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LOOKING FOR TAX HELP YOU CAN TRUST FROM A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CPA?

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Tax Services

​We have the expertise and knowledge you’re looking for in a tax professional and can help you navigate your options.

Audit Representation

If you’ve received a nastygram from the IRS, we can provide peace of mind and obtain the best results.

Tax Resolution

If you see no way out, we have the experience needed to negotiate your settlement with the IRS.

Customer Testimonials

Elena Shattuck, San Diego, CA

Mel was an absolute life saver when it came to my tax mess. I came to him practically in tears. He was able to set up an immediate appointment with me to discuss my taxes from the previous year. Because of my lack of knowledge and mess of documents he was on a time crunch to get things done within days of our meeting. Not only was he able to get things done in time, he found a savings! I look forward to working with Mel on all of my future financial needs.

Description of work:
Taxes-1031 Exchange Help

Joseph Lambert, San Juan Capistrano, CA

The process went extremely well! Mel was organized, knowledgeable, experienced, and efficient. In the end, the IRS made no changes to the tax return. I was beyond happy with Mel's representation and would highly recommend his services.

Description of work:
Income Tax Audit

Joshua Montel, San Diego, CA

Mel is the epitome of helpfulness and professionalism. He was able to rectify previous tax returns, painlessly take care of this year’s tax returns, and help me plan for tax returns the following year. He is efficient and prompt in his services and has great insight into his field. I highly recommend working with Mel, as his time devoted to working with you is worth every cent. I plan to continue to use him for my taxes going forward.

Description of work:
Refiling taxes, new tax returns, future tax planning

Julie Holland, Anaheim, CA

He was very responsive and thorough. it went very well.

Description of work:
Tax Return Preparation

Bud Thoreen, Irvine, CA

It was very complicated due to our situation but Mel was very diligent and thorough and got the job done. We are very happy customers.

Description of work:
Tax Return

Tyler Houston, Costa Mesa, CA

It went better than I ever could have imagined! Mel Creighton postponed the original audit appointment, prepared all of my business expenses, organized them, met with the IRS agent on my behalf, and was able to settle on an that was a tiny fraction of what I was expecting to pay. I am seriously amazed at what a great job he did.

Description of work:
Help with IRS Audit

Susan Howard, Fallbrook, CA

My husband died last year. I was a wreck, missed filing and couldn’t find any of the financial paperwork. This year Mel came to the rescue and took me under his wing. . First he calmed me down. Then gave me a form to fill out to organize my thinking and tell me what he needed. He was responsive to all my questions, no matter how dumb. He was fast. Within a week I was ready to file. Mel is a consummate professional, a really nice guy and a widow’s best friend. I wouldn’t work with anyone else.

Description of work:
Tax Return Preparation

Susan Howard, Fallbrook, CA

My husband died last year. I was a wreck, missed filing and couldn’t find any of the financial paperwork. This year Mel came to the rescue and took me under his wing. . First he calmed me down. Then gave me a form to fill out to organize my thinking and tell me what he needed. He was responsive to all my questions, no matter how dumb. He was fast. Within a week I was ready to file. Mel is a consummate professional, a really nice guy and a widow’s best friend. I wouldn’t work with anyone else.

Description of work:
Tax Return Preparation

Brian Klamm, Anaheim, CA

Mel is a great guy and handles IRS and CATFB flawlessly. He exceeded my expectations. Now he’s my tax guy. Thanks Mel

Description of work:
Tax Return Preparation

Ellen Roy, Huntington Beach, CA

I was referred TaxFixCPA by friend. She told me Mel could help me and I could trust him. I was in an awful tax situation that went back over a decade. I could not solve it myself and over the years had hired other so called "IRS Experts" to help and they basically took my money and did not do anything. Mel was VERY different. He put me at ease and said that he could help me. He did not sugarcoat anything and gave it to me straight about what he could do and could not do. Mel did exactly what he said he was going to do and followed through. He discussed with me all my options and what he thought would be best. He handled all the negotiations with the IRS and I am thrilled with what he was able to do. I would highly recommend TaxFixCPA to anyone who has back taxes or problems with the IRS and wants to deal with someone who is honest and does what he says he is going to do. TaxFixCPA also does tax returns and I am having mine done there from now on.

Description of work:
Back Taxes and IRS Penalties and Fines

Masakazu Kozai, Newport Beach, CA

Mel was great to work with. He is very knowledgeable, patient and understanding. Was a
little apprehensive at first but was put at ease knowing that we were in good hands.

Description of work:
Back Taxes and IRS Penalties and Fines

Lynda Berkhan, San Clemente, CA

One of the best professional experiences ever! Mr. Creighton is a man of integrity and as well as an expert in the field of income taxes. He is also very easy to work with and I highly recommend him!

