About Anthony Sykes
Anthony is licensed tax professional (Enrolled Agent) with over 36 years of tax experience. He started off his career working as a Revenue Agent (Auditor) for the Internal Revenue, and worked for a few major corporations before opening his own practice 1988.
Anthony helps both individuals and businesses with tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, and tax problem resolution with the IRS and California state agencies. He is licensed to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS and state tax departments in all fifty states (except Oregon).
If you have received an IRS or CA state letter, or you have unfiled tax returns, unpaid taxes, levies, garnishment, liens, penalties, or are facing an audit, reach out to one of the most experienced tax professionals today for a free consultation.
Anthony helps both individuals and businesses with tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, and tax problem resolution with the IRS and California state agencies. He is licensed to represent taxpayers in front of the IRS and state tax departments in all fifty states (except Oregon).
If you have received an IRS or CA state letter, or you have unfiled tax returns, unpaid taxes, levies, garnishment, liens, penalties, or are facing an audit, reach out to one of the most experienced tax professionals today for a free consultation.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- California Employment Development Department (CA EDD)
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
- Colorado Department of Revenue
- Georgia Department of Revenue
- Nevada Department of Taxation
- Arizona Department of Revenue
Reviews
Recommended by
Erik B
Worked on Case Together | Dec 10, 2024
Reviewed by
Celia C
Advised on Tax Audit or Examination |
Mar 17, 2026
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Unpaid Taxes |
Dec 21, 2025
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Wage Garnishment
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Notice of Determination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Notice of Deficiency
- Other Levies
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Foreign Informational Penalties
- Tax Preparer Penalties
- Passport Issues
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Return Mistake
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Other Levies
- Sales Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Bank Levy
- Tax Penalties
- Tax Audit or Examination
- License Issue
- Tax Lien
- Other Levies
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Penalties
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Penalties
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Unpaid Taxes
- Tax Penalties
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
- Lien Withdrawal
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Business Tax Preparation
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Audit Reconsideration
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Discharge
- Lien Subordination
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- CSED Analysis
- Installment Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Sales Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Financial Hardship
- Offer In Compromise
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Installment Agreement
- EDD Assessment Appeals
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Employment Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Payment Plan
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Amend Tax Returns
- Penalty Abatement
- Penalty Abatement
- Business Tax Preparation
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Payment Plan
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Payment Agreement
- Penalty Abatement
- Business Tax Preparation
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Highway Use Tax
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
Enrolled Agent
Federal
6/1/1993
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO | Anthony Sykes and Co. Accounting | Los Angeles, California | Jun 1988 - Present |
| Technical Advisor | Commerce Clearing House | Los Angeles, California | Jan 1983 - Jan 1985 |
| Accountant | Johnson & Johnson | Denver, Colorado | Jan 1981 - Jan 1983 |
| Revenue Agent (Auditor) | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Detroit, Michigan | Jan 1972 - Jan 1978 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Bachelor's Degree | 2026 |
| Wayne State University | Associate Degree | 2026 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers | Member | 2017 - Present |
| National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) | Member | 2014 - Present |
| California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA) | Member | 2014 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
In Office Visits
No
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Virtual Consultation
Flat Fee Pricing
Contact Me for Details
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Article | blog post | View Publication | |
| Other | YouTube | How to Choose a Tax Pro Wisely | View Publication |
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