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6115 Santa Monica Blvd ste g
Los Angeles, California 90038
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Miriam at Salazar Tax Services. She is a pure angel?incredibly patient, kind, and deeply knowledgeable. She walked me through every step of the process with care and clarity, making something that normally feels overwhelming feel totally manageable. I truly felt supported and informed the entire time. Her competence and compassion are unmatched, and I will absolutely be going back to her next year. Thank you, Miriam!
I am incredibly happy with my experience at Salazar tax services. They helped me with everything step by step and I thought I had a complicated case but they made it feel like a breeze to file my taxes. I worked with Beatrice on my LLC and my tax amendments and she was nothing short of AMAZING. She is swift, smart, kind and incredibly helpful. Thank you guys very much!
This place was my go-to, but their best accountant left. Last year, I had a new one (Beatrice), and she misspelled so many things on my expense sheet, I corrected back and forth 10 times, they'd still come back wrong. This year, I sent them my forms March 27th, they confirmed receipt and said the taxes would be filed by the deadline. I asked for the expense forms, no reply. I called and they finally sent them, which I sent back promptly. By April 12th, I hadn't received a draft, so I called and emailed m
I came here to do my income tax return and after I got done, this lady said I owed money which I believe to be incorrect because she claimed that I owed the IRS from last year which is not true. And then she said I have to pay for the service even though she didn?t file it. The full service and I?m reporting them to my lawyer and Credit Bureau
My old tax preparer got too expensive for me, so I decided to give Salazar a try & I?m so glad I did! They were so fast and helpful. Friendly and affordable service. They were celebrating their 15 year anniversary, so I even left with a free mug! Best experience I?ve had doing my taxes. Will definitely be coming back next year!
My entire family and I have been coming here for the past 13 years and I?m very happy they are celebrating their 15 year anniversary, well deserved!! Salazar Income Tax Services is the best notary in LA. They are very professional, polite, and efficient. A lot of sketchy businesses out there so I?m glad I have someone I can trust and know that I am in good hands. Highly recommend!!
Miriam was a life saver for our taxes! We had different types of forms for filing and she patiently answered all of our questions. The best tax specialist I?ve found! If we did them ourselves or used the same business from previous years we would have lost out big time $!!!
I highly recommend Salazar Income Tax Services!! I already recommended Luis to my friends and family. We have had the best service here. Luis and his staff are highly knowledgable and very helpful. They are very quick to respond and take care of any questions I have or anything I need. They are awesome!!
Simply amazing! I have been coming to Salazar for years and the quality of their services has never diminished. Always a welcoming, professional environment where they make sure that you receive the proper aid, and are well aware of your taxes and processes. Always available to answer questions as well; you can simply see and experience their center on helping clients. Definitely a recommend!
What an amazing experience*** Mr. Salazar is a true gem he is patient kind and informative. I?m a new business owner and needed major assistance. He handled my 2018 Amendment as well as my 2019 taxes with ease and care. He walked me through the whole process and now I have more knowledge on handling my business taxes. And he managed all for a reasonable rate. Thank you so much you are a true angel. I definitely recommend and will share to everyone! I will forever return:-)
If I could give this place 10 stars, I would do it in a heartbeat! The owner Luis is absolutely amazing! Words cannot describe how grateful I am to him for going above and beyond his job description. After searching exhaustively through reviews of the different Tax Service places in my area and calling them, I realized how extremely overpriced most of them were. Finally, I came across Salazar Income Tax Services and I?m so happy I did! Luis (owner) picked up the phone and I explained my situation to him. F
Miriam was so, so good. She took every fear I had? away. And she did my taxes with lightning speed. Other places seem to freeze whenever I have questions, but she anticipated them. I am officially coming back every year.
Been working with Salazar for nearly 10 years now, and couldn't be happier. They are top-notch, professional, and do their best to ensure you don't miss anything coming back to you. The real deal is here!
Luis was fantastic! Couldn?t have asked for a better time at Salazar. He was extremely kind and helpful during our meeting. He explained the whole process clearly and walked us through everything we needed to know. Made taxes a breeze for us.
This place came highly recommended and I can see why. Once I walked through the door I saw how full the waiting area was, which just goes to show how popular the place is (as poplar as taxes can be!). I was immediately greeted by a gentleman who took my information down, so they are tracking who came in first and what not. The staff is really knowledgeable, patient, and swift with their work. The only caveat I have is that they have three people working on cases in the same room, so there isn?t much priva
Wonderful experience. Very professional, courteous, and most importantly they did my taxes correctly. Went over every form with me, great price for their services, and got me a good return. Ill be back here next year for sure. Thanks Maria!
Salazar is the best tax guy I?ve ever had. He?s friendly and knowledgeable. They do more than just taxes here it?s truly a one stop shop. Highly recommend this place.
I've done my taxes at this place for the last 3 years, and I?ve never had a single problem. They have a standard based fee. They are honest and very good at what they do! Thanks Luis for your great work.highly recommend!!!
Expectations far exceeded. Beatriz and the rest are kind, knowledgeable, and professional. She asked just the right questions, was patient as we fumbled with our paperwork, and just made the whole process so simple. Definitely coming back next year and referring others!
I love doing my taxes with Luis Salazar... He's been doing my taxes for over 10 years. Great customer service. All my family does their taxes with him. Thank you for many years of great service.
I cannot believe how amazing this place is! Especially for the low price. Even if they were the exact same price as their competitors, they'd still win in my book. Alicia did my taxes and I plan to use her forevermore - she was patient, professional, and did all that she could to help me with my deductions. They have parking, Wi-Fi, and a clean bathroom. If it isn't crazy tax season, you can just walk in. But wait! There's more! They take Apple Pay and most other forms of payment like a modern business shou
I was in panic mode trying to do my business and personal taxes myself. My friend referred me to Salazar Income Tax Services and I was assisted by Beatriz. She was so knowledgeable, helpful and took care of my tax concerns immediately. I no longer have to worry knowing i have great tax professionals helping me out.
