IRS Enrolled Agent, MBA, and former CA FTB Resolution Specialist
Helping individuals and business owners navigate tax compliance and resolve IRS issues.
The Four Hygiene Levels™
A global diagnostic system designed by Jung Kim, EA
Your financial and tax situation always falls into one of four hygiene stages.
Our 20‑minute Global Hygiene Assessment identifies your exact stage so we can prescribe the correct next step — no guesswork, no sales pitch, just clarity.
1. Reset — Bookkeeping Hygiene
When your books need to be cleaned, corrected, or rebuilt.
You’re in Reset if you have:
- missing months of bookkeeping
- uncategorized transactions
- mixed personal/business expenses
- no bookkeeping system
- prior years that need reconstruction
Goal: Bring your books back to a clean, accurate baseline.
2. Maintain — Financial Hygiene
When your books are clean but your financial habits need structure.
You’re in Maintain if you have:
- inconsistent document organization
- irregular expense tracking
- no monthly review process
- no system for receipts or statements
- uncertainty about what you can deduct
Goal: Build a stable, predictable financial routine.
3. File — Tax Filing Hygiene
When your books are ready and you need accurate, compliant filing.
You’re in File if you have:
- current‑year filing needs
- multi‑state or expat filing questions
- business returns (Schedule C, S‑Corp, etc.)
- prior‑year returns that were filed incorrectly
- uncertainty about your tax position
Goal: File clean, accurate returns with confidence.
4. Protect — Tax Protection Hygiene
When you need defense, representation, or IRS support.
You’re in Protect if you have:
- IRS letters or notices
- unfiled years
- tax debt or penalties
- audits or compliance issues
- fear or uncertainty about your IRS status
Goal: Resolve issues, protect your position, and restore peace of mind.
⭐ Why This Matters
Most tax firms treat every client the same.
We don’t.
Your hygiene level determines:
- your next step
- your timeline
- your workflow
- your pricing
- your entire experience
This is a diagnostic system, not a sales funnel.
stress free, high-value tax services
Tax Strategy & Advisory
- Year-round tax planning
- Business structuring guidance
- Proactive savings strategies
Tax Filing & Compliance Review
- Accurate tax preparation
- Built-in compliance checks
- Designed to minimize risk
Financial Cleanup & Tax Readiness Service
We take messy or incomplete financial records and clean them up so your books are accurate, compliant, and fully ready for tax filing.
Small Business Taxes
Specialized support for self-employed individuals, LLCs, and S-Corps - — including sales tax compliance, payroll tax filings, and tax resolution services.
Tax Resolution & Notice Handling
- IRS & FTB ( 50 states) notice support
- Back taxes & unfiled returns
- Audit guidance
With direct experience handling tax resolution cases from inside the system, we understand how tax agencies evaluate situations and what it takes to resolve them properly.
The Financial Hygiene Assessment
- Schedule a Hygiene Assessment
- We assess your current situation
- We create a clear plan
- We handle everything moving forward
Simple, structured, and stress-free.
We help procrastinators catch up!
Contact Us Today
Ready to take control of your taxes? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Cross‑border tax specialists for u.s. taxpayers aboad
U.S. citizens and U.S. green card holders (resident aliens) have unique filing obligations, unlike the citizens of other tax jurisdictions. The U.S. imposes income taxation based upon citizenship, not based on tax residency and U.S. resident aliens are taxable on worldwide income for their lifetime unless they expatriate completely. At Good LIfe Tax services, our primary goal and objective is to use the following interplay of mechanisms – the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), Housing Exclusion (HE) and/ or Housing Deduction (HD) –in combination to reduce any U.S. income tax( including FBAR and FATCA reporting).
Overseas assignments create tax complexity
We help U.S. officers and aviation professionals stationed overseas stay compliant, plan ahead, and avoid tax surprises — especially when business income or international accounts are involved.
- Multiple states and changing residency
- Overseas allowances and foreign accounts
- Side businesses or consulting income
- PCS moves and career transitions
- Conflicting advice from generic tax preparers
Trust Tax Compliace Services
Our experienced professionals prepare and file your trust income tax returns (Form 1041) accurately and promptly, ensuring compliance with all tax laws and regulations. We stay up-to-date with the latest tax codes to minimize your trust’s tax liabilities.
Crypto Tax Services
Crypto Tax Compliance (Preparation/Planning)
Crypto tax in the United States can be an overwhelming process. In the USA, both Capital Gains Tax and Income Tax apply to crypto and any capital gains or income earned needs to be included in your annual tax return. But calculating each taxable transaction and ensuring you've reported it correctly in your lodgment can be time-consuming for busy investors - not to mention the IRS enforces some harsh penalties. We help individuals and businesses manage their cryptocurrency tax filings with ease. Whether you’re a crypto investor, trader, or business owner, our experienced team is here to guide you through the tax process, saving you time and money.
tax service for content creators
Specialized Accounting Expertise
Specialized Accounting Expertise
Specialized Accounting Expertise
As a YouTuber, you're generally considered self-employed, meaning you're responsible for tracking income, deducting expenses, and paying self-employment taxes. These services help navigate these requirements.
Tax Filing and Preparation
Specialized Accounting Expertise
Specialized Accounting Expertise
- Self-Assessment/Income Tax Returns
- Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments
- International Tax Considerations
Additional Services
Specialized Accounting Expertise
Additional Services
- Company Formation: assist with setting up a business entity like an LLC or S-Corp, which can offer tax benefits.
- Tax Planning and Strategy: help you develop tax-efficient strategies to minimize your tax liability.
Revive Your CA FTB Suspended Business ENTITY Now!
If your business is suspended
You cannot:
- Legally do business
- Sell, transfer, or exchange real property
- File with an automatic extension
- Be issued a refund
- Start or continue a protest
- Legally close or dissolve your business
- Bring an action or defend your business in court
- File or maintain an appeal before the Office of Tax Appeals
- Retain tax-exempt status.
Your business may be subject to a $2,000 penalty per tax year for failure to file missing tax returns within 60 days after receiving a written demand to do so.
Our Revivor Services
- Applying for a Certificate of Revivor can be a very daunting and consuming task. With years of experience and thousands of filings, the FTB Revivor division of SOS Filings Incorporated can clarify your situation. We act quickly on your behalf to revive your suspended California business.
TO submit tax documents (100% online)
1. Take pictures of the documents.
2. Send them to 415-876-1397 (001-1-415-876-1397 from Korea)