Walter Gonzales, Esq.

About Walter Gonzales, Esq.

Walter Gonzales, Esq. is a Tax Attorney serving clients in Washington, District of Columbia and the surrounding region. With 6 years of professional experience, the firm of Gonzales Bookkeeping & Tax handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a tax attorney admitted to the bar, Walter Gonzales, Esq. is authorized to prepare federal returns, e-file with the IRS, and assist clients with year-round tax planning. This credential also conveys unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning the preparer can advocate on a client’s behalf in audits, collection cases, and appeals.

Specialties

• Tax planning and projections
• Military and veteran returns
• Trust accounting
• Affordable Care Act compliance

Service area

Primary office in Washington, DC (ZIP 20735). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on District of Columbia. Virtual consultations are offered for clients outside the immediate Washington metro area.

How to verify this preparer

Every preparer listed on TaxPrepFinder can be cross-checked against the IRS Return Preparer Office public directory using the PTIN shown above. The IRS provides a free Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications at irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf. Search by last name, ZIP code, or credential to confirm an active filing-season status.

For CPAs, the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the District of Columbia State Bar offers a similar member-search facility. Confirming credentials directly with the issuing authority is always recommended before engaging any preparer for a complex matter.