Ronald S. Massey

Ronald S. Massey

Languages Spoken: English
Cottonwood, California
CPA

About Ronald S. Massey

With more than 20 years of experience in tax and accounting, I have built my career around helping individuals, businesses, estates, and trusts successfully navigate complex IRS and state tax matters. As a Certified Public Accountant, my focus is on resolving tax problems efficiently, protecting my clients' financial well-being, and providing clear guidance through what can often feel like an overwhelming process.

Throughout my career I have handled hundreds of IRS and state tax resolution cases, ranging from individual compliance issues to complex business and estate matters. My approach is grounded in detailed analysis, clear communication, and persistence in advocating for my clients. Whether it is negotiating directly with revenue officers, handling appeals, or reviewing IRS transcripts to uncover errors, I work to ensure that every client received a fair and accurate outcome.

Some of my notable successes include having a $70,000 penalty for untimely filing of Form 1094-C fully abated, even after it had entered collections and a lien was filed. In another case I successfully removed more than $600,000 in penalties resulting from an IRS filing error on a Form 706 estate tax return. I have also secured penalty abatements through the appeals process after initial denials, demonstrating my ability to navigate the system and persist until the right result is achieved. In addition, I have helped numerous clients remove tax liens and regain compliance through structured resolution, installment agreements, and appeals.

My experience includes hundreds of direct communications with IRS agents, appeals officers, and state tax representatives. I am skilled in transcript review and analysis, identifying inconsistencies, and presenting strong, evidence-based arguments for relief. My extensive background in partnership, S corporation, trust, and estate taxation gives me broad perspective that benefits both individual and business clients facing IRS or state tax issues.

I take pride in helping clients find peace of mind, whether that means resolving long-standing tax debts, preventing enforced collections, or correcting administrative errors. My mission is simple: to help taxpayers get back on track with the IRS or their state taxing authority ethically, efficiently, and with care.

When I am not working with clients, I continue to stay current with evolving tax laws and IRS procedures to ensure I can deliver the most effective representation possible. Every case matters to me, and I bring the same level of diligence and professionalism to each one, no matter how large or small.

Tax Agencies Serviced

Federal Tax Agencies

  • Internal Revenue Service

State Tax Agencies

  • California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)

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Problem Experience

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Past Due Tax Return
  • Unfiled Returns - No Balance
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Notice of Determination
  • Notice of Deficiency
  • Other Levies
  • Spousal Tax Issue
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Foreign Informational Penalties
  • Tax Refund
  • Tax Return Mistake

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Other Levies
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Franchise Tax Issues

Solution Experience

  • Payment Plans
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Partial Payment Installment Agreement
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Lien Withdrawal
  • CAP Hearing
  • CDP Hearing
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Trust Tax Preparation
  • Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
  • Estate Tax Preparation
  • Lien Discharge
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • Audit Representation
  • Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
  • Tax Refund Support
  • IRS Transcript Analysis
  • Tax Consultation Service

  • Installment Agreement
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Tax Appeals
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Audit Defense and Support
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief

Tax Types Serviced

Corporate Tax Income Tax Employment/Payroll Tax Gift Tax/GST 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
California 12/3/2012 Active

Related Work Experience

Job Title Company Location Work Duration
Senior Tax Manager, Tax Resolution Expert D.H. Scott & Company Redding, California Jul 2014 - Sep 2025

Education

Educational Institution Degree Graduation Year
Humboldt State University Bachelor's Degree 2007

Associations & Memberships

Associations or Memberships Position Duration
California Board of Accountancy Certified Public Accountant 2012 - Present

Contact Information

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Cottonwood, California 96022

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Cash Method Cash
Zelle Method Zelle

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