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Dana Reyes
Reyes Tax & Advisory · Principal
"I fix messy back taxes for small business owners so they can sleep again — no judgment, just a plan."
Public Q&A
Answers Dana has chosen to make public. She controls what appears here.
Can I still qualify for an offer in compromise if I owe payroll taxes?
Yes, but the IRS scrutinizes trust fund recovery penalty exposure closely on payroll tax OICs. The key is showing genuine financial hardship on Form 433-A/B — I usually start by running the reasonable collection potential number before we even file.
What's the fastest way to respond to a CP2000 notice?
Don't ignore the deadline even if you disagree — file a written response with supporting documents before the 30-day window closes, or at minimum request an extension. Most CP2000s are resolvable by mail without an actual audit.
Do I need an LLC before I start freelancing, tax-wise?
Not for tax purposes alone — a sole proprietorship and a single-member LLC are taxed identically by default. The LLC mainly buys you liability protection, not tax savings, unless you later elect S-corp status.
Credential
Enrolled Agent (EA)
Licensed by the IRS to represent taxpayers nationwide. License #E-0492817 · Verified 2026
Specialties
- Back taxes & IRS collections
- Offer in compromise
- Small business payroll tax
- Penalty abatement
Service zones
California
Nevada
Remote — all 50 states
Response time
Usually replies within 1 business day