About Stephen Pfaff
Steve is a tax attorney with over 44 years of tax controversy and tax court experience. Steve has represented individuals and businesses of all different sizes with IRS and FTB (CA) tax problems. He currently can help taxpayers facing trust fund recovery penalties, tax audits, tax liens, tax levies, tax garnishment and unpaid taxes.
He earned his law degree from Southwestern College and his Master of Laws (LLM) in taxation from Golden Gate University.
If you are facing an IRS or California state tax problem, reach out to Steve today for a free consultation!
He earned his law degree from Southwestern College and his Master of Laws (LLM) in taxation from Golden Gate University.
If you are facing an IRS or California state tax problem, reach out to Steve today for a free consultation!
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- California Employment Development Department (CA EDD)
- California Franchise Tax Board (CA FTB)
Reviews
Reviewed by
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Advised on Unpaid Taxes, Unfiled Returns - No Balance, Tax Lien, Tax Penalties, Notice of Determination |
Dec 17, 2024
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
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax Preparer Penalties
- Tax Refund
- Tax Return Mistake
- FBAR & FATCA
- Passport Issues
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Other Levies
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Sales Tax Audit or Examination
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Sales Tax
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- License Issue
- Bank Levy
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Other Levies
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Lien Discharge
- Audit Reconsideration
- Lien Subordination
- Bankruptcy
- Criminal Tax Defense
- CSED Analysis
- Pro Se Tax Court Petition
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- Tax Court
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Estate Tax Preparation
- FBAR & FACTA
- Tax Consultation Service
- Amend Tax Returns
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Business Tax Preparation
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
- 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
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Tax Amnesty
- Installment Agreement
- Financial Hardship
- EDD Assessment Appeals
- Offer In Compromise
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Appeals
- Employment Tax Preparation
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense and Support
- 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
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Court
- Innocent Spouse Relief
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate 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
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Law
Ohio
5/6/1980
Active
Law
California
12/1/1979
Active
Designation & Other Licences
License Type
U.S. Tax Court Practitioner (USTCP)
Nov 1980
Active
Certified Tax Representation Consultant (CTRC)
Aug 2023
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Law Office of Stephen C. Pfaff | Murrieta, California | Nov 1979 - Present |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern College | Juris Doctor (JD) | 1979 |
| Golden Gate University | Master of Laws (LLM) | 2004 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Rep Network | Member | 2021 - Present |
| Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 1981 - Present |
| California State Bar | Member | 1979 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
41136 Sandalwood Cir
Murrieta, California 92562
Murrieta, California 92562
In Office Visits
No
Website
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Free Quote
Virtual Consultation
Flat Fee Pricing
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Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | ActiveRain | When the IRS Contacts you about Employment Taxes and TFRP penalties | View Publication |
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