Vida Income Tax & Notary Services

Vida Income Tax & Notary Services

Reviews Summary

Customers consistently praise the tax service for its efficiency, professionalism, and expertise. Many highlight fast, stress-free processing, clear explanations, and maximized returns. The team is described as knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, with excellent communication. Repeat clients appreciate the reliable, trustworthy service, often recommending it to others. The affordable pricing and personalized care further enhance satisfaction, making it a preferred choice for tax preparation.

About This Listing

Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Foreign Nationals
Individual Taxpayers
Contractors
Multi-state Experience
Remote Services
Bilingual Services

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

Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Foreign Nationals
Individual Taxpayers
Contractors
Multi-state Experience
Remote Services
Bilingual Services

Contact Information

Address

243 N Sanderson Ave

Hemet, California 92545

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9:30AM-5PM
Tuesday 9:30AM-5PM
Wednesday 9:30AM-5PM
Thursday 9:30AM-5PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

Alisha is kind, knowledgeable, and has great attitude. My parents and I went in as walk-ins (on different days) and waited no more than 5 minutes to be seen. I felt very comfortable with her and was not afraid to ask questions. She explains everything in detail and is very fast as well. My parents and I will do our taxes with her from now on. :)

AJ is an amazing, helpful individual who does not mind assisting you with all your questions. She has great customer service, flawless timing, and is down to earth. I will definitely tell my friends and family about her services. She helps with insurance and taxes and is a therapist as well.

This is my third year doing my taxes with Vida Income Tax. Alisha made the whole process simple and smooth. She is very knowledgable and kind. She follows through with communication and any inquires. Definitely worth getting your taxes done at Vida Income Tax.

Alisha is very knowledgeable. She helped me file my taxes after my divorce and I continue to use her services. I highly recommend her.

Alisha did our whole family's taxes and did great job ! She has been doing our taxes for the last 3 years and we will be going back next year!

This is my first year filling taxes with AJ and let me tell you she could of not made it any easier. I uploaded all my information to her she called me doble checked on some information and my taxes where ready to be filled. It was so easy and stress free. AJ is very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. She will not disappoint you. Definitely will be returning next year!

5 stars is not enough . You guys make it so easy and stress free plus your professionalism is amazing along with the knowledge this is my 2nd year with many more to come . Thank you for your hard work it's hard to find trust worthy people but I'm glad to have found Alisha and her amazing team many blessings always.

Thank you Alisha for your time again for another year of tax season. Not only are you quick with processing everything but you make it so easy and stress free. Definitely will be recommending you to others.

I found out about Alisha on Tik Tok live ?taxeswithAJ? She answered all my questions then and in person VERY knowledgeable I?m very happy I found a trustworthy tax person for all the future years ahead. Definitely worth the mini drive from Riverside to Hemet.

Great service?very helpful and paid attention to everything . She was patient and listen to any questions we had.. We will be back next year and i definitely recommend Alicia for your tax services.

I cannot say enough GREAT things about Alisha! She is thorough and fast. She accommodated my last minute schedule and was happy to help. No hidden charges, no gimmicks, just in-and-out! I?ll definitely refer others and I will be back.

Alisha is awesome! Very professional and friendly. Took time to call the IRS for me and help me figure out a confusing situation. Very knowledgeable and experienced, she has gained a long time client thanks to her great work.

This is our second year coming to Alisha for our taxes. Definitely recommend her.

After stumbling upon Alisha on social media and viewing a few of her videos, I decided to give her a try. She looked very honest and very knowledgeable and to my surprise she was. I made an appointment to come and do my taxes with her after years of going somewhere else and I was really happy with her work and the results. Her and her team are awesome and very welcoming?I would definitely recommend her to anyone and everyone as I will continue to look to her for all my future needs! ????

So pleased with Vida Income tax. Daisy and Alisha the best!! Definitely made this year tax preparation free of stress for my husband and I. which I am so grateful for! We Look forward to the upcoming years with them. Again thank you ladies! :)

2nd year doing my taxes here. Will be back next year. Great overall service!

Alisha was very professional and knowledgeable when it came to doing our taxes. She was also honest which gave us peace about doing our taxes with her. I would gladly recommend her. ??

I would like to take some time and share what a great experience I?ve had with completing my taxes for the past two year?s with Alisha. I certainly dread taxes, I?m sure many others can agree. I began to follow Alisha because I want to support my Hispanic/Latino community and decide I wanted to check her out. Alisha addressed all my concerns and doubt?s and answered all of my questions I had regarding my taxes I?ve had no issues with my returns and I am very pleased with her services and will continue filin

Super great!! Very affordable and perfect for anyone who is looking to get there taxes done for a great price!! ??

Alisha is awesome! She is very professional great costumer service. She has been doing my taxes for a few years now getting me the the most back. Fast service and she also takes walk ins! Do your taxes with Alisha she doesn?t disappoint.

I had the best experience today. She is so knowledgeable when it came to my taxes. I had my paperwork looked at by someone else and the amount they came up with was significantly smaller. Alisha was super knowledgeable of tax laws that helped my refund be larger. She explains everything great and she answered all my questions! I will be coming to her from now on!

She was great! Very knowledgable and effcient. Deffinitly come back.

Great Experience, Alisha took her time to explain everything and look at all documents. Very Helpful, Great communication ,great environment. I will definitely return again.

Thank you so much Alisha! she helped me file my taxes for the last three years. She was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Great service, fast and easy. Thanks Alisha. Will be back next year.

Highly recommend this place for anybody that?s looking to get their taxes done Alisha was really helpful And explaining everything that I didn?t understand walk me through the whole process it was really fast and easy. Felt very comfortable there.

