Associated Tax Relief

Associated Tax Relief We strive to do business the old fashioned way while still providing you with top-notch service. We believe in long-term relationships.

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Dennis Cozen is an advisor and Enrolled Agent providing investment and tax strategies to young professionals, individuals, and small business owners in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, California. Prior to entering the tax, accounting, and financial services industries, Dennis spent more than 27 years as a high school and communi

ty college mathematics teacher. With a desire to create his own business, he entered the tax industry in 1984, assisting clients with tax returns while still working as a teacher. Over the years, Dennis realized that many tax and accounting issues overlap with investments and financial concerns. With the goal of helping individuals and business owners navigate the often confusing elements of investments, taxes, and financial strategies, he founded his firm, Associated Tax Consultants. As an Enrolled Agent (EA) and as an advisor supported by broker-dealer HD Vest Investment ServicesSM, Dennis seeks to help his clients make the most of their hard earned assets, determining appropriate ways to invest and strategies that may help reduce taxes. As a former teacher, Dennis simplifies and explains financial concepts and strategies in a way that may help clients better understand the options available to them. He relies on the skills honed through his career as an educator to guide, enlighten, and support his clients with their tax and financial concerns and objectives. By providing insight and education, as well as developing customized strategies, Dennis strives to build long-lasting relationships with his clients and serve as a one-stop resource for their tax, accounting, and investment needs. Securities services offered through HD Vest Investment Services(SM) (HDVIS), Member/SIPC. Advisory services offered through HD Vest Advisory Services(SM) (HDVAS). HDVIS does not provide tax or legal advice. Please visit www.hdvest.com/social_policy for more information.

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11/29/2024

IRS issues final regs adding some conservation easements to abusive transactions list https://buff.ly/3AqFwf2

11/27/2024

New IRS guidance on 403(b) plans sets stage for future retirement plan regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released new guidance concerning long-term, part-time employees participating in 403(b) retirement plans. These plans, akin …

IRS issues final regs adding some conservation easements to abusive transactions list
11/25/2024

IRS issues final regs adding some conservation easements to abusive transactions list

Syndicated conservation easements have been included in the IRS’s annual list of Dirty Dozen tax schemes for many years.

Senators introduce bill to improve IRS customer service
11/22/2024

Senators introduce bill to improve IRS customer service

Sens. Bill Cassidy and Mark Warner introduced legislation supported by the AICPA that would create a dashboard to inform taxpayers of backlogs and wait times for refunds.

IRS is expanding its free tax filing service.  Do you qualify?
11/21/2024

IRS is expanding its free tax filing service. Do you qualify?

The IRS launched Direct File, which allows users to submit simple tax returns directly to the government, as a pilot this past spring for a limited number of taxpayers.

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