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Lopez Tax Service

Lopez Tax Service, Inc. is an award-winning training company that has been locally owned and operated for over 40 years. This minority-owned business has been recognized in the Inc 500/5000 as one of the fastest growing businesses for 2008.

We are an essential business serving over 100 payroll and sales tax clients.  Our general hours are 9 am to 6 pm for drop-offs and pick-ups. Please call/text ahead to check your location’s office hours.

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Tax Return Filing Options

Drop-off
Documents

Don’t want to wait in the lobby? Drop off your documents. We’ll process your tax return the same day if you have an appointment. You can wait in your car and we’ll text you when we’re done.

In-Person
Appointment

We are accepting in-person appointments! We’re taking several safety measures for you to come into one of our office locations to file your taxes. Remember to bring in all your income forms and deduction records.

Virtual
Appointment

It’s easy! All you have to do is submit your documents online through our client portal. We’ll process your tax return. We will require a final webcam chat or phone call to verify your identity before submitting.

Serving the Monterey County for Over 40 years!

  • I love all what you offer to us

    yolanda llamas Avatar yolanda llamas

    I was helped by Sergio with my taxes here. He helped me understand everything about my taxes and answered all my questions I had. Best customer service.

    Sammia Muñoz Avatar Sammia Muñoz

    Great customer service, thank you Segio.

    Alberto Prado Avatar Alberto Prado

    I really liked it! Great content 🙌🏼

    Yessika Martinez Avatar Yessika Martinez
  • I enjoyed the course as a tax preparer it was very informative.

    Lynda “Letty” May Avatar Lynda “Letty” May

    Fernando has helped me every year since I started filing taxes in 2018. I recommend him to all of my colleagues and friends. I also drive all the way from... read more

    Barbara C Avatar Barbara C

    Great customer service, Fernando Diaz is the agent who helped me. Fernando was efficient and very knowledgeable with all the concerns I had and walk me through the procces each... read more

    Fernando Chavez Avatar Fernando Chavez

    We have years doing our income with him thank you Sr Fernando for all you help.

    Remedios Maravilla Avatar Remedios Maravilla
  • Fernando at Lopez Tax Service has always been great in doing my taxes and ensuring I’m getting the most money back that I’m owed. He’s super fast and friendly and... read more

    Thomas Jimenez Avatar Thomas Jimenez

    Lopez Tax service has done my income taxes for 4 years. Ive never had any problems. Sergio is always so pleasant and helpful to work with. I... read more

    LANA Galtman Avatar LANA Galtman

    What a great guy. I think you should pay him more . This way he can enjoy lunch cause he at the office all the... read more

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    sheila chaney Avatar sheila chaney

    Get in contact with Sergio Zarate! Very professional, highly intelligent, types swiftly, and he wants to help you!

    Alfredo Pacheco Avatar Alfredo Pacheco
  • Fernando is very pleasant and professional. He answers any and all question we may have.

    Juana Juarez Avatar Juana Juarez

    Great customer service! Highly recommend for others to come see Maria she is amazing at what she does!

    Isabel Barron Avatar Isabel Barron

    Fernando was a big help, fast and easy for doing my taxes here for the first time!

    jennifer villafana Avatar jennifer villafana

    Really professional staff that is extremely knowledgeable and experts in their field. Highly recommended with exceptional client service. A+++

    Russell Zanetti Avatar Russell Zanetti
  • Great experience Mr. Fernando is a great professional who I trust completely to help me with any tax issues.

    Distortedviews Avatar Distortedviews

    We’ve been going to Fernando for 17 yrs and he has always been very attentive and answers any questions we might have. He is the best tax preparer we... read more

    Deisy AL Avatar Deisy AL

    Great service every time. Sergio Zarate never disappoints. He's very thorough and professional. Thank you so much!

    X. Zaragoza Avatar X. Zaragoza

    I have been doing my taxes with Maria for several years and she is always amazing, very helpful. Always recommend her when given a chance.

    Myrna Arriaga Avatar Myrna Arriaga
  • I recently had the pleasure of working with Sergio to get our business taxes done, and I can't say enough positive things about the experience. From start to finish, Sergio... read more

    Cristian Salcedo Avatar Cristian Salcedo

    Sergio Zarate was very attentive and gave me such relief! He went above and beyond in answering all my questions. Highly recommend him!

    Karina M. Avatar Karina M.

    My wife has been coming to Lopez tax services for almost 20years and Fernando has always shown true professionalism and knowledge when preparing our taxes. Definitely recommend Fernando at... read more

    Scott Serrano Avatar Scott Serrano

    This location on Williams has great entertainment for kids. Have been doing my taxes with Fernando for years and will keep returning.

