Glendale · Los Angeles · Since 1971

Keep More of What You Actually Earn, Without IRS Surprises.

Enrolled Agents authorized by the U.S. Treasury who specialize in the complex tax situations most CPAs and TurboTax users get wrong, for California business owners, real estate investors, and creative professionals.

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54
Years in Business
10,000+
Returns Annually
4.9★
650+ Reviews
U.S.
Treasury Authorized
The Real Problem

Why most Californians are overpaying and don't even know it.

If your tax situation is anything other than W-2 + standard deduction, the typical accountant is leaving money on the table. Every. Single. Year.

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Generic accountants miss industry deductions

A real estate investor's tax return looks nothing like an actor's. Most tax pros treat them the same, and that's where deductions die.

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IRS letters get ignored until they explode

A simple CP2000 notice can spiral into liens, levies, and audits when nobody knows how to respond properly, or even who's authorized to.

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"Tax prep" isn't tax strategy

Filing your return in April is too late. The money was already made or lost in October. Without proactive year-round planning, you're just reporting damage.

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Multiple income streams = compounded risk

1099s, K-1s, rental income, royalties, equity: California's tax code punishes the disorganized. The complexity becomes the liability.

Who We Serve

We specialize in the situations other firms find "too complicated."

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Small Business Owners

S-corps, LLCs, partnerships. Quarterly planning, deduction optimization, entity structure reviews.

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Real Estate Investors

Depreciation, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, passive activity rules, short-term rental loopholes.

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Entertainment & Creators

Actors, influencers, content creators, freelance creatives with multi-state and multi-1099 complexity.

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Healthcare Professionals

Doctors, dentists, consultants with high income, retirement planning needs, and practice ownership.

From Real Clients

4.9 stars across 650+ reviews. Here's what people actually say.

★★★★★

Had a great experience with this group. I worked directly with one of their associates for my business and personal return. They were super helpful and knowledgeable!

Kalsang Dorji
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Stephen Hall is the best! I've been working with Stephen since 2004. He provides professional business advice as well as tax planning for both my personal and professional life. Not many people can say this, but I have a great time when I go to get my taxes prepared.

Beth Goldfarb
★★★★★

Robert Hall and Associates saved us! Tax prep for my business has always been a nightmare! I received more tax advice on how to run my business in the one hour consultation than I have in the past 5 years combined from my tax professional! They are friendly, knowledgeable, reasonable, and professional!!

Ken Barnes
★★★★★

After many years of doing my own taxes, and experiencing the stress and anxiety that goes into that, we have now been using Robert Hall & Associates for several years, and are so thrilled with the service that we get. Now, tax season isn't a huge headache, and we know that our personal and business tax filings are going to be done right, and by professionals.

Steve Geffner
★★★★★

Annual tax season is almost completely stress-free thanks to Tony who is smart and organized. He explains and takes care of it all while remaining very upbeat and pleasant. I completely recommend them for taxes and for lots of informative helpful hints in the world of finances. A very qualified professional you want helping you to grow or sustain your business.

Linda Mendelsohn
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Robert W Hall
Meet Your Tax Strategist

Robert W. Hall

Enrolled Agent · Tax Consultant · Marketing Director

Robert Hall & Associates began in 1971 when Robert Hall started preparing taxes for fellow teachers out of his garage. Today, the firm prepares roughly 10,000 returns a year. Robert W. Hall carries that legacy forward.

An Enrolled Agent federally licensed by the U.S. Treasury, Robert is a USC graduate and a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, a credential earned by a small percentage of Enrolled Agents nationwide.

Enrolled Agent (EA) USC - BA Business Admin NTPI Fellow NAEA Member CSEA Member
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Full-Service Tax & Advisory

One firm. Every situation. Year-round.

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Individual Tax Prep

Personal returns including multi-state, complex deductions, and high-income optimization.

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Business Tax Prep

S-corps, LLCs, partnerships, sole props, with quarterly planning and year-end strategy.

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Real Estate Tax Prep

Depreciation schedules, cost seg, 1031 exchanges, short-term rental tax strategy.

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Tax Planning

Year-round proactive strategy. Not just April scrambling. Quarterly check-ins.

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Premium Advisory

High-touch ongoing consultation for complex multi-entity, multi-income clients.

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IRS Representation

Audits, collections, appeals, notices. We talk to the IRS so you never have to.

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Bookkeeping

Clean books year-round means painless tax season and real-time financial clarity.

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Incorporation

Entity selection, formation, and ongoing compliance for new and growing businesses.

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Estate Planning

Wealth transfer, trust structures, generational tax efficiency, working with your attorney.

Is This A Fit?

We're great for some people. Wrong for others. Here's the honest truth.

This is for you if…

  • You own a business, rental properties, or earn income through multiple 1099s/K-1s.
  • You suspect you're overpaying but don't know where the leaks are.
  • You want a tax pro who picks up the phone in June, not just in April.
  • You've received an IRS notice and don't want to deal with it alone.
  • You're tired of TurboTax or a generalist accountant missing the obvious.
  • You value a 54-year-old firm with skin in the game over an app or pop-up service.

This is NOT for you if…

  • You're a single W-2 with no side income and use the standard deduction (TurboTax is fine).
  • You want the absolute cheapest option and don't care about strategy.
  • You're looking for someone to help you do something illegal or unethical.
  • You only want to talk to your accountant once a year.
  • You've already got a trusted EA or CPA who's actively planning for you.
Common Questions

Things people ask before booking a call.

What's the difference between an Enrolled Agent and a CPA?

Enrolled Agents (EAs) are federally licensed directly by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and specialize exclusively in taxation. CPAs are state-licensed and cover a broader range of accounting work. For tax-specific questions, planning, and IRS representation, an EA is often the more focused choice. Robert W. Hall is also a National Tax Practice Institute Fellow, a credential earned by a small percentage of EAs nationwide.

How does the free discovery call actually work?

It's a complimentary 30-minute consultation by phone or in person at our Glendale office. We'll ask about your situation, what's been frustrating, and your goals. We'll then tell you honestly whether we can help, what we'd recommend, and what it would cost. Zero pressure, zero commitment.

I got an IRS letter. Can you help even though it's mid-year?

Absolutely, and the sooner the better. Most IRS notices have strict response windows, and our IRS Representation team has handled audits, collections, and appeals for decades. We can step in, become your authorized representative, and communicate with the IRS directly so you don't have to.

Do you only work with California clients?

We're based in Glendale and most of our clients are California-based, but as Enrolled Agents we're federally licensed and can represent clients before the IRS in all 50 states. We regularly handle multi-state returns for clients with property, business, or income across state lines.

My situation is complicated: multiple businesses, rentals, 1099s. Is that too much?

That's exactly the kind of work we do most. We prepare around 10,000 returns a year and the vast majority involve multiple income streams, entity structures, or industry-specific strategy. Complexity isn't a problem. It's the whole reason to call us instead of a generalist.

Stop wondering what you're missing.

One free 30-minute consultation. We'll tell you exactly where you stand, what's at risk, and what's possible. No pitch. No pressure.

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