Encore AMC Partners guides Ovation Tax Group sale to Current

Encore AMC Partners served as exclusive financial adviser to Ovation Tax Group in its acquisition by Current, a national partnership of accounting and advisory firms. The deal expands Current’s tax services platform with a dedicated tax resolution practice and closed Oct. 5, 2026.

Why it matters: - Current adds a dedicated tax resolution and IRS representation practice to its national network of more than 30 accounting and advisory firms. - Ovation Tax Group expands the pool of specialized support available to partner firms handling federal and state collection matters. - The deal gives Ovation a larger platform while keeping its brand, leadership and client service model intact.

What happened: - Encore AMC Partners served as exclusive financial adviser to Ovation Tax Group in its acquisition by Current. - The transaction closed on Oct. 5, 2026. - Ovation Tax Group is based in Northridge, California, with an additional office in Ronkonkoma, New York. - Current is a national partnership of premier accounting and advisory firms founded by Jake Sloane and Frank Zhang and backed by Thrive Holdings.

The details: - Ovation Tax Group was founded in 2021 by Matt Levy, a 25-year veteran of the tax resolution industry. - The firm represents individuals and small businesses facing IRS and state tax collection action. - Ovation’s enrolled agents, tax attorneys and case teams negotiate offers in compromise, installment agreements, penalty abatements and currently not collectible status. - The firm also works to release liens, bank levies and wage garnishments. - Ovation says it has eliminated more than $100 million in taxes owed to the IRS and state taxing authorities for clients. - The firm uses in-house AI tools to qualify leads, support sales and handle routine client service alongside professional staff. - Ovation’s leadership team, led by CEO Greg Davis, will continue to run the business under the Ovation Tax Group brand. - The firm’s partners remain invested alongside Current. - Current says the acquisition adds enterprise-level support, global service delivery and AI-driven innovation to its platform. - Current serves more than 30 high-performing firms across the country. - Ovation’s services also include tax return preparation, compliance monitoring and bookkeeping. - More information is available at Ovation Tax Group and Current. - Encore AMC Partners is a Newport Beach, California-based management consulting and advisory firm focused on sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A and strategic advisory services for low-to-middle market businesses.

Between the lines: - The acquisition brings a niche, compliance-heavy service line into a broader accounting platform, which can help Current cross-sell tax resolution expertise to partner firms. - Keeping Ovation’s brand and leadership in place suggests Current wants continuity for clients and staff, not a full integration. - The transaction also signals continued demand for specialized tax relief services as businesses and individuals face IRS and state collection pressure.

What's next: - Ovation Tax Group will operate under its existing brand while leveraging Current’s national platform. - Current’s partner firms can now refer clients with collection issues to a dedicated in-network tax resolution practice. - Ovation’s leadership said the team will keep serving taxpayers with the support of a larger national organization. - Encore AMC Partners will continue advising low-to-middle market businesses on M&A and strategic transactions.