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Services

At Richard J. Cordes, CPA, JD, LLM we serve our Los Angeles clients' income tax planning and preparation needs with years of expertise and careful analysis. From large and small privately held businesses to high-net-worth individuals, service firms and real estate entities, we are equipped to meet the diverse needs of our clients, strengthening their positions and proactively engaging them in best practices and proactive thinking for the future.

Tax Planning

Our approach to income tax services is proactive rather than reactive. By keeping current on new tax laws and legislation, we are in a position to identify key tax planning opportunities that minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. We provide our individual and business clients with the taxation expertise and knowledge that they deserve throughout the year.

Our clients benefit by:

· Reducing taxes on their investments so they grow wealth.

· Reducing taxes on their income so they keep more of what they earn.

· Preserving assets by avoiding unnecessary taxation.

Tax Preparation

Preparing your own income tax return can be a frustrating task. Even with commercially available computer software programs, errors lead to aggravation and incorrect calculations. Tax laws are so complicated that it is easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled.

Our clients benefit from the following services:

· Individualized review of tax returns to ensure maximum deductions.

· Electronic filing of tax returns for quick refunds.

· Thorough analysis of tax returns for future tax planning.

At Richard J. Cordes, CPA, JD, LLM we handle all your tax planning and preparation needs - for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, sole proprietorships, and individuals.

Tax Resolution

Do you owe back taxes to the IRS that you cannot afford to pay? Get tax relief now by hiring Richard J. Cordes, CPA, JD, LLM, a professional whose practice involves resolving back taxes and IRS problems. Whether the IRS is demanding full payment of back taxes or a payment plan higher than what you can afford to pay, Richard J. Cordes, CPA, JD, LLM can negotiate an offer in compromise settlement or installment agreement on your behalf for a fraction of what is owed or to set up an arrangement for the lowest possible monthly payment with various options for making those payments, if you qualify.

Tax Resolution Strategies

Taxpayers owing back taxes find that partnering with a tax professional such as Richard J. Cordes, CPA, JD, LLM increases their chances of qualifying for a program that will help them settle back tax debt for the lowest possible amount, and remove any bank levies, tax liens or wage garnishments.

IRS Offer in Compromise

The Offer in Compromise program provides taxpayers who owe the IRS more than they can afford to pay the opportunity to pay a smaller amount negotiated by Richard J. Cordes, CPA, JD, LLM as a full and final payment. Taxpayers who attempt to file for an Offer in Compromise on their own often put themselves at risk of not qualifying for a settlement or end up paying more than they have to.

IRS Installment Agreement

If you can't pay your back taxes in full but can potentially pay them back over time, Richard J. Cordes, CPA, JD, LLM can negotiate a reasonable monthly payment plan with the IRS. Once an Installment Agreement is established, the IRS will cease to enforce collection action, including the levy of bank accounts or wages, as long as the taxpayer remains current with all filing and payment obligations.

Richard J. Cordes, CPA, JD, LLM can save you money by negotiating the lowest possible monthly installments with various options for making those payments, including via the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, direct debit, payroll deduction, credit card, and payment by check or money order. Since the government will not agree to an IRS installment agreement until all necessary tax returns are filed, we can also prepare and file any and all unfiled tax returns to bring you into compliance before arranging an IRS payment plan.