Tax Debt Consultants LLC

Tax Debt Consultants LLC

Reviews Summary

Customers consistently praise Carlos for his exceptional expertise, professionalism, and proactive approach to resolving complex tax issues. Many highlight his ability to quickly alleviate stress, reverse levies, and significantly reduce tax burdens, often saving clients thousands. His compassionate, clear communication and personalized strategies make daunting tax situations manageable. Clients repeatedly recommend him for his reliability, deep knowledge, and swift, effective solutions with both IRS and FTB matters. The overwhelming sentiment is trust and gratitude for his outstanding service.

About This Listing

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
High-net-worth Individuals
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Professional Services
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience

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Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
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Features

Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Small Businesses
High-net-worth Individuals
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate
Professional Services
State-Specific Experience
Multi-state Experience

Contact Information

Address

1255 W Colton Ave #535

Redlands, California 92374

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday 9AM-5PM
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

Carlos was so wonderful. He gave me all the information I needed. He was fast acting and he was open and honest with me. I wish I could give his tax services more than just a five star because I am very thankful in the help that he provided and he was very professional. I would recommend him over and over again to people I know he was amazing and his tax services were amazing.

I'm so glad I met Carlos and went over my tax situation with him. I went into my appointment super stressed and scared and left there feeling like I was going to be ok. After dealing with someone who was super awful and getting into a really bad situation it was so nice to deal with Carlos. He's knowledgeable and made me feel so much better. If you're having any kind of tax issues this is the man to see!

Carlos was very calming and knowledgeable, and answered my questions to help guide me towards resolving my tax issues. I highly recommend Carlos and Tax Debt Consultants to anyone needing tax debt help.

Juan Carlos just changed my life. He listened, explained and told me where I stood with taxes and what to do, all for free. After consultants asking for 5k to help me, I'm eternally grateful for an honest and kind expert who actually is who he says he is. Thank you for using your expertise to actually help me without exploiting me. You give me faith in humanity. Thank you.

Carlos and Liz are the best. Tax issues are never fun, resolving them are!!! And Carlos and Liz make it easy and comfortable. If you're looking for pleasurable people to work with that perform. Set up a call with Liz and Carlos. I did and am very pleased.

Within minutes Carlos helped to clear up my tax situation, no doubt saving me thousands - he is the real deal! Not only knowledgeable about the tax system, he and his assistant are kind, caring folks who help make an uncomfortable situation so much better by putting you at ease.

I was pleasantly surprised that Carlos himself returned my call, he was amazing to work with and answered of my questions intelligently and strategically, geared towards my particular situation. He deals with many different people from all backgrounds and walks of life, but he made me feel like I was talking to my brother, his compassion for my frustrations with the FTB of CA made me feel like he cared, and that he was and did fight hard to find resolution. I appreciate him and the professionals he has wo

Carlos and his team are the best. They gave us Peace of mind when it comes to getting rid of our tax debt. Carlos is an Enrolled Agent so he knows how to communicate with the IRS the most effective way possible. When other companies say ' they cant do it " , Carlos offered to research our situation and came up with the best possible scenario on how to resolve our Tax issue. But before the resolution he also worked on the IRS to stop any collection processes so he can really come up with a great resolution o

Carlos was fantastic to work with. After receiving a levy on my bank account from the California franchise tax board for taxes that were from 2002, he guided me through the process of where to call and questions to ask. It pays to hire an expert to avoid the pitfalls of being of complete novice, and making costly mistakes!

Carlos is wonderful. Not only does he help you get through your tax issues, he makes you feel comfortable about it. Tax debt is no joke and the IRS makes you feel like a horrible person with their letters, but through the whole process, Carlos made me actually feel positive about getting it resolved despite all the threatening letters that come in. He's the perfect buffer between you and the IRS. HIGHLY recommend his services.

