Are you looking to strike up an Offer in Compromise to reduce back tax debt and find tax relief with the IRS or State? The best Tax Attorneys, Enrolled Agents and CPAs in Encino, California in the San Fernando Valley can help.

If you have taken time to research resolutions for tax problems that range from:
Penalties, interest and fees getting out of hand
Being issued a tax wage garnishment, tax lien or tax levy
Having business taxes compound year after year
Programs due to hardships such as disabilities or injury
And a plethora of other tax issues that cause a balance to significantly increase over time
You may have encountered a process called the Offer in Compromise (also known as the IRS Fresh Start Program) that assists taxpayers who have fallen behind in finding relief.
While the Offer in Compromise is a complicated form that typically takes a lot of expertise to fill out, it could be possible for one to fill out on their own.
Yet, many taxpayers could find it difficult to understand exactly what the IRS or State requires in an Offer in Compromise to be successful.
Common Offer in Compromise Questions Could Include:
- Do I have to make an offer that is as high as the Offer in Compromise calculator on the IRS website?
- What if I can’t afford the IRS Offer in Compromise calculator’s suggested offer?
- Is the IRS Offer in Compromise calculator’s suggested offer the lowest the IRS will accept, or is it possible to get that amount lower?
- Am I offering too much money in my settlement?
- Do I need to offer a payment plan in the Offer in Compromise or could I just have one amount that is paid?
- Can I offer $0 and end up owing nothing?
- Is it safer to do the one time amount or payments?
- How do I know if this Offer in Compromise will be accepted or not?
- What if I miss a payment on an accepted Offer in Compromise plan?
- What happens if my Offer in Compromise gets denied?
- Do I even qualify to get an Offer in Compromise approved?
- My son put a business in my name that makes millions, but I take home nothing… Would that disqualify me from an Offer in Compromise even though I actually make nothing from it?
- What if I experienced an injury, a disability or my spouse was unable to work… Would that change whether an Offer in Compromise would get accepted?
- If an Offer in Compromise gets accepted, will I be forced to sell my home or liquidate my retirement account?
- Is there a way to get an Offer in Compromise accepted without selling my primary residence or liquidating my assets?
- What if the agreement made after an Offer in Compromise is approved is more than I can actually afford?
- What steps do I need to take to even be qualified for an Offer in Compromise to begin with?
- Why would the IRS or State even accept an Offer in Compromise to begin with?
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Historically, taxpayers who file on their own, without the assistance of a professional, typically see a lower Offer in Compromise acceptance rate than when working with a tax professional. While we have a high Offer in Compromise acceptance rate, the reason for it is because we take the time to thoroughly go through a taxpayer’s tax debt, assets, income and expenses prior to bringing them on as a client through a free consultation where we assess the taxpayer’s situation beforehand.
Here are some reasons why a taxpayer will be denied an Offer in Compromise when filing on their own:
Insufficient Offer Amount: If the IRS or State determines the amount the taxpayer offered is less than what they believe they could collect through other means (like wage garnishment or asset seizure) without any reasonable hardships being presented, they may reject the Offer in Compromise.
Inadequate Documentation: If the taxpayer didn’t provide the necessary financial documents or the information provided was inconsistent, their Offer in Compromise may be denied.
Failure to Qualify: If the taxpayer’s financial situation doesn’t meet the eligibility criteria — such as their income or assets being too high in relation to their expenses to qualify for an Offer in Compromise — the offer could be rejected.
Pending Tax Returns or Payments: If the taxpayer hasn’t filed all required tax returns or made required payments, their offer may be denied. The IRS requires all filing and payment obligations to be up-to-date before they accept an Offer in Compromise.
Is the Offer in Compromise Acceptance Rate Higher When Working With Tax Attorneys, Enrolled Agents and CPAs?
The acceptance rate is much higher when you work with a tax group with Enrolled Agents, Tax Lawyers and CPAs. At Coast One Tax Group, if we feel that a taxpayer does not qualify for an Offer in Compromise for a myriad of reasons, such as having too much income versus expenses without any valid hardships, then the probability of us signing on a client who is requesting one for that specific outcome is extremely low. With our extensive years of experience doing tax relief since being founded in 2008, we take the time to thoroughly express whether we feel a client would be approved for an Offer in Compromise or not, before we enter into a client relationship.
Due to these measures that we take to ensure we are able to prequalify our clients beforehand through the free consultation period, our Offer in Compromise acceptance rate is extremely high. In addition to that, we are able to get phenomenal results for our clients through the Offer in Compromise process as well, with many of them saving up to 93 percent or more on their back taxes.
Also, if we feel that a taxpayer does not qualify for an Offer in Compromise, we will tell them. There is absolutely no point for either party to waste their time on something that has no chance of working.
Do New Clients to Coast One Tax Group Need to Live in California?
No, while our tax attorneys, enrolled agents and CPAs work out of Southern California, we assist clients with Offer in Compromise and other tax relief solutions nationwide.
Some of Our Offer in Compromise Results:
Here are some results we have achieved from our Offer in Compromise in the San Fernando Valley:
- Maral & Zohrab in Encino, California, went from owing $35,273 to only $1,000
- Ohans & Mayda in Granada Hills, California, went from owing $113,261 to $2,500
- Haik in Burbank, California, went from owing $101,802 to $1,104
- A company located in Winnetka, California, went from owing $163,764.54 to $1,500
- Dale in Sylmar, California, went from owing $128,460 to $1,500
- Arman & Rubina in Glendale, California, went from owing $49,318 to $3,500
- Eulalio in Van Nuys, California, went from owing $27,000 to $100
- William in Valley Village, California, went from owing $45,660 to $960
- Hillary in Los Angeles, California, went from owing $23,832 to $500
- Georges in Woodland Hills, California, went from owing $32,580 to $500
- Armen in Glendale, California, went from owing $104,613 to $16,750
- Ruzanna in Glendale, California, went from owing $90,830 to $1,000
Is Working With Coast One Tax Group More Affordable Than Working With a Tax Law Firm?
Our team of Tax Attorneys, Enrolled Agents, CPAs and Case Resolution Associates take a team approach when dealing with the State or IRS to negotiate an Offer in Compromise. This brings us to be able to offer you a blended rate that is much more affordable than using a traditional tax law firm, where you can see fees as high as $795 an hour for the lawyer to work on your case, along with paralegal fees of $295 an hour. The typical hourly legal fees at a typical tax attorney’s office could quickly turn an Offer in Compromise into a $50,000 project. Yet, as a Tax Group, we do not charge anywhere close to that amount.
We don’t charge per every phone call, text or email like a typical tax attorney.
Instead, we charge a flat fee per service that you require, which could be a set amount for an Offer in Compromise (along with the negotiation with the IRS or State), a set price for a Lien or Levy or Garnishment release, a set price if you need our help to attempt to recover any lost assets from a levy, and a set price if we need to file previous year tax returns to get you qualified for the Offer in Compromise. Even with the most complex of cases, considering the hourly rate and how a typical tax attorney office charges for each text, email, and phone conversation, the cost would be minimal in comparison.
The price for our assistance with your tax concerns is discussed during the free consultation period and is purely based on the complexity (or simplicity) of your case.
Which Tax Lawyers, Enrolled Agents and Accountants Work on the Offer in Compromise?
Our Team of Offer in Compromise Attorneys
The two primary tax attorneys at Coast One Tax Group, located in Encino, California, are:
Colin Shanahan ESQ. Tax Attorney
Colin Shanahan is registered with the State Bar of California and has been a tax attorney since 2011.
Colin McKibbin ESQ. Tax Attorney
Colin McKibbin is registered with the State Bar of California and has been a tax attorney since 1998.