This is an amazing place. You can trust them. They are very professional, capable, and nice people.
Great place! I walked here to get my documents notarized. Call ahead to make sure the notary is in. Plenty of parking in the lot. This location is UPSTAIRs in the shopping center. No elevators. Friendly staff. Convenient. Located right on Santa Monica blvd.
I?ve been coming to this place for well over 15 years to get my taxes done and for help on other legal stuff because of their reliability, professionalism, promptness and effectiveness! I highly recommend them!
Luis did my tax preparation. I appreciate his attention to detail, and the clarity he gave me about my taxes. His pricing is more than fair too!
Luis he?s been doing my taxes and the last 10 years... now I live in Las Vegas and I still go every year with him to do my taxes they are very professional... I Highly recommend you to go there
I?ve been coming here for about 4 years now, it?s always a perfect service, no problems with my taxes ever. Definitely recommend
I'm truly happy with their service... They are very professional and kind persons I loved their service and me and my husband will be going there from now on thank you so much for your help..
I've been coming to here for 6 years and I can say the best place ever. Luis is so helpful, patient, fast and super smart.
Very quick and efficient tax location. Glad I found this place they're very knowledgeable.
Amazing people, amazing service. Definitely returning here for a no hassle tax experience.
They know what they are doing... they were done in 15 minutes.
MIRIAM IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!!!!!!!
(Translated by Google) There are not enough words to describe this place, they are really very professional, they explain everything in detail and clarify very well if you have questions, they also make you feel very good. The trainer Gabby is excellent, professional and very kind, I really recommend her. (Original) Sobran las palabras para describir este lugar, realmente muy profecionales, te explican todo a detalle y aclaranmuy bien si vas con dudas, ademas te hacen sentir muy bien. La preparadora Gabby
(Translated by Google) Luis has been a blessing to us. We are a young couple, who are starting out in the business world, and Luis and his team have guided us by providing us with the necessary information to resolve our doubts and achieve what we want. In the office, their work team is very helpful and friendly. They always answer our questions quickly and efficiently. We lived in California and now we live in Texas, but he continues to help us Remotely. From doing our taxes, to filling out the applicat
(Translated by Google) They recommended this place to me to do my income taxes and I was really satisfied and without a doubt Gaby treated us excellently and we will surely return next year and it is a highly recommended place, thank you for your attention. (Original) Me recomendaron este lugar para hacer mis income tax y sal? realmente satisfecho y sin dudas Gaby nos atendi? excelente y por seguro regresaremos el pr?ximo a?o y es un muy recomendable lugar gracias por su atenci?n..
(Translated by Google) Excellent. Work with Mr. Luis Salazar in both taxes and immigration processing. (Original) Excellent. Trabajar con el sen?or Luis salazar en tanto taxes y tramite migratorio.
(Translated by Google) Excellent AAA+ service from Beatriz and Luis! Thank you so much! (Original) Excelente servicio AAA+ de Beatriz y Luis! Muchas gracias!
(Translated by Google) Luis Salazar is the best. He did my taxes for 4 years and also helped me open my online business. I love him! He is very professional and the price is excellent! Xoxo Sol R (Original) Luis Salazar es lo m?ximo. El me hace mis taxes hace 4 a?os y tambi?n me ayud? a abrir mi negocio online. I love him! Es muy profesional y el precio excelente! Xoxo Sol R
(Translated by Google) I have been doing my taxes with Luis for more than 12 years, excellent treatment, they are the best. (Original) Tengo m?s de 12 a?os haciendo mis taxes con Luis, un trato excelente, son lo mejor.
(Translated by Google) I've been going to Salazar to prepare my taxes for a few years now, and to this day I haven't thought about changing anywhere else. 100% recommended ???? (Original) Ya tengo unos a?os yendo a preparar mis impuestos en Salazar y asta hoy no eh pensado cambiar me a ning?n otro lado Recomendado 100% ????
(Translated by Google) I like this place because of the good service that is very professional in preparing our papers, which is why I give it my 5 stars. Thank you Luis for your patience and for treating your clients well, including me. Vicente Mercado.?????????????? (Original) Me gusta este lugar por el buen servicio que seda muy profesionales para preparar nuestros papeles poreso le doy mis 5 estrellas. Gracias Luis por tu pasiencia y por el buen trato a tus clientes incluyendo me yo. Vicente mercado.??
(Translated by Google) They are very knowledgeable, always attentive to people, kind and patient. very good results (Original) tienen mucho conocimiento, siempre atentos a la persona, amables y pacientes muy buenos resultados
(Translated by Google) NOTHING RECOMMENDED BUSK SOMEONE ELSE BECAUSE HERE you will only waste time and money (Original) NADA RECOMENDABLE BUSKEN ALGUIEN MAS PORKE AKI solo perderan tiempo y dinero
(Translated by Google) ?GABY? on the phone came out terrible and rude to me? (Original) ?GABY? v?a telef?nica me sali? p?sima y grosera?
(Translated by Google) The best place to prepare your taxes, Luis is a kind person and explains very well. (Original) El mejor lugar para preparar tus impuestos,luis es una persona amable y explica muy bien .
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, highly recommended. (Original) Excelente servicio,altamente recomendado.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, I recommend it (Original) Excelente servicio , lo recomiendo
(Translated by Google) Excellent service I recommend it (Original) Excelente servicio lo recomiendo
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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.