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Located in the San Gabriel Valley for over forty years, Christiansen Russell Christiansen, Inc., Certified Public Accountants has been providing practical solutions to reduce taxes for individuals, families, and businesses. Our team of certified public accountants has over sixty years of combined experience in providing personalized services to our clients.
Our Company Overview
We specialize in providing practical solutions to reduce tax liabilities for individuals, families, and businesses. Our services include income tax preparation, tax compliance, business entity planning, estate planning, and more. We take the time to understand our clients' financial situations and provide expert advice to help them achieve their financial goals.
Our Team
Our team of certified public accountants is led by David Christiansen, who has over thirty years of experience in accounting. David is a certified public accountant and a professional trustee. He founded Christiansen & Christiansen (now Christiansen Russell Christiansen) in 1991 with his father, who started the practice in 1973. Our team also includes Ruby Kwan, a certified public accountant with over thirty years of experience, and John Hitchcock, who is responsible for completing payroll, sales, and property tax forms.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services to individuals, families, and businesses, including:
Taxes
We deal with many types of taxes, including individual taxes, payroll taxes, social security taxes, Medicare taxes, capital gains taxes, net investment income taxes, C Corp taxes, S Corp taxes, Limited Liability Company taxes, trust taxes, estate taxes, alternative minimum taxes, taxes on non-profits, real property taxes, excise taxes, personal property taxes, state taxes, city taxes, and unemployment taxes.
Other Services
In addition to preparing taxes, we provide services such as bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax compliance, and tax representation. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized services to our clients and helping them achieve their financial goals.
Client Testimonials
"I have finally found a tax guy I can trust - who is honest, smart, ethical and charges very reasonable rates for first-class service." - Anthony B.
"I thought all I needed was TurboTax. What I needed was an accountant that can do more than just crunch numbers. Dave took the time to understand my financial situation and provided advice which saved me in taxes. Now I'm starting a new business and, needless to say, I have a ton of questions. Dave explained the different business entities and the tax benefit/consequence of each one. Looking forward, I know I'll have a ton more questions, but I know that I can rely on Christiansen Russell Christiansen CPAs to assist me through the process." - Joseph Lee
Lack of Trust and Disappointing Service
Several reviewers expressed disappointment and distrust with Christiansen Russell & Christiansen, citing poor service and unprofessional behavior. One reviewer reported being given wrong advice and being charged $350, while another claimed that the firm's new ownership had resulted in decreased quality of service.
Unreliable and Unprofessional Staff
Reviews highlighted concerns about the firm's response to clients, particularly the lack of communication and poor services from certain staff members. One reviewer felt that a new employee, Jack, was "careless and clueless" and was working on their tax returns.
Mixed Reviews
Among the mixed reviews, some reviewers praised the firm's tax preparation services, citing helpful staff and effective communication. One reviewer praised the firm's ability to find ways to minimize tax bills and its professional staff.
Dissatisfying Experiences
Several reviewers shared disheartening experiences, including late filing, mistakes, and poor communication. One reviewer felt that the firm's new ownership had negatively impacted their service, while another reported feeling "screwed around" and delayed filing their taxes.
