5 Best Tax Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Tax season in Los Angeles is not just W-2 filings anymore, plenty of the firms on this page spend as much time on IRS debt resolution as they do on straightforward returns. Together they carry more than 1,350 Google reviews, and ratings sit between 4.7 and a perfect 5.0, so the split that matters most is between routine filing and firms built specifically to fight the IRS.

Short answer: Liberty Tax on Western Avenue holds a perfect 5.0 stars across 490 reviews, the most of any tax service on this page, with Santos Tax Inc close behind at 4.9 stars and 348 reviews. If you're dealing with IRS debt rather than a routine return, Rush Tax Resolution and Choice Tax Relief both specialize in that work specifically.

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How Los Angeles's Top Tax Services Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Liberty Tax	5.0 ★	490	Routine filing / highest rating	View ›
2	Santos Tax Inc	4.9 ★	348	Family-owned / estate planning	View ›
3	Rush Tax Resolution	4.7 ★	214	IRS debt resolution	View ›
4	Choice Tax Relief	4.8 ★	151	Tax attorney / compromise cases	View ›
5	Masters Tax & Insurance Solutions	4.8 ★	148	Bilingual / multi-office community tax prep	View ›

5 Best Tax Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Liberty Tax

5.0490 Google reviews

This Liberty Tax franchise on Western Avenue in East Hollywood handles individual tax return preparation alongside payroll services and tax consulting, operating as part of the national Liberty Tax network. Reviewers repeatedly name specific preparers by name, most often Jose Galan, for handling both annual returns and related notary services.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating, the only one on this page
Reviewers describe multi-year, whole-family relationships with the same preparer
Praised for clear, step-by-step explanation of the return before filing
Several reviewers mention reasonable pricing for the service level

Worth knowing

Limited Saturday hours and closed Sunday, so appointments need to be planned around weekday availability

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume490 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The highest-rated and most-reviewed straightforward tax prep option on this page, with a track record of repeat, multi-year clients.

Website +1323-856-1083 Directions

952 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Santos Tax Inc

4.9348 Google reviews

Santos Tax Inc, based in Lincoln Heights, is a family-owned tax preparation business run by Daniel Santos, offering individual and business tax filing, bookkeeping, IRS problem consulting and, through his daughter, living trust and estate planning services. The office has built a long-running local client base, with several reviewers citing decades-long relationships.

What people praise

Reviewers describe multi-year, sometimes multi-generational client relationships with the same preparer
Praised for walking clients through the return in detail rather than just filing it
Handles IRS problem consulting alongside routine returns, useful if issues come up later
Estate planning and living trust services available in-house through a family member

Worth knowing

Limited weekly hours (afternoons Monday through Thursday, mornings Friday)
A handful of lower-scored reviews sit among the mostly five-star feedback

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume348 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for anyone who wants a long-term relationship with one preparer and access to estate planning under the same roof.

Website +1323-454-3428 Directions

2001 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rush Tax Resolution

4.7214 Google reviews

Rush Tax Resolution, based downtown on Figueroa Street, focuses specifically on IRS tax relief work, including wage garnishment release, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, audit defense and unfiled return help, rather than routine annual filing. The firm operates with named case teams handling different stages of a resolution case.

What people praise

Reviewers describe compassionate, detailed handling of stressful IRS situations
Multiple named team members praised for clear communication throughout multi-step resolution cases
Reviewers report successful outcomes on wage garnishment and IRS negotiation cases

Worth knowing

Rating is the lowest of the top names here at 4.7, with a handful of one- and two-star reviews mixed in
This is a resolution specialist, not a fit if you just need a standard return filed

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume214 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest specialist pick if you're dealing with an active IRS problem rather than a routine filing, with reviewers consistently citing successful resolutions.

