Michael Raanan with Landmark Tax Group was amazing. Literally a God send. I was so overwhelmed and ready to spend thousands on an attorney because I was so freaked out over this IRS debt. He gave me a plan of strategy and now feel very confident in moving forward on my own. What a life saver! read more

Michael was very helpful and walked me through the process with a clear understanding. I would definitely recommend this firm to everyone that needs help with IRS related issues. Thanks again Michael read more

Michael called right on time & well prepared. He provided me with the details, procedures & information I need to work with the IRS, laying out a clear plan/blueprint simplified, yet detailed.. THIS IS NOT A SALES CALL (thank you very much!) No over promising or hype - just facts, information provided succinctly & CLEARLY, while always checking in to make sure I understood. I am so much more informed & prepared to work with the IRS. He calmed my anxiety. read more

I have been dealing with Michael for about 2 years on some tax issues I have. I highly recommend him and his company. Michael is extremely knowledgeable about tax issues and shares his knowledge in a way that is easy to understand. He is one of my most trusted advisors because I know he will always give me honest feedback and that he is not trying to "sell" me anything other than tax advice. He is also doing a great service to the public by building a library of videos, that he makes available for free on his website, to educate taxpayers about the IRS and tax issues so that they can resolve some issues without his assistance. Too bad I can't give them 6 stars! read more

Michael helped my cousin today to devise a strategy to address his back tax issues with the IRS. We were both extremely impressed with him. He is obviously exceedingly knowledgeable on the topic but made you feel completely at ease without judgment. He does not try and up-sell you, gives great, solid advice, and is very prompt in his responses. He gave my cousin hope and now the determination to deal with these scary issues with the IRS head on. I can only say good things about him and recommend him to anyone who needs some guidance and experienced direction to solve intimidating problems with the IRS. read more

Michael at Landmark is extremely thorough and on point. He took me step by step to help me understand my tax situation after obtaining all of the data directly from the IRS in order to evaluate my problem. Then walked me through a strategy to get ahold of and correct my tax issues. Through this process, I was never pressured to retain his firm to do it all for me. He gave me the tools I need, and made representation an option, but encouraged me to follow the plan he outlined to resolve the issue. I was offered ongoing counsel on an as needed basis which made me feel extremely confident and comfortable moving forward. I finally have a sense of peace for the first time in many years!! read more

I ow the IRS over 70k and had question I needed answered. Michael at Landmark Tax Group answered all my questions with ease, reviewed the document I sent them & development an action plan ALL in their 1-hour strategy session! AMAZING!! Michael has given me the knowledge in order to make my calls with the IRS more productive & beneficial for me. THANK YOU MICHAEL & LANDMARK!! read more

I needed help communicating with the IRS regarding an error on my tax return. IRS was wanting a huge sum. I called Michael and he gave me a thorough consultation. He went step by step on all the things that needed to be done to resolve the matter. He gave me the choice on whether to have his group represent me or me just take care of everything myself. For me, I knew I didn't have the time and although his group charges quite a bit, it was worth it. They basically got the whole amount that I owed wiped out. I hope I don't need his services again, but I will definitely call him again if I do. read more

I contacted Michael Ranaan, as he came highly recommended by a local tax attorney, who felt that Mr. Ranaan had the necessary expertise to help me. I emailed Mr. Ranaan regarding my situation. He promptly contacted me and took the time to understand my situation and to explain the tax laws to me. He was so patient and kind, repeating himself several times, as I was feeling highly emotional and anxious. He put all of my worries to rest and assured me that my concerns were unfounded. I was so grateful for his help. If you have any tax law questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact him. read more

Knowledgable, personable, effective and took the time to explain all details. Thanks!

Straightforward advice. I love that Micheal was honest and direct I am really sad that I really need to take care of this myself, Landmark would be too expensive and it seems other tax groups are either scamming or can't deal with my issue. Sure am glad to have some solid advice though... read more

Michael was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and generous with his time. Although his fee could be considered costly, the ultimate resolution I received made up for it. I highly recommend using Michael as there are many unscrupulous providers in this arena. Michael is who he represents himself to be. read more

I had an excellent experience with Landmark. My CPA recommended them to me when it was discovered that I had an IRS issue. Michael took my case and rapidly began working on it, answering all of questions along the way. I received very quick response from him whether by phone or email. I highly recommend their service if you need help with the IRS. My case was resolved favorably within a couple months and I am very happy with the outcome. read more

Wow, just wow. I called Michael today to ask about some major tax issues I had with a defunct corporation I'd started years ago. Michael talked to me for about half an hour, walking me through options and generally helping me understand my options. Because of him, I'm going to rest nicely tonight for the first time in weeks. It was great to hear that he used to work in IRS collections for 8 years too... which made me feel a lot more secure in his answer. In all, I'm completely stunned by the level of service he gave to a random stranger who called in and wasn't going to turn into any revenue for him. I have to imagine that his level of service for actual customers is unreal. read more

