Our Team

Brandon Lynch, EA

Managing Member | Enrolled Agent
Former IRS Supervisory Revenue Officer

Brandon Lynch is an Enrolled Agent and former IRS Supervisory Revenue Officer with nearly two decades of experience in IRS collections, enforcement, and taxpayer advocacy.

His experience includes direct oversight of complex collection cases, enforcement actions, and high-priority account resolution, working with individuals and businesses facing significant tax liabilities.

Brandon’s background provides a practical understanding of how IRS cases are evaluated—from financial analysis and risk classification to enforcement thresholds—allowing for strategies that are both realistic and aligned with how the IRS approaches resolution. He is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA).

Focus Areas:

• IRS Collections & Enforcement Strategy

• Installment Agreements & Resolution Planning

• Financial Analysis and Risk Assessment

• Complex and High-Risk Tax Matters

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Brandon Lynch maintains an active professional presence and provides insights on IRS collections and enforcement matters.

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Laura Valdivia, EA

Enrolled Agent | Former IRS Revenue Officer
Small Business Focus

Laura Valdivia is an Enrolled Agent and former IRS Revenue Officer with extensive experience working directly with taxpayers and small businesses on IRS collection and compliance matters.

Her background includes case development, compliance review, and resolution support across a wide range of tax situations, with a particular focus on helping business owners organize financial records, address deficiencies, and move into sustainable compliance.

Laura’s experience provides a practical understanding of how IRS cases are built and evaluated, particularly for small business taxpayers, where accurate financial information and documentation play a critical role in determining available resolution options. Her experience includes working directly with business taxpayers during IRS collection actions, helping translate financial information into practical resolution strategies.

She plays a key role in aligning financial organization with resolution strategy, supporting both compliance and long-term stability.

Focus Areas:

• Small Business Financial Organization and Cleanup

• IRS Compliance and Case Preparation

• Business Tax Resolution Support

• Ongoing Client Support and Coordination

Christopher Gutierrez

Former IRS Revenue Officer
Collections & Automated Collection System (ACS) Experience

Christopher Gutierrez brings experience from multiple roles within the Internal Revenue Service, including work as a Contact Representative in ACS, a Revenue Officer, and service within IRS Taxpayer Assistance.

During his time in IRS collections, he worked directly with taxpayers to resolve account issues, handling high volumes of cases and navigating payment arrangements, compliance requirements, and enforcement actions.

This experience provides a practical understanding of how taxpayer accounts are reviewed and resolved, supporting effective case development and communication throughout the resolution process.

Focus Areas:

• IRS Collections Case Handling

• Payment Plans and Compliance Resolution

• Enforcement Action Support (Levies & Garnishments)

• Taxpayer Account Communication

Kristi Woods

Former IRS Tax Examiner
Identity Theft Victim Assistance (IDTVA)

Kristi Woods brings experience from the Internal Revenue Service’s Identity Theft Victim Assistance (IDTVA) unit, where she worked on cases involving suspected identity theft and fraudulent tax filings.

Her role involved analyzing account activity and supporting documentation to determine whether a taxpayer was a victim of identity theft, identifying fraudulent filings, and taking the necessary steps to ensure legitimate returns were properly processed.

This was a highly technical position requiring detailed account analysis, manual account adjustments, and a strong working knowledge of IRS procedures, including the ability to navigate and apply Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) guidance to resolve complex issues.

This experience provides a detailed understanding of how identity theft cases are reviewed and resolved within the IRS, supporting accurate case analysis and proper handling of sensitive taxpayer issues.

Kristi’s role extended beyond individual case work, including review of case correspondence, analysis of internal reports to support workload management, and participation in team coordination and training efforts. She also developed and delivered internal training to expand case handling capabilities within her unit, supporting more efficient resolution of complex account issues.

Focus Areas:

• Identity Theft Case Review

• Fraudulent Return Analysis

• IRS Account Adjustments

• Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) Application