About Jim Payne
Jim started off his career working for a couple CPA firms and later worked for the IRS as a Revenue Agent assisting in the auditing small businesses in the Miami, FL area. He later went on to serve as Controller for a construction builder before opening his own CPA firm, which he owned and operated for over 14 years helping individuals and small businesses with tax preparation, tax planning, tax problem resolution as well as other accounting services.
Jim is a graduate of Florida State University and a member of the Tax Rep Network.
Jim now focuses solely on helping individuals and payroll with IRS and state tax problems, such as those who have unfiled tax returns, unpaid taxes, levies, liens, garnishments and more.
With 39+ years of tax experience and a track record of success, contact Jim if you are facing IRS or state tax problems.
Jim is a graduate of Florida State University and a member of the Tax Rep Network.
Jim now focuses solely on helping individuals and payroll with IRS and state tax problems, such as those who have unfiled tax returns, unpaid taxes, levies, liens, garnishments and more.
With 39+ years of tax experience and a track record of success, contact Jim if you are facing IRS or state tax problems.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- Florida Department of Revenue
Reviews
Reviewed by
Marty L
Advised on Unpaid Taxes |
Nov 12, 2024
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Wage Garnishment
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Notice of Determination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Notice of Deficiency
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Return Mistake
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- License Revocation
- Unfiled Payroll Taxes
- Sales Tax
- Bank Levy
- Re-Employment Tax Issues
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
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Business Tax Preparation
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Lien Subordination
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- 4180 Interview Support
- CSED Analysis
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax Consultation Service
- Payment Agreement
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Penalty Abatement
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
CPA
Florida
10/6/1976
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPA and Owner | Tax Rep Gainesville | Gainesville, Florida | Jan 2019 - Present |
| Owner | Backoffice² | Gainesville, Florida | Nov 1999 - Present |
| CFO | H20 Industries | Gainesville, Georgia | Jan 1998 - Nov 1999 |
| Owner and CPA | James D Payne CPA | Tampa, Florida | Mar 1984 - Dec 1998 |
| Revenue Agent | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Miami, Florida | Feb 1975 - Jul 1978 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Bachelor's Degree | 1973 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Rep Network | Member | 2018 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
4131 NW 13th St #203
Gainesville, Florida 32601
Gainesville, Florida 32601
In Office Visits
No
Pricing & Payments
Virtual Consultation
Hourly Billing
Flat Fee Pricing
Amex
Visa
Mastercard
Paypal
Check
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Article | ActiveRain | IRS Levies and Social Security Benefits | View Publication |
| Web Article | ActiveRain | IRS Lien Basics | View Publication |
| Web Article | ActiveRain | What causes the IRS to Reject an Offer-in-Compromise? | View Publication |
| Other | ActiveRain | What to do if you can’t pay your payroll taxes? | View Publication |
| Other | The IRS Uncollectible Status as a Strategy | View Publication |
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