IRS & California tax help
IRS or State Tax Problem? Understand What Is Happening. Then Decide What to Do.
Calculus Tax helps individuals and businesses understand IRS and California tax problems, evaluate available options, and handle representation when professional help is appropriate.
What are you dealing with?
Choose the issue that best describes what is happening. These links are organized by problem, not by sales promise.
How Calculus handles a tax problem
Review
We understand the notices, filing history, balances, and immediate concerns.
Verify
We confirm the underlying account information and identify what actually requires attention.
Explain
We explain available paths and the tradeoffs of each.
Define the scope
If representation is appropriate, the work and fee are defined before substantive work begins.
Act
Calculus handles the agreed representation, filings, responses, or implementation.
Confirm
We verify the result and identify anything that remains unresolved.
What happens when you contact us?
You do not need to know the correct tax program before contacting Calculus. The initial conversation is used to understand the situation, not to imply formal tax advice or representation.
- What agency is involved
- Whether there is an urgent notice or enforcement action
- Approximate balance and affected tax years
- Filing issues
- Whether the matter involves an individual or business
- What documentation may be needed next
Know the scope before the work begins.
Fees depend on the number of tax years, filing history, collection status, individual versus business matters, required financial analysis, and complexity of representation.
Before substantive representation begins, Calculus defines the scope of work and professional fee.
Read the tax-resolution fee guideQuestions people ask before contacting us
Can a CPA represent me before the IRS?
Yes. A CPA may represent taxpayers before the IRS when properly authorized.
Can an Enrolled Agent represent me before the IRS?
Yes. Enrolled Agents are federally authorized tax practitioners who may represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Do I need a tax attorney for an IRS balance?
Not always. The right professional depends on the facts, including filing history, collection activity, and whether legal issues are involved.
Can Calculus help if I live outside California?
Yes. Many matters can be handled remotely, including document review, communication, and representation.
Does Calculus handle California FTB problems?
Yes. We can review California tax notices and account issues and explain the next steps.
What should I have ready before calling?
Bring any notice, approximate balance, affected tax years, filing status, and information about any urgent collection action.
How much does IRS representation cost?
Fees depend on the tax years, filing history, collection status, financial analysis, and complexity. Scope and fee are defined before substantive representation begins.
What happens after I hire Calculus?
We work within the agreed scope, handle the requested filings or communications, and identify what remains unresolved.
Can you help with an urgent levy or wage garnishment?
Contact us promptly. We can review the notice and account facts and explain what professional help may be appropriate.
Not sure what your next step should be?
Talk with Calculus about what is happening and what options may be available.