H&R Block

Brian Milinsky is an excellent tax professional. Not only is he very knowledgeable and efficient, but he also made the process of filing tax returns less intense with his friendly and funny personality. Thank you!

It was a nice experience, fast and informative

I would not have spent so much time stressing about taxes if I had known how easy it was going to be here!
I called on a weekend afternoon, to make an appointment for the same day, several hours later. Easy. I HIGHLY recommend calling and asking in advance which documents you will need for them, in case you are clueless, like me.
There was no wait time.
My appointment was with Judy, who was so cute and was dressed really nicely. We chatted a bit throughout doing my taxes and found out we have a bunch of interests in common, and I thought she was very cool. She was able to use the documents I had brought to do everything on the computer in front of me. I enjoyed being around Judy, and the comfort from knowing someone did your taxes right, is priceless.
In and out in about an hour, with easy-​to-​find meter parking close by. Offices are clean, everything is efficient, to the point, and stress-​free.
This is a great company, and I’m never going to worry about doing my taxes again!

I have had an amazing experience with guys here. Julie Nani is a wonderful lady. She did a great job and was very understanding and patient and helpful! Thank you so much! You are the best

I have used H &R block for five years in cities such as Miami, NY, and Santa Monica, CA. Last year I wasn’t entirely thrilled with my tax person, not to mention she failed to tell me that I didn’t need to file that year due to a low income status. In NY, I had my fair share of low qualified H&R block employees in Washington Heights. My H &R experience at the Biscayne Blvd, Miami location was good. Either way… I am a loyal H & R client because math freaks me out. This year I did my research and found Eny, she was super polite, professional, and knowledgeable. Glad, to have found this Westwood H& R block.

I’ve been going to a CPA for a few years now, but after noticing some errors in the latest tax return he prepared for me, I decided to give H&R Block a shot. I made an appointment with Brian Milinsky based on all the positive reviews on Unilocal and he did not disappoint! Not only did Brian correct my tax return, he spent well over an hour with me answering all my dumb tax questions. Brian knows his stuff *and* he’s genuinely friendly. My only wish is that Brian would open up his own business and let me hire him directly. H&R Block charges by the form, and my semi-​complicated return came out to a whopping $ 600!

My wife and I moved to LA from Seattle last July so we knew because of that and some other things, our taxes were going to be tricky. Via this very Unilocal site, we read so many great reviews about Brian Milinsky at the 21 010 Westwood Blvd branch of H&R Block, we made the drive to see him even though we live a block from another H&R Block office because it sounded like he seemed such like a safe bet. Wow– how rare is it when is someone as good as advertised? Brian was thorough, answered all of our questions, steered us through some tricky waters, gave us some good advice and on top of all of that, was good-​humored too. I highly recommend him and we definitely will be working with Brian again!

My husband and I just had our taxes completed and it went alot better than we expected! Slightly on the pricier side we felt, but we were given terrific service. Brian Wilinsky actually made our tax preparation fun and enjoyable. He is fast and knowledgeable and knows how to use appropriate humor to make the whole experience go smoother. He gave good advice and shows that he has a good connection with all his clients. I definately recommend Brian at H&R Block!

Oh the joys of Springtime; blossoming flowers clear skies, 80 degree weather, and the impending doom of tax season.
Thankfully I had the wonderful support of H & R Block to help me make my taxes as painless as possible. Madeline was tremendously helpful as she walked me through how I should file my claim, and explained to me what each checked box and fee meant. Admittedly, this was my first time roughin’ it with this «adulting» stuff, so I was new to many of the terms entailed.
Madeline figuratively held my hand through the whole process, and we were done in less than an hour. She was professional, thorough, and communicative about the process. She even gave me advice as to what deductions I should claim for future references so that I can save money. Super helpful!
I realize there are cheaper options out there, (I paid around $ 260 and had two W2s and my IRA filed). I may consider alternatives in the following years, because they are a bit more expensive, but you can’t argue with simplicity and peace of mind, especially with something as important as filing your taxes.

I made an appointment with Brian Millinsky after reading all of his good reviews and was very, very happy with his expertise, knowledge and professionalism. He is very pleasant and honest and will make you feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend him.

Just left the office after getting some tax return advice.
I had an appointment with Brian L. Milinsky and he was very helpful, patient, and professional.
Looking forward to using HR block next year.
Thanks Brian!

