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About
I take the time to show clients what I am doing, how I arrived at the figures I came up with and get buy-in. Yes, I am a tax expert but I also want the client to be comfortable with the approach I have taken with their finances.
The most important thing I like about preparing taxes is the interaction with people I have known for many years. I catch up with what is going on with their families. I have several clients whose children I watched grow up to adulthood and I help them with college ideas and tax returns.
Overview
Hired 181 times
Serves Los Angeles, CA
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1 employee
11 years in business
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Gean Y.
7 days ago
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I had a couple years of overdue taxes that needed addressing and Richard helped with the entire process. After a couple phone calls and uploads to a shared dropbox account we were able to submit the documents in a few weeks. I'm happy to continue working with RCP Tax Services for my future needs.
Individual Tax Preparation
Shawna M.
Sep 22, 2026
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Working with Richard has been great. Explains, and helps where I don't understand the work or things needed. Will continue to use him for our personal and business tax workings.
Individual Tax Preparation
David C.
2 weeks ago
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Mr. Ponce took the time to thoroughly review my financial situation, caught deductions my previous preparer completely missed, and saved me a significant amount of money. Beyond the incredible results, his communication is spectacular—every question I had was answered quickly, clearly, and without a drop of confusing jargon. If you are looking for a tax professional who is brilliant, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about maximizing your returns while keeping you fully compliant, look no further. I cannot recommend RCP Tax Services highly enough and will absolutely be a client for next year and beyond.
Individual Tax Preparation
William M.
Mar 12, 2026
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After filing taxes for 54 consecutive years using CPAs, enrolled agents, and even doing them myself, I can confidently say Richard Ponce is the best tax professional I’ve ever worked with. My taxes are complex, yet Richard quickly analyzed the data and delivered thoughtful tax-planning advice within hours. When the IRS proposed a penalty for a late return due to me, Richard used a creative strategy that successfully got the penalty waived. That kind of expertise and persistence is rare. Richard consistently goes the extra mile, handles challenges intelligently, and ensures everything gets done accurately and on time. If you want a tax expert who combines deep knowledge with responsiveness and strategic thinking, Richard Ponce is simply outstanding.
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Lori P.
Mar 12, 2026
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Richard is THE BEST!
He is knowledgable about taxes, efficient in getting them completed, reasonably-priced, and - here's the bonus... a very nice and decent human being.
Highly recommend!
Individual Tax Preparation
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Richard Ponce
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In general, I make an appointment and ask the client to visit the resources page on my website. I have an intake form I want them to fill, scan and send to me with a copy of their most recent tax return. I then have an interview with the client to determine their tax issues and budget.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am presently working on my continuing education to satisfy the IRS. I was granted the Enrolled Agent designation so I have to provide a higher level of service than most tax preparers. Enrolled agents are permitted to practice throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and the other U.S. territories. Accordingly, I have to take any additional classes so that I may prepare multi-state returns.
**UPDATE** You can check me out on CTEC and find that I am no longer registered. That's OK, I do not have to since I am an Enrolled Agent.**
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I basically followed the family business. I decided to do this to spend more time with my father. I subsequently enjoyed working with the clients and learning more about accounting and business.
