Timothy J Sample retired after an award-winning 34 year career with the Internal Revenue Service. Virtually all of Tim's career was spent managing collection-related issues as a Revenue Officer, Appeals Officer, Policy Analyst/Subject Matter Expert, Project Manager and Executive Technical Advisor. 

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Most of this career was spent in the Independent Office of Appeals where he developed and honed negotiation and pragmatic case resolution skills that led to a very high number of agreed case outcomes with taxpayers. In addition, Tim served 16 years in Appeals Policy, most of which was spent managing the two highest profile collection programs in the IRS; Offer-in-Compromise (OIC) and Collection Due Process (CDP), giving Tim expert knowledge of these programs, in particular.  

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In the Office of Appeals, Tim was twice presented with the prestigious Chief's Award as outstanding policy analyst of the year, and he received a third Chief's Award as co-author of outstanding training material (for Ex Parte Communications).

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Tim has a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and has also earned certificates in mediation training at both UCLA and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. His free time is devoted to family, his dogs, music, travel, reading, strength and fitness training, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and all things UCLA.

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Based in the greater Los Angeles area, Tim can represent clients with federal tax issues who are located throughout the U.S., its territories, and elsewhere abroad. As an enrolled agent, Tim will provide for you professional credibility, integrity, problem-solving, and zealous advocacy.

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