I have been doing my taxes with H&R Block since 2006. However, I was previously based on the east coast and worked with another tax specialist. After doing my taxes with the same person for nearly 8 years, I was really nervous when I relocated to the west coast for work. That was until I found Brian Milinsky thanks to Unilocal.I walked away feeling SO relieved because I truly felt I was in good hands.
Why do I think Brian Milinsky is so awesome?
–His professionalism
–He is extremely genuine (you appreciate that more and more the longer you live in LA)
–His thoroughness in making sure all bases were covered
–He was super helpful in fielding any and all of my questions
–He knows his stuff. Plain and simple.
It was truly a refreshing, pleasant, and a pain-​free experience. Those 5 Stars are for Brian’s diligence in ensuring that my experience was an excellent one. I wish I could give him a higher rating. He’s the real deal. All of those great reviews on Unilocal are there for a reason. I got to experience it for myself firsthand. Thank you Brian! I really appreciate how well of a job you did and I will be back.

Brian is amazing! I worked with two other H&R Block staffers at another office the past two years and had really unpleasant experiences, mostly due to lack of knowledge of my specific circumstances on their part. Brian was such a breathe of fresh air – so knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable and welcome. He even took time to actually explain my specific tax situation! No one has done that before. He’s great, you’ll be so happy you went with him.

One word: Eny
She is amazing, this was my first year filing taxes and I was concerned about what would happen, but she made the process quick, easy, and simple as that and I’m happy to be using her again for future use!

I had a lot of questions about my taxes and decided to make an appointment at this location after reading all the great reviews about Brian Milinsky. I went in with questions and he answered them for me. He even took the time to answer more of my questions over email in great detail. He’s extremely helpful and makes sure you get the help you need!

Brian Milinsky is your tax doctor to the rescue. He has fixed my tax issues and went above and beyond to write the most impressive letter to the IRS/​Franchise tax board. He is awesome and intelligent, and most of all he is a friend for life. I can’t thank him enough.

Brian Milinsky is the man! I am so glad that my wife and I found him. We will be using him for advice for years to come. He did both our personal and business taxes, and is an expert in both. He is super knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to deal with. He tackled every question we threw at him, and did it with humor, and a little movie trivia.
Brian explored different ways of approaching our tax situations to get us the biggest return. I would highly recommend him. He made doing our taxes enjoyable and we actually look forward to seeing him next year!

By dumb luck i made an appointment with Brian M. for my 2012 returns. Mine were a bit complicated due to overseas work, marriage to a non-​resident alien, and from other obscure bit and pieces.
If you wanted to, and had the time, you could do everything they do, though not half as fast nor with a guarantee. I was concerned with efficiency and accuracy. Brian was both and a nice guy to boot. On the more obscure points, he did his research and got back to me quickly.
I would recommend him to my family and friends in a heartbeat.

I scheduled an appointment with Cathy Taylor, and it was the first time I’ve ever used a professional tax service. The CPA’s working at the front desk were sweet and offered water and coffee to each client.
I had put off my taxes until April 15^th. That’s right. I waited until the very last minute because that’s how I roll. I live on the edge. I make life my b**ch. Actually, I put it off because I knew the government was going to **** (pick a four letter word, any four letter word) me this year. Cathy made it more tolerable. She was thorough, helpful, and compassionate. She offered me suggestions for this coming year’s return. She was amazing. I don’t know if I want to go to church with her or go out and get hammered with her, but she is a kick-​ass person all around.
I will be seeing her next year for tax season. In fact, I’m so excited about seeing Cathy next year that I won’t wait until April 15^th again – I’ll be there April 1^st. Cathy, if you’re reading this, please don’t think I’m a creepy stalker weirdo. I just think you’re the bomb and I want everyone to know it.

It’s that time of year again, and since, as I age, my taxes have become more complex, I figured it was time to see what the professionals have to say rather than trust the oversimplified ways of TurboTax. I was very pleased with my experience with Brian Milinsky, who apparently not only does taxes but teaches a tax class in the off season – so what better person to learn from in my time of tax confusion?!
Brian did my taxes quickly and painlessly, answering my barrage of questions about dba vs. LLC and all the stuff about, «is it better if I do this or this???» with confidence backed by thorough, easy to understand explanations… and when I was skeptical, reinforcing evidence from examples and
. And, although I have heard H&R Block can be expensive if you have a really complicated return, my return was not so much… Brian could have said, «yes, it’s better if you take deductions» etc. etc., which would have cost me more (which makes sense only if the refund is larger, of course) and made him more, but he really looked out for my best interest even to the detriment of his commission, making sure I did what made sense for me all around.
Bottom line: Go to Brian for quick and accurate preparation and a wealth of knowledge and customer service that ensures you always know what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Note: Park one block west of Westwood Blvd. for free 2-​hour street parking. Also, I only gave 4 stars because there are like 10 tax pros in the office, so clearly not everyone can get Brian, and I can’t be sure the rest will be as great! But, if Brian were the only one, he’d get 5-​stars!