Website +1855-477-2255 Directions

445 S Figueroa St 31st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Choice Tax Relief

4.8151 Google reviews

Choice Tax Relief, led by attorney Gregory Ibbetson and CPA Logan Allec, is a Wilshire Boulevard tax relief firm handling IRS debt negotiation, offers in compromise, unfiled returns and collections defense for individuals and businesses. The firm pairs case managers with clients through the resolution process and is built specifically around tax debt problems rather than annual filing.

What people praise

Reviewers describe being walked through the entire process by name during high-stress IRS situations
Several cite successful offer-in-compromise outcomes after long unresolved tax debt
Praised for honest, non-pressuring communication style compared to other firms reviewers had contacted

Worth knowing

Focused specifically on tax debt and IRS problems, not a fit for a simple annual return
Smaller review base than the two general tax-prep names above it

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume151 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-regarded attorney-led option for genuine tax debt cases, with reviewers consistently describing real resolutions rather than just paperwork.

Website +1866-800-0829 Directions

1001 Wilshire Blvd #1370, Los Angeles, CA 90017

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Masters Tax & Insurance Solutions

4.8148 Google reviews

Masters Tax & Insurance Solutions runs multiple offices across Los Angeles County, offering tax return preparation, business accounting, legal representation, business incorporation and insurance services, largely serving the Spanish-speaking community based on its bilingual site and marketing. Reviewers frequently name specific preparers across its several locations.

What people praise

Reviewers describe long-standing relationships, some spanning 15 years with the same preparer
Multiple named staff praised repeatedly for helpfulness and speed
Multiple office locations across LA County for convenience

Worth knowing

Thursday hours run later than other weekdays, so confirm hours before visiting a specific office
Reviews concentrate on individual filing rather than more complex business or IRS resolution work

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume148 · 73th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid, community-rooted choice for individual and family tax prep, especially useful if you want bilingual service across a convenient office network.

Website +1213-381-1602 Directions

2010 W Pico Blvd Ste 8, Los Angeles, CA 90006

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the firm’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles tax services. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than one built on a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No firm can pay to change these numbers.

How much do tax services cost in Los Angeles?

Pricing depends heavily on whether you need a simple personal return, a business filing, or IRS debt resolution, and most firms only quote after reviewing your specific situation. One firm on this page lists a starting price of $210 for a basic Form 1040 return with up to two W-2s, with additional forms or business filings priced higher.

Job	Typical price
Basic Form 1040 return (up to 2 W-2s)	$210

Figure taken directly from Santos Tax Inc’s published price list, as shown in this page’s job data (July 2026). Other firms on this page do not publish fixed pricing; always confirm cost during your consultation.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The tax services above cover Los Angeles neighborhoods including East Hollywood, Lincoln Heights, Downtown, Pico-Union and Koreatown, with some running multiple offices across LA County. Searching for a tax service near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a tax service

Are you handling a routine return, or do you need IRS debt resolution specifically?
What’s the total cost, including any charges for extra forms or schedules?
Will the same preparer handle my return every year if I come back?
Are you a CPA, enrolled agent, or attorney, and does that matter for my situation?
If you’re negotiating with the IRS on my behalf, what outcomes have you actually achieved for similar cases?
Is there a fee if you can’t resolve or improve my situation?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these tax services?

We started from tax preparation and tax resolution firms in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the difference between a tax preparer and a tax resolution firm?

A preparer like Liberty Tax or Santos Tax files your annual return. A resolution firm like Rush Tax Resolution or Choice Tax Relief specifically negotiates with the IRS on debt, penalties, or unfiled returns. Some firms, like Masters Tax, offer a mix of both.

How much does a basic tax return cost in Los Angeles?

One firm on this page lists $210 for a basic Form 1040 with up to two W-2s. Other firms quote after reviewing your situation, so always ask for a total before you commit.

The bottom line

Liberty Tax is the safe default for a routine return given its perfect rating and review depth, while Rush Tax Resolution or Choice Tax Relief are the better calls if you’re actually fighting an IRS debt. Get the total cost in writing either way.

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