01Prepare
File with confidence.
Thoughtful preparation for individuals and business owners. Your questions are answered in language that makes sense.
Explore tax preparationSalem, Oregon · Enrolled Agent
Tax clarity.All year.
Prepare with confidence. Plan with intention. Face difficult tax matters with a federally authorized representative at your side.
Michael G. ChenaultEnrolled Agent · Oregon LTC 35058-C
Michael G. ChenaultEA · Licensed Tax Consultant
Where do we begin?
Start with what brought you here.
Taxes are rarely just forms. They are business decisions, family changes, old problems, and future plans. Choose the path that most closely matches what you need today.
02Plan
Look beyond April.
Turn tax planning into a conversation throughout the year, so important decisions are considered before the deadline arrives.
Explore tax planning03Resolve
Face the problem with a plan.
Get clear next steps for IRS notices, unfiled returns, balances, audits, liens, levies, and other difficult tax matters.
Get tax problem help
Salem, OregonPersonal guidance. Professional depth.
A better working relationship
More than a return.A plan you understand.
Michael brings tax preparation, planning, and IRS representation into one clear conversation. You can understand not only what is being filed, but what it means for what comes next.
Federal credentialEnrolled Agent
Unlimited representation rights before the IRS.
Oregon credentialLicensed Tax Consultant
License 35058-C · Active through May 31, 2027.
The people behind the practice
A professional experience, made personal.
Clear guidance starts with a practice where clients know who they are working with. Meet the team supporting MG Chenault & Associates.
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Angelica Alexander serves as Executive Assistant at MG Chenault & Associates.
A clear way forward
Complex does not have to mean confusing.
Start with the whole picture
We begin with what changed, what is urgent, and what you want to accomplish. We do not start with a generic checklist.
See the path clearly
Michael explains the practical options, what each requires, and where the important decisions sit.
Move forward with support
Once the scope is agreed, documents move through a secure portal and the work proceeds with clear next steps.
When a tax problem cannot wait
Understand the notice. Protect the deadline. Build the path.
An IRS letter or mounting tax balance can make every option feel uncertain. Michael can review the situation, explain the realistic paths, and represent eligible clients before the IRS.
Request a tax problem assessmentCommon matters
- 01 IRS and Oregon notices
- 02 Unfiled returns and back taxes
- 03 Audits and representation
- 04 Liens, levies, and garnishment
- 05 Payment and relief options
Straight answers
A few good questions to ask first.
Clear expectations are part of good tax work. These are the basics every prospective client should understand.
Call (971) 350-168101What is an Enrolled Agent?
An Enrolled Agent is federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS in audits, collections, and appeals. Michael is also an Oregon Licensed Tax Consultant.
02Do you work with both individuals and businesses?
Yes. The practice currently serves individuals and business owners. The first conversation is used to confirm that your return, planning needs, or tax matter fits the firm’s current scope and capacity.
03Can you guarantee a particular IRS result?
No responsible tax professional can promise an outcome before reviewing the facts. Available resolution paths depend on your filing history, finances, deadlines, and the rules of the relevant agency.
04How should I send tax documents?
Do not email Social Security numbers, returns, notices, or bank information. Existing clients should use the secure client portal; new clients will receive document instructions after fit and engagement are confirmed.
Let’s start with a conversation
Bring the questions. Leave with a clearer next step.
Please do not email Social Security numbers, tax returns, notices, or banking information. Sensitive documents belong in the secure client portal.