day after a mess up at H&R Block, a week before taxes were due. Everyone was really friendly and Yuri was amazing!! She was super patient, transparent and efficient while going through my taxes - so impressed with the service. She was able to wrap everything up in an hour and answered all my questions as well. I will definitely use her next year for the peace of mind I get. Please consider supporting a local business if you need a tax preparer!
Ingrid has years of experience in the field, and it shows in her quality of work. She is knowledgeable and helpful, always ready to answer any questions you may have. She makes the tax filing process easy to understand and, through this, help you take advantage of every possible deduction or credit available to you. Moreover, she keeps you informed every step of the way, so you know what's going on and what to expect. Her personalized approach is a refreshing change from the often-cold service you get from
I highly recommend Ingrid from pronto income tax, I had the absolute best experience because of her!! This is my first year filing taxes and she made sure to answer all of my questions and concerns thoroughly before continuing with the process. She is very knowledgeable and welcoming, I will definitely be coming back!!
I've been working with the team at Pronto Income Tax for years now and I'm very happy with their service. They've been helping with both my personal and also my startup business taxes. Cynthia also helped me with my LLC getting my LLC status back to the green and her knowledge was clutch at a time I needed it done quickly. They know what they're doing, they're prompt, and they have a great attitude. Not to mention hard working!
Ingrid is by far one of the best tax preparers I've ever worked with. She is patient and thoroughly explained everything to me. As a small business owner, my books were a complete mess. She was able to take everything and organize it into comprehensive numbers, and even gave me advice on how to better structure my business and books for the future! 1000/10 for Ingrid. She's absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, and friendly. At the end of it all, she saved me a ton of money by finding things my business
Excellent Service. Ingrid was introduced to me and my partner from a friend of his and I have to tell you I was very impressed on the professionalism that she displayed . Straight to the point no games or gimmicks , help me out with my LLC and personal taxes gave me all the advice that she could give me on the business side and personal really informative stuff and I thank her for the time that she took to explain everything to me and not in a rush to cash in ,10 stars will definitely recommend her for a
I had the best experience. I worked with Cynthia. I came in for an initial tax meeting. I previously had a LLC set up from my last company and had a lot of issues. She address all my concerns and we made a plan to fix everything. She welcomed every question and had an answer to each. You can tell she knows what she?s doing and I felt really confident in her. My partner is on a w2 and we filled together with her. She made everything super easy. We?ll be coming back every year! If you?re looking for someone t
Great spot! Ingrid is super helpful and fast! I highly recommend coming here
Last year a friend referred me to her accountant but I didn't feel comfortable working with him, so this year I decided to search somebody on my own. I found Pronto Tax through Google and I decided to give it a try based on the reviews on yelp/Google. Ingrid is an amazing professional and she helped me clear every doubt I have. When it comes to filed your taxes I always get confused and I need guidance and somebody to explain to me in detail what am I signing, and Ingrid was this person. She explained it to
I highly recommend Cynthia at Pronto Income Tax. She is an excellent tax consultant; knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I went to Pronto after a disappointing experience with an incompetent H&R Block consultant who almost made me lose all my refund by preparing incorrect tax documents and ended up wasting a week of my time. Cynthia was able to do what they failed to do in only 15 minutes. Thank you once again Cynthia! I greatly appreciate your help!
Ingrid is DEFINITELY the go to person! She will answer ANY and ALL questions. You will never leave with any doubt on ANYTHING! She?s honest and trustworthy which is why I?ve been such a loyal customer for 5+ years. Not only does she do an amazing job on my taxes but she also found me the BEST auto insurance with an affordable price.
Ingrid is a great person to meet because this was my first time doing my taxes here and I thought it was gonna be like H&R Block but it?s not. They were helpful with the questions I needed and very insightful about what I should be doing as well for my benefit. All in all it?s a great place to go if your new or need a different opinion.
Cynthia at pronto has been my go to for years. Not only is she an incredibly intelligent person, but she is kind, empathetic, and compassionate. I would also add that everyone at the office has a great sense of humor and always brightens my day. I really enjoy going to see them!
