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CENTRO AMIGO
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CENTRO AMIGO

7203 Pacific Blvd

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 888-552-6446
3.92 miles
4.5 / 5 (559 ratings)
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TaxBox Refund Los Angeles
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TaxBox Refund Los Angeles

3622 W Slauson Ave

Los Angeles, California 90043

+1 323-903-5377
3.52 miles
4.5 / 5 (528 ratings)
Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
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Small Businesses
Freelancers
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Remote Services
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Carrillos Income Tax & Insurance
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Carrillos Income Tax & Insurance

5610 Pacific Blvd #202

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 323-583-0777
4.52 miles
4.5 / 5 (295 ratings)
Tax Preparation
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State-Specific Experience
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Bellwood Income Tax Services
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Bellwood Income Tax Services

1948 E Florence Ave Suite A

Los Angeles, California 90001

+1 323-247-9117
3.3 miles
4.5 / 5 (185 ratings)
Bookkeeping
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Tax Preparation
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Small Businesses
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Masters Tax
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Masters Tax

4109 S Central Ave

Los Angeles, California 90011

+1 323-846-0305
4.18 miles
4.5 / 5 (170 ratings)
Accounting
Tax Preparation
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Toro Taxes
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Toro Taxes

739 Rosecrans Ave

Compton, California 90222

+1 310-554-4378
4.64 miles
4.5 / 5 (123 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Local Tax Credits
Remote Services
Bilingual Services
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Luxury Tax Service
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Luxury Tax Service

5444 Crenshaw Blvd #206

Los Angeles, California 90043

+1 877-598-3545
3.44 miles
4.5 / 5 (123 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Sales Tax Compliance
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
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Real Estate
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1st Quality Tax Service
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1st Quality Tax Service

1401 N La Brea Ave

Inglewood, California 90302

+1 310-677-1047
4.29 miles
4.5 / 5 (109 ratings)
Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Financial Advisory
Estate and Trust Tax
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Complex Situations
State-Specific Experience
CPA License
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Martin Accounting & Taxes
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Martin Accounting & Taxes

5444 S Crenshaw Blvd Suite 211

Los Angeles, California 90043

+1 323-305-9626
3.44 miles
5 / 5 (106 ratings)
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Gateway Tax Service
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Gateway Tax Service

4060 Crenshaw Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90008

+1 877-538-1040
4.61 miles
4.5 / 5 (112 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Individual Taxpayers
Remote Services
Years of Practice
In-person Support
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Write Now Notary Service+
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Write Now Notary Service+

4376 137th St

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 559-916-5127
4.83 miles
5 / 5 (93 ratings)
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Sus Amigos Income Tax
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Sus Amigos Income Tax

6314, 6316 Rita Ave

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 323-589-2645
4.27 miles
4 / 5 (79 ratings)
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Westwing Insurance
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Westwing Insurance

2507 E Florence Ave

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 323-835-0307
3.84 miles
4.5 / 5 (69 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Mid-size Businesses
High-net-worth Individuals
Startups
Individual Taxpayers
E-Commerce
Real Estate
Professional Services
QuickBooks
Xero
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Local Tax Credits
Bilingual Services
Years of Practice
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E&M Quick Tax Service
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E&M Quick Tax Service

12823 Prairie Ave

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 310-355-8400
4.12 miles
4.5 / 5 (61 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Bilingual Services
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JMV Insurance Services Inc
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JMV Insurance Services Inc

6367 Alameda St

Los Angeles, California 90001

+1 213-444-3434
3.56 miles
4.5 / 5 (54 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Sales Tax Compliance
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
Bilingual Services
Years of Practice
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Family Tax Service
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Family Tax Service

1719 W El Segundo Blvd

Gardena, California 90249

+1 323-920-4511
2.83 miles
4.5 / 5 (42 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Tax Preparation
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Income Tax Miguel Quimbayo
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Income Tax Miguel Quimbayo

13839 Hawthorne Blvd

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 310-355-8101
4.97 miles
4.5 / 5 (37 ratings)
Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Expatriates
Foreign Nationals
Individual Taxpayers
Bilingual Services
Years of Practice
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AMF Tax Services
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AMF Tax Services

3227 W Century Blvd

Inglewood, California 90303

+1 310-677-5000
2.29 miles
4.5 / 5 (33 ratings)
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
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Lazarit Tax Service
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Lazarit Tax Service

