Alan Mehdiani, CPA, Tax Accountant

Who would have thought an accounting firm could be so great to work with? I switched over to Alan Mehdiani CPA after dealing with a non responsive accountant who never got back to me in time. Alan always answers my emails, take the time to really learn about my needs, and is constantly finding ways to help me grow and save. He is smart, young, attractive and is probably one of the hardest working people I’ve met. I would recommend him to anyone in need of filing personal or business taxes.

I am a CPA and have worked with Alan on some tax issues for some clients. I am always impressed by his knowledge and the ability of providing practical solutions. He is a true professional and has the ability to pay attention to details as well as looking at the big picture. I always enjoy working with him and asking him for his advice.

Alan is now my go-​to guy for my taxes and accounting needs.
I hired Alan to file taxes for my family. I had many concerns as I had a unique situation where I had been overtaxed by my company and I was hoping to make the most out of my return. Though my situation was quite complicated (also including a home office to write off, a year full of travel expenses, etc). We had a great experience, great customer service and every one of our questions was answered quickly and easily.
This stuff is all in Alan’s wheelhouse and he didn’t need to «go find out» an answer to most questions. He just knows this stuff… like it’s his job or something :) Obviously very comforting for my wife and me.
Most importantly he saved me more money in taxes than any previous accountant I have worked with. He completed the work in less time than it took my previous CPA, and for less of a cut. I’m glad I found someone I will be working with for years to come. Taxes can be overwhelming to say the least, It’s awesome to feel like you’re going to a trusted friend with needs like this.

A very pleasant experience. First time I meet an accountant who has the patience and interest to teach and explain how taxes work. In less than an hour, taxes done and all my questions answered. You won’t be wrong relying on this professional.

Alan has been handling my taxes, bookkeeping, payroll and everything in between for over 5 years now and it has been such a pleasure working with him. He goes out of his way for his clients and he is so smart. Alan is sharp, understands everything you need to know and more and makes filing taxes and keeping clean books pleasant. I have recommended him to friends and family and they are all very happy. Alan can handle difficult audits, and tough situations (I speak from experience). If you are in need of a CPA he is the best.

Alan Mehdiani is so much more than just an accountant/​cpa! He definitely portrays entrepreneurial characteristics and can give great business and tax advice.
Alan is digitally savvy and is so organized, anytime I need anything, he has my file and can access it without scrambling through crazy amounts of papers (like most accountants). It was easy and quick to schedule meetings and calls with him. He and his team are friendly and will listen and help regardless of the situation. He is definitely interested in building long lasting relationships with his clients.
I found Mehdiani CPA here on Unilocal and his reviews are all on point.
He works hard to get you all the deductions you’re entitled to and plan for the upcoming years.
If you need a great tax pro/​accountant/​cpa he is the guy! They will solve your problems and make filing taxes easy! Highly recommend.

When I moved myself and my company to LA, I needed a local Encino CPA I could count on – I actually needed a Tarzana CPA, but Encino is close enough. :)
I was lucky enough to discover Alan’s profile here on Unilocal,and I gave him a try. Right away, I could tell he was smart, professional, and capable of handling even the most complex business tax problems.
Alan handled my first return with ease and speed. Better yet, he helped me identify no less than 5 key areas where my bookkeeping methods and expense tracking were hurting me more than helping me. Alan saved me some major dollars on that first return — I couldn’t believe it!
What I really like about Alan is he’s totally up-​to-​speed on the latest technology. I use a pretty uncommon bookkeeping system called Xero. (Xero is awesome, by the way.) Since most people use Quickbooks, it can be hard to find a Xero CPA in Los Angeles. But Alan was very flexible, grasped the Xero system very fast, and even helped me make some great tweaks to how I was organizing my financial data in Xero.
Alan is really easy to work with — I’ve met with him in his office, by phone, and even handled a few things quickly by email. He’s definitely a «CPA in the cloud.»
Just a few months ago I had an Audit issue. Alan came to the rescue yet again. While I was having heart palpitations about dealing with the IRS, Alan made my audit easy and painless. Seriously, that experience alone has made me his dedicated customer for life.
Thank you, Alan! Highly recommended!

Alan is a great CPA and I couldn’t be happier with him and his team. He is smart, organized and pays attention to detail, qualities that are important in an accountant. He is also easily accessible and I never feel rushed when talking to him. An easy 5 stars for customer service.
I also appreciate that I don’t have to go to his office for tax filings and that him and his staff handle my work remotely. This past year, I sent him all my tax documents, he prepared the tax returns, emailed them to me, and I signed and sent them back. They make taxes convenient and I was very happy with the results. I give them another 5 stars for quality.
I highly recommend Alan’s firm and give them 5 stars all the way.

I thought I had a great tax person. That was what I thought.
And then I met Alan.
WOW. What an amazingly knowledgeable and thorough guy. First, he asked me to check out his website, where he has a bunch of tax organizers to help make the most out of the visit. The appointments are easy and Alan accommodated a late appointment (after work).
During the appointment, Alan looked at my last year’s tax return and found a mistake that my previous tax person made. He told me it was an error, and I kinda argued with him. I mean, I thought I had a great tax person. He researched it right then and there and showed me why it was a mistake. I know he did this to put my mind at ease. And it really did.
But it also gave me additional trust in Alan. He was highly recommended by a friend and he really lived up to the hype.
I strongly recommend Alan. In terms of a top notch tax accountant, you need not look any further. He’s most certainly the best.

I’ve always dreaded doing my taxes, and Alan has changed that. He makes the process as comfortable and enjoyable as can be. He is patient and takes the time to make sure things are done right for you now and also in the future! He is extremely patient and able to communicate complicated topics very well. Going to his office is a treat as it’s easy to park and a great location. At the end of the day, I’m more confident than ever that I’m saving as much money as is possible with Alan handling my affairs. I’m happy to say I’ve found my accountant for life.

