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From the first conversation through the resolution process, you work directly with me. Your questions, records, and strategy are not handed from one department to another.
About Me
Daniel Hawthorne, CPA
I help individuals and small businesses understand difficult tax situations, evaluate their options, and move toward a practical resolution.
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I am a licensed California CPA (License No. 157884) with a background that includes public accounting audit work at KPMG, tax compliance work for individuals and small businesses, and working as a corporate accounting manager. I am also a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), a professional organization focused on tax resolution and taxpayer representation.
That combination gives me a practical foundation for tax resolution: careful review of records, an understanding of compliance requirements, and the ability to explain complicated financial issues clearly. I help individuals and small businesses address IRS and California tax matters with a strategy grounded in the facts of each case.
My clients work directly with me throughout the engagement. My goal is to make a stressful process more understandable, identify the available paths forward, and provide attentive representation from our first conversation through resolution.
Why work with me
Clear Strategy, Realistic Expectations
I explain the available options, important deadlines, and likely tradeoffs in plain language so you can make informed decisions without unnecessary surprises.
Thorough, Ethical Representation
Every matter is approached with careful analysis, professional judgment, and respect for the facts. The goal is a well-supported strategy built around your actual circumstances.
About the practice
Focused on Tax Problem Solving
My practice focuses on tax resolution and representation for individuals and small businesses. However, once your tax problem is resolved, staying compliant is key to long-term success. I offer continuous guidance to make sure you stay in good standing.
Remote throughout California, with local meetings available
Most work can be handled securely by phone, video, and online document-sharing tools. In-person meetings may also be scheduled by appointment in San Jose, Campbell, and Santa Clara when helpful for the engagement.
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