Olga Odhiambo

Olga Odhiambo

Languages Spoken: English
Herndon, Virginia
TaxCure Rating 6 Reviews
Tax Resolution Expert Reducing Liabilities & Solving Tax Challenges. Get Free Consultation Today!

About Olga Odhiambo

Are tax issues keeping you up at night? Olga is a dedicated CPA with specialized expertise in tax resolution. She takes pride in helping taxpayers navigate through complex tax challenges and find peace of mind. Her strong educational background includes a BA in Economics & Business Studies from Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, and an MSc in Business Analysis & Finance from the University of Leicester, UK.

She is not just a CPA. She is also a Profit First Professional, Certified Tax Planner, Certified Tax Representation Consultant, and IRS Tax Representative. These credentials enable her to offer comprehensive tax resolution services, tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with back taxes, audits, or other tax-related issues, she can provide effective solutions to resolve your tax problems and optimize your financial strategy.

As a passionate professional and a mom of a vibrant 9-year-old boy, she understands the importance of financial security and stability. Her goal is to help you achieve financial peace, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

Don’t let tax problems hold you back. Contact her today for a free consultation to discover how her expertise in tax resolution can transform your financial situation and set you on the path to success.

Tax Agencies Serviced

Federal Tax Agencies

  • Internal Revenue Service

State Tax Agencies

  • California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
  • Virginia Department of Taxation
  • Washington DC Office of Tax and Revenue
  • Comptroller of Maryland
  • Massachusetts Department of Revenue
  • California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
  • North Carolina Department of Revenue
  • New York State Department of Taxation
  • West Virginia Department of Revenue

Reviews

5.0

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Recommended by Chrispine Ongango
Worked on Case Together | Sep 3, 2024
I've enjoyed working with Olga on several projects, and her professionalism and knowledge are truly impressive. She consistently provides top-notch service and invaluable insights.
Recommended by Alice Kaneyia
Current Co-Worker | Jun 19, 2024
I am pleased to write this review for Olga Odhiambo, CPA. Her exceptional work in tax planning and tax resolution consistently impresses me. Olga's deep understanding of tax laws and regulations is immediately evident, and she excels at clearly communicating complex information to her clients. Her commitment to her client's success and her proactive approach to tax planning and resolution make her a standout professional.
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Customer Rating

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Reviewed by Sabrina G
Advised on Unpaid Taxes, Unfiled Tax Returns, License Issue, Tax Penalties | Jun 10, 2025
GEM Accounting & Tax, LLC Resolved a 15-Year Tax Issue—Forever Grateful!

I am incredibly thankful to GEM Accounting & Tax, LLC for helping me finally resolve a tax issue with the state of Maryland that had been weighing on me for 15 years. It was a situation that caused me stress, fear, and uncertainty for far too long—until I found GEM.

A very special thank you to Olga Odhiambo, who treated my case with compassion, professionalism, and a level of care I never expected. From our very first conversation, she listened without judgment and made me feel heard. Olga took on my tax issue as if it were her own, and that meant the world to me. Her patience, knowledge, and determination were exactly what I needed to get through this.

Because of Olga and the GEM team, I can finally close this chapter and move forward with peace of mind. If you’re dealing with a serious or long-standing tax issue, I wholeheartedly recommend GEM Accounting & Tax, LLC. They go above and beyond, and truly change.
Professional's Reply On Jun 12, 2025
"Hello Sabrina,

Thank you so much for your kind words—it truly warms my heart! I’m deeply grateful for the trust you placed in us, and I couldn’t be happier that we were able to resolve this for you after so many years. Knowing you now have peace of mind is the greatest reward.

Wishing you all the best, and please know we’re always here for you!

Olga"
Reviewed by Samuel Otieno M
Advised on Tax Penalties, Unfiled Returns - No Balance | Oct 11, 2024
Olga and GEM Accounting are not just an accounting firm, they are a good listening partner. I think in any business relationship, listening is key. As a result, they understood us, assigned the right staff members to handle our IRS tax challenge as a 501c3 non-profit operating in USA and abroad. They have also been very responsive in helping us schedule payments for their fees in a manner that does not stiffle our work. We are very grateful for the huge discounts they provided. In our non-profit work, this is so important because it frees the little we have towards impacting lives. I highly recommend them.
Professional's Reply On Apr 11, 2025
"Thank you for your kind words! At GEM Accounting, we believe that truly effective accounting begins with listening—because understanding your mission and challenges allows us to provide solutions that align with your goals. It’s been a privilege to support your nonprofit through IRS complexities while ensuring our fee structure works for your budget. The work you do to impact lives is inspiring, and we’re honored to play a small part in helping you sustain it. If there’s ever more we can do to ease your financial burdens, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for trusting us and for the heartfelt recommendation!"

Problem Experience

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

  • 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

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

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Bank Levy
  • Seizure
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
  • Sales License Revocation
  • Sales Tax
  • Franchise Tax Issues

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Trust Tax Preparation
  • Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Lien Discharge
  • Audit Reconsideration
  • Lien Subordination
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Fraud Examination Support
  • Audit Representation
  • Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
  • CSED Analysis
  • Pro Se Tax Court Petition
  • Streamlined Filing Procedure
  • IRS Transcript Analysis
  • Tax Consultation Service

  • 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

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

  • Payment Plans
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Lien Release
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Appeals Support
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Injured Spouse Relief
  • Innocent Spouse Relief
  • Tax Amnesty
  • 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
  • Inheritance Tax Preparation
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Tax Amnesty

  • 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
  • Tax Amnesty

  • 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 Amnesty
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief

  • 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
  • Tax Appeals
  • Tax Amnesty
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Fiduciary (Trust & Estate 1041)

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

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 S-Corporations C-Corporations Estates Non-Profits/Charities Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC

Professional License & Designations

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Professional Licenses

State/Federal
CPA
Virginia 11/29/2007 Active

Designation & Other Licences

License Type
Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC)
Jun 2024 Active

Related Work Experience

Job Title Company Location Work Duration
Certified Profit First Professional Profit First Professionals Washington, District of Columbia Jan 2023 - Present
Principal and Founder GEM Accounting & Tax LLC Sterling, Virginia Aug 2017 - Present
Manager, Corporate Accounting E*TRADE Arlington, Virginia Nov 2007 - Mar 2016

Education

Educational Institution Degree Graduation Year
Kenyatta University Bachelor's Degree 1996
University of Leicester Master's Degree 2004

Associations & Memberships

Associations or Memberships Position Duration
Tax Rep Network Member 2024 - Present
National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) Member 2019 - Present

Contact Information

Address

13873 Park Center Rd suite 188
Herndon, Virginia 20171
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In Office Visits

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Pricing & Payments

Free Consultation Virtual Consultation Small fee Investigation Hourly Billing Small Upfront Fees Small Upfront Retainer Flat Fee Pricing
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Paypal Method Paypal
Check Method Check
Cash Method Cash
Zelle Method Zelle

Publications

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Web Article GEM Accounting & Tax, LLC Using KPIs For Your Washington Metropolitan Business View Publication
Web Article GEM Accounting & Tax, LLC CFPB Small Business Loan Requirements & Your Washington Metropolitan Biz View Publication
Web Article GEM Accounting & Tax, LLC Changes to Noncompete Clauses to Note, Washington Metropolitan Businesses View Publication
Web Article GEM Accounting & Tax, LLC A Good Accountant for Your Washington Metropolitan Small Business Provides This View Publication
Web Article Gem Accounting & Tax, LLC Keys to Worker Efficiency for Washington Metropolitan Small Business Owners View Publication

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