Its right what everyone says, Alan is top notch when it comes to accounting. Very intelligent and patient when it comes to describing things. I fully trust Alan and his expertise in accounting, he takes the time to explain any questions you may have. I feel extremely comfortable with him. I will definitely be with alan for the rest of my business career.

Alan is a terrific accountant and an exceptional tax advisor. I am very pleased with his professionalism and the service he provides. He always answers my questions quickly and goes above and beyond to make sure I am doing what is most advantageous for my situation. Whether it’s savings the most on taxes, or making sure I am staying out of trouble, Alan always has my best interest in mind.
If you are looking for a new accountant or not happy with your current one, I highly recommend Alan.

The other Unilocal reviewers got it right. Alan is a great CPA and very intelligent tax advisor. He is always available to answer my questions and is a pleasure to speak with. I really didn’t know how bad my other accountant was until I started working with Alan.
I am a business owner and taxes are a subject that make me nervous, but Alan always makes me feel at ease. He is patient and I never feel rushed working with him. During tax time, he goes through deductions that I may not have included in my QuickBooks to make sure I am getting the maximum deductions possible. It really shows me that he cares when he goes above and beyond.
I highly recommend giving him a call.
A few tips:
1. If you get his voicemail, leave him a message. He always calls me back very quickly.
2. Don’t hesitate calling him even if you don’t know what questions to ask. The first time I called him I had no idea what I needed to do, but he started asking me questions and helped me figure it out.
3. There is free parking at his office. It’s in the back of the building.

OMG! Thank goodness there is Alan! I really needed someone who was going to be patient with me. He is so understanding and easy to work with. I think he is awesome at what he does and with tax time, the most stressful time of the year for me, around the corner, why would I go to anyone else? I highly recommend giving Alan a call and I’m sure he will be able to put you at ease and help you through whatever accounting issues you are about to be faced with. Whether its taxes or books, accounting and financial issues, and everything in between, I say give Alan a call first before going to Joe Schmoe who might make things worse than better. Its worth having someone great, knowledgeable, and reliable behind you when it comes to your finances.

Alan is the man if you like to keep your money instead of giving it to uncle Sam. I’m always amazed how little taxes I end up paying. If you hate money, Alan’s not the guy for you. Otherwise, theres nobody better!

It’s tax season again and all my friends and colleagues are grumbling about having to take time out if their busy weeks to schedule time with their accountant. But not me, because Alan takes care of everything for me remotely. I cannot stress how easy that makes my life. Considering I travel for work all the time, being able to submit everything to Alan from wherever I am changes the entire way I feel about tax time.
Alan efficiently handles the bookkeeping and payroll for our business, and all tax prep for all our personal and business filings, 1099 and all, and we couldn’t be happier.
On top of how easy he makes my life, he is always professional and warm. Exactly what I need from a CPA.

In 7 months I have become a city girl and there is nothing I dread more than driving when I visit home.
What does this have to do with Alan Mehdiani, the best CPA in the valley? Well, the fact that he offers his services remotely is the ticker.
I called Alan from NY the day before I left and scheduled an appointment with him for my short trip back home. He knew I didn’t have a lot of time in town so he offered to do my taxes remotely and all I would have to do was send him all my forms. AWESOME! But even with the great offer of not having to drive to Encino, I still opted to go in as I had a lot going on with my taxes this year. I felt filing taxes for California, New York, and New Jersey would be pain-​in-​the-​ass enough so I wanted to be available for any questions Alan may have.
In about an hour I was done.
CA– filed
NJ– filed
NY– filed
NY and NJ were a tad tricky but Alan figured it all out with ease. I was beyond impressed. His followup was also top notch. I received an email from him once all states were accepted. Taxes have never been so easy.
I usually file at H&R Block but Alan will handle my taxes from now on. Totes feel grownup saying that I now have a CPA.

I now understand how crucial it is to work with a great accountant for my personal tax needs. Alan Mehdiani is truly exceptional at what he does. Alan was referred to me by a friend who has used him to handle all his personal and business accounting (including payroll and bookkeeping) for years. Even though my taxes are much simpler than my friend’s business and personal accounting needs, Alan was just as punctual, intelligent, helpful and professional with me!
Alan is very good at following up with his clients. I have noticed it and so has my friend. You don’t need to be on top of him but rather Alan is always on top of the situation. In my book that shows just how professional he is.
The biggest perk for me is that I know Alan will get me the maximum refund. He saves my friend money every year, so I have complete trust in him.

I’ve been an extremely happy client for over a year now. He gave us a great detailed and thorough consulation about each step we need to take in starting our new business, and was very patient. He handled the entire process and even did some business consulting with us (doesn’t hurt to have your CPA be a successful business man as well). He took care of all the registration forms, licenses and followed up to make sure everything was set. He has completely simplified the entire process for me. He is now also handling our book keeping and payroll as well! His great advice in regards to business planning really helped as well.
Alan is efficient, DETAIL oriented, patient and a pleasure to work with. I am very happy to have been referred to him. He knows almost anything and everything you would need to keep your business in good standing and it never hurts to save some extra $$ in the process!
Highly Recommend!

Alan is hands down the BEST CPA in town! Yes, he’s extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, and personable — but best of all, he’s caring! He wants the best for his clients and I know this first hand. He spent extra time explaining things to me that other accountants wouldn’t and made everything really clear to me. He walked me through what he was doing step by step. He searched for tax breaks that most wouldn’t even think of. He CARES and it shows in his work.
I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend Alan! Look no further because there is no one better!