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Santos Tax Inc

Santos Tax Inc

Reviews Summary

Customers consistently praise the professionalism, expertise, and friendliness of the tax agents, with many returning for years or even decades. Reviews highlight clear explanations, thorough service, and trustworthiness, often recommending specific agents for their helpfulness and attention to detail. The overall experience is described as smooth, efficient, and reassuring, with long-term clients treating the staff like family. Many emphasize the value of professional tax preparation and the peace of mind it brings.

About This Listing

Bookkeeping
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Bilingual Services
Years of Practice
In-person Support

Who Can Work with a CPA?

Individuals seeking tax prep, retirement planning, or financial advice
Small business owners needing bookkeeping, payroll, or tax compliance
Freelancers and contractors with 1099 income or complex returns
Couples planning finances together or managing joint returns
Investors with capital gains or rental property income
Anyone looking for year-round financial guidance and peace of mind

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First-Time Clients

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What to Know Upfront:

Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
Availability Appointments fill up quickly during tax season — book early if possible

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What to Bring

Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
Receipts or logs for deductible expenses, donations, or mileage

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Features

Bookkeeping
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Bilingual Services
Years of Practice
In-person Support

Contact Information

Address

2001 1st St

Los Angeles, California 90033

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Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 10AM-4PM
Tuesday 10AM-4PM
Wednesday 10AM-4PM
Thursday 10AM-4PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

had a fantastic experience working with Santos! They were incredibly kind, detail-oriented, and made the entire tax filing process smooth and stress-free. Their friendly approach and clear explanations made everything easy to understand. Plus, they worked quickly without sacrificing accuracy. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and efficient tax professional! I?m truly grateful for their work.

I have been coming to Daniel for 10 years now. He is awesome and very friendly. Daniel is professional and a master of his craft, truly. Always happy with my refund. Appointments make it convenient too. Thank you Santos Tax for your yearly help.

This is my husband?s and my 3rd year coming to Robert Lopez for our taxes at Santos Tax and I have not yet been disappointed. He is kind and very patient. He has a good sense of humor. Makes us laugh. Can?t go wrong with that! Not only is he helpful in getting your tax returns to make sure we get a respectful return, but he also gives good food recommendations around the neighborhood lol. Thank you Robert Lopez for your for making us feel at home with your superb customer service. Highly recommended! Funn

Mari Flores is the best & sweetest person. Great with communicating with clients & very helpful. She?s always looking out for us and helping us understand. We?ve been coming to her for 5 years we?re always happy to see her.

Definitely recommend this place. I?ve been coming here for about 14 years and I do my taxes with Robert. He is very professional and friendly. Explains everything and definitely gives you peace of mind when getting your taxes done.

Had an appointment with Robert , who is very friendly and easy going, I was in and out within a half hour. Would highly recommend his services.

Once again an amazing Experience with Robert. I've been coming to do my taxes with him for YEARS! And he is always has such great energy aside from being professional, and kind. Thank you Robert!

Been doing my taxes with Irma for 7 years now, she?s very helpful, informative and very professional. If you come to Santos taxes definitely book with Irma

This has been a wonderful experience. My friend recommended Santos after looking for a reliable expert. He is kind and gives helpful insights. I'm looking forward to next year.

I had a great experience with the tax agents at santos taxes, robert Lopez was especially helpful to my mom , he was very professional and had a great sense of humor, he explains thoroughly, great overall experience, I'm definitely going with him next tax season.

Santos Tax is the best been coming here for the past 5 years I got recommended by a friend and I now recommend my friends and family. All the workers are very friendly, Daniel is very helpful he really is the best.

My family and I have been coming since I was too young to do taxes and I am still back here in my late 20's. They have been nothing but great to me and my family and you'd do well to trust irma or anyone at santos tax!

Very professional! Mr. Santos had a lot of patience and is very informative. No page was left unturned. Thank you and look forward to doing business again next year.

Came to Santos Tax service for the first time to do my taxes. The Tax preparer Roberto Lopez was very Helpful. coming next year again!!