After going through a couple agencies to help me with my taxes I found the one that has helped me the most. Cynthia Fuentes is very knowledgeable and was able to get me as much as she could for my refund. She answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable during the filing process. I would totally recommend Cynthia to all my friends and Family!!!
This past year I lived in Hawaii and California and had both W2s and 1099s. Cynthia was a huge help in simplifying my taxes for me and making sure I got the most deductions possible. Thanks again!
Ingrid has efficiently and properly prepared my Federal and State returns for the past two years. Each have been done in just one meeting and I am always extremely happy with the results. I look forward to continue to use her to make my tax filing experience simple and successful! Thank you Ingrid and pronto team!
I had the pleasure to work with Ingrid and I was blown away by her knowledge and expertise. I initially tried doing my taxes by myself and my return was only $2,120. I decided to reach out to a tax professional and I was reccomend Ingrid. She was able to increase my tax return to $3,046. I highly recommend her and will be utilizing her services from now one. 10/10!!!!
For the last 4 years I?ve been very fortunate to have Ingrid prepare my business taxes. She is very informed & professional. She makes herself available & is always a phone call away ready to help. I recommend her to my friends and family. Tax season is stressful but she makes it bearable. Thanks Ingrid!!
Cynthia is fantastic! This was my first time hiring someone do my personal tax returns and I couldn?t be happier! She was super friendly, explained my tax situation clearly and in a way a non-finance person could understand, and she was quick! What?s even more amazing is that I asked if she knew how to fix an IRS issue where they were saying I owed over $175,000 in taxes for an incorrect 2018 tax return - she made it seem like no-big-deal. She said she just had to fill out a form that I should?ve sent back
Cynthia F. is the best, I've used her now twice with my tax prep. As a commercial real estate specialist, there are many factors that come into play for my self-employment taxes. She has been very professional and thorough in explaining everything I need to know and prepare for. Her communication is on point and I plan on using her for taxes for many years to come!
This place is really great! Ingrid is so amazing and she truly cares about the people she helps. Coming here is always a pleasure, and I will continue coming to this location for both my taxes as well as car insurance necessities. I can't thank Ingrid enough for making taxes seem like a breeze, even though in reality we know they are a pain in the butt. BUT NOT HERE! I recommend this place 10/10
Just did my taxes with Pronto Tax and they always do a great job! I've gone to Cynthia for years now and she is amazing! They are both professional and personable- treating their clients like people and not just tax forms. I'll be returning next tax season!
I get my taxes done here with Ingrid Ceballos, and i honestly think there is no better person than her. She is amazing at what she does and will always make sure you are comfortable. She is amazing at her job and has so much knowledge. Please com get your taxes with Ingrid , you will not be dissapointed.
I was helped by Cinthia Fuentes and was extremely happy with the service she provided. I was a bit nervous about my taxes this year and soon as we meet and she went over some things I felt so much better. She was so down to earth and make me feel comfortable. I strongly suggest going to this company for any tac related needs.
I highly recommend them!!!! Their tax expertise is A+++. Through the years, I've used multiple tax accountants and was generally not happy. The Pronto Tax Team is superior, they are best and A+++ personalities. I love visiting the office, seeing Andy, Cynthia and the team. I used to dread getting taxes done now I look forward it! Oh and I forgot to mention they have great prices, too!
I had my taxes done by Ingrid at Pronto tax service on Centinela Ave. in Culver City. She was very helpful and very knowledgeable. I was very impressed by how professional she was. I highly recommend Ingrid at Pronto Tax Service for all your tax services. .
Cynthia is knowledgeable, patient, and kind. She cares about her clients and is never too busy to answer a question or concern. So grateful to have Cynthia handling our tax returns! Everyone at Pronto Income Tax is extremely helpful and professional.
Had the best experience using Pronto Income Tax - Cynthia is amazing and made filing taxes incredibly easy and stress free. Will be going back in upcoming years and would highly recommend her services!
My husband and I?ve been coming to Cynthia Fuentes for the past 5 years. We always feel she has our best interest in mind and she?s always eager to answer any questions we might have. If you?re looking for someone who?s very professional, thorough, and knowledgeable, but also personal and friendly, Cynthia is the right person. We?re very happy to have found her!