We scheduled a one hour strategy session via Zoom and received excellent advice. Michael was very knowledgeable and professional. He described in detail the IRS process, how to respond to the tax bill and how to achieve resolution. All our questions were throughly answered. Knowledge is power. After the consultation, we gained the confidence to handle our IRS tax problem. We highly recommend Michael of the Landmark Tax Group. Should we require additional tax advice, we would not hesitate to call him again. Well worth the cost. read more

I reached out to Landmark Tax Group for the following reasons: 1) Yelp showed 5/5 stars with positives reviews from clients 2) Yelp also showed "Replies in about 1 hour - 100% response rate" 3) They're located in a local area 4) According to their website, there are former IRS agents who work there Once I had reached out to Landmark Tax Group, all of my reasons for choosing them came to be true. 1) I did experience great service from Michael who is the Owner and President of Landmark Tax Group. He provided a thorough review of my situation and provided an honest feedback. I knew he was being honest because after reviewing my situation, he told me it was best to not get them involved because it would not be financially viable for me. Other companies can easily say to potential clients to come into the office and they could charge a lot for a simple service but the fact that Michael helped me via email and answered all of my questions was very generous of him. 2) Michael certainly responded in a timely manner. I was in a time sensitive situation to complete my tax situation so it was great to get feedback from him quickly. 3) Though I did not visit the office, location was important to me in case I had to drop off paperwork or what not. They're close to the 405. 4) It was great to know that there were former IRS agents like Michael helping me out. Knowing they have that experience in their background made them more credible to reach out to. read more

Michael Raanan represents the highest level of professionalism, integrity, decency, and true concern for his clients. His advice every step of the way was right on target. The end result was a savings of $13,000 on my taxes. I have already referred him to the other members of my financial team and have complete confidence in referring any clients to him. He is a shining star in his field. Oh, did I mention how reasonable his fees are? Exceptional considering the amount of attention he provides. read more

More thoughts. A critical aspect of past tax issues is coming into compliance with IRS rules, regs, filings and deadlines. If you are not into compliance, if you neglect or stop communications the IRS holds all the cards. Coming into proper compliance, either on your own, with your bookkeeper or accountant or through LandMark lets you take back at least some power and some much needed peace of mind. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting with Michael recently to discuss my tax issue. Michael was very informative and helped me understand my options. I've already followed up with the IRS with the advice that he gave me and I'm already pleased with some of the results. I'm so glad that I didn't pay those other tax relief companies that promise you everything and just take your money with no resolution. I would definitely recommend contacting Michael for help with your tax problems. read more

Called and met with Michael about complicated tax issue and couldn't be more pleased with his knowledge and professional expertise. He was very thoughtful in explaining various options available. I recommend him highly... read more

I called for a specific tax service and Michael helped me to find the right CPA, thank you, great service

Michael and Landmark Tax Group settled my $137,000 IRS debt for $840. That's a fact. I originally contacted Landmark Tax Group after getting burned by two other firms and as you can imagine, I was skeptical at best. My tax problem encompassed 10 years of back taxes, penalties and fees. The other two firms I had contracted with were unable to resolve my tax issues but were more than happy to take my money in return for yet more problems. Before meeting with Michael, he had already spent over an hour on the phone answering my questions. After our face to face meeting I decided to pin my last hopes on Michael and his group.His straightforward, factual approach made no promises but did offer hope in terms of a detailed plan and insight into the internal policies of the IRS. Throughout the process Michael gave me detailed updates of what Landmark was doing on my behalf and answered all my new questions along the way. I became confident that someone was finally advocating on my behalf. I highly and confidently recommend Landmark Tax Group and Michael Ranaan to anyone in need of an ethical, competent and thorough tax resolution specialist. read more

One day I received the dreaded IRS letter and I didn't know where to turn. I did some research online and I found some of the companies that claim toy settle tax for pennies on the dollar. I contacted couple of them and both refused to even talk to me without paying first. I am thinking now I owe the IRS and I have to pay more to someone else?????? Doesn't make sense. A 3rd company agreed to talk to me but quickly I concluded they are not looking out for my interested. I talked to 5 companies included an arrogant CPA in Vista, Ca who refused to answer me back. Finally I thought of giving Landmark Tax Group my final shot. First impression just based on the way the person answered my call put me at ease. The wonderful lady who answered the call was very respective and sounded concern. She made it clear that I will get contacted back and who would contact me. Shortly after, Michael rang me and to my surprise I couldn't have found a nicer, respectful and more knowledgeable person in this field. My bad experience started to improve. I will recommend Landmark Tax Group and Michael to all my friends and relatives. Thanks Michael for all your help and as much as I hope I would use you again I wish I don't have to. This company is A+++ staff and experience. Don't waste your time with the companies that claim they will settle your IRS problems for few dollars and certainly don't waste your time on certain person in Vista, Ca. read more

