Melinda Elwell is a Tax Resolution Professional and Enrolled Agent at Wiggam Law in Atlanta, Georgia. With over ten years of experience representing individuals and businesses before the IRS and all 50 states, Melinda focuses her practice on penalty abatements, collection alternatives, and resolving complex tax controversies. She works closely with clients to negotiate installment agreements, establish currently non-collectible status, and submit offers in compromise, helping them achieve long-term financial stability and peace of mind.
Melinda brings over 20 years of experience in customer service, business management, and operations to her role. Prior to entering the tax field, she led successful teams in the spa and wellness industry, developing a reputation for thoughtful leadership and effective problem-solving. As an Enrolled Agent, she has helped thousands of taxpayers navigate audits, compliance checks, and federal and state collection actions with clarity and confidence.
When she’s not working, Melinda enjoys writing, hiking, exploring new cities, and volunteering at the local pet rescue shelters.
What’s your all-time favorite movie quote?
May the Force be with you.
What is your favorite quote?
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu
Which Wiggam Law location do you primarily work at?
Remote Employee
Undergraduate School(s) Attended
Master's in Business Administration, UoPeople, (2025) B.S. Religious Studies, Nizhoni Institute, (2004)
Professional Biography
I Help Individuals & Businesses Resolve Complex IRS & State Tax Matters
Melinda Elwell, MBA, EA, is an Enrolled Agent and tax advisor with more than a decade of experience representing individuals and businesses before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. She focuses on complex tax controversy matters, helping clients navigate audits, collection actions, penalty abatements, installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, innocent spouse relief, and other challenging tax issues with practical, results-oriented solutions.
As Tax Preparation Team Lead at Wiggam Law, Melinda oversees the preparation of individual, business, fiduciary, and partnership tax returns while developing strategies that integrate tax compliance with effective controversy resolution. She works closely with clients, attorneys, and tax professionals to resolve high-stakes matters, including conservation easement cases, IRS Appeals, and multi-year compliance projects.
Before entering the tax profession, Melinda spent more than 20 years in business operations and management, where she built extensive experience in leadership, client relations, process improvement, and organizational development. This diverse background enables her to combine technical tax knowledge with a strong understanding of business operations and client advocacy.
Melinda earned her Master of Business Administration and is licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as an Enrolled Agent, the highest credential awarded by the IRS to tax practitioners. She is passionate about helping taxpayers understand complex tax laws, resolve disputes with confidence, and achieve lasting financial stability through thoughtful planning and effective representation.
Notable Case Successes
- Reference Gregory Bolton (08103) - this already has a case study completed for use.
- Devgiri Exports (05424) - here is a description of the case outcome (still in process) Successfully advocated for IRS reinstatement of a revoked S corporation election through the Taxpayer Advocate Service. The outcome avoided a $38,000 Private Letter Ruling, eliminated over $51,000 in penalties, generated a $963,878 refund, and positioned the client for an additional $915,330 refund upon processing of the amended return.
