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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 cpas & accountants in Long Beach, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Tax Prestige with a 5.0-star rating from 171 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Nelson & Associates Tax Resolution and Best Income Tax Service (BITS). The average rating across all listed cpas & accountants in Long Beach is 4.9 stars from 39 reviews per business on average.
CPA fees in Long Beach: $150–$400/hr consultation; $300–$800 personal tax returns; $500–$2,500+ business returns.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated CPAs & Accountants
Tax Prestige
3404 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Nelson & Associates Tax Resolution
4401 Atlantic Ave #200, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Best Income Tax Service (BITS)
4028 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804, USA
CPAs & Accountants Rankings in Long Beach, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tax Prestige3404 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA | 5.0★ | 171 |
| #2 | Nelson & Associates Tax Resolution4401 Atlantic Ave #200, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA | 5.0★ | 97 |
| #3 | Best Income Tax Service (BITS)4028 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804, USA | 5.0★ | 88 |
| #4 | Akalin CPA333 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | 5.0★ | 19 |
| #5 | Best Tax Services Inc.1403 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | 5.0★ | 83 |
| #6 | C.G. Johnson & Company210 E 3rd Street Downtown near, The Promenade N, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | 5.0★ | 34 |
| #7 | Long Beach CPA111 W Ocean Blvd UNIT 400, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | — | — |
| #8 | Tax Professionals, CPA1040 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA | 4.6★ | 20 |
| #9 | Jesse Moreno CPA PC740 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA | 5.0★ | 22 |
| #10 | Holmes & Associates111 W Ocean Blvd Suite 1580, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | 4.5★ | 22 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All CPAs & Accountants in Long Beach
Akalin CPA
333 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Best Tax Services Inc.
1403 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
C.G. Johnson & Company
210 E 3rd Street Downtown near, The Promenade N, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Long Beach CPA
111 W Ocean Blvd UNIT 400, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Tax Professionals, CPA
1040 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Jesse Moreno CPA PC
740 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Holmes & Associates
111 W Ocean Blvd Suite 1580, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Johnson Accounting, Inc.
555 E Ocean Blvd #430, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Sawin & Kotani, CPA's
4401 Atlantic Ave #103, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Crisell & Associates - Certified Public Accountants
2199 E Willow St, Signal Hill, CA 90755, USA
Montue, Woodard & Associates
784 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804, USA
Bayya Tax & Accounting
3711 Long Beach Blvd Ste 6007, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Personal Accounting Group
834 E 4th St F, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
RNH, LLP
207 E Broadway UNIT 201, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
The John Ellis Company, An Accountancy Corporation
111 W Ocean Blvd Suite 400, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Bellamy & Associates
5622 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Stan DiLiberto, CPA, CFP , Inc.
12501 Seal Beach Blvd # 200, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions — CPAs & Accountants in Long Beach
What is the difference between a CPA, bookkeeper, and tax preparer in Long Beach?
A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is licensed by the CA Board of Accountancy, can represent clients before the IRS, and carries liability coverage. A bookkeeper records day-to-day transactions but cannot sign tax returns or provide strategic tax advice. A tax preparer has no required credentials — anyone can prepare taxes. For business owners, complex returns, or IRS issues, a CPA is the right choice.
How do I verify a CPA's license in CA?
Search the CA Board of Accountancy's online license lookup (find it by Googling "CA Board of Accountancy license search"). You can also use NASBA's License Verification tool at nasba.org to search across all states. Always verify before sharing financial documents.
How much does a CPA charge in Long Beach?
Typical rates in Long Beach: $150–$400/hr for consultation; $300–$800 for a personal tax return; $500–$2,500+ for a small business return depending on complexity. Many CPAs offer flat-fee packages for straightforward situations. Get itemized quotes from at least 2–3 firms before committing.
Should I hire a local CPA or use online tax software?
Online software (TurboTax, H&R Block, FreeTaxUSA) works well for simple W-2 situations with no major life changes. A local CPA in Long Beach is worth the cost if you own a business, have rental income, experienced a major event (divorce, inheritance, home sale), owe the IRS money, or want year-round tax planning — not just annual filing.
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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