Ingrid has been doing our taxes for the last few years and she keeps us coming back. Polite, punctual, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Pronto Income Tax is very professional, they helped me file my taxes within minutes. If you go to Pronto Tax Ask for Ms. Ingrid Ceballos. She is amazing and helpful and answered all my questions thoroughly. I most definitely recommend anyone who?s in need of filling taxes to go to Pronto Income tax and ask for Ms. Ingrid Ceballos
Mrs. Ingrid is the BEST. She?s sweet, caring and does her job the best she can to help you. As a freelancer myself, she?s SO helpful on answering my questions, as out-of-the-ordinary as they may seem. 10/10!!
Very helpful with my 1099 tax form. Informed me of the options I didn't know I had, and brought down my taxes saving me $$. Will be returning to them for my next filing. Nice environment, friendly atmosphere, and great people. Ask for Yuri. She's the best!
First off I want to thank Yuri for the great work she did. Very professional and helpful. She helped my parents to fill out some forms. Really appreciate that everything was able to be done via email and phone. Fast service and overall awesome work. Thank you once again Yuri for your help.
I came here by referral for my taxes. Ingrid took care of my return and was very professional. She explained everything thoroughly and I was in and out. I was actually able to get money back this year! Thanks Ingrid!
For the past 3 years nows, I have been working with Imelda on filing taxes. Shes so kind, sweet, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about taxes! Every year she has made it so easy and quick to file my taxes! Imelda is very quick to respond, and has always been very helpful! I absolutely love her and the incredible service she provides! Im excited to file my taxes again with her!!! 100000000000/10 I reccomend you working with her!
I have been a client of Pronto Income Tax in West Los Angeles since 2013. I highly recommend having your tax preparations done here. The staff here are the best! They are knowledgeable, patient, caring, and helpful. Save yourself from stress by having your taxes done here. You won?t regret it.
The service was impeccable and swift. I made an appointment and I arrived about 20 minutes early expecting a rush because I decided to leave it for the last minute. I was greeted and to my surprise I was almost immediately helped. They were very organized with their appointments, hence why I was helped ahead of my appointment time. They answered every question and concern I had, and then out the door I was, stress free, with a little extra change in my pocket. Thank pronto tax! Recommending you to everyone.
i always walk out of Cynthia's office feeling like i stole something. She makes filing taxes so easy and always gets me such a better result than whenever i filed by myself. Never do your own taxes again (should i get a discount for writing such a nice post ? )
Great experience! Last year my girlfriend was looking for an affordable income tax office and after some Google searching, she bumped into "Pronto Income Tax". She decided to give it a try and was VERY HAPPY with her refund. Based on her experience, I decided to try "Pronto Income Tax" for some tax advice. Andy answered all of my questions and was very honest, friendly, professional and affordable. Highly recommended.
I have been using Pronto Income Tax for several years, and they make the process of filing taxes easy and stress free - Cynthia, in particular, is personable and lovely to interact with. I highly recommend their services!
Cynthia Fuentes prepared my taxes. She was very patient as I needed to come back another week to bring another tax form that was taking too long. Cynthia held my preparation, then completed with a smile. I received a more than fair return this year all because of her great efforts. Pronto won my business.....see you next year !!!!
I can't recommend Pronto Income Tax highly enough. Cynthia is wonderful. She does a great job and makes tax time a pleasurable experience. I only wish I found this place sooner.
Cynthia and all of the staff are so awesome.I love the quality service, easy of scheduling and ease and grace with filing. I used to stress so much to near panic attacks with taxes and with Pronto feel at ease. I am so grateful I met you via the Mar Vista Chamber of Commerce. I will refer all my clients to you.
Great service and a great place to file your taxes. I went to Yuri and she was very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. She made the process very smooth and I couldn?t be happier. I will definitely be coming back.
I called Pronto on a whim. Other local tax preparers were not answering and they did. I booked an appointment for the next day and Yuri helped me? not only did she do a great job with my complicated situation- but she was funny and gave loads of information. See you Next year Yuri!
It was the best decision to come to do my taxes here. Yuri is very knowledgeable and she walked me step by step on the process. Looking forward to do my taxes next year.
