Your Partner in Tax Success
Personal service backed by professional expertise since 2022
How Pacific Sunrise Tax Services Began
Founded in 2022 by Kenneth Leivan, CPA, Pacific Sunrise Tax Services was built on a simple belief: tax preparation should be personal, professional, and stress-free.
Kenny saw too many clients getting lost in the shuffle—passed between staff, given cookie-cutter advice, and treated like numbers instead of people. He founded Pacific Sunrise to do things differently.
Today, we serve over 300 clients annually, each receiving the same personalized attention and expert review. No matter how simple or complex your situation, you'll work directly with Kenny—a licensed California CPA with over 10 years of experience.
Core Values
Trust
The most important core value. We realize our clients rely on us as professionals with their finances and livelihood. We strive to always be consistent, competent, compassionate, and always communicate. These are the building blocks of trust.
Integrity
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. "With integrity, you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide. With integrity, you will do the right thing, so you will have no guilt." – Zig Ziglar
Transparency
When you have integrity, you have nothing to hide. Transparency is embedded into our work flow process. We keep our clients involved and are up front with our pricing on all engagements.
Innovation
We lean into new advancements of cloud technology to make the work flow process more efficient and intuitive. “The ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat.” – Steve Jobs.
Kenneth Leivan, CPA
Principal & Founder
Professional Background: Kenny earned his CPA license in California and has been practicing since 2014. He's prepared over 4,000 individual and business returns, covering everything from straightforward W-2 returns to complex multi-state corporations.
Specializations:
- Small business taxation (S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs)
- Business formations
- Real estate investors and rental properties
- Multi-state tax compliance
- Setup and training for QuickBooks
Outside the Office: When not working with clients, Kenny spends most of his free time outside walking his dog, playing pickleball, or playing with his daughter.
Drew Leivan
Operations & Client Relations
Drew ensures every client receives accurate, timely service and clear communication throughout the tax preparation process. His technical aptitude and systematic approach to document management keeps projects organized and on schedule.
What Drew Does:
- Client onboarding and communication
- Tax return preparation and document organization
- QuickBooks bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Workflow automation and systems management
- Technical troubleshooting and client support
Experience: Drew has been with Pacific Sunrise for three tax seasons, preparing hundreds of returns under Kenny's direct supervision and review. His practical expertise in tax software, bookkeeping systems, and client workflow has been instrumental in maintaining quality service as the firm has grown.
Outside the Office: Besides being Kenny's younger brother, Drew enjoys pottery on the weekends, where he's building an impressive collection of vases, plates, and other home décor.
What Makes Us Different
Personal Attention
Every return is personally reviewed and approved by Kenny before filing. You work directly with our team in a collaborative, attentive environment—not seasonal operation.
Proactive Planning
We don't just file returns—we help you plan throughout the year to minimize your tax liability.
Virtual Convenience
Work with us from anywhere. No office visits required, just secure document sharing and video calls.
Year-Round Support
Tax questions don't only happen in April. We're available throughout the year when you need us.
Transparent Pricing
Know what you'll pay upfront. No surprise fees or hourly billing uncertainty.
Long-Term Relationships
We build relationships, not transactions. Most clients stay with us year after year.
Ready to Work Together?
Join the 300+ clients who trust Pacific Sunrise with their taxes.
Questions? Call (714) 369-9442