The Strategist Behind Your Wealth

Chanhee Lee, EA | Founder & Principal Advisor

With over a decade of high-level tax experience and a proven track record of managing compliance for more than 2,700 entities, Chanhee Lee is an Enrolled Agent (EA) federally authorized to practice directly before the IRS. CL Partners FA was founded on a singular vision: to provide visionary business owners and international investors with the same caliber of tax structuring traditionally reserved for large-scale corporations.

Unmatched Cross-Border & Multi-State Expertise We navigate the complexities that ordinary CPA firms avoid. Our practice is built on resolving intricate, multi-layered tax challenges across 13 states. From executing advanced Hawaii N-288A withholding recoveries to pioneering New Jersey Non-Resident (NR) e-file routing, we design tax solutions that protect your assets.

For international investors and expats, we provide bulletproof strategies. Whether it's defending foreign real estate income through precise W-8ECI structuring or managing seamless non-resident transitions for H-1B visa holders, we ensure your wealth remains protected under the strictest federal and state regulations.

Strategic IRS & State Tax Controversy Resolution Equipped with federal authority as an Enrolled Agent, we provide robust representation during complex IRS examinations and strict state-level audits. We specialize in high-stakes controversy resolution across multiple tax agencies, effectively executing federal Offers in Compromise (OIC), levy releases, and New York State (NYS) bank seizure reversals. We don't just file taxes; we protect your financial legacy with precision and strict compliance.