About Jeff Johnston
Mr. Johnston earned his law degree (JD) from John F. Kennedy School of Law in the Bay Area as a second career adult student at the age of 50. Mr. Johnston passed the bar exam in California (the hardest in the nation) and continued with an advanced law degree (LL.M.) in Taxation from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. From that point in his career, Taxation was his “core area of competency”, legalese for specializing or taking only new clients with tax issues. His practice is limited exclusively to tax-related matters.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
- California Employment Development Department (CA EDD)
- California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- California Office of Tax Appeals (CA OTA)
Reviews
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Unpaid Taxes |
Jun 13, 2026
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Unfiled Tax Returns, Wage Garnishment, Tax Lien, Other Levies, Bank Levy, Unpaid Taxes, Past Due Tax Return, Unfiled Returns - No Balance |
May 3, 2025
Problem Experience
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Tax Planning (individual)
- Tax Planning (Business)
- EIN Registration
- Unfiled Returns - Substitute for Return (SFRs)
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- LT11 or 1058 - Notice of Levy (Urgent)
- Failure to File Penalty (FTF)
- Failure to Pay Penalty (FTP)
- Mirrored Accounts for Joint Taxpayers
- W-4 Withholding Consultations
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Complex Collections Unit cases
- Notices of Proposed Assessment (NPA)
- Withholding at Source (3.33% Real Estate Withholding)
- Appeals of Proposed Assessments (NPA)
- Residency Issues
- Non-Resident Returns
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- License Issue
- Bank Levy
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Employment Tax Returns (DE-9 & DE-9C)
- Unemployment Employer Rating
- CA Employer Account Number (CAN)
- Monitoring EDD Employer Accounts
- Unemployment Insurance Overpayments
- State Disability (SDI)
- Disability Insurance Overpayments
- Exclusion of Unemployment - Community Property states
- Exclusion of Unemployment - Separate Property states
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Other Levies
- Sales Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
Solution Experience
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Lien Withdrawal
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Business Tax Preparation
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Lien Subordination
- Bankruptcy
- Fraud Examination Support
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- CSED Analysis
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- Tax Court
- 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
- Bankruptcy
- Tax Court
- EDD Assessment Appeals
- Tax Appeals
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Employment Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- 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 Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Excise Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Estates
Non-Profits/Charities
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal
1/1/2010
Active
Designation & Other Licences
License Type
NTPI Fellow (National Tax Practice Institute)
Nov 2015
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director, Tax Resolution | Game On, IRS! | San Francisco, California | Jan 2018 - Present |
| Tax Resolution Manager | Beyond Tax | San Francisco, California | Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 |
| Principal | Johnston Tax group | San Francisco, California | Apr 2010 - Jan 2017 |
| Tax Associate | H&R Block | San Francisco, California | Nov 2009 - Apr 2010 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Bachelor's Degree | 1981 |
| John F. Kennedy University | Juris Doctor (JD) | 2008 |
| Golden Gate University, School of Law | Master of Laws (LLM) | 2020 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CSEA Education Foundation (501(c)3) | Trustee, Board of Trustees | 2016 - Present |
| CSEA (CA Society of Enrolled Agents) | Former Director on the Board | 2015 - Present |
| Golden Gate Society of Enrolled Agents | Former President | 2015 - Present |
| NAEA (National Association of Enrolled Agents) | Member | 2015 - 2021 |
| NTPI (National Tax Practitioners Institute) | NTPI Fellow, Instructor | 2015 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
1 Embarcadero Ctr fl 12
San Francisco, California 94111
San Francisco, California 94111
In Office Visits
Yes
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Virtual Consultation
Small fee Investigation
Flat Fee Pricing
Amex
Visa
Mastercard
Venmo
Money Order
Check
Cash
Zelle
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking Engagement | CSEA local chapters of Enrolled Agents | N/A |
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