Why Clients Choose Boulanger CPA
Why Clients Choose Boulanger CPA
Experienced CPA Representation for Serious IRS and California Tax Controversies
When you are facing an IRS or California tax controversy, the decisions made early in the process can affect what happens later.
Boulanger CPA is a boutique CPA firm focused on tax controversy, tax procedure, and taxpayer representation before the IRS, FTB, CDTFA, and EDD.
We represent businesses and individuals facing audits, examinations, proposed assessments, administrative disputes, significant enforcement matters, and other tax controversies where experienced professional judgment can make a meaningful difference.
Our approach begins with understanding the facts, identifying the issues, and developing a strategy before recommending a course of action.
Strategy Before Action
Tax controversies are rarely improved by reacting to every agency request or notice without first understanding the larger issue.
We begin by evaluating the facts, available records, procedural posture, agency position, and potential areas of exposure. From there, we develop a strategy for addressing the matter through the administrative process.
The objective is not simply to respond. It is to understand what is happening, determine what matters, and make informed decisions about what comes next.
CPA-Led Representation
When you engage Boulanger CPA, your matter is overseen by an experienced CPA.
Our practice is intentionally structured around professional representation rather than high-volume tax relief. Client strategy is developed by licensed professionals, with supporting work performed under professional supervision.
We believe serious tax controversies deserve thoughtful analysis, clear communication, and experienced representation.
Focused IRS and California Tax Controversy Experience
Our representation practice includes matters before:
IRS - IRS examinations, proposed adjustments, administrative disputes, and significant enforcement matters.
FTB - California income and franchise tax examinations, proposed assessments, administrative disputes, and enforcement matters.
CDTFA - California sales and use tax audits involving records requests, sampling, proposed liabilities, and administrative disputes.
EDD - California payroll tax audits involving worker classification, independent contractors, payroll reporting, and proposed assessments.
Boulanger CPA maintains specialized audit practices for IRS, CDTFA, and EDD matters while serving as an Orange County-based resource for broader California tax controversy representation.
A Selective Practice
We do not accept every matter.
Our practice focuses on engagements where experienced CPA representation, thoughtful strategy, and professional advocacy can provide meaningful value.
That may include an audit that has just begun, an examination already underway, a proposed assessment that needs to be evaluated, or a significant collection or enforcement matter requiring professional representation.
If we believe another professional or type of representation would be more appropriate, we will tell you.
Clear Scope and Professional Communication
Before representation begins, we establish the scope of the engagement and explain how the matter will be handled.
Throughout the engagement, our goal is to provide clear communication about where the matter stands, what issues are developing, and what decisions may need to be made.
Tax controversy can be complicated. Our job is to make the process understandable without oversimplifying the issues.
Based in Orange County. Representing Clients Statewide.
Boulanger CPA is based in Orange County and represents businesses and individuals throughout California.
Most matters can be handled efficiently through secure electronic document exchange, telephone conferences, video meetings, and direct communication with the taxing authorities. In-person meetings at our Orange office are available by appointment.
Start With Strategy
If you are facing an IRS, FTB, CDTFA, or EDD audit, examination, proposed assessment, administrative dispute, or significant enforcement matter, the first step is understanding your situation.
Call (657) 218-5700 or schedule a confidential strategy consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Boulanger CPA different from a traditional tax relief company?
Boulanger CPA is a CPA firm focused on tax controversy and taxpayer representation rather than high-volume tax relief. We begin by understanding the facts, identifying the issues, and developing a strategy before recommending a course of action. Our practice is intentionally selective and focused on matters where experienced professional representation can provide meaningful value.
Will a CPA oversee my matter?
Yes. Tax controversy engagements are overseen by a licensed CPA. Supporting work may be performed by professional staff, but strategy, professional judgment, and representation are managed by credentialed professionals.
Can you represent me if an audit has already started?
Yes. We are frequently engaged after an IRS, FTB, CDTFA, or EDD examination is already underway. We can review what has occurred to date, evaluate the agency's position and outstanding requests, identify significant issues, and develop a strategy for the remainder of the administrative process.
Do you handle tax collection matters?
Yes, selectively. Although our primary focus is tax controversy and representation, we also represent certain businesses and individuals facing significant IRS or California collection and enforcement matters, penalty disputes, and related administrative issues.
Do you represent clients outside Orange County?
Yes. Boulanger CPA represents businesses and individuals throughout California. Most representation can be handled securely and efficiently through client portals, electronic document exchange, telephone conferences, and video meetings. In-person meetings at our Orange office are available by appointment.
How do I know whether Boulanger CPA is the right firm for my matter?
The consultation process is designed to determine that. We evaluate the nature of the controversy, where the matter stands procedurally, and whether our experience and approach are appropriate for the situation. We do not accept every matter.