About Amit Chandel
Amit Chandel is a CPA and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS). Amit has helped thousands of distressed taxpayers with unpaid taxes, unfiled tax returns, liens, levies, FBAR filings, audits and other major tax problems. He has successfully represented taxpayers in front of the IRS as well as various California state agencies. Amit also has deep experience as a Certified Tax Planner and was recognized with the 2017 Certified Tax Planner of the Year Award by the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners. Amit has a bachelor's degree with an emphasis on accounting from California State University, Long Beach and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the Washington School of Law. He is a member of the AICPA, ASTPS, AICTC, and NAA. He is a principal of the Focus CPA group and an author of various books with three of them ranking highly on the Amazon best seller list. Contact Amit today to end your tax problems.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
- California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- California Employment Development Department (CA EDD)
Reviews
Recommended by
Stephanie Anderson
Advised on Tax Case | Aug 26, 2021
Reviewed by
Jeremy I
Jan 27, 2024
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Unpaid Taxes, Past Due Tax Return |
Oct 27, 2022
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- FBAR & FATCA
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Cryptocurrency Issue
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Other Levies
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Sales Tax Audit or Examination
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Sales Tax
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- License Issue
- Bank Levy
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Business Tax Preparation
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- FBAR & FACTA
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Lien Subordination
- Other Tax Preparation
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
- CSED Analysis
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Installment Agreement
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Tax Amnesty
- Sales Tax Preparation
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- EDD Assessment Appeals
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Employment Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Tax Amnesty
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
State Cannabis Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Estates
Non-Profits/Charities
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
CPA
California
5/15/1993
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| President and CPA | Focus CPA Group, Inc | Brea, California | Jan 1993 - Present |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| California State University - Long Beach | Bachelor's Degree | 1983 |
| Washington School of Law | Master of Laws (LLM) | 1998 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Certified Tax Planners (AICTP) | Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) | Member | 2010 - Present |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) | Member | 1993 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
3000 E Birch Street Suite #103
Brea, California 92821
Brea, California 92821
In Office Visits
No
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Free Quote
Virtual Consultation
Flat Fee Pricing
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Check
Cash
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Fighting Back!: Expert Tips And Advice On How To Fight The IRS And Win! | View Publication |
| Web Article | Tax Problems Keeping You Up? | View Publication | |
| Book | Certified Tax Coach | The Tax Detective Uncovering the Mystery of Small Business Tax Planning | View Publication |
| Book | Certified Tax Coach, LLC | You Can Deduct THAT? How small business owners can transform ordinary spending into tax savings | View Publication |
| Book | Independently published | How Making Money Should Be Less Taxing: Legally Save Money on Your Taxes | View Publication |
| Book | Certified Tax Coach, LLC | Writeoffs to the Rescue! | View Publication |
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