Phil is an IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent with more than 20 years of experience in tax preparation and tax controversy matters. Throughout his career, he has helped individuals and businesses navigate a wide range of federal tax issues, from tax return compliance to resolving substantial tax liabilities involving more than $1 million.
Phil began focusing on tax resolution in 2008, gaining extensive experience in client intake, case management, and representing taxpayers with outstanding IRS issues. He earned his Enrolled Agent credential in 2021, authorizing him to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service.
Over the course of his career, Phil has worked on more than 1,000 tax matters. His experience includes assisting taxpayers with IRS collection matters, negotiating resolutions for significant tax debts, addressing unfiled tax returns and compliance issues, and guiding clients through the often complicated process of resolving problems with the IRS.
At McCauley Law Office, Phil works alongside the firm's attorneys and tax professionals to develop and implement resolution strategies tailored to each client's circumstances. His combination of tax preparation experience and hands-on tax resolution work allows him to evaluate both the underlying tax issues and the practical considerations involved in reaching a workable resolution with the IRS.