# Tax Life Simplified

> Personal income tax preparation and IRS audit representation in Houston, TX — by a licensed Texas attorney and former IRS audit manager for Fortune 500 companies.

Tax Life Simplified is a solo personal tax practice owned and operated by Sonal Damani, J.D., MPA, a licensed Texas attorney with six years of experience as an IRS audit manager for Fortune 500 companies and a Masters degree in Accounting. The practice serves individuals and families in Houston, Texas and the surrounding metropolitan area with flat-fee, attorney-level personal income tax services.

## About the Practice

- [About Sonal Damani](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#about): Licensed Texas attorney, former IRS audit manager for Fortune 500 companies, Masters degree in Accounting, 30+ years in corporate tax. Every return prepared directly by Sonal — no junior staff, no seasonal hires.

## Services

- [Tax Return Preparation](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#services): Complete federal and state personal income tax returns for W-2 employees, self-employed professionals, investors, and rental property owners.
- [Credits and Deductions](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#services): Identification and optimization of all applicable deductions and credits including mortgage interest, charitable contributions, child and dependent care, education, and medical expenses.
- [Specialized Income Situations](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#services): Stock options, RSUs, equity compensation, Social Security income optimization, inheritance and estate distributions, divorce-related tax issues.
- [IRS Representation](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#services): Licensed Texas attorney authorized to represent clients directly before the IRS. Six years as an IRS audit manager means direct knowledge of how the IRS evaluates returns.
- [Year-Round Tax Planning](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#services): Quarterly estimated tax calculations, withholding optimization, life event planning, proactive deadline tracking.
- [Concierge Experience](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#services): Free initial consultation, secure document portal, virtual or in-person appointments, year-round availability.

## Pricing

- [Transparent Pricing](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#pricing): Flat-fee pricing confirmed in writing before any work begins.
  - Community: Free — household income at or below $70,000 with W-2 income only.
  - Essential: $495 — W-2 earners, standard or itemized deductions, investment income, quarterly estimated tax calculations.
  - Advisor: $895 — self-employed, rental property owners, year-round planning access.
  - Counsel: $1,495 — full attorney-level engagement including IRS audit representation, complex income situations, unlimited consultations.
  - Add-ons: Additional states +$100, amended returns from $275, complex IRS representation $425/hr, tax planning session from $350.

## Recent Work

- [What This Looks Like in Practice](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#recent-work): IRS Notice related to trust income resolved. Small business owner kept out of IRS collections. Three years of avoidable penalties identified and corrected.

## FAQ

- [Common Questions](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#faq): Why hire a tax professional vs. software, what makes Tax Life Simplified different, document requirements, quarterly estimated taxes, IRS notices, pricing, remote vs. in-person, prior year returns.

## Contact

- [Get Started](https://taxlifesimplified.com/#contact): Free initial consultation. Virtual and in-person appointments available.
- Email: hello@taxlifesimplified.com
- Phone: 832-786-0671
- Hours: Available year-round, not just tax season

## Service Area

Houston, TX and surrounding communities: Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Pearland, Friendswood, Missouri City, Bellaire, West University Place, Pasadena, League City, Cypress, and Spring.

## Legal

- Legal entity: Life Simplified Together, LLC
- Privacy Policy: Contact form data only. No third-party data sales. Attorney-client confidentiality applies once engagement is established.
- Disclaimer: Website is informational only. No attorney-client relationship without a signed engagement letter. IRS Circular 230 notice applies.