About Patrice Berry
Patrice L. Berry, who has been preparing tax returns for over 20 years and is more commonly known as 'The Tax Cop,' finally decided that at the end of March 2020, she would take a chance and do what she loves full-time.
Patrice always ran her tax practice, but she did that while also having a full-time job as an Office of Inspector General Auditor (DoD and DoC) for 21 years; being a fitness instructor; wife, mother, and Girl Scout Troop leader. She finally had to give up the government hustle because it was too much to handle.
Not only does she prepare taxes, but she successfully educates her clients on their current year's tax returns and helps plan for future years. She received her Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation back in 2011.
She is an Enrolled Agent (able to represent taxpayers in all fifty states) and owner of an accounting and tax firm, she provides tax preparation, planning, and resolution services for individuals and small businesses. What's not to love about taxes? She believes that once you become part of her tax family, you won't want to go anywhere else (now let's hug it out)!
If you are facing an IRS or state tax problem, or you simply need help with preparing a tax return, reach out to Patrice today!
Patrice always ran her tax practice, but she did that while also having a full-time job as an Office of Inspector General Auditor (DoD and DoC) for 21 years; being a fitness instructor; wife, mother, and Girl Scout Troop leader. She finally had to give up the government hustle because it was too much to handle.
Not only does she prepare taxes, but she successfully educates her clients on their current year's tax returns and helps plan for future years. She received her Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation back in 2011.
She is an Enrolled Agent (able to represent taxpayers in all fifty states) and owner of an accounting and tax firm, she provides tax preparation, planning, and resolution services for individuals and small businesses. What's not to love about taxes? She believes that once you become part of her tax family, you won't want to go anywhere else (now let's hug it out)!
If you are facing an IRS or state tax problem, or you simply need help with preparing a tax return, reach out to Patrice today!
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- Washington DC Office of Tax and Revenue
- Comptroller of Maryland
- Virginia Department of Taxation
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
- New Jersey Division of Taxation
Reviews
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Tax Lien, Past Due Tax Return |
Feb 2, 2023
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Wage Garnishment
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Notice of Deficiency
- Notice of Determination
- 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
- 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
- Domiciliary Resident Issues
- 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 Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Sales & Use Tax Audit
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- 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
- Business Tax Preparation
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Lien Subordination
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- CSED Analysis
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Payment Plans
- Penalty Abatement
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Appeals Support
- Amend Tax Returns
- Business Tax Preparation
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Amend Tax Returns
- 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
- 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
- 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 (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
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Release
- Business Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeals
- Audit Defense & Support
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll 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
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Enrolled Agent
Federal
4/1/2016
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO/Founder/Enrolled Agent | Total Tax Experience | Saint Charles, Maryland | Jan 2020 - Present |
| Supervisory Auditor | Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General | Washington, District of Columbia | Jul 2015 - Mar 2020 |
| Auditor/Supervisor | Department of Defense Office of Inspector General | Washington, District of Columbia | Jul 1999 - Jul 2015 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor's Degree | 1999 |
| Strayer University | MBA | 2012 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers | Member | 2016 - Present |
| National Association of Enrolled Agents | Member | 2014 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
3261 Old Washington Rd Suite 2020
Saint Charles, Maryland 20602
Saint Charles, Maryland 20602
In Office Visits
No
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Free Quote
Virtual Consultation
Flat Fee Pricing
Contact Me for Details
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | YouTube | Tax Resolution This Tax Season | View Publication |
| Other | YouTube | #16 - The "Tax Cop" Patrice Berry With Out Of The Box Accounting Wisdom | View Publication |
| Podcast | Talks with The Tax Cop | Episode 3 - Is Tax Planning Really Something I Even Need to Think About? | View Publication |
| Podcast | Talks with The Tax Cop | Episode 4 - Save $$ By Knowing When To Hire A Tax Pro | View Publication |
| Podcast | Talks with the Tax Cop | Episode 9 - FAQs for The Tax Cop | View Publication |