3982 S Figueroa St STE 206

Los Angeles, California 90037

+1 323-234-5050
3.94 miles
4.5 / 5 (31 ratings)
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Rodriguez Income Tax Service
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Rodriguez Income Tax Service

4434 Lennox Blvd

Lennox, California 90304

+1 310-673-8196
3.85 miles
4 / 5 (31 ratings)
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Petra Business Services
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Petra Business Services

4608 S Central Ave

Los Angeles, California 90011

+1 323-231-6199
3.76 miles
4.5 / 5 (26 ratings)
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Tax and Bookkeeping Services
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Tax and Bookkeeping Services

425 W 55th St

Los Angeles, California 90037

+1 213-984-7968
2.64 miles
4.5 / 5 (23 ratings)
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5 Star Tax-Pros Inc
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5 Star Tax-Pros Inc

3535 W Imperial Hwy

Inglewood, California 90303

+1 800-845-1374
3.01 miles
4.5 / 5 (23 ratings)
Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Estate and Trust Tax
International Tax
Small Businesses
Startups
Expatriates
Foreign Nationals
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Professional Services
QuickBooks
Remote Services
Years of Practice
CPA License
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AC Financial and Associates
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AC Financial and Associates

239 E Manchester Blvd #210

Inglewood, California 90301

+1 310-439-8714
3.6 miles
5 / 5 (21 ratings)
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Get Max Tax
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Get Max Tax

1000 S La Brea Ave

Inglewood, California 90301

+1 855-743-8629
3.58 miles
4.5 / 5 (21 ratings)
Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Multi-state Experience
Remote Services
Bilingual Services
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Chuck's Financial & Tax Services
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Chuck's Financial & Tax Services

520 N La Brea Ave ste 110 & 111

Inglewood, California 90302

+1 310-337-9525
3.91 miles
4.5 / 5 (20 ratings)
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Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation
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Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation

1130 W Slauson Ave

Los Angeles, California 90044

+1 323-753-2335
2.35 miles
4.5 / 5 (19 ratings)
Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Startups
Non-profits
QuickBooks
Xero
Local Tax Credits
Bilingual Services
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AmeriDox Services & Legal Consulting
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AmeriDox Services & Legal Consulting

226 E Regent St

Inglewood, California 90301

+1 310-677-7778
3.63 miles
4.5 / 5 (18 ratings)
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Now Income Tax
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Now Income Tax

14623 Hawthorne Blvd #403

Lawndale, California 90260

+1 844-829-2344
5.32 miles
4.5 / 5 (15 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Bilingual Services
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Total Financial Business Solutions Inc
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Total Financial Business Solutions Inc

14752 Crenshaw Blvd #182

Gardena, California 90249

+1 323-552-1159
4.5 miles
4.5 / 5 (14 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Financial Statements
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Small Businesses
Mid-size Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
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Tax Ease Plus Accounting Services
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Tax Ease Plus Accounting Services

4371 Crenshaw Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90008

+1 323-293-7093
4.15 miles
4 / 5 (15 ratings)
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Villanueva Services
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Villanueva Services

6201 Holmes Ave

Los Angeles, California 90001

+1 323-585-0661
3.41 miles
4.5 / 5 (12 ratings)
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CHASE N PAPER TAX SERVICES
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CHASE N PAPER TAX SERVICES

3016 W Slauson Ave

Los Angeles, California 90043

+1 323-978-3394
3.11 miles
5 / 5 (11 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Audit
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Non-profits
Remote Services
Years of Practice
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Orocovis Service Co
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Orocovis Service Co

8219 Avalon Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90003

+1 323-753-0694
1.54 miles
5 / 5 (11 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Bilingual Services
Years of Practice
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Baldwin Hills Income Tax Services
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Baldwin Hills Income Tax Services

3436 W 43rd St

Los Angeles, California 90008

+1 323-295-8359
4.27 miles
4.5 / 5 (11 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Years of Practice
CPA License
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Longmire Professional Services LLC
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Longmire Professional Services LLC

5121 S Avalon Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90011

+1 800-484-5153
3.16 miles
5 / 5 (10 ratings)
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Freequote Insurance Services
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Freequote Insurance Services

257 N La Brea Ave # 5

Inglewood, California 90301

+1 310-419-9100
3.74 miles
4.5 / 5 (10 ratings)
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Rhynes Tax & Bookkeeping Services
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Rhynes Tax & Bookkeeping Services

