About Chozan G. Behn Sr
Chozan Behn Sr. brings over 44 years of tax and financial consulting experience helping individuals and businesses resolve complex tax matters. Based in Connecticut, Chozan has built his career around tax planning, compliance, and high-stakes tax issues, with a strong focus on practical, results-driven solutions.
He has served in senior and interim tax leadership roles across multiple industries, including Tax Manager and State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager. Notably, as Interim Tax Manager for a national retail chain, Chozan successfully resolved several sales and use tax audits with potential liabilities exceeding $3 million, reducing the final exposure by more than $2.7 million.
Chozan’s background includes experience with a Big Four accounting firm, where he led engagements for real estate and investment partnership clients. Today, as a senior advisor with Alpha Financial Group, he specializes in passthrough entities such as partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs, as well as multi-state taxation and cryptocurrency reporting.
Known for his clear communication and methodical approach, Chozan helps clients address audits, back tax issues, and compliance challenges while minimizing risk and moving toward long-term financial stability.
He has served in senior and interim tax leadership roles across multiple industries, including Tax Manager and State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager. Notably, as Interim Tax Manager for a national retail chain, Chozan successfully resolved several sales and use tax audits with potential liabilities exceeding $3 million, reducing the final exposure by more than $2.7 million.
Chozan’s background includes experience with a Big Four accounting firm, where he led engagements for real estate and investment partnership clients. Today, as a senior advisor with Alpha Financial Group, he specializes in passthrough entities such as partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs, as well as multi-state taxation and cryptocurrency reporting.
Known for his clear communication and methodical approach, Chozan helps clients address audits, back tax issues, and compliance challenges while minimizing risk and moving toward long-term financial stability.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
- Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
- Comptroller of Maryland
- Massachusetts Department of Revenue
- Nebraska Department of Revenue
- New York State Department of Taxation
- New Jersey Division of Taxation
- Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Reviews
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Wage Garnishment
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Notice of Deficiency
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax Return Mistake
- Notice of Determination
- FBAR & FATCA
- Cryptocurrency Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Expatriation (Form 8854)
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Sales Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Wage Garnishment
- Bank Levy
- Other Levies
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Wage Garnishment
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- License Issue
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Suspended Drivers License
- Suspended Professional License
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Responsible Party Assessment
- Domiciliary Resident Issues
- Non-Resident Income Allocation
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax or Excise Tax
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Warrant
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Sales Tax
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
- 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
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Sales 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
- Tax Appeals
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Offer In Compromise
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Appeals Support
- Audit Support & Defense
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Lien Release
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Hardship Status (CNC)
- Business Tax Preparation
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Lien Release
- NR Income Allocation Defense
- Business Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Reinstate Professional License
- Reinstate Drivers License
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Bankruptcy
- Tax Amnesty
- Appellate Tax Board
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Release
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Inheritance Tax Preparation
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Bankruptcy
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Release
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Business Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Hardship - CNC
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Fiduciary (Trust & Estate 1041)
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Bankruptcy
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Release
- Business Tax Preparation
- Closing Agreement (OIC)
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Audit Defense & Support
- Inheritance Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Payroll Tax Preparation
- Sales and Use Tax Preparation
- Dept of Labor & Workforce Audit
- Bankruptcy
- Gross Income Tax Audit
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Tax Court
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Business Tax Preparation
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax Appeals
- Injured Spouse Claim
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Bankruptcy
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Gift Tax/GST 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
Enrolled Agent
Federal
12/5/2023
Active
Designation & Other Licences
License Type
Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS)
Dec 2025
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Manager/Senior Tax Accountant (Consulting) | Deloitte | Branford, Connecticut | Apr 2016 - Apr 2023 |
| Principal Tax Advisor | BEHN & Associates Tax Accounting Consulting Inc | Hartford, Connecticut | Jan 1984 - Present |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| California Creek University | Bachelor's Degree | 1994 |
| University of Arizona | Bachelor's Degree | 1999 |
| Golden Gate University | Master's Degree | 2021 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Rep Network | Member | 2024 - Present |
| CTCPA | Professional Level | 2023 - Present |
| NATP | Professional | 1997 - Present |
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