Can an Enrolled Agent represent me in an IRS audit?

Yes. Enrolled Agents hold the highest credential awarded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Like tax attorneys and CPAs, Enrolled Agents have unrestricted practice rights, meaning we can represent any taxpayer regarding any tax matter before all administrative levels of the IRS.

How do I set up a payment plan for back taxes?

If you owe back taxes, we can help you establish an IRS Installment Agreement. Depending on the amount owed and your financial situation, we negotiate a monthly tax debt payment plan that halts active collections and prevents property seizures.

Will the IRS accept an Offer in Compromise?

The IRS only accepts an Offer in Compromise if they determine they cannot collect the full tax debt through a payment plan or asset seizure. As Enrolled Agents, we run detailed financial compliance checks using IRS calculation standards to determine if you are a viable candidate before submitting an offer.

What should I do if I receive a notice from the IRS?

Do not ignore it, as IRS and FTB notices often trigger strict 30-to-90-day response windows before enforced collections (like bank levies) begin. Instead of calling the IRS directly—which can inadvertently extend your liability—send the notice to our Hermosa Beach Enrolled Agents. Whether it is a CP2000 for underreported income or a Notice of Intent to Levy, we will interpret the tax code and communicate directly with the agency as your authorized federal representative.

How can I avoid tax issues in the future?

Permanent tax resolution requires moving beyond reactive, once-a-year tax filing. Once your back taxes are resolved, our Enrolled Agents provide proactive, year-round tax planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals across Los Angeles. We engineer compliant tax strategies, optimize your corporate structure, and manage quarterly compliance to keep you permanently off the IRS and FTB radar.

Enrolled Agent IRS Audit Representation & Tax Resolution

Facing aggressive IRS collections, wage garnishments, or unfiled returns requires more than basic tax help—it requires a federally licensed tax defender. Our Hermosa Beach Enrolled Agents hold unrestricted representation rights before the IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB). We step between you and the tax agencies to halt collections, fiercely defend your audits, and engineer permanent tax debt resolutions for individuals and businesses across the South Bay, and Greater Los Angeles.

Stop Wage Garnishments, Tax Liens, and Levies

When you owe back taxes, the government will quickly move to secure its interests by issuing bank levies, garnishing wages, or placing tax liens on your property. Do not face the IRS alone. Because Enrolled Agents are licensed directly by the U.S. Treasury, we can immediately contact the IRS on your behalf to halt collection actions, release garnishments, and negotiate lien subordinations or withdrawals under the IRS Fresh Start Initiative.

Advanced Tax Controversy Services & Resolutions

IRS Audit & FTB Audit Defense: We manage all correspondence, document submissions, and negotiations for both federal and California state tax audits, fiercely protecting your rights and minimizing proposed assessments.
Offer in Compromise (OIC) Negotiation: A complex settlement program that allows qualified taxpayers to legally settle their tax debt for less than the full amount owed. We rigorously analyze your financial standing to determine eligibility and build a compelling case for the IRS.
IRS Installment Agreements: If you cannot pay your back taxes in full, we negotiate structured tax debt payment plans that fit your budget while protecting you from further aggressive collection actions.
Penalty Abatement Strategies: We petition the IRS and FTB to remove or significantly reduce steep penalties associated with late filings, late payments, or accuracy-related errors by proving reasonable cause.

U.S. Passport Protection & FAST Act Defense

Under IRC Section 7345, the IRS is authorized to certify "seriously delinquent tax debt" to the U.S. State Department, which can instantly deny, restrict, or revoke your passport. While the original legislative threshold was $50,000, inflation adjustments for 2026 trigger this severe collection action when combined tax, penalties, and interest exceed $66,000.

You do not have to lose your travel rights. Our Enrolled Agents actively leverage U.S. Tax Court precedent—such as the strict enforcement rulings seen in 2026 cases like Spencer v. Commissioner—to legally shield our clients. By aggressively negotiating an Offer in Compromise, structuring an Installment Agreement, or properly executing a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing, we trigger statutory exclusions that force the IRS to issue a CP508R reversal, ensuring the State Department restores your passport.

Common IRS Tax Resolution Questions

Find authoritative answers on IRS audit defense, wage garnishment releases, and Offer in Compromise settlements from our federally licensed tax team serving coastal Los Angeles and Southern California.

Can an Enrolled Agent represent me in an IRS audit?
Yes. Enrolled Agents hold the highest credential awarded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Like tax attorneys and CPAs, Enrolled Agents have unrestricted practice rights, meaning we can represent any taxpayer regarding any tax matter before all administrative levels of the IRS.
How do I set up a payment plan for back taxes?
If you owe back taxes, we can help you establish an IRS Installment Agreement. Depending on the amount owed and your financial situation, we negotiate a monthly tax debt payment plan that halts active collections and prevents property seizures.
Will the IRS accept an Offer in Compromise?
The IRS only accepts an Offer in Compromise if they determine they cannot collect the full tax debt through a payment plan or asset seizure. As Enrolled Agents, we run detailed financial compliance checks using IRS calculation standards to determine if you are a viable candidate before submitting an offer.
What should I do if I receive a notice from the IRS?
Do not ignore it, as IRS and FTB notices often trigger strict 30-to-90-day response windows before enforced collections (like bank levies) begin. Instead of calling the IRS directly—which can inadvertently extend your liability—send the notice to our Hermosa Beach Enrolled Agents. Whether it is a CP2000 for underreported income or a Notice of Intent to Levy, we will interpret the tax code and communicate directly with the agency as your authorized federal representative.
How can I avoid tax issues in the future?
Permanent tax resolution requires moving beyond reactive, once-a-year tax filing. Once your back taxes are resolved, our Enrolled Agents provide proactive, year-round tax planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals across Los Angeles. We engineer compliant tax strategies, optimize your corporate structure, and manage quarterly compliance to keep you permanently off the IRS and FTB radar.