About Kesha M. Dawson Harris
Kesha Dawson Harris is the owner The Resilient Tax Group, Inc., a boutique tax resolution firm in Orlando, Florida.
Ms. Harris represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and State Tax Agencies as part of the elite group of tax professionals called Enrolled Agents (EA), who have unlimited representation rights before the IRS. She is an active member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP) and the American Bar Association (ABA). Her path into tax resolution pushed her to become a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute.
Ms. Harris is passionate about assisting her clients in understanding and resolving their tax issues. Her experience at one of the national tax resolution companies ignited her passion for taxpayer advocacy and clarity of resolution. She understands the experiences, challenges and struggles dealing with the IRS and has a unique, no nonsense perspective when assisting clients.
Ms. Harris has a Masters in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelors in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida. She currently sits on the NAEA Board of Directors as a Director At Large and is a Past President of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. When she is not advocating for taxpayers, Kesha enjoys relaxing with her Chiweenie, Woodford.
The Resilient Tax Group, Inc., specializes in Offer in Compromises, Audit Reconsideration, Installment Agreements, Currently Non Collectible and Back Tax Filings,
Ms. Harris represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and State Tax Agencies as part of the elite group of tax professionals called Enrolled Agents (EA), who have unlimited representation rights before the IRS. She is an active member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP) and the American Bar Association (ABA). Her path into tax resolution pushed her to become a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute.
Ms. Harris is passionate about assisting her clients in understanding and resolving their tax issues. Her experience at one of the national tax resolution companies ignited her passion for taxpayer advocacy and clarity of resolution. She understands the experiences, challenges and struggles dealing with the IRS and has a unique, no nonsense perspective when assisting clients.
Ms. Harris has a Masters in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelors in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida. She currently sits on the NAEA Board of Directors as a Director At Large and is a Past President of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. When she is not advocating for taxpayers, Kesha enjoys relaxing with her Chiweenie, Woodford.
The Resilient Tax Group, Inc., specializes in Offer in Compromises, Audit Reconsideration, Installment Agreements, Currently Non Collectible and Back Tax Filings,
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- New York State Department of Taxation
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
- North Carolina Department of Revenue
- Comptroller of Maryland
- Virginia Department of Taxation
- Wisconsin Department of Revenue
- South Carolina Department of Revenue
- Georgia Department of Revenue
- Florida Department of Revenue
Reviews
Recommended by
Rebecca Albachten
Former Co-Worker | Jul 15, 2021
Recommended by
Robin R. Huntley
Advised on Tax Case | Jul 20, 2021
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Unfiled Tax Returns, Past Due Tax Return |
Apr 4, 2023
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Tax Lien, Unpaid Taxes |
Aug 9, 2022
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Past Due Tax Return
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Tax Preparer Penalties
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Warrant
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- 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
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- 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
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- 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
- Treasury Offset
- 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
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Treasury Offset
- Tax Penalties
- Tax Lien
- Bank Levy
- Seizure
- Tax Audit or Examination
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- License Revocation
- Seizure
- Unfiled Payroll Taxes
- Sales Tax
- Unfiled Sales Taxes
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
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
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Lien Discharge
- Lien Subordination
- Other Tax Preparation
- Bankruptcy
- Audit Representation
- CSED Analysis
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Release
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Hardship - CNC
- 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
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- 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-Related Identity Relief
- 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
- Tax Amnesty
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer in Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense & Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Business Tax Preparation
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Payment Plan
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Offer In Compromise
- Lien Release
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- Tax Appeals
- Voluntary Disclosure
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- 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
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Offer in Compromise
- Lien Release
- Business Tax Preparation
- Audit Defense or Support
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Voluntary Disclosure Agreements
- Tax Amnesty
- Amend Tax Returns
- Payment Agreement
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Audit Support
- Voluntary Disclosure
Tax Types Serviced
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Non-Profits/Charities
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal
9/16/2016
Active
Designation & Other Licences
License Type
NTPI Fellow (National Tax Practice Institute)
Nov 2018
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Resolution Manager - Orlando Division | Anthem Tax Services | Orlando, Florida | Mar 2019 - Aug 2021 |
| Owner | The Resilient Tax Group, Inc | Orlando, Florida | Feb 2006 - Present |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | Bachelor's Degree | 1998 |
| University of Phoenix | Master's Degree | 2000 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Associate Member | 2021 - Present |
| National Association of Enrolled Agents | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Florida Society of Enrolled Agents | President | 2016 - Present |
| National Society of Tax Professionals | Member | 2014 - Present |
Contact Information
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Virtual Consultation
Hourly Billing
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podcast | YouTube | In the Tax Spotlight: Agent Kesha Dawson’s Wisdom Unveiled | View Publication |
| Web Article | TaxDome Blog | Thought leaders of the industry | View Publication |
| Web Article | National Association of Enrolled Agents EA Journal | 2023 - 2024 Board of Director Profile | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | Florida Society of Enrolled Agents | Ethics of Marketing: A Circular 230 Review June 2023 | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | 1st Step Accounting | Taking Your Firm Virtual Speaking Engagement | View Publication |
| Web Article | EA Journal | My EA Journey | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | State of the Non Profit Community | N/A |
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