On April 10, 2016 I received my tax return from the CPA and PANIC set in. I got that queasy feeling in my gut, broke into a sweat and felt light headed.......I owe how much ? OMG! You have got to be kidding me.....As I scoured the Web looking for Help I came across several Tax Help firms and after calling a few I thought I was really in trouble. All I was getting was Hype and sales talk and I was very concerned. I was about to give up when I saw a listing for Landmark Tax Group, read a short blurb and was inspired. I called but it was after hours so I sent an email of desperation. To my surprise, Michael Raanan answered my email within just a few minutes and gave me a number to reach him directly. He was the calm voice of reason that I needed to hear, I was able to sleep that night just fine. Over the course of the next 4 months he took the time to educate me on the IRS, the tax code and the Law. He answered each and every question, calmed me down when I was upset and never once gave me the impression that he was anything but Professional and someone who truly cares. I was not and am still am not happy about the Tax Bill that I have to pay, but Michael helped ease the pain by showing me how to use the Tax Laws to my benefit resulting me in saving money, time and frustration. I am able to pay my debt via the installment plan over a long period of time at a payment that I asked for and I personally never had to speak with anyone at the IRS. In the end I have the peace of mind knowing that I won't have to worry anymore about this tax debt. This group is the Best of the Best, true professionals and folks I will keep on my Rolodex. If you need ANY tax help then do yourself a favor and put your trust in Michael and the Landmark Tax Group and you'll sleep like a baby. Thanks Michael, You're the Best! read more

This wasn't my first IRS problem and 25 years had passed and my tax consultant had retired When I decided I needed help again with my IRS issues I could not believe how many firms I called that never responded to my inquiries for help. Landmark responded immediately and outlined the process and what I could expect. There was no hard sales pitch just clear advice on what to expect. Michael Rannan who is a former IRS agent handled my case in a very professional manner that included great communication on every step of the way. If it wasn't for his knowledge of the inner workings of the IRS I would have been driven crazy on what to do and what not to do. He was always available to discuss issues and he keep always kept me informed on my case that lasted 8 months. Micheal took charge of everything all I had to do was be patience. Besides the 5 star results Michael achieved for me, Landmark Tax Group receives 5 stars for their professional handling of my case from beginning to the end. read more

I had some returns from previous years to complete after receiving a hefty bill from the California Franchise Tax Board. Michael was prompt in answering my questions and very helpful and reassuring. We had several back and forth communications and this was all done for free since they do not prepare tax returns. He gave me some contacts and advice and now I'm on my way to getting my situation resolved. I'm very thankful for his advice and guidance. read more

These guys are complete tax pros. I have total confidence in their knowledge and skill and would tell anybody that if they go to the Landmark Tax Group that will be serviced professionally and rapidly. read more

We were very pleased with the expert assistance we received from Michael Raanan at Landmark Tax Group. In a matter of months we had a resolution to our IRS tax issue. He was very knowledgeable, professional, explained things in easy to understand terminology & was very easy to discuss our tax issues with. We called around to other tax groups & just felt the most comfortable speaking & working with Michael. We are happy to recommend him & his firm. read more

I worked with Landmark Tax Group to help sort through my LLC, 501c(3) and personal finance questions. They were prompt, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. This was the best experience I've had with a tax company. I would HIGHLY recommend them! read more

Great place for tax advice. Even if they don't see a need for you to use and pay for their service, they'll still give you excellent advice and direction at no cost. They are worth a call. read more

Michael Raanan was so prompt and helpful to the questions I had regarding my taxes. Very reliable, and I would recommend anyone in need if his types of services. Thanks again Michael! read more

Great service!!! Very diligent and most importantly high integrity. One of those rare occasions when someone is looking out for your best interest. read more

While Michael's scope of practice meant that we ultimately could not work directly to resolve the issue I was having, he was very prompt, professional, generous and kind in taking time out of his schedule to consult with me, refer me to his network of colleagues- not just once, but a second time even months after. Some professionals are just after services and compensations but Michael strikes me as someone who genuinely cares about your situation and wants to see to it that it gets resolved. These other reviews speak to that as well. You never want to be in a situation where you need to be looking up tax help, but God forbid you ever are, Michael is the person you want in your corner! read more

I received great advice in how to deal with the FTB, i don't review often, but when someone is honest and legitimate, they do deserve a review. My questions were answered, and if i didn't quite understand, Micheal was more than willing to give me follow-up answers to better help me. I highly recommend Landmark Tax Group, just for the mere fact that they treat you as a human being, Not a cash cow. read more

Very good experience and glad I made the decision to use this company. Michael was professional and courteous in all of my dealings with him. My tax dilemma was quickly resolved and Michael even waived much of his normal fee. Where else have you heard of a business doing that? Without question, I would recommend Landmark Tax Group for anyone seeking a fair resolution for a tax problem. read more

Michael was fantastic! He understood my case very quickly, got right to work and was super prompt with communications. His professionalism and his friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease. I whole heartedly recommend contacting them if you're in need of advice and assistance. read more