Facing a daunting IRS issue where they claimed I owed an additional $295,385 in taxable income, leading to a staggering tax bill of $88,768, I was at my wit's end. My regular tax professional insisted we didn't owe this amount, but the IRS begged to differ. That's when I heard about Carlos Samaniego, EA, through an online search and decided to reach out for his expertise. Carlos immediately grasped the gravity of our situation and confidently took on our case. He was steadfast in his belief that we did not

Carlos was very knowledgeable, extremely helpful, provided excellent timely service and made sure to explain each step thoroughly. During our initial consultation he completely empathized with our situation, and even shared his own personal experience in the matter. We made the decision almost immediately to hire Carlos at Tax Debt Consultants. He provided a clear organization of documents he needed, reminded us of important deadlines and was available to answer questions. You will not be disappointed i

Carlos has been my tax man for many years. He is knowledgeable and professional. He is strives to stay up to date attending conferences all over the United States. He is always obtaining certifications to be more knowledgeable at what he does. I trust his expertise and he has always been able to help me with any problem related to the IRS. Call Carlos for your income tax needs, you will not be disappointed! Thank you Carlos for all you do!

I had the pleasure of working with Carlos and his team on my very serious tax problem that had been ongoing for over ten years. My situation was extremely dire and I believed it was not fixable. But after Carlos' hard work, he informed me that the IRS was getting ready to wipe-out over 6 figures on my tax bill! And they did! I feel financially reborn because this heavy-debt was lifted off my shoulders. Thank you, Carlos! You delivered on everything you said you would! If you need assistance with tax

Carlos I just wanted to start off by saying thank you so much. I went in with the world on my shoulder's stressed about the IRS letters and u took the weight off. I appreciate you for your help I'm glad I got the opportunity to meet with you thank you again.

I had some very simple questions regarding old tax debt which Carlos handled thoroughly in a short time. His experience and professionalism instilled confidence so that I know that if I ever need his guidance again that I will be given great advice. I would not hesitate to recommend him as the go-to-person when it comes to tax questions and a resolution plan.

Carlos is the BEST Tax Debt Consultant. He has a wealth of personal and professional experience to help with your small or large tax problem. Call Carlos for fast and friendly advice. He has the know-how to help you with your terrifying tax issue. You will like his "can-do" attitude with the stickiest tax problem. And he's a great family man.

A very pleasant experience while working with Carlos. He was able to explain and advise me on my situation. I am definitely satisfied with his professionalism and knowledge. I now have a little peace of mind after working with Carlos. Thank you, Carlos!

Carlos and his team are so extremely helpful. The situation I had with the CA Tax Franchise board completely overwhelmed me and caused so much stress. The state of CA said I owed over $11K in taxes, turns out Carlos was able to identify they OWED ME money. They worked out a solution in a DAY, and helped me resolve my issue with them. I can't speak highly enough about my experience. Extremely grateful.

Mr. Carlos Samaniego EA truly lives up to his reputation as the "Godfather of Tax Resolution". This man has an awesome origin story and a genuine passion for helping his clients. I find myself very lucky to have found Carlos online. I was stressing out, losing sleep, and having panic attacks. After our initial call and determining our next step, I was eased off those symptoms. Carlos is an expert in communicating with the CA FTB, and after a few exchanges, my problem was resolved. Living in a different ti

We had a tax issue and the first one I thought of was Carlos. We were notified by the IRS that we owed more than $5,000 and after working with Carlos we ended up owning less than $500.00. Carlos was amazing. He is definitely worth working with!

Carlos is the Best in the business! He has helped our family for years with ALL and ANY of our tax needs. We feel so much at ease now dealing with the IRS knowing we have Carlos! He is extremely knowledgeable in the business. And if there is something he doesn't know, he will find out right away from credible sources! Thanks for always taking care of us and our family!

Carlos and Liz were great at answering my questions and guiding me towards resolving my Tax issues. I would not hesitate to recommend to friends or family...

I'd give Carlos 10 stars if I could. He's the real deal. I'm amazed at how fast he was able to get the bank levy released, with terms I can handle. Stop looking and start calling NOW if you really need your money back.

Great Service! Highly Recommend Tax Debt Consultants, Mr. Carlos always very professional & educating his clients! Thanks for the Book! very informative.

My husband and I were referred to Carlos by a friend last year and we cannot say enough good things about our experience! Carlos was wonderful, he explained our taxes line by line and gave great advice on what steps we needed to take to save us on our taxes. Carlos is patient, informative, knowledgeable and listens!! We have already referred friends and family to him. Thanks Carlos!

I recently went from a corporate position to self employed. Carlos was amazing! He helped me understand the financial nuisances of being self employed as well as setting up payment schedules for estimated taxes. My husband recently retired and started his own business. Carlos has helped us with this transition as well.

