Steven B Altabef

I have been a client of Steven’s for more the 10 years.
I am self employed and my wife is a W-​2 employee.
Our tax returns are challenging because of this.
Steven has always given us sound advice regarding tax matters.
He knows the tax laws and sticks to them.
I would highly recommend his company.

My corporation made an inquiry with this firm regarding corporate tax preparation services and received a curt reply from its owner, which simply stated, «Not interested, thank you.» We are a $ 3M company, in business for 17 years, and found this reply very unprofessional. In fact, we hired this accounting firm during the early years of our business, thought they did great work, and wanted to get reacquainted. For this reason, the reply was doubly disconcerting. Perhaps others can report a positive experience. We, regrettably, cannot.

Stay far away! Zero Stars!
All I can say is that they are rude and only care about their invoicing. I was so taken back by what jerks they were that i had to post. There are far better firms out there that are skilled and value their clients.
Just stay away!

Amen with the previous Unilocaler.

The team at Steven Altabef have been doing my taxes for almost 10 years.
As an independent contractor, I feel confident in recommending them.
They are responsive and responsible, and have always provided good follow through. I like that they are not pretentious or promise «high returns», just good, knowledgeable accounting and tax preparation.

Sweet God! Zero Stars Unilocal PLEASE!!!
I have never met anyone who claimed to be a professional that was this rude and unskilled. I’ve never once written a poor review on here b/​c I’ve been pretty much impressed with Unilocal’s recc.‘s. But for this guy, I’m making an exception. I’m glad Mandy didn’t get screwed by this guy, but he filed jointly for me/​husband in 2009 and I recently received a form from the city saying that it was filed incorrectly and that we now owed them! When I emailed Mr. Altabef with my concerns this was our exchange,
«Hello Mr. Altabef,
Your firm filed our 2009 taxes this past October, and my husband received this letter in the mail from the LA office of Finance. Apparently our taxes were filed incorrectly and they’re saying we owe more money? I’m just confused as to what they’re looking for and what I need to do to resolve the matter. I’ve attached scanned copies of the letters as well as an email response from the finance office for you to look over.
Thank you,
Melissa»
****HIS RESPONSE****
«It has nothing to do with the filing of your 2009 tax return, it has to do with the fact that your husband had 1099 income and should have had a business license with the city of los angeles. If you had read our instruction letter it tells you such. The city now has received information that your husband should have had a business license and because you have ignored the first two or three notices from the city they are now estimating what the taxes should have been and have assessed you the tax. I hope that explains the matter and if you have any further questions you need to contact the city to clear up the business license issue.
Steve
Steven B. Altabef, EA
2800 28^th Street, Suite 133
Santa Monica, CA 90 405‑6204
Ph. 310−452−3755
Fax 310−452−2984
«The highest compliment we can receive is the referral of your friends, family and business associates. Thank you for your trust.»
The best part is his last plea for more business!!! Hahaha, he’s got about a whore’s chance in heaven of THAT happening lol.
**My final response**
«Dear Mr. Altabef,
Thank you for your courteous response. Just a few last loose strings to tie up however, 1) my husband never received a 1099 form, 2) This was the first response we have received from the city, which, if you had bothered to read this whole ½page email you would have recognized, and 3) above all else, I want to thank you so sooo much for reminding me exactly why we switched from your firm– to a decent one. Ohhh and last but not least! Enjoy your newest Unilocal review as you will find this entire conversation on it in the morning.
Melissa»
You have alllllll been warned~!