1522 W Manchester Ave

Los Angeles, California 90047

+1 323-971-6063
0.83 miles
5 / 5 (9 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
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QCPAccounting
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QCPAccounting

13624 Hawthorne Blvd #102

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 424-297-0006
4.8 miles
5 / 5 (9 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Business Consulting
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Entity Structuring
Financial Advisory
Outsourced Accounting
Small Businesses
Startups
Individual Taxpayers
E-Commerce
Real Estate
Construction
Professional Services
Law Firms
QuickBooks
Multi-state Experience
Remote Services
Years of Practice
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Benjamin Tax Service - Gage
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Benjamin Tax Service - Gage

6212 Vermont Ave

Los Angeles, California 90044

+1 323-982-7929
1.95 miles
4.5 / 5 (9 ratings)
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ACE MULTI SERVICES
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ACE MULTI SERVICES

6816 Pacific Blvd STE 309

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 323-834-5847
4.04 miles
5 / 5 (8 ratings)
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AB Account & Income Tax Svc
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AB Account & Income Tax Svc

14031 Hawthorne Blvd

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 310-679-2175
5.05 miles
4 / 5 (9 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
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C & P Tax and Financial Services
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C & P Tax and Financial Services

14700 S Western Ave #108

Gardena, California 90249

+1 310-819-8498
4.14 miles
4.5 / 5 (8 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Years of Practice
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ISA, NOTARY, INCOME TAX, WEDDING SERVICE, REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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ISA, NOTARY, INCOME TAX, WEDDING SERVICE, REAL ESTATE SERVICES

2570 Slauson Ave suite c

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 562-577-9950
4.36 miles
4.5 / 5 (7 ratings)
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AJ Bookkeeping
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AJ Bookkeeping

1106 W 53rd St

Los Angeles, California 90037

+1 323-236-6463
2.69 miles
5 / 5 (6 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Financial Statements
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Small Businesses
QuickBooks
Remote Services
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MATA Financial Services
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MATA Financial Services

7712 Seville Ave

Walnut Park, California 90255

+1 323-455-3962
3.99 miles
5 / 5 (5 ratings)
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Sales Tax Compliance
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
Xero
Bilingual Services
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G&H Tax/Accounting Service
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G&H Tax/Accounting Service

14311 Cerise Ave #201

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 310-679-1339
4.47 miles
5 / 5 (5 ratings)
Tax Preparation
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Crenshaw and Clark Financial
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Crenshaw and Clark Financial

5444 Crenshaw Blvd Ste. 201

Los Angeles, California 90043

+1 323-389-8868
3.44 miles
4 / 5 (5 ratings)
Accounting
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Entity Structuring
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Complex Situations
Years of Practice
CPA License
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Gustavo Quimbayo Professional Services
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Gustavo Quimbayo Professional Services

3300 Rosecrans Ave

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 310-675-6244
4.38 miles
5 / 5 (4 ratings)
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Citifund Financial Taxes & Notary *Open Year Round Services*
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Citifund Financial Taxes & Notary *Open Year Round Services*

329 E Regent St

Inglewood, California 90301

+1 310-672-5000
3.53 miles
4.5 / 5 (4 ratings)
CFO Services
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Entity Structuring
Financial Advisory
Estate and Trust Tax
Small Businesses
High-net-worth Individuals
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Remote Services
Years of Practice
CPA License
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Clark & Associates
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Clark & Associates

4602 Crenshaw Blvd #3

Los Angeles, California 90043

+1 323-298-2156
3.96 miles
5 / 5 (3 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Financial Statements
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Budgeting
Forecasting
Estate and Trust Tax
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Non-profits
GAAP Compliance
Multi-state Experience
Years of Practice
CPA License
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Guardian Tax
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Guardian Tax

13778 Hawthorne Blvd

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 310-978-4650
4.9 miles
5 / 5 (3 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Sales Tax Compliance
Entity Structuring
Financial Advisory
Small Businesses
Mid-size Businesses
Large Enterprises
High-net-worth Individuals
Individual Taxpayers
Non-profits
Real Estate
Professional Services
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Local Tax Credits
Years of Practice
CPA License
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Benjamin Tax Service
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Benjamin Tax Service

11714 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, California 90059

+1 323-982-7922
3.53 miles
4.5 / 5 (3 ratings)
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Oneday Tax Service
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Oneday Tax Service

