Tax Resolution Services in Los Angeles

There's no standard number. What you'll end up paying the IRS depends on the size of the balance, which can include federal income or payroll tax plus interest and penalties, and on what you can actually afford. Some people pay in full over time, some qualify for reduced penalties, a few settle for less. California Franchise Tax Board debts are a separate matter. Our fees depend on the scope of the case, and we'll explain them after we've reviewed your IRS transcripts, filings, income, and assets.

Tax resolution means dealing with an unpaid IRS balance and getting back into good standing. In practice: pulling your account transcripts, filing any missing returns, answering notices, asking for penalty relief, negotiating an installment agreement, testing an Offer in Compromise, requesting Currently Not Collectible status, and representing you in audits or appeals. Which pieces you need depends on your balance, filing history, finances, and any deadlines already running.

Yes, from anywhere. The Enrolled Agent license is issued by the U.S. Treasury and lets the holder represent taxpayers before the IRS on collections, audits, appeals, and payment plans in all 50 states. Our founder holds it. Being based in Maryland makes no difference to the IRS. We work with Los Angeles clients by phone, video, and secure document upload.

Often, but you need a reason the IRS recognizes. Common ones: the balance is paid, you've entered an installment agreement, the levy is causing economic hardship, or the levy was issued in error. Hardship cases in particular need a documented financial statement. Move fast, because while the levy is in place it keeps taking wages or freezing funds, and for a business that can mean missed payroll.

Some people can, through an Offer in Compromise. The IRS accepts less than the full balance when it concludes it can't realistically collect the whole amount. That decision rests on your income, allowable living expenses under IRS standards, assets and equity, and future earning potential. You'll need all required returns filed first. Los Angeles living costs are high, but the IRS uses its own expense standards, so we run the numbers carefully before recommending an offer.

Penalties and interest keep growing, refunds for those years can be lost after three years, and the IRS may prepare a substitute for return using only the income it knows about, without your deductions. Collection usually follows. The fix is to file accurate returns, which typically lowers the balance and opens the door to resolution options. We plan which years to file and how, so each return supports the overall strategy.

It depends on the case. Gathering records and filing missing returns can take a few weeks. IRS review of a payment plan, penalty request, audit appeal, or Offer in Compromise can run several months or longer, depending on IRS backlogs and how complete the paperwork is. Active levies and final notices are handled first, the same day if possible.

Bring every IRS notice you've received, recent returns, pay stubs or other proof of income, three months of bank statements, a list of monthly expenses, details of assets and debts, and records of payments you've already made. Business owners should add payroll reports, a profit and loss statement, a balance sheet, and Form 941 filings. The fuller the picture, the faster we can confirm the balance and tell you which options are realistic.