Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Tax Solutions in Pasadena
Since 1964, Ellis & Ellis CPAs has specialized in federal and state taxation, offering tailored accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. Our firm, built on over five decades of experience, focuses on complex tax matters including divorce settlements, trust and estate planning, and IRS representation. With deep expertise in forensic accounting and tax resolution, we provide strategic solutions for audit defense, innocent spouse applications, and tax debt negotiations. Our team, led by managing partner David Ellis, combines specialized knowledge in family tax law with a commitment to community service through initiatives like The Women's Tax Resolution Center.We maintain affiliations with professional organizations such as the California Society of CPAs while delivering personalized service grounded in technical excellence and ethical practice. Our mission remains clear: to ensure clients meet compliance obligations while minimizing tax liabilities through legally sound strategies.
Services
Tax Preparation
Divorce Tax Resolution
Estate Tax Planning
IRS Representation
Forensic Accounting
Innocent Spouse Applications
Trust Administration
Tax Audit Defense
Offer in Compromise
Installment Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We specialize in complex tax matters with 30+ years of experience in divorce and estate taxation
- Our team provides IRS representation and audit defense strategies
- We offer forensic accounting services for legal proceedings and debt collection
- Our firm maintains professional affiliations with California tax organizations
- We operate The Women's Tax Resolution Center for low-income taxpayers
Services
Tax Preparation
We provide comprehensive tax preparation services for individuals and businesses, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while optimizing tax-saving opportunities. Our expertise covers complex returns involving trusts, estates, and business entities. With decades of experience, we deliver accurate filings tailored to each client's unique financial situation.
Divorce Tax Resolution
Specialized tax solutions for divorce proceedings including property division analysis, alimony calculations, and innocent spouse applications. We handle complex tax implications of marital separation agreements and provide expert testimony when required. Our team has resolved thousands of divorce-related tax cases since 1964.
Estate Tax Planning
Comprehensive trust and estate tax planning services to minimize tax liabilities for beneficiaries. We assist with gift tax compliance, probate tax matters, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. Our expertise includes navigating complex estate tax regulations for high-net-worth individuals.
IRS Representation
Professional representation for IRS audits, tax debt negotiations, and collection defense. We develop customized resolution strategies including offers in compromise and installment agreements. Our certified professionals advocate for clients during all stages of tax disputes and enforcement actions.
Forensic Accounting
Expert financial analysis for legal proceedings including divorce settlements, business valuations, and debt collection cases. We produce court-ready documentation and provide testimony in complex financial disputes. Our services help clarify economic damages and support legal decision-making.
People
David Ellis
Managing Partner
CPA with over 30 years of experience in tax law, specializing in divorce, trust, and estate taxation. Advisor to Los Angeles County Public Guardian and founder of The Women's Tax Resolution Center. Holds BA from USC and provides continuing education to tax professionals.
Questions
What tax services do you specialize in?
We specialize in federal and state tax preparation, divorce tax resolution, estate tax planning, IRS representation, and forensic accounting services.
How long have you served the Pasadena community?
Our firm has provided accounting services in Pasadena since 1964, with David Ellis leading as managing partner for over three decades.
Do you handle complex tax situations?
Yes, we specialize in complex tax matters including divorce settlements, trust administration, and IRS audit defense for individuals and businesses.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Pasadena, we serve clients throughout Los Angeles County with specialized tax expertise and representation services.
Can you help with IRS tax debt issues?
Yes, we offer comprehensive IRS representation including audit defense, offer in compromise negotiations, and installment payment plan arrangements.