Great Services here! Robert was very professional and Helpful. Definitely will be doing my taxes here next year.

Came to file my taxes with Robert and the process was fast and very easy. If you?re looking for a great and trustworthy person to file with come see Robert!

Been coming here for 13 years, Irma is the best, has always explained things beautifully and helped out immensely

Got my taxes filed by Robert. Great service!! Highly recommend. He goes above and beyond to get the most refund!

Beto has been My husband and my go to tax person for a few years. Great quality service and one of the best attitudes. Highly recommended!

Best tax place ever I always go to my guy Robert and he is always so respectful and helpful have been going to this guy for years and honestly they treat you like family come get your taxes done here

Robert is the best! Ive been going to him for years now, hes always very helpful and professional! 10/10 service

Robert has been doing my taxes for more than 10 years he?s always great to work with.

Mary Flores is very professional I always go to her I kown her for years she always done my taxes wouldnt go anywhere the staff there always professional and very attentive to your needs

Always go with Robert!!! Best tax guy ever always helps give me the most in return .... a super honest super friendly guy!!! Recommend 10/10 service!

My family has been using Daniel for years and will continue to return. We enjoy the full attention to detail and explanation of what we should do and what we can do with our incomes in saving on our taxes.

I have been coming with Mari for 5 years now and she is always very helpful and friendly!

I've been doing my taxes with Robert at Santos tax for 20 years now! Always a great experience with him there and everyone at Santos tax.

Roberto was great help. Really friendly. First time going with him. Definately going back next year. Thank you.

AWESOME JOB ! Love getting helped out by Danny! Definitely won?t go anywhere else ! Ask for Danny tell em to Ethan sent ya !

Daniel santos was the best and professional. Great experience and atmosphere. Made the whole tax experience smooth and easy.

Mr.Daniel Santos was a very helpful and knowledgeable man, gave me a lot of extra knowledge for my future, in wich I very much appreciate! See you next year Daniel, thank you!

Mr.santos did an amazing job I am new at getting my taxes done and it went really well the place and people here are really nice

Robert is Great as Always 20 years doing my taxes with him highly recommend. Go to Santos for your needs

"I sincerely appreciate your excellent service; your kindness and professionalism are truly valued. Thank you Robert Lopez at Santos Tax Service Inc

Excellent place, Beto has done my taxes for the last few years, very professional.

Excellent service. My whole family has been coming here for over 20 years. Come here and you wont be disappointed.

Robert is an awesome guy! He knows what he is doing and is very professional! Highly reccomend!

I had great experience. They have excellent customer service! I recommend this place 100%

Great service, it's always a pleasure to work with Robert everyone there is very friendly.

AMAZING ! I love the advice that Mr.Santos gives to help me move up in life. My whole family comes to Santos Tax !

Been coming to Robert Lopez since 2000 best tax person ever! I recommend 100% ask for Robert!

Mari was able to help me file my taxes and save money on tax total! Definitely recommend

Great service! Very knowledgeable! We?ve been coming here for 5 years! Will keep on coming ????

Been going here for 20+ years- they?re like family, and I follow Irma?s financial advice and never had issues with my taxes.

Love, Mr. Santos! Amazing service. Answer all questions I had. Super helpful

My family has been doing business with santos tax for many years always satisfied with their service !!

Daniel is really awesome always helpful been coming for over 10 yrs and will keep coming

Awesome staff have been coming here for years highly recommend Santos taxes

Family has been going to Santos for 20+ years. Great service, even greater advice!

Excellent services. Been coming here for years. Always recommend his services

Been coming to Daniel / Santos Tax for years. Don't leave money on the table. Come to a professional, it pays for itself!!!

I've been coming to Daniel for 20+ years. Excellent service. Recommend 100%

I been coming here for years ROBERT IS AWESOME! He is super friendly Funny I always have a good laugh when I come here everyone is polite and nice. I definitely recommend him! He is quick doing my paper work and get my reimbursement fast

Friendly people. Great place to get tax services do. I have been coming here since the 90's.

