Olmeca Tax Services

Service 01 · Individual Tax Preparation

Individual Tax Preparation in Los Angeles & Orange County

Your tax return is more than a form. It decides your refund or balance due, and it's the document lenders, landlords and aid offices ask for all year. We prepare federal and state returns for individuals and families, in English or Spanish, and walk you through the result before anything is filed.

The problem

Most people aren't short on effort — they're short on time and certainty. A missing 1099, a dependent claimed the wrong way, or a credit left off can change the outcome of a return, and the IRS may not tell you until a letter arrives months later.

Returns get more complicated fast: a side job, a move between states, a rental unit, a new baby, or a year of unemployment each bring their own forms and rules.

Who this is for

  • W-2 employees and families who want their return done right the first time
  • Self-employed, gig and 1099 workers — rideshare, delivery, cleaning, construction, freelance
  • People who own a rental property or moved between states during the year
  • Anyone who filed on their own last year and isn't sure it was correct

How we help

We start with a checklist based on your situation, so you know exactly what to gather. Our team reviews every document, asks about the things people commonly forget — childcare costs, education expenses, work mileage, health coverage forms — and prepares your return.

Before it's filed, every return is reviewed and approved by a PTIN-registered preparer acting as our IRS-authorized Electronic Return Originator. Then we go over it with you line by line, answer your questions, and e-file once you've signed. You receive a complete copy for your records.

What the process looks like

  1. 01

    Tell us about your year

    Call, text or send a quote request. We'll ask a few questions and tell you what to gather.

  2. 02

    Send your documents

    By email or WhatsApp. We tell you exactly what's still missing.

  3. 03

    Review together

    Your return is reviewed internally, then we walk you through it before filing.

  4. 04

    Sign and e-file

    Secure e-signature, electronic filing, and a full copy of your return.

Frequently asked questions

Do you prepare state returns too?

Yes. We prepare the state return along with your federal return, including returns for people who lived or worked in more than one state during the year.

I'm self-employed. Can you help?

Yes. We prepare Schedule C for self-employment and gig income and help you organize income and expenses so the return reflects what actually happened in your work.

How long does it take to get my refund?

The IRS says most e-filed returns with direct deposit are refunded in less than 21 days, though some returns — including many that claim the Earned Income Tax Credit — are held longer by law. We can't control IRS timing, but we can make sure your return is complete.

Will I get a copy of my return?

Always. You receive a complete copy of the filed return and the e-file confirmation.

Ready to make tax season easier?

Choose a firm that knows your name, not just your tax return. Tell Olmeca what you need and we'll come back with a straight answer on price and timing.

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