6425 Crenshaw Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90043

+1 310-671-1324
2.96 miles
5 / 5 (2 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Years of Practice
CPA License
In-person Support
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F & J's Express Auto Registration
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F & J's Express Auto Registration

1302 E Slauson Ave Unit 102

Los Angeles, California 90011

+1 323-457-9448
3.2 miles
5 / 5 (2 ratings)
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Jessica Esther Aguiamos: Primerica - Financial Services
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Jessica Esther Aguiamos: Primerica - Financial Services

5707 Pacific Blvd UNIT D

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 877-542-2618
4.44 miles
5 / 5 (2 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Advisory
Estate and Trust Tax
Small Businesses
High-net-worth Individuals
Individual Taxpayers
QuickBooks
Multi-state Experience
Bilingual Services
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Wilak Financial
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Wilak Financial

11011 Crenshaw Blvd

Inglewood, California 90303

+1 310-672-1620
2.51 miles
5 / 5 (2 ratings)
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Tax Preparation
Financial Advisory
Real Estate
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LA Tax Times
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LA Tax Times

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Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 424-258-4024
4.81 miles
5 / 5 (2 ratings)
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Golden Quality Services
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Golden Quality Services

12123 Hawthorne Blvd

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 323-599-0082
4.26 miles
5 / 5 (2 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Bilingual Services
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Luminous Tax Services
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Luminous Tax Services

9530 Alameda St C

South Gate, California 90280

+1 855-210-1004
3.53 miles
5 / 5 (2 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Sales Tax Compliance
Entity Structuring
Small Businesses
Startups
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Professional Services
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Calpine Tax Solutions (Income Tax, Notary Public, Bookkeeping, Payroll)
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Calpine Tax Solutions (Income Tax, Notary Public, Bookkeeping, Payroll)

4514 Avalon Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90011

+1 323-233-7762
3.54 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
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Unitax Services
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Unitax Services

1713 E Vernon Ave Ste 113

Los Angeles, California 90058

+1 323-717-8366
4.36 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Remote Services
Bilingual Services
In-person Support
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STR Pros 4 U
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STR Pros 4 U

6820 Pacific Blvd Suite 205

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 323-395-3640
4.03 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
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Fernando O Rosales
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Fernando O Rosales

6800 Pacific Blvd

Huntington Park, California 90255

+1 323-588-5794
4.04 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
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ADVANCE TAX RELIEF LA
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ADVANCE TAX RELIEF LA

111 N La Brea Ave # 608

Inglewood, California 90301

+1 713-300-3965
3.7 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Complex Situations
State-Specific Experience
Years of Practice
CPA License
In-person Support
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Top Priority Financial Solutions
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Top Priority Financial Solutions

13413 Crenshaw Blvd

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 855-769-2337
3.73 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
Business Consulting
Tax Preparation
Financial Advisory
Estate and Trust Tax
Small Businesses
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Professional Services
QuickBooks
Multi-state Experience
Local Tax Credits
Years of Practice
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Political Reporting Plus
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Political Reporting Plus

111 N La Brea Ave # 408

Inglewood, California 90301

+1 310-817-6679
3.71 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
Accounting
Audit
Financial Statements
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Sales Tax Compliance
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Advisory
Government Contractors
Non-profits
GAAP Compliance
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience
Local Tax Credits
Nexus Determination
Years of Practice
CPA License
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The Right Way Tax Services
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The Right Way Tax Services

14311 Cerise Ave Suite 204

Hawthorne, California 90250

+1 310-431-1827
4.48 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Sales Tax Compliance
Small Businesses
QuickBooks
Bilingual Services
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A Year Around Business Service
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A Year Around Business Service

235 E Manchester Blvd

Inglewood, California 90301

+1 833-933-2600
3.61 miles
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
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What qualifications should I look for in a CPA?

Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.

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What’s the difference between a CPA and an accountant?

A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.

How do I know if a CPA specializes in my needs?

Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.

Should I check a CPA’s reviews before hiring?

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.

How can I verify a CPA’s license?

Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.

What questions should I ask during a CPA consultation?

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.

How much should I expect to pay for a CPA’s services?

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.

Can I work with a CPA remotely?

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.

How do I assess a CPA’s communication skills?

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.

What red flags should I watch for when screening a CPA?

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.

Should I choose a CPA from a large firm or a solo practitioner?

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.

How often should I meet with my CPA?

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.

Can a CPA help with both personal and business finances?

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.

What should I do if I’m not satisfied with my CPA?

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.