Ross Hitchen

Ross Hitchen

Languages Spoken: English
Felton, California
TaxCure Rating 2 Reviews
CPA With 10+ Years of Tax Experience. Contact Me for a Free Tax Problem Consultation.

About Ross Hitchen

Ross is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 8 years of accounting and tax experience. He graduated from the University of Bolton with a focus in Business Administration. Ross helps helped hundreds of clients with their tax preparation needs and has helped many clients with IRS and California tax problems. Ross is a proud father of two girls and currently resides in Ben Lomond, California. Contact Ross today to get rid of IRS and state tax headaches.

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)

Reviews

5.0

Customer Rating

2 Reviews

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Reviewed by Anonymous
Advised on Unpaid Taxes | Jun 21, 2023
Incredible professionalism and success negotiating an offer in compromise. Ross handled my LLC , personal, federal and state returns top notch. His expertise, communication, empathy, patience, went beyond my expectations. No possible way I could have got through the complicated and stressful tax returns without his knowledge and work ethic.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Advised on Unpaid Taxes | Dec 7, 2022
Ross was able to complete my past-due tax returns which allowed him to negotiate a settlement with the IRS saving me over $100,000 in penalties and interest.

Problem Experience

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

  • 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
  • Bank Levy
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Other Levies
  • Tax Audit or Examination
  • Tax-Related Identity Theft

  • Unpaid Taxes
  • Unfiled Tax Returns
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties

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
  • FBAR & FACTA
  • Lien Discharge
  • Audit Reconsideration
  • Lien Subordination
  • Other Tax Preparation
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief
  • 4180 Interview Support
  • Audit Representation
  • CSED Analysis
  • IRS Transcript Analysis

  • Installment Agreement
  • Individual Tax Preparation
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Tax Appeals
  • Business Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Audit Defense and Support
  • Innocent Spouse Relief

  • Installment Agreement
  • Financial Hardship
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Tax Appeals
  • Employment Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Audit Defense and Support
  • Tax-Related Identity Relief

  • Installment Agreement
  • Sales Tax Preparation
  • Amend Tax Returns
  • Financial Hardship
  • Offer In Compromise
  • Levy Release or Reduction
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Tax Appeals

Tax Types Serviced

Corporate Tax Income Tax Employment/Payroll Tax 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

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Professional Licenses

State/Federal
CPA
California 8/28/2014 Active

Related Work Experience

Job Title Company Location Work Duration
Owner Simpler Tax Relief LLC Felton, California Jun 2021 - Present
Supervisor and CPA Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP Watsonville, California Dec 2015 - Dec 2023
Staff Accountant Ryan and McDonald LLP Salinas, California Sep 2013 - Dec 2015
Staff Accountant Meisser & Seales LLP Santa Cruz, California Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

Education

Educational Institution Degree Graduation Year
University of Bolton Bachelor's Degree 1993

Associations & Memberships

Associations or Memberships Position Duration
American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) Member 2020 - Present
American Institute of Public Accountants (AICPA) Member 2013 - Present

Contact Information

Address

6265 Highway 9
Felton, California 95018

In Office Visits

No

Pricing & Payments

Free Consultation Free Quote Flat Fee Pricing
Amex Method Amex
Visa Method Visa
Mastercard Method Mastercard
Check Method Check

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