UnTax

UnTax takes an integrated view of what property owners and investors actually owe — not just what the assessor says. The Los Angeles-based firm combines tax services, tax law, and financial advisory under one roof, which means clients get a picture of their full tax exposure rather than just one piece of it. Most firms handle property tax or income tax or financial planning. UnTax does all three, and sees how they interact. The team works with a mix of residential homeowners, real estate investors, small business owners, and high-net-worth individuals across Los Angeles. The common thread is clients who want their taxes minimized legally and their financial position understood clearly. UnTax has earned a perfect five-star rating on the strength of specific, actionable advice and a willingness to engage with complex situations rather than routing them to someone else.

UnTax offers property tax appeals and assessment reviews as part of a broader tax reduction and financial advisory practice. On the property side, the firm handles residential and commercial appeals throughout LA County, with particular depth in investment property and multi-unit residential. They also advise clients pre-purchase on how a transaction will affect their property tax base under Prop 13 — the kind of planning that prevents expensive surprises. The tax law component covers disputes with the California Franchise Tax Board and IRS, including audit representation, offer in compromise negotiations, and penalty abatements. Many property investors have both real estate tax issues and income tax complications from depreciation recapture, 1031 exchanges, or entity structure decisions. UnTax handles these together. Financial advisory services are woven into the practice for clients who want portfolio-level tax planning — not just filing. This includes real estate investment structuring, entity selection for property holdings, and strategies to reduce overall tax liability across property, income, and estate. The goal is coordination, not just compliance.

The UnTax process starts with a comprehensive intake that looks at your full property and tax situation, not just the assessment you're questioning. This broader view helps identify whether there are related tax issues worth addressing at the same time — something a pure property tax consultant would miss. From there, the team conducts a market analysis comparing your assessed value to recent comparable sales and the assessor's methodology. If an appeal is warranted, they file and handle all county communications. For clients with complex holdings, they also review entity structure and transfer history to make sure prior transactions were handled correctly from a property tax perspective. Throughout the appeal, clients receive status updates and have direct access to the person managing their case. UnTax doesn't hand files off between junior staff. You work with the same advisor from intake through resolution.

UnTax serves clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, including the City of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, and surrounding communities. For real estate investor clients with properties across multiple CA counties, the firm can coordinate appeals and tax planning beyond LA County as well. Financial advisory and tax law services are available to California residents statewide.