Carlos and Tax Debt Consultants are extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. They got to work immediately and were able to put together a plan and get us on the right track to resolving our IRS debt. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Chose Carlos because of his 5 star google reviews and I saw why. Came in to see him for a free consultation on financial planning only to find out later that his specialty is tax defense. Even though our purpose is not his area of specialty, he still spent time listening to us and we never felt rushed the whole time we were at his office.We felt at ease talking to him. He is very friendly, pleasant and extremely helpful. He even shared his own experiences. He referred us to the right people that helped hi

This is our 2nd Year having Carlos do our Taxes! Carlos was involved with our Boy Scouts and we learned then how GREAT he was as a person. We discovered that he did Taxes! Started following him on FB and all the educational classes he is involved with and attends regarding Taxes. I wanted someone who is current on all the changes that take place each year. Someone I feel easy to talk to and can guide us on our Taxes each year. Thank You Carlos!

Carlos Samaniego is a wonderful and great tax person to do business with. Me and my spouse we get are taxes done every year with him. He even helped to get more money back and also he helped us with our social security. Any time we have questions we just give him a call, he is always available to help us and not only a great business man and a great friend.

Carlos is an expert, especially here in CA. Although, there are no free rides. He gives you the hard truth! My debt started over $40K and is now down to $2,500. Paying the state off and never going to get behind again! Follow his advice......

Carlos was very easy to work with. He put me at ease with the situation I had. He is very knowledgeable and reliable. I would most definitely recommend him and use his services again if needed.

Working with Carlos is fast and easy. He is extremely knowledgable and trustworthy and can help with any tax issue that you have, weather its straight forward or complicated. Someone you can trust and that knows their stuff is hard to find these days. My husband and I are grateful for Tax Debit Consultants!

The State of California levied my bank account and Carlos did a Wonderful job in getting them to release my money back right away. He is very prompt and professional and knows his business. I would highly recommend him for any services you may need.

The only large debt I owe.. is a debt of gratitude to Carlos Samaniego and his team at Tax Debt Consultants LLC. For nearly two decades I was pursued and haunted by the CA FTB claiming unfiled taxes were owed, they weren't.. I just didn't know how to prove it. I made the painstaking mistake of ignoring and avoiding the issue thinking it would somehow remedy itself in time. I was mistaken. I recently discovered my entire savings had a bank levy attached and then funds ultimately extracted. Enter Carlos. By

Carlos is honest, honest, honest. He has been doing our taxes since 2012. We have known him and his fine family even longer. He takes pride in doing an excellent job and he is very easy to talk to and very kind.

The process was so much easier than we anticipated. Carlos took control of everything, and saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars. The IRS can take advantage of a lot of people. I'm just so glad we found him!!!!! Highly highly recommend!!!

Recently received a levy notice contacted Carlos Samaniego, EA and Tax Debt Consultant for assistance. Actually found him via his YouTube channel while doing research. Very responsive to my questions, straight-forward with developing a plan. Looking forward to his expertise in resolving my tax problems. His customer portal is very friendly, dynamic and easy to use with uploading documents and making payment.

Carlos is very friendly and very knowledgeable about his craft. Also, very professional which is very important to me. He does my taxes every year and I have no problems as a result. I would recommend him to anyone.

The FTB put a levy on my bank account on Saturday leaving me with no funds. Carlos at TDC got back to me ASAP and had my problem sorted by Monday within a few hours. I'm astonished with how fast he works and very grateful for the assistance. Would definitely recommend his business to anyone in need of Tax Debt Services.

Carlos is excellent to work with. He explains very thoroughly and guides you to your best options. We deal with different services from this office and are more than pleased with their work. Carlos always makes himself available and is super knowledgeable and professional.

I have known Carlos for over a decade and have worked closely with him on several tax related business engagements. My confidence in his work ethic and tax defense knowledge is such that I have also been referring tax-challenged folks to him for several years. I cannot recommend him high enough. Ernie Mattison, CPA

Had a rude afternoon, when to my dismay, a notification flashed on my phone from my Wells Fargo account that my balance update was $00.00. At first I thought someone had hacked my account and made off with my checking (a little over $7,000) but a closer look showed that the culprit was the CA Franchise Tax Board (oh joy). The levy was from a court judgment in 2005. Not knowing where to turn, I began to investigate ways to mitigate the damage, and hopefully work out a way to get access to my funds. I nee

Carlos was extremely helpful in my case. One phone call, and I had the clarity I needed to move forward and resolve my situation. I recommend him highly whether you are in CA or out of state

After my dad died, my mom was left with a complicated tax situation. Carlos was so helpful and reassuring with his advice. Much needed during a confusing time.

