About Stephen K. Galgoczy
Fortress Tax Relief, founded and directed by Steve Galgoczy, is a firm that specializes in representing people who have been dealing with tax collection agencies. Since 1999, he has served individuals and businesses who have been dealing with both state and IRS tax problems.
He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, where he earned a concentration in Finance and Marketing. He was awarded an academic scholarship to attend Seattle University School of Law.
After graduating from law school Cum Laude and in the top 25% of his class, he was granted a license to practice law in good standing with the Supreme Court of Colorado (and has never been disciplined). He is also licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court.
If you are facing an IRS or state tax problem, do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen or his team.
He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, where he earned a concentration in Finance and Marketing. He was awarded an academic scholarship to attend Seattle University School of Law.
After graduating from law school Cum Laude and in the top 25% of his class, he was granted a license to practice law in good standing with the Supreme Court of Colorado (and has never been disciplined). He is also licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court.
If you are facing an IRS or state tax problem, do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen or his team.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- New York State Department of Taxation
- Illinois Department of Revenue
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
- Ohio Department of Taxation
- New Jersey Division of Taxation
- Oregon Department of Taxation
- California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- California Employment Development Department (CA EDD)
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
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Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- 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
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Warrant
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Sales Tax
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Responsible Person Penalty
- Tax Lien
- Bank Levy
- Tax Penalties
- Treasury Offset
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- CAT Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Sales & Use Tax Audit
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- 100% Penalty Assessment
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Other Levies
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- License Issue
- Bank Levy
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Franchise Tax Issues
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- 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
- 4180 Interview Support
- CSED Analysis
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Release
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Hardship - CNC
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Installment Payment Plan
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Penalty Abatement
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Business Tax Preparation
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax Appeals
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Payment Plan (Defered Payment)
- Penalty Abatement
- Lien Release
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Tax Forgiveness
- Tax Appeals
- Offer in Compromise
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Offer In Compromise
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax Appeals
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Lien Release
- Closing Agreement (OIC)
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Settlement Offer
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax Appeals
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- EDD Assessment Appeals
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Tax Amnesty
- Innocent Spouse Relief
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Excise Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Highway Use 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
Law
Colorado
2/5/1999
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| President, Sr. Tax Attorney | Fortress Tax Relief | Bend, Oregon | Sep 2003 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Undisclosed Large Tax Resolution Firms | Boulder, Colorado | Jul 1999 - Mar 2003 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business | Bachelor's Degree | 1992 |
| Seattle University School of Law | Juris Doctor (JD) | 1998 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Better Business Bureau (BBB) | Accredited Member | 2003 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
1011 SW Emkay Drive, Suite 201
Bend, Oregon 97702
Bend, Oregon 97702
In Office Visits
No
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Free Quote
Small fee Investigation
Hourly Billing
Flat Fee Pricing
Contact Me for Details
Amex
Visa
Mastercard
Paypal
Money Order
Check
Cash
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Article | Fortress Tax Relief Blog | Can The IRS Force Me To Sell My Home? | View Publication |
| Web Article | Fortress Tax Relief Blog | IRS Enforced Collections: Tax Levies & Wage Garnishments | View Publication |
| Web Article | Fortress Tax Relief Blog | How To Get Rid Of IRS And State Tax Penalties | View Publication |
| Other | Fortress Tax Relief Website | Tax Resolution: Beware of Scammers | View Publication |
| Other | Youtube (Moving America Forward) | Moving America Forward With William Shatner | View Publication |
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