Frequently Asked Questions & RESOURCES

Representing oneself when dealing with the IRS or state taxing agencies can be overwhelming and time consuming on the assumption that you know the tax code, rules, regulations and procedures regarding the tax matters you are confronted with. 

If you do not have the time, the understanding of the tax issues and the tax agency's procedures then, you will need a professional to represent you. Get someone who is authorized to practice before the tax agency such as CPA, IRS Enrolled Agent and Tax Attorney.

We are both CPA & IRS Licensed Enrolled Agent. Should need help resolving, contact us.   

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First, you can represent yourself before the IRS, and your tax preparer can represent you - if he prepared the tax returns in contestation - though has limited representation as to the authorization to practice before the IRS if he or she is not CPA, IRS Enrolled Agent and Tax Attorney. 

To your question only CPA, IRS Enrolled Agent and Tax Attorney can represent you at all administrative levels of the IRS.

Tax fees varies, depending on the tax issues such as tax returns preparation or tax representation. Also, the qualification, experience and expertise of the tax professional will reflect and influence in the service fees. 

Note, the nature or structure of tax preparation, representation and advisory fees are not the same simply because of the time, efforts and outcome of the engagement. 

Some tax professional do have hourly-based fee - you are billed on hourly basis on the time consumed to complete agreed engagement while some will be provide bulk amount for the engagement with no surprises of what it will cost you at the end of the engagement.

Absolutely. It is your matter, you can self-advocate! You can represent your by contacting the IRS to talk about your tax matter or tax notice you received. 

When contacting the IRS, have all your personal and tax notice information available as you will be asked by the IRS representative to verify yourself before discussing the reason for your call. 

You can contact the IRS through the followings: over the phone, online and fax as appropriate to your tax situation and the agency's unit. IRS Notices do have phone number to call to reach the unit or agent or officer handling your case.

Hiring a tax professional comes with lot of benefits - tangibles and intangibles. Knowing that a professional is handling your tax matter be it returns preparation or tax representation gives you peace of mind. 

The following are other benefits of having a tax professional: quality of work, time-saving, opportunity cost, partnership, collaboration, added resource, advocacy etc. 

The benefits are more appreciable with the complexity of your tax situation.

Tax resolution is a niche tax service provided by tax professionals. In a tax resolution expert,  look for the following: qualifications, experience, track record, references, taxing agency, service fee structure, accessibility etc. 

Do you mean professional qualification or qualified to practice as a tax professional? Some States require anyone that will be providing tax services for fee, for example, in the state of California, you must have at the minimum, the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) certification to prepare taxes for a fee. 

CTEC Designee is not authorized to practice before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 

Also, check if the tax pro is a CPA, IRS Enrolled Agent or Tax Attorney. The tax professional license or certification designations are public record that can be obtained online.

Working with a local tax firm can be of huge benefit especially when you MUST meet the person regarding your tax situation in person and, you cannot make that connection virtually or remotely. 

Dealing with local firm also provide you with the comfort that the tax firm can be reachable with physical location - assuming all due diligence done as to the physical existence of the firm. 

No doubt, there is always sense of 'community' connection working with local firm.

Any tax resolution firm with qualified professional will gladly oblige to you request if made. You can asked that you want to be represented by persons with professional designation authorized to practice before the IRS. Yes, you can make a request before entering into any engagement.

At AZIMICPA, all tax services including representation before the IRS or CA FTB/CDTFA/EDD are handled by licensed and certified professional.

Like tax preparation service, tax resolution engagement can be done remotely. An authorized tax resolution professional can represent taxpayers located anywhere in the united states and jurisdictions.

The fee structure varies depending on each firm. Some tax resolution firms charge hourly while some have fee base on the nature of the tax problem and complexities, some firms use hybrid fee model when the tax representation case involves both compliance and debt settlement. 

No! The outcome of the resolution of tax dispute or debt settlement cannot be guaranteed. Don't be deceived by some so called tax resolution firm that your tax debt can be settled for a 'penny'. It is unethical and unprofessional to guaranty of any tax services. 

At AZIMICPA | PPRTAX GROUP, we do not guaranty the outcome our service BUT we guaranty you the undisputable qualify of our advocacy and representation, on your behalf, when dealing with the IRS or CA tax agencies.

Feel free to contact us for case consultation @ 818-524-9279

Yes, filing all unfiled returns will be part of the resolution process as the exact tax debt must be determined by the tax agency before talking of resolution options available to the taxpayer. The purpose of filing the unfiled returns is to bring client into compliance first and, then resolve other or the tax matter.

Of course. Your tax preparer is in the best position to prepare and file the unfiled returns - this will benefit you the most in terms of familiarity of your financial and tax profile, cost, and time.

At AZIMICPA, if requested, we can help prepare all unfiled return as separate compliance engagement.

Our Tax resolution firm is based in Los Angeles county, and we are licensed and certified to represent taxpayers before the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and the Employment Development Department (EDD).

Let us know if you need us to represent be these CA tax agencies.

Yes, we can help you resolve your tax debt with the IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board.

You can reach us @ 818.524.9279 or send us an email at azimicpa@gmail.com

We can help you with the payroll tax. Our firm do represent taxpayers before the California Employment Develpoment Department.

Just as the IRS, you can make or workout installment payment plan with the California Franchise Tax Board.

While the federal tax debt with the IRS has 10years to collect the tax debt due, the California Franchise Tax Board tax debt collection statute of limitation is 20 years.

Contact the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) even if you have yet to receive notice from the tax agency.

Should you need help, let us know, we can help.

Yes, we can represent you before the IRS and help resolve the tax issue. Remember, time is of the essence in responding to the IRS notice and providing the requested documents to avoid the escalation of your tax situation.

We provide Audit Representation Service for taxpayers. Call us @ 818-524-9279 for free consultation.

 If you possess unfiled returns and possess all the necessary tax documents, it is advisable to promptly file these outstanding tax returns before receiving communication from the IRS/FTB urging compliance in the event of a filing obligation.

If you are unable to locate all your tax documents, you have the option to reach out to the relevant reporting agency, business, employer, etc., to obtain copies. Additionally, you can request your wage and income transcript from the IRS.

We are available to assist you in achieving compliance and addressing any potential tax debt.

 We extend our condolences for your loss. We are here to assist you in resolving any outstanding tax issues with the IRS and provide the essential financial hardship relief you require.

Feel free to contact us at 818-524-9279 to initiate a discussion about your tax situation.

Our initial consultation is at no charge, free. We want to give taxpayers the psychological opportunity to talk about their tax burden without worrying about additional cost. 

Our mission is to provide relief, dealing with the tax authorities, to our client. 

WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR THE INITIAL CONSULTATION, IN-PERSON OR OVER-THE-PHONE.

If you have a tax problem, do not hesitate to call us now. TaxPro Direct: 818-524-9279

Yes, we work out payment plan with our clients that convenient to our client and to us. The only fee that has to be paid in full and before commencement of resolution engagement is the fee for the first phase of the resolution covering: The power of attorney, Investigation of claims/tax debt, case evaluation and analysis of resolution option/s to resolve the tax case.

Our goal is not to let our fees be added financial burden to taxpayers. 

We will work with you!