Our Team of Offer in Compromise Enrolled Agents
The two primary enrolled agents at Coast One Tax Group, located in Encino, California, are:
Lusy Brutyan, Resolution Department Manager, Enrolled Agent
Arsineh Ebrahimian, Resolution Department Manager, Enrolled Agent


Our Team of CPAs Who Assist with Filing Previous Year Tax Returns
Cel Mercado
Accountant / Tax Preparer
Sara Shoghi
Accountant / Tax Preparer


Address, Phone Number, Parking and Directions to the Tax Attorneys, Enrolled Agents & CPAs at Coast One Tax Group Office (By Appointment Only):
Coast One Tax Group
Parking can be accessed on both the east and west side of the building through the underground garage. Parking is not validated. Street parking through parking meters are also accessible on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Studio City, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks and the Greater Los Angeles area:
Take the 101 North and exit Haskell Avenue. Once you exit, turn left and make a right on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Reseda, Tarzana, West Hills and Winnetka:
Take the 101 South and exit Haskell Avenue. Once you exit, turn left and make a right on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Northridge, Panorama City, Van Nuys, Arleta and Lake Balboa:
Take the 405 South to the 101 and exit Haskell. Once you exit, turn left, then right on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Pacoima, Mission Hills, San Fernando, Sun Valley and Lake View Terrace:
Take the 118 West to the 405 South, then to the 101 and exit Haskell. From there, you would turn left on Haskell, then right on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and the 626 area:
Take the 134 West to the 101 North and exit Haskell. From there, you would turn left on Haskell, then right on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Sunland and Tujunga:
Take the 210 West to the 118 West to the 405 South, then to the 101 and exit Haskell. From there, you would turn left on Haskell, then right on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Chatsworth, Granada Hills and Porter Ranch:
Take the 118 East to the 405 South, then to the 101 and exit Haskell. From there, you would turn left on Haskell, then right on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Sylmar:
Take the 210 East to the 118 West to the 405 South, then to the 101 and exit Haskell. From there, you would turn left on Haskell, then right on Ventura Blvd.
Directions from Shadow Hills:
Take the 5 North to the 118 West to the 405 South, then to the 101 and exit Haskell. From there, you would turn left on Haskell, then right on Ventura Blvd.
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