Alisha is very friendly and professional. I have been going to her for the last 3 years for my taxes. She is very knowledgeable and super helpful all year long. I highly recommend her.

I went to them because of TikTok was iffy about it, but I gave it a try. Its legitimate! Daisy was the one that prepared my taxes very attentive and knowledgeable. & im from Texas. Taxes got done quick. & Daisy was able to answer all questions and concerns. My only issue is I was trying to get an ITIN for husband but was never done, i understand we get busy at times but I wish I was able to get a response back on the status or an update at least.

I?d like to first say., Thank you Alisha for completing my taxes., 2019 and 2020.., on such a short notice., I had a dead line to catch up and file., Alisha had her plate full with many others who rely on her expert services., I?m not a regular W2. I?m self employed with several 1099s, she worked well into the evening after all her other work., completed both taxes and filed them that same evening., saving me a lot of time and money.., really..!! And by the way., her prices are very reasonable ?? I?m

Super knowledgeable and Alisha helped me understand my whole tax situation. I did everything online, sent her my last documents needed last Thursday (it?s tuesday, less than a week later), and my refund just hit my account.?? Will definitely be coming back next year

Service was great very knowledgeable staff. Would recommend them.

I loved it this year was my first time doing my taxes with Alisha . Alisha was very professional and very patient with our preparation of taxes . Very clean office and the personal are very caring and assist you with lots of care . I definitely recommend Alisha she is great thank you Alisha .

100 percent recommend very fast easy and very knowledgeable on our taxes.

For years I?ve went somewhere else to file my tax returns and this year me and my wife decided to find a new place to file tax returns and I?m glad I came Across Vida income tax! Yolanda and Alisha are very trustworthy and explained everything and it didn?t feel rushed I?ll be back next year. Also a big thank you to Lisa for helping me with me with my health insurance information couldn?t be happier.

The most easiest and clear cut explanation! Always prompt to answer any question and with the best customer service around! I love doing my taxes with Alisha she?s the best!

Alisha is amazing, very professional, helpful and patient. Answered every question I had regarding the preparation of my tax returns. I highly recommend her, as I was extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Alisha is awesome; great customer service she is very helpful, professional and patient. She helped me with my taxes last year and I truly recommend.

AJ was very helpful and super easy to work with. She provided excellent customer service and was fast to work with my tax filings. I will definitely be coming to her again next year ??

Alisha is great!!!! First year doing our tax return with her, process was smooth, efficient, and best of all fast!! Highly recommend her services !!! ????????

I head about Vida Income Tax and AJ through TickTock. She was giving advice and I was intrigued. A bit apprehensive, I decided to engage her in further discussion and ultimately decided to send my information to her and her team. We completed the process and I highly recommend Vida Income Tax to everyone. Besides supporting a WOSB (Women Owned Small Business) I am impressed by how effective and efficient they have been. I will continue to use their services. Thank you AJ and Daisy. Outstanding work!

Very easy process great experience that I could talk to a tax professional from home, and do my taxes. Alisha has a very great attitude and is friendly!!

Excellent and fast service. Very helpful.

I've gone here for a 2nd year in a row and they've been able to help me file and get the most out of my refund. Definitely my go to tax service in town.

First time getting my taxes done here and I am so happy with their service. Definitely coming back next year.

Look no further!! Alisha is the best! I highly recommend her for any business or individual tax needs! Extremely professional I truly appreciate your help. Thank you

Alisha help me out with my taxes..Real helpful and friendly..I definitely recommend her if u have any questions with your taxes. Very helpful ?? ?

Thanks Alisha for your help! Highly recommend. She was very helpful & professional. Helped me with my tax return.

I highly recommend her, she was easy to work with, got everything done fast and got my taxes back super early. Thank you!

Easy process! did it all online. They got back to me same day!. The process was done in 2 days hassle free

She is great Alisha Rodriguez

This place is awesome! You will definitely get a max return. They nearly doubled what I thought I was getting back!

Great customer service, very professional and so helpful in all the questions. Highly recommended ??

Great and quick service!

Great experience here! Alisha is the best makes everything quick and easy

Been coming here for 5 years! Best service ever.

Great customer service and really knowledgeable. Definitely recommended!!!!

Very professional and patient with me and answered every question I had. For sure coming back again next year.

Excellent service, Alisha is very helpful & knowledgeable!

Super helpful! Helped me resolve an issue a prior preparer did

Amazing service! Quick easy & efficient

(Translated by Google) Super ???? Very good service and every year I come they clarify my doubts. Excellent service recommended. (Original) Super ???? Muy buena atenci?n y cada a?o que vengo aclaran mis dudas. Excelente servicio recomendado.

(Translated by Google) Everything was very good, I have been having it with her for three years now. (Original) Todo estubo muy bien tengo tres a?os ya asi?ndolos con ella

(Translated by Google) Good service, friendly treatment, everything very clear and detailed. (Original) Buen servicio trato amable todo muy claro y detallado.

(Translated by Google) Excellent attention. 100 percent recommendation. (Original) Excelente atenci?n. recomendaci?n 100 por ciento.

(Translated by Google) Spanish is spoken and explained well (Original) Se abla espa?ol y se explica bien

(Translated by Google) I have been preparing my taxes here for 5 years. Very Professional and good price. (Original) Ya llevo 5 a?os preparando mis taxes aqui. Muy Profesional y buen precio.

(Translated by Google) First time I have done my taxes here and they have excellent customer service...100% recommended. Many thanks for everything !!! (Original) Primera vez que hecho mis taxes aqui y tienen excelente servicio al cliente...100recommendable. Muchas gracias por todo !!!

(Translated by Google) Very friendly and good prices (Original) Muy amable y Buenos precios

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