Víctor Padilla EA, NTPI Fellow®, CTR™
CEO & Chief Tax Officer
Padilla Advisory Group | Tax Planning Plus™ | Federal Tax Defense™ | Federal Tax Defense Foundation Inc.
Enrolled Agent (EA) — Federally Licensed Tax Practitioner admitted to practice before the IRS by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
NTPI Fellow® — National Tax Practice Institute™ (NTPI®), recognition of advanced expertise in taxpayer representation before the IRS.
CTR™ (Certified Taxpayer Representativ™ ): An advanced certification from Tax Resolution Academy®, which demonstrates specialized training and expertise in federal tax defense and the resolution of complex IRS cases, including Offers in Compromise (OIC), Installment Agreements, transcript analysis, appeals, and collection procedures.
IRS Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA) — Authorized to validate and certify foreign documents for ITIN issuance.
Professional Expertise
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International Tax Planning — Structuring inbound investments for foreign investors and outbound strategies for U.S. companies, with a focus on pre-immigration planning for EB-5 investors.
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Federal & State Tax Controversy — Representation and resolution of complex cases before the IRS and State Departments of Revenue, including OIC, CNC, installment agreements, penalty abatement, and removal of levies and liens.
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Corporate & Estate Tax Compliance — Preparation and review of business (1120, 1120S, 1065), estate (1041), and individual (1040, 1040-NR) returns with advanced tax strategies.
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Advisory Leadership — Oversight of tax teams, quality control, client strategy, and high-level case management.
Nonprofit Leadership
Founder & Executive Director — Federal Tax Defense Foundation Inc. (501(c)(3))
A nonprofit organization dedicated to tax education, advocacy, and resolution assistance for underserved communities. Expertise in nonprofit structuring, IRS compliance, and operational governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and mission-driven impact.
Mission & Vision
Combining technical tax expertise with a commitment to public service, leading both private-sector tax solutions and nonprofit initiatives to expand access to high-quality tax representation.