About Bennett D. Golden
Ranked among the Top 10 Tax Resolution Experts in the country, Ben earned his BS in Accounting from The University of Alabama, followed by a MS in Taxation from Golden Gate University. He is a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist with more than 5,000 hours in Continuing Education in Tax and Accounting. Over his career thus far, he has prepared well over 28,000 Corporate, Trust, Estate and Individual tax returns in total. And, he does not shy away from the complex case. In fact, Ben thrives on tackling the hardest amongst them all and works in earnest to bring a favorable outcome for his clients. He takes pride in his work and his dedication to his craft. His rising star from that of clerk, to staff accountant and now being the owner and CEO of a nationally renowned practice lays testament to this fact.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
- Kentucky Department of Revenue
- Missouri Department of Revenue
- New Jersey Division of Taxation
- New York State Department of Taxation
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
- Alabama Department of Revenue
- Illinois Department of Revenue
- Iowa Department of Revenue
Reviews
Recommended by
Timothy Rosenbeck
Current Co-Worker | May 11, 2021
Recommended by
Joe Aguilar
Advised on Tax Case | Jan 15, 2022
Reviewed by
Jeff L
Advised on Unpaid Taxes |
Apr 13, 2023
Reviewed by
David S
Advised on Unpaid Taxes |
Jun 30, 2022
Problem Experience
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Cryptocurrency Issue
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Notice of Deficiency
- Tax Return Mistake
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Sales Taxes
- Unfiled Sales Taxes
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Sales & Use Tax Audit
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Unfiled Sales Tax
- Unfiled State Payroll Tax
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Warrant
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Sales Tax
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Other Levies
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Bank Levy
- Tax Penalties
- Treasury Offset
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Cryptocurrency Issue
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- Business Tax Preparation
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Lien Discharge
- Lien Subordination
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Audit Reconsideration
- Bankruptcy
- CSED Analysis
- Pro Se Tax Court Petition
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- Tax Court
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Tax Consultation Service
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax Appeals
- Audit Defense & Support
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax Court
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy
- Business Tax Preparation
- Business Tax Preparation
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Closing Agreement (OIC)
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Audit Defense & Support
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Hardship - CNC
- Fiduciary (Trust & Estate 1041)
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Bankruptcy
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
- Payment Plan (Defered Payment)
- Penalty Abatement
- Lien Release
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Tax Forgiveness
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- Tax Appeals
- Offer in Compromise
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Claim
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Bankruptcy
- Tax Amnesty
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense or Support
- Payment Plan
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Theft Relief
- Tax Court
- Installment Payment Plan
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax Appeals
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
- Bankruptcy
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Excise Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Estates
Non-Profits/Charities
Expatriates
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal
7/19/2013
Active
Designation & Other Licences
License Type
NTPI Fellow (National Tax Practice Institute)
May 2017
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO/Founder | IRS Trouble Solvers | Thomasville, Alabama | Mar 2018 - Present |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | Bachelor's Degree | 1999 |
| Golden State University | Master's Degree | 2002 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers | Member | 2013 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
100 S. York Road, Suite 214
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
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Yes
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