Meet The Team

Carlos Samaniego EA

Meet Carlos "The Fixer" Samaniego: The Tax Family's Most Trusted Consigliere

When the Federal Family comes knocking, smart people call Carlos Samaniego, the man who wrote "How to Make The IRS An Offer They Can't Refuse." As an Enrolled Agent and NTPI Fellow®, he's not just licensed to practice – he's one of the elite few who can sit at the table with the highest levels of the tax authorities.

For nearly two decades, "The Fixer" has been the bridge between ordinary citizens and the powerful tax families. His expertise in negotiating with both the Federal Family and the CaliClaw has earned him the Tax Professional of the Year Award and Quilly Awards, but his real satisfaction comes from seeing his clients sleep peacefully at night, knowing their tax troubles are being handled by the best in the business. (Read More)

Elizabeth Samaniego, CTEC

Elizabeth "The Heart" Samaniego: The Woman Who Tamed The Tax Consigliere

Meet Elizabeth Samaniego, the powerhouse behind Tax Debt Consultants and the steady hand that keeps our family running smooth. As Chief Operations Officer, she's more than just the wife of our founder – she's the architect of hope for countless families facing their darkest tax hours.

Her story with "The Fixer" Carlos Samaniego began when he came clean about his own tax troubles. Where others might have run, Elizabeth saw beyond the problems to the man who would become not just her husband, but her partner in building a tax resolution empire. It was her unwavering support that transformed one man's redemption story into a mission to save thousands. (Read More)

Andrew Samaniego, EA, CTRC

Andrew "The Anchor" Samaniego: Where Military Precision Meets Tax Resolution

When the son of "The Tax Consigliere" joined the family business, he didn't just bring his credentials – he brought the unwavering discipline of the United States Naval Academy and the strategic genius of a Surface Warfare Officer. Andrew "The Anchor" Samaniego represents the evolution of tax resolution: where military precision meets financial protection.

As an Enrolled Agent and Main Street Certified Tax Advisor, The Anchor earned his stripes not in the back rooms of accounting firms, but on the high seas, commanding during one of the longest deployments since Vietnam. Those 360 days at sea taught him what his father always knew: in troubled waters, you need someone who won't just weather the storm – you need someone who can navigate through it. (Read More)

Mama Millie

Meet "Mama Millie" - The Tax Family's Guardian Angel

When the taxman comes knocking, every family needs a fierce protector. That's where Millie, our beloved "Tax Matriarch," steps in. For three decades, she's been more than just a business owner and accountant – she's been the mother figure who turns tax nightmares into sweet dreams.

Starting from her humble kitchen table in Redlands back in '90, where she helped just 8 families with their taxes, Mama Millie has built an empire of trust that now shelters hundreds. Without a single billboard or flashy ad, she's grown her family through the strongest bond there is – trust passed from one generation to the next. (Read More)

Jenero Jordan

Jenero "The Streets" Jordan: Where Street Wisdom Meets Tax Mathematics

Meet Jenero "The Streets" Jordan, the tax family's bridge between Wall Street and Main Street. While others learned accounting in ivory towers, Jenero earned his stripes in the concrete jungle, where real business happens on corners and in convenience stores. Now he's turned that street-level business intelligence into a weapon for financial liberation. (Read More)

Pete Kici EA

Pete "The Marine" Kici: The Old Guard of Tax Resolution

Meet Pete "The Marine" Kici, EA – a tax warrior who brings the same unwavering dedication to defending taxpayers as he once did defending his country. At 63, this Marine Corps veteran isn't just another tax professional; he's a battle-tested strategist with over 25 years of financial combat experience under his belt.

Operating from our Orlando stronghold, The Marine approaches tax problems with the same precision he learned on Parris Island. His method? Simple: No taxpayer left behind. Whether he's dismantling IRS challenges or fortifying financial positions, Pete brings the full force of his diverse battlefield experience in taxes, finance, sales, marketing, and account management to bear. (Read More)

In Memoriam: Ernie "The Legend" Mattison - The Man Who Crossed Lines to Save Lives

Some called him a turncoat. Others called him a hero. But to those who knew him best, Ernie Mattison was the original tax Robin Hood – a man who walked away from the powers that be to fight for the people who needed him most. His legacy lives on through every case we handle, every family we help, and every victory we achieve. (Read More)