My husband and I have been coming here for over 10 years. Robert is the best. He is fast, kind, and such a great person we wouldn't trade him for anyone else. Robert is super helpful when it comes to getting the most refund during tax season. Thanks so much!

Santos is great! Daniel is very sweet and genuine.

Great customer service fast. Very helpful always come here.

Excellent service I have been coming here for over 20 years

This company is great!! My go to person is Robert Lopez. .. He handles all needs professionaly very informative. Make you feel like family and very very welcoming.. I trust no one but Santos Tax and Robert Lopez. since 2007..

Always professional and welcoming. I?ve been coming here for many years and have brought my children as they became adults to have their taxes done. The whole staff is amazing! Thank you for always taking care of us, Irma and Staff. We appreciate you!

I?ve been doing my taxes with Robert for over 10yrs and don?t have nothing but positive things to say about him.

Robert is very helpful, the process was fast and simple. Will come back next year!

I have been coming to Daniel Santos for years and he helps me maximize my refund. He is very professional and has a lot patience. I highly recommend him and I always refer him new customers.

Irma is our tax lady, and she's amazingly great.

Great service, been coming to Daniel for 11 years now!

I always come and do my taxes with Daniel and I always get a great refund !!

Great service! Friendly staff and they have candy :)

Esmeralda was amazing. She help us alot and gave us extra information about job benefits and answered all our questions. I really recommend Santos Taxes for your taxes and other resources that they have available. Thank You and God Bless You All.

My second year coming to Esmeralda for my taxes. She's super friendly and very knowledgeable. You can tell that they want the best financially for their clients. Will be returning next year:)

I went in to do my taxes with Robert Lopez, he is very professional and friendly. I will continue to come back every year because this guy is the best. I will highly recommend this guy to my family and friends.

I have been coming here for 13 years now. I work with Robert. His services are exceptional, always kind and always so informative. I recommend him to everyone I know. I look forward to our yearly talks.

Dan has been doing my Taxes for about 30 years,never had any problems with my returns. He is very kind,caring person,I considered him a dear friend..All his employees are also very helpful..

Great service, super helpful people all around!

Amazing service for it being my first time filing. Irma was super helpful and very knowledgeable. Makes the process so much easier, definitely would recommend if you don?t like your current tax person.

Santos is great he explains everything he?s doing and helps in any way. While being there he gives you great advices you feel like your family. I?ve been going to him for the past 3 years and will continue going to him

Very fast & professional work. Been coming here for 3 years & have no issues putting in my taxes. Recommend Robert! He is very helpful & very informative! Store & staff is amazing!

I have been a customer for years! All my questions and concerns were addressed.

Daniel has been my tax man for 10+ years. He always has great recommendations and problem solving solution for my needs. He is a Honest man with great staff around him.

I been coming to Santos Tax for so many years with our guy Robert and it?s been nothing but a pleasure to get helped by him! Extremely helpful and friendly.. We?re definitely continuing to come back here for a very long time : )

They will say what when they have a talk with this guy . One of a kind .

First time at Santos tax services, and it won't be my last! Roberto Lopez went out of his way to assist me with my error I did with my taxes! If you need your taxes done right, this is the place to be!

been coming here for years now great service.

I have been coming to Robert Lopez for 15 years. I have never had any issues with him filing my taxes. I recommend Robert to everyone. He is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and most of all, efficient.

I been coming to Santos Tax for almost a decade. Irma Santos the owner always helps me and I really enjoy doing my taxes there. She explain everything in detail and gets me a good refund!

I have been going here for more than 10 years and have always had great help from Robert. I would 100% recommend my friends and family. I look forward to our yearly visits :)

20 years of this amazing business. Excellent customer service and remarkable tax prepare MR Daniel Santos. We make the drive from Fontana every year.

I have been doing my taxes with Daniel for over 30 years. He is very professional and all his staff is friendly. I recommend this place 100%

Irma has been been my tax person for the past few years and every time she?s very nice and sweet and helpful she takes her time and gets me what I deserve. I recommend coming here if any type of services.

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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.

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