Diana Gerardes

Diana Gerardes

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Fishkill, New York
TaxCure Rating 2 Reviews
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About Diana Gerardes

Diana Gerardes, EA, is the founder of Integrity Tax Defense, where she helps individuals and small business owners navigate some of the most stressful financial situations they’ve ever faced. As an Enrolled Agent—authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS—Diana works with clients dealing with back taxes, unfiled returns, IRS notices, collections, and mounting tax debt. She understands that most people don’t come to her at their best, they come when they feel overwhelmed, behind, or unsure of what to do next. That’s why her approach is built on clear communication, compassion, and practical solutions. Diana takes the time to listen, understand the full picture, and create a strategy that fits each client’s real-life situation—not a one-size-fits-all answer. With a background spanning over a decade in tax, accounting, and financial services, she brings both technical expertise and real-world perspective to every case. Clients appreciate that she explains things in plain language, sets realistic expectations, and stays by their side through the entire process. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Diana is able to serve a diverse client base with a personal, approachable style. Her mission is simple: help clients get back into compliance, reduce stress, and move forward with confidence—without judgment. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about your tax situation, Diana Gerardes offers experienced guidance and a clear path forward.

Tax Agencies Serviced

Federal Tax Agencies

  • Internal Revenue Service

State Tax Agencies

  • New York State Department of Taxation
  • New Jersey Division of Taxation
  • Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
  • Massachusetts Department of Revenue
  • Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
  • North Carolina Department of Revenue
  • South Carolina Department of Revenue
  • California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)

Reviews

5.0

Customer Rating

2 Reviews

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Reviewed by Anonymous
Advised on Unpaid Taxes | Jul 11, 2026
Diana was outstanding to work with. She helped me establish an IRS installment agreement, accurately estimate my future tax liability, and develop a clear plan moving forward. She explained everything in a way I could understand and was proactive, responsive, and professional throughout the entire process. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by David T
Advised on Unfiled Tax Returns, Tax Refund | Apr 10, 2026
Diana has assisted me with my tax problems, and she is a great at communicating all steps of the process and making it as seem less as possible, thank you,
David

Problem Experience

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Past Due Tax Return
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Unfiled Returns - No Balance
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Notice of Deficiency
  • Tax Refund
  • Tax Return Mistake
  • Tax Lien
  • Notice of Determination
  • Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
  • Other Levies
  • Passport Issues
  • Spousal Tax Issue
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Foreign Informational Penalties
  • Tax Preparer Penalties

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Warrant
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Treasury Offset
  • Seizure
  • Sales Tax
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • 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
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Seizure
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Sales Tax

  • 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 Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Seizure
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Sales Tax
  • 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
  • Sales Tax

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Other Levies
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Sales Tax Audit or Examination
  • Sales Tax

Solution Experience

  • Payment Plans
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Currently Not Collectible
  • Partial Payment Installment Agreement
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Lien Withdrawal
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • CSED Analysis
  • Tax Refund Support
  • IRS Transcript Analysis
  • Tax Consultation Service
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Injured Spouse Relief
  • CAP Hearing
  • CDP Hearing
  • Trust Tax Preparation
  • Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Lien Discharge
  • Audit Reconsideration
  • Lien Subordination
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Bankruptcy
  • Fraud Examination Support
  • 4180 Interview Support
  • Audit Representation
  • Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
  • Streamlined Filing Procedure

  • Payment Plan
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Lien Release
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Audit Defense & Support
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Hardship - CNC
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Fiduciary (Trust & Estate 1041)
  • Tax Appeals
  • Tax Amnesty
  • Bankruptcy
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief

  • 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

  • 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
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Bankruptcy
  • Tax Amnesty

  • Payment Plan
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Lien Release
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Audit Defense & Support
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Tax Appeals
  • Reinstate Professional License
  • Reinstate Drivers License
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Tax Amnesty
  • Appellate Tax Board

  • Payment Plan (Defered Payment)
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Lien Release
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Tax Forgiveness
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Audit Defense & Support
  • Tax Appeals
  • Offer in Compromise
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Injured Spouse Claim
  • Inheritance Tax Preparation
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Tax Amnesty

  • Payment Plan
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Lien Release
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Audit Defense & Support
  • Tax Appeals
  • Tax Amnesty
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief

  • Payment Plan
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Lien Release
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Injured Spouse Claim
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Audit Defense & Support
  • Tax Appeals
  • Tax Amnesty

  • Installment Agreement
  • Financial Hardship
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Tax Appeals
  • Sales 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 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

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Professional Licenses

State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal 1/11/2024 Active

Related Work Experience

Job Title Company Location Work Duration
Founder Integrity Tax Defense Fishkill, New York Sep 2025 - Present

Education

Educational Institution Degree Graduation Year
Utica University Bachelor's Degree 2001

Associations & Memberships

Associations or Memberships Position Duration
National Association of Enrolled Agents Member 2026 - Present
American Society of Tax Problem Solvers Member 2025 - Present
National Association of Tax Professionals Member 2021 - Present

Contact Information

Address

1018 Main St
Fishkill, New York 12524

In Office Visits

No

Pricing & Payments

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Publications

Publication Type Publication Name Title Link
Web Article Blog Unraveling the Essentials of Tax Resolution Services View Publication
Web Article Blog The Hidden Dangers of Failing to File Estimated Taxes View Publication
Web Article Blog He Tried to Outsmart the IRS — Now He’s Spending 3 Years in Feder View Publication
Web Article Blog When Payroll Taxes Become a Federal Crime View Publication
Web Article Blog Tax Tips Every New Real Estate Agent Should Know View Publication

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