Description of work:
Tax Return Preparation

Michael Frank, Irvine, CA

Very good. We are still working with them. They are very good. One person. No, it was immediate to see the tax person. The cost is based on one's taxes. That is one thing we are not going to reveal.

Description of work:
Tax Return Preparation

Jessica Kernan, Pittsburgh, PA

From the moment of our first call, Mel was friendly and helpful, spending time with us and ensuring our needs could be met. He and his staff were patient and understanding, even though we had made some rookie mistakes. Mel kept us regularly updated, was very efficient with questions to us to complete our taxes, and friendly every phone call. When he handed off paperwork and taxes to be mailed by us (as some states require, he was able to electronically file for the other), it was all neat and ready to go right into the mail box, with clear instructions. Knowing we might encounter some concerns later (due to how taxes had been filed incorrectly for the business in the past) Mel was clear that we could contact him with concerns should they arise. We could not have asked for better! Amazing service, I would absolutely recommend!

Description of work:
Our business had accounting and tax filing done wrong in previous years, and we only noticed it this year right before taxes were due. Taxes needed to be filed on time for two states.

William Ormond, Temecula, CA

I’m really excited to recommend Mel Creighton at TaxFixCPA. Not only did he do a great job on my tax returns but even got me a refund of a penalty that I had already paid from a return that someone else had prepared.

Description of work:
Refund of prior year’s penalty

Ronald Guyer, Newport Beach, CA

Excellent! Mr. Creighton is very competent and knowledgeable.

Description of work:
Tax Return Preparation

Mark Reid, Irvine, CA

The agreement Mel made for me with the IRS could not not have gone more
smoothly. He collected all my information, put it all in IRS language and negotiated a solution for me. Once I submitted all the paperwork I just sat back and waited for the good news. Very happy.

Description of work:
Mel has provided financial tax help for me for a few years and I have found him to very professional, quick to respond and trust worthy. Mel got my taxes in order with ease on my part.

Deborah Poland, Franklin, TN

I was dealing with the IRS myself and thought I had paid my balance in full. Then I get a notice I owed thousand more. So, I call Mr. Creighton. He handled the whole thing. Don’t try talking to the IRS yourself. Call Mr. Creighton first. He will get the whole story and handle it for you.

Description of work:
The IRS said I owed penalties from 4 years ago. He talked to the IRS - which I had never been able to do on my own. He knew what I needed to send the IRS.

Sheryl Zuck, Costa Mesa, CA

I was referred to Mel because I was actually losing sleep over my tax situation. From our initial consultation I immediately felt that I was in the BEST hands. His professionalism was top notch. The knowledge and experience he provides is amazing. Aside from all that his calm tone and constant reassurance that he can handle these stressful events was so nice. My sleep improved and just like he told me everything worked out. I would highly recommend his services and I will be using him this tax season.

Description of work:
Mr. Creighton reviewed my tax returns and made sure all was in order

Jacques Delia, Costa Mesa, CA

Mel was very professional and timely in his work. He exceeded all my expectations in his performance. I would highly recommend him to anyone with unresolved tax issues.

Description of work:
Resolve and settle tax issues with state and federal tax boards.

Scott Bridges, Hilo, HI

I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and the service. Mr. Creighton negotiated with the IRS on my behalf to reduce the amount of penalty I owed and to set up a payment plan that was easy for me to pay. I didn’t even have to talk to the IRS agents. It’s a relief to get this behind me.

Description of work:
Tax Work

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: The State and Federal Governments would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers (like you) are missing out on legal and safe deductions to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

When clients come to our “door,” they’re not just looking for someone to fill out a 1040 form once a year.

They’re looking for reliable tax professionals in Southern California who have experience and know-how they can trust, who will do the work for them and make sure they get back all they can from the IRS.

Most people don’t have the time to understand the tax laws or find all of the qualifying deductions. That’s why we’re here.

We’ll provide you with the best possible tax services to ensure your income is protected, so you have peace of mind when it comes to the IRS.

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Expert Tax Planning Perspective & Insight

Does this resonate with you?

You want to figure out how to owe the government less and keep more of the wealth you’ve worked so hard to build. And maybe you’re ahead of the curve and have already put some work into making the right tax moves to reduce your IRS obligation. But you’re frustrated by the ever-moving tax law targets which hinder you from achieving that goal.

Making the right moves is a tricky business when the IRS is laser-focused on getting their share of your hard-earned money. The past few years have seen a plethora of tax changes as our economic world continues to evolve. And they are detailed and confusing to most taxpayers.

This doesn’t even account for personal life changes that you also have to pivot for in tax planning. It’s a lot to juggle.

 

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