I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!!! CALL THEM! I was in a huge financial mess with both the IRS and FTB. I started getting harassed and sent letters from the government threatening me. I called Mr. Samaniego with Tax Debt Consultants in Redlands, CA and he got me in his office immediately. They sat me down and came up with a healthy plan right away. The government harassment stopped immediately! I could finally sleep at night knowing I was finally getting it all handled. It's almost 2023 and my problems

I called and set an appointment with Carlos Samaniego to discuss my issues with the Franchise Tax Board. Although, I didn't meet the minimum requirements. Mr. Samaniego, shared his time with me and gave me awesome advice on my FTB issues. I followed his roadmap and achieved the results we were hoping for. Thank you Mr. Samaniego...

Carlos is extremely knowledgeable, professional and most importantly, proactive on how to advise clients to stay compliant with the ever changing tax laws. Definitely someone to have on your corner.

Carlos is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. He is quick, efficient and even during COVID-19 quarantine worked to get our taxes in order ASAP. I would highly recommend.

We found Carlos online when FTB was trying to charge my family member over $40K of taxes for some old years and they just made up the numbers. Carlos was able to deal with it and eliminate that balance

Carlos is very knowledgeable and honest. Two qualities that I believe are very important to have! I trust him completely and know that anyone else that uses his services will feel the same!

They helped me tremendously, very down to earth people who care about their clients problems. I made an appointment next day after calling and they gave me great advice, wouldn't go to anyone else.

Carlos was great help for my tax needs. Truly a professional! Very genuine and knowledgable. Thank you so much!

I saw a few videos from other Tax Consultants online, but there was just something about the details that he spoke about in his video that I wanted to give him an opportunity. I got more than I asked for and I am very appreciative of his time, knowledge and expertise.

Carlos was very knowledgeable and helped guide me with the IRS. Truly appreciate the time and you answering all of my questions.

Carlos is knowledgeable and understanding. He helped me to get my taxes up to date... cost is reasonable. Give him a call !

Carlos answered all of my questions some that I asked and some before I asked. He was very nice seemed sincere and honest, an overall great guy. He helped me for free......great advice give him a call.

Carlos has been helping us with our tax return since 2017. He is professional, very knowledgeable and nice to work with.

Within a few days after seeking Tax Debt Consultants help, my FTB withdrawals were reversed! Yes! If your in Ca and received this letter from your bank, call Tax Debt Consultants right away.

I really enjoyed working with Carlos, He was very friendly and knowledgeable he made me feel very at ease? and all way question and concerns where taking care of?I highly recommend.??

Carlos @ TDC checked all the boxes on this one for us. He had a deadline that was unreasonable that got done earlier than promised. Best of all? Our tax bill went from five figures to two, that's right, I said two. More stars if I could.

Carlos is very knowledgeable and helpful. He got me going in the right direction. Definitely recommend him to anyone needing help with taxes.

I never leave ratings/referrals, that said, they are a refreshing upfront professional service that I just had to share, all should consider them for any tax issue, very succinct and knowledgeable, wish there were more stars, the best.

Carlos was very informative really helped my husband and I understand things more clearly for first filing taxes together.

Carlos was friendly and helped navigate my problems with FTB quickly and to full resolution.

Thanks Carlos for taking the time explaining to me what I need to do to clear my tax debt and not dealing with any scam company. Appreciate your time and knowledge given!

Beyond exceptional service and knowledgeable. Carlos and Elizabeth are real blessing to all of us

AWESOME!!! Carlos and his team go above and beyond to bring resolution to any Tax situation you may have.

Carlos was very professional and helped me right away. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Carlos is super friendly and professional and quickly answered my questions and gave me sound guidance.

Tax Debt Consultants is very fast, responsive and helpful. I recommend giving them a call!

Dude, is worth 10x times what he charges. If you like speed, ease, and convenience this is your guy for all things tax related.

Extremely knowledgeable and personable. Have referred him to several clients and family members.

Awesome guy knows his stuff!

Great tax service, fast and convenient

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