Had to do a complicated adjustment on my taxes and was worried about the amount of money and time I needed to spend correcting it and was shocked how easily Yuri corrected it with little to no time. I highly recommend seeing her or any one of her collogues for help. You will defiantly feel relived after a visit.
I?ve been doing my taxes here for years now and I always go to Ingrid C, she?s always so professional and gets the job done! 10/10 would recommend.
Yuri Jimenez took care of my taxes this year and I couldn't be happier! Very professional, kind, well prepared and I highly recommend her!! See you next year !!!
Emilio is my tax preparer in West LA. He did our 2013 & 2014. Great job! Received our 2014 on second week after filing and a week after our 2013. But I give it four stars cause this year our 2015 return was sent to an Ohio Valley Bank since April 27. Today is May 7 and the check is still sitting there. Centinela Pronto offices show they open at 9am today Sat. But I drove over at 10am and they are closed. I called last week on a Wed. and was asked to leave name and number so they could return my call because
I was recommended here by a friend and I was not disappointed. I was helped by Yuri who is very knowledgable and was able to help and resolve my problem immediately! Yuri was very kind and patient in answering all of my questions and is great at what she does. I highly recommend!
First met Cynthia in October, it?s now April and I am still waiting for an amended tax return as well as other tax forms she was going to mail me. Emails and texts have all gone unanswered. Exhausting to have to remind a ?professional ? to complete the work they were paid (in full) to do.
Great customer service. My sister recommended this place and I absolutely love it. Ingrid Ceballlos is the person who did my taxes. She was so helpful and friendly and answered all my questions.
Ingrid demonstrated extreme patience and thorough assessment of my finances. I?d happily recommend her to anyone who doesn?t want the headaches that come with taxes!
Last year I called Pronto to help me with multiple business filings and my personal filing. They saved me thousands. Lifetime client here. Thank you Pronto for making me a priority and handling my taxes with efficiency and care. Highly recommended.
Great customer service I highly recommend coming to pronto income tax. Ingrid is my tax preparer and I'm very happy with my results Avery year that I come here ...
Great place. The service fee was more expensive than other one?s that ive been to but I ended up saving more. They try everything to lower down the tax as much as they can as if it?s their money. Very friendly staff who kindly explain things that I don?t know. They had no trouble doing both W2 and 1099 form. They are the true experts, highly recommend this place.
The best service I have ever had! Cynthia was friendly and explained everything to me every step of the way! I will be returning next tax season and look into their auto insurance that I was informed about as well ??
Ingrid is very professional and knowledgeable
Needed a Notary and found Pronto, just a ten minute walk from home. Cynthia was most helpful, the tasks done in jiffy time, the cost most reasonable. Recommended highly!
We have been doing our taxes with Ingrid Ceballos for 3 years and she has been very helpful and amazing. I highly recommend this place.
Best place to do taxes! Ingrid was such a big help and answered all of our questions. Will definitely be coming back next year
This is my second year doing taxes with Ingrid. This is absolutely hands down the best place to go for taxes. I recommend this place to all my friends and family.
Awesome! Highly recommend to anyone who wants their taxes done fast with maximum returns.
Very satisfied! They answered my questions and even found the mistakes made by my old tax guy. Quick and easy, an I have multiple businesses. Will definitely keep coming back.
Very fast a good people . Made an appointment for the next day . Showed up showed them my w-2 and they were about to my taxes done really quick. Very quiet location
I have been using them for my taxes for years and the service and expertise is second to none. Great team and very reasonable pricing. Highly recommended.
Ingrid was very insightful. She answered any questions I had and also helped me explain something in my form that was very helpful to know!
Ingrid and Yuri were a pleasure to work with. Both were knowledgeable on helping me maximize my return
Thank you Imelda for all your help and hard work that you do! It?s always a pleasure to do business at this family friendly location and everyone is always helpful despite how busy they may be. I?ve been coming here since 2014, that in itself says a lot! #GoPronto
I was assisted by Ingrid Ceballos. She is an expert - as are all the people at Pronto Income Tax on Centinela. Thanks, Ingrid and the entire crew!
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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.