    Alex Rodriguez Avatar Alex Rodriguez
  • We had a great experience with Fernando. He is very knowledgeable and gave us great advice. He really tries to help his clients.

    nubia picazo Avatar nubia picazo

    Maria has been mine and my husband's tax lady for several years now. She is very patient and takes her time with explaining everything in detail to us. Thank you... read more

    Vanessa V Avatar Vanessa V

    Excellent service always with Fernando. Highly recommend his services. Extremely knowledgeable and willing to teach in new changes. Will continue to come as he has never disappoint after 10... read more

    Jorge Quintero Avatar Jorge Quintero

    Fernando was very helpful. Really appreciative of him going out of his way and breaking down everything to help me understand my tax process. 100% recommend coming to fernando for... read more

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  • Great service Fernando has been filling my taxes for the past 2 years and he’s done such a great job he always gives me a great understanding on my taxes.... read more

    Alma Lazcano Avatar Alma Lazcano

    Fernando is always polite, respectful, professional and very helpful. I've been coming to him for years and will be for many years to come. Thank you Fernando for all your... read more

    Cesar Betancourt Avatar Cesar Betancourt

    3/11/2023: Although we always dread doing on income tax, it’s always a pleasure having Sergio (Lopez Tax Service) get us through this ordeal every year! Sergio is a real... read more

    Vicente Mendez, Jr Avatar Vicente Mendez, Jr

    Fernando is always very nice and has great advice. Have been going to file taxes with him for years and will keep returning.

    y0lieMac Avatar y0lieMac
  • Sergio Z is exceptionally knowledgeable, adept at elucidating intricate details, and consistently maintains a high level of professionalism. He consistently goes the extra mile to illustrate concepts through practical examples,... read more

    S Bravo Avatar S Bravo

    Your classes are incredibly detailed and informative. Very grateful to Latino Tax Pro. Thank you guys.

    Renick Saro Avatar Renick Saro

    Highly recommend the business course. They were very helpful 1) to stay in compliance 2) very knowledgeable instructors and 3) easy to follow through and comprehend. All speakers... read more

    Erlyn's Taxes Avatar Erlyn's Taxes

    Maria never fails to be the most effective and friendly! Been coming to her for years.

    Dreaxx Avatar Dreaxx
  • I can’t even express how amazing Maria and Fernando are.. she’s super fast and excellent! She was quick and up front. I had the most and she made it seem... read more

    Maricela Martinez Avatar Maricela Martinez

    Very fast and professional! Always a pleasant experience. Been a loyal customer for many years.

    Melissa Ramirez Avatar Melissa Ramirez

    I’ve been going to Fernando Diaz for a couple of years now and I always leave satisfied. He’s great!

    Leslie Maldonado Avatar Leslie Maldonado

    Fernando is always great help with taxes. Great overall experience and makes filing super easy

    Myrna Lazcano Avatar Myrna Lazcano
OUR SERVICES

Your Trusted Tax & Bookkeeping Advisors

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping helps you stay on top of your finances and gets you better prepared for tax time. Don’t have the time to handle bookkeeping responsibilities yourself? Our knowledgeable staff members will implement a system that will get you organized.

Tax Planning

Tax planning plays a key role in every smart business strategy. Our experienced staff is up to date on the latest tax laws and can provide insight on new trends and developments. We will use our expertise to minimize your tax liabilities.

Payroll

There are many variables when handling payroll including garnishment, taxes, 401(k) accounts, commissions and more. Our payroll staff will see to it that everything is done by the book, so you have one less thing to worry about.

Notary

We have gained valuable experience over the years in numerous specialized areas. Our notaries are bonded and insured. You can look forward to getting your documents notarized quickly and conveniently.

Individual Tax Preparation

Our representatives are highly skilled in all facets of tax preparation. We are up to date on the latest tax laws. We will help you maximize your deductions and give you a better understanding of your financial outlook.

Business Consulting

We gauge our worth by the personal and business success of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and come up with solutions that make sense.

Business Tax Preparation

We work with businesses at every stage from start up to major corporations. We offer services to corporations, partnerships, s-corps and sole proprietorships. We can take care of everything from tax prep to tax planning and more.

IRS Representation

We all know how stressful the auditing process can be. We have years of experience dealing with taxing authorities. Our high level of competence ensures that our clients will be properly represented before various federal and state tax agencies.

OUR LOCATIONS

Choose a location

Location
1024 North Davis Rd., Salinas, CA 93907

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Call/Text us
(831) 758-2512

Location
1588 Moffett St. Suite F, Salinas, CA 93905

Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Call/Text us
(831) 422-4888

Location
209 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA 93905

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Call/Text us
(831) 759-4829

Location
265 Reservation Rd. Suite M, Marina, CA 93933

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Call/Text us
(831) 384-4829

Location
2161 H De La Rosa Sr. St., Soledad CA 93960

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Call/Text us
(831) 678-8598

It’s easy! All you have to do is submit your documents online through our client portal. We’ll process your tax return. We will require a final webcam chat or phone call to verify your identity before submitting.

START A NEW CAREER | BECOME A TAX PREPARER

Everyone needs to get their taxes done, right? Becoming a tax preparer can be a step in the right direction if you’re looking for a new career.

Tax season is only a few months and for the rest of the year, you have a flexible schedule to enjoy all of the extra money you will earn.

Let our team help you get started! Our course is available in English or en español.