What We Do at Boulanger CPA


Boulanger CPA and Consulting PC is a boutique CPA firm focused on tax controversy and representation before the IRS and California taxing authorities. We represent individuals and business owners facing audits, examinations, proposed assessments, collection actions, and other significant tax disputes.


If you are dealing with the IRS, FTB, CDTFA, or EDD and the matter is significant enough that you do not want to navigate it alone, our role is to understand the facts, identify the issues, and develop a strategy for addressing the matter through the administrative process.


We don't begin with a predetermined solution. We begin by understanding what happened, what the taxing agency is doing, what options are available, and what should happen next.


For People Who Can't Afford to Get It Wrong.

 We Represent Clients In:

✅ IRS Collection & Tax Debt Matters


If you owe the IRS and cannot pay the balance in full, we can evaluate your financial circumstances, compliance history, and available collection alternatives. Depending on the facts, those alternatives may include an installment agreement, currently not collectible status, an Offer in Compromise, or another administrative resolution.


✅ FTB & California Tax Matters


We represent taxpayers in matters involving the California Franchise Tax Board and other California taxing authorities, including collection matters, proposed assessments, notices, and administrative disputes.


✅ Unfiled Tax Returns & Compliance Matters


Unfiled returns can complicate both federal and California tax matters. We help qualifying clients determine which returns need to be filed, obtain available tax information, prepare required returns, and address the underlying compliance issue as part of the overall representation strategy.


✅ Wage Garnishments, Levies & Collection Enforcement


If the IRS or a California taxing authority has begun enforced collection, we can evaluate the collection action, available administrative remedies, and the underlying tax liability to determine an appropriate response.


✅ IRS & FTB Audit Representation


We represent taxpayers in IRS examinations and California income tax matters, including correspondence, office, and field examinations. Our role is to manage the examination process, respond to agency requests, evaluate proposed adjustments, and advocate for the taxpayer's position through the available administrative process.


✅ Penalty Abatement & Reasonable Cause


When the facts support it, we evaluate available penalty-relief provisions and prepare requests for abatement based on reasonable cause or other applicable administrative relief.


✅ Payroll Tax & Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Matters


We represent businesses and responsible individuals in federal payroll tax matters, including unpaid employment taxes and proposed Trust Fund Recovery Penalty assessments.


A Structured Approach to Tax Controversy


Every tax matter is different. We begin by understanding the facts, identifying the issues, reviewing the available records and agency correspondence, and determining the appropriate strategy before recommending a course of action.


Fees and engagement structure depend on the nature, complexity, and scope of the matter. You will receive a clear description of the proposed scope and fees before representation begins.


Contact Boulanger CPA About Your Tax Matter


Orange County Tax Representation — Serving Clients Throughout California


Boulanger CPA and Consulting PC represents individuals and businesses in Orange County and throughout California. Most matters can be handled remotely using secure document exchange, telephone and video meetings, and direct communication with the taxing agency.


Our Orange County tax controversy practice includes matters involving the IRS, FTB, CDTFA, and EDD.


Looking for Individual Tax Preparation?


If you need preparation of an individual income tax return rather than representation in an active tax controversy, individual tax preparation is available through TaxReturn.cpa, an individual tax preparation service of Boulanger CPA and Consulting PC.


TaxReturn.cpa provides transparent pricing, current production availability, and a streamlined digital tax preparation process.


Ready to Discuss Your Tax Matter?


If you are dealing with an IRS or California tax notice, examination, proposed assessment, collection action, or other significant tax controversy, contact Boulanger CPA to discuss the matter.


(657) 218-5700 or Schedule a Confidential Consultation

Need Tax Preparation or Ongoing Tax Planning?

If you need individual income tax preparation rather than representation in an active tax matter, visit TaxReturn.cpa, an individual tax preparation service of Boulanger CPA and Consulting PC.

For ongoing tax planning and advisory relationships, Boulanger CPA also works with select business owners and other clients who need year-round tax support.

Individual Tax Preparation   |   Tax Planning

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a CPA or an attorney for my tax issue?

It depends on the nature of the matter. CPAs are authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS and California taxing authorities in many administrative matters, including audits, examinations, collection matters, proposed assessments, and other tax disputes. When litigation, legal privilege, criminal exposure, or another legal proceeding becomes relevant, we coordinate with experienced tax attorneys so the matter is handled by the appropriate professional.

What types of tax problems do you handle?

We represent individuals and businesses in serious IRS and California tax matters, including audits, examinations, proposed assessments, wage garnishments, bank levies, collection actions, unfiled returns, payroll tax matters, CDTFA sales tax audits, EDD payroll tax audits, FTB matters, and related administrative disputes.

Do I need to live in Orange County to work with you?

No. Our office is located in Orange County, but we represent clients throughout California using secure client portals, video meetings, telephone conferences, and electronic document exchange. In-person meetings are available by appointment.

Can you help if I have unfiled tax returns?

Yes, in qualifying matters. We can help determine which returns need to be filed, obtain available IRS tax information, prepare required returns, and address the underlying compliance issue as part of the overall tax strategy. The scope depends on the number of years, the quality of the available records, and the surrounding tax matter.

How does your pricing work?

Fees depend on the nature, complexity, and scope of the matter. Some engagements are structured as fixed-fee phases, while others may be handled under a defined representation arrangement or hourly engagement. Before work begins, we explain the proposed scope and provide a clear fee proposal.

Do you provide individual tax preparation?

Yes. Individual income tax preparation is available through TaxReturn.cpa, an individual tax preparation service of Boulanger CPA and Consulting PC. TaxReturn.cpa provides transparent pricing, current production availability, and a streamlined digital preparation process.