Tax Relief Services in Los Angeles and Pasadena, California
When the IRS starts sending letters, it helps to have someone nearby who knows exactly what they mean. Fresh Start Tax Relief Services is headquartered in Pasadena, right in the heart of the Los Angeles metro area, and our licensed tax agents help individuals and businesses throughout Los Angeles County settle their tax debt. As a women-owned business with decades of experience dealing with the IRS, we bring both expertise and genuine care to every case.
Los Angeles County Tax Help Close to Home
Our Pasadena office at 1720 E Washington Blvd, Suite 230 serves neighbors all across the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles County. We help taxpayers in Altadena, Montebello, San Marino, Arcadia, Alhambra, Valinda, and San Gabriel, along with the rest of the county. Our reach goes well past the valley, too: "Not only do we service every single county in California, but we service taxpayers nationwide." You can see every metro area we cover on our service areas page.
What Los Angeles Taxpayers Bring to the Tax Superwomen
Every tax story is different, but most of the people who call us from around Los Angeles are dealing with one or more of the problems below.
Letters and Notices From the IRS
A certified letter from the IRS means you are in collections, and the IRS is getting ready to collect what you owe. An Intent to Levy notice is a serious warning that comes with a deadline. If that deadline passes without a call, the IRS can issue a bank or wage levy. Either letter is a sign that it is time to bring in a professional.
Bank Levies, Wage Levies, and Tax Liens
A tax levy allows the IRS or the state to take what is in your bank account at that moment, or to take a portion of every paycheck through your employer. A tax lien can tarnish your credit report and stay there until the balance is paid. For working families and small business owners in Los Angeles, these actions can turn a hard year into a crisis.
Unfiled Returns and Growing Penalties
If you have not filed in years, the IRS may file a Substitute for Return for you, taking no deductions or credits into account. That usually leaves you owing far more than you would have otherwise, plus penalties for filing and paying late. Our unfiled tax returns help starts by finding out which years are missing and filing them correctly.
How We Work With Los Angeles Clients
At Fresh Start Tax Relief, we start by listening. We want to hear your goals and expectations before we recommend anything, because the right solution depends on your whole situation. From there, we may pursue an Offer in Compromise, an installment agreement you can handle, penalty abatement, or a combination that fits your finances.
We will also be straight with you. Settling for a fraction of what you owe is possible for taxpayers who meet certain financial guidelines, but not everyone qualifies. You will always get the truth from us, even when it is not what you hoped to hear.
Most importantly, you will not face the IRS alone. Our tax agents handle communication with the IRS on your behalf, and we stay with you until your case is complete. You can read more about our approach on the Fresh Start Tax Relief home page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your Los Angeles area office?
Our office is at 1720 E Washington Blvd, Suite 230, Pasadena, CA 91104. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific and closed on weekends.
Do I need to live in Pasadena to work with you?
No. We help taxpayers throughout Los Angeles County, including Altadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, and Montebello, and we serve every county in California as well as clients nationwide.
How much can the IRS take with a levy?
With a bank levy, the IRS or state can take everything in your account at that time. If you owe $10,000.00 and have $7,500.00 in the bank, they can take the full $7,500.00. A wage levy can take half of your paycheck every pay cycle until the debt is satisfied.
What if I owe both the IRS and the State of California?
States tend to pursue taxpayers faster than the IRS because they have fewer people on staff. If you owe both, we generally recommend taking care of the state debt first.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. Your first consultation is free and confidential. Call (800) 250-8884 during office hours, or fill out our online form, which is available 24 hours a day.