Facing the IRS means you need someone who knows the territory. Our Youngstown tax law firm resolves cases 40% faster than most because we handle both criminal investigations and audits daily. We hold clean records with the Ohio State Bar and zero disciplinary actions against us.
You get fixed fees quoted upfront in your first meeting with no hidden costs. We’ve guided hundreds through IRS problems to resolution and know how to get you there too.
| Case Description | Tax Service | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Represented a medical professional in Youngstown during a $74,000 IRS office audit, challenged Form 4549 findings, secured full penalty abatement, and set a manageable installment agreement using Form 433-A. | IRS Audit Defense (Individual) | 9 months |
| Corrected three years of missed crypto trades for a Youngstown investor after an IRS CP2000 notice, rebuilt Form 8949 and Schedule D, filed Forms 1040X, and used our guide on avoiding a cryptocurrency audit to set better tracking practices going forward. | Crypto Tax Reporting (Individual) | 5 months |
| Negotiated an IRS Offer in Compromise for a Youngstown contractor who had eight years of unfiled returns and $129,000 in tax debt, prepared Forms 656 and 433-A(OIC), and followed the approach in our Offer in Compromise guide to settle for under $10,000. | Offer in Compromise (Individual) | 11 months |
| Defended a real estate developer from Youngstown in a criminal tax inquiry tied to unreported foreign accounts, corrected FBAR filings on FinCEN Form 114 and parallel Form 8938 reports, and persuaded the government to close the matter without charges. | Criminal Tax & FBAR Defense (Individual) | 14 months |
| Resolved an IRS CP2000 notice for a gig worker in Youngstown whose 1099-NEC and 1099-K income was misclassified, documented ordinary and necessary expenses on Schedule C, and cut the proposed assessment by more than half. | Underreported Income Response (Individual) | 6 months |
| Guided a retired executive in Youngstown through voluntary disclosure of offshore accounts, used Form 14457 for preclearance, filed late FinCEN Forms 114 and Form 8938, and relied on our FBAR reporting guide framework to avoid willful penalties. | Offshore Voluntary Disclosure (Individual) | 10 months |
| Assisted an individual in Youngstown with six years of unfiled returns and active wage garnishment, filed back Forms 1040, coordinated with bankruptcy counsel, and negotiated release of a CP504 levy through a partial-pay installment agreement. | Unfiled Returns & Collections (Individual) | 8 months |
| Intervened after a couple in Youngstown received a final notice of intent to levy (LT11), submitted Form 12153 for a Collection Due Process hearing, stopped enforced collection, and secured a payment plan based on verified income and expenses. | Levy Relief & Payment Plan (Individual) | 4 months |
| Protected a Youngstown manufacturing S corporation after missed payroll tax deposits led to IRS Letter 725-B, corrected late Forms 941 and 940, limited Trust Fund Recovery Penalty exposure for officers, and set a business installment agreement. | Payroll Tax Resolution (Business) | 7 months |
| Advised a Youngstown technology company on restructuring a group of related entities, reviewed prior Forms 1120 and 1065, modeled NOL carryforwards under IRC §382, and aligned intercompany agreements to reduce audit risk on large intercompany adjustments. | Corporate Restructuring & NOL Planning (Business) | 12 months |
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Chad Silver leads Silver Tax Group as Managing Partner, representing clients in US Tax Court and handling IRS defense cases nationwide while maintaining memberships in NATP, ABA, and other professional organizations.
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Every IRS issue from audits to appeals ends with our attorneys on your side.
We turn IRS levy threats into resolved cases that protect your property and financial accounts.
We answer CP2000 income discrepancy notices and CP504 urgent payment demands with documentation the IRS accepts.
If you owe back taxes to the IRS, our Youngstown tax attorneys file Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements to reduce what you pay. We handle tax debt resolution for residents facing wage garnishment or bank levies.
Tax attorneys negotiate IRS debt settlements through Offers in Compromise or favorable payment plan agreements.
We convert overwhelming tax debt into affordable monthly installment agreements that stop collections and protect your income.
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"There are two sayings that come to mind with the Silver Tax Group, the right tool for the right job and hindsight is better than foresight! From the initial call to getting services rendered, the Silver Tax Group is unmatched in service, knowledge and results." -Rudy Villanueva, Youngstown,OH
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"Silver Tax Group came to my rescue when I found myself behind on my personal taxes. This discovery was stressful, but Silver Tax Group helped me catch up and even filed extensions for my current taxes to prevent future penalties. Their team made the process very easy, giving me much-needed peace of mind." -Client, Youngstown,OH
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Most tax attorneys charge $250 to $450 per hour in Youngstown, but we use flat-fee pricing so you know the total cost upfront. Simple tax notice responses run $300 to $750, while audit defense costs $1,500 to $5,000. Criminal tax investigations requiring federal court representation start at $15,000. Business tax compliance work prevents $10,000+ penalties from quarterly payroll tax mistakes common among manufacturing companies in Youngstown. Compare attorney costs to potential penalties worksheet.
Yes, filing late returns can qualify you for penalty abatement and other relief programs based on your compliance history. You have three years to claim refunds.
We evaluate voluntary disclosure options before IRS contact, assess if your situation needs legal representation, and file returns that protect your rights while reducing liability.
Our attorneys can reduce your total tax debt through penalty removal, interest abatement, and settlement negotiations that lower the principal amount you owe. We file Form 843 to request penalty relief for reasonable cause like illness or financial hardship, and Form 9465 to set up payment plans that stop additional penalties from accruing while you pay.
Offers in Compromise let us settle your debt for less than the full amount, including reductions on penalties and some interest. We can review your case in a same-day consultation to determine which relief options will reduce your total debt the most based on your financial situation and IRS filing history.
Yes, if your failure was non-willful and the IRS hasn’t contacted you yet. Most Youngstown residents find missed FBARs when preparing current returns. Convert foreign currency using Treasury Department rates from December 31st each year.
Streamlined procedures require three years of amended returns and six years of FBARs. Review whether you need a tax attorney before filing.
No, U.S. citizens must report crypto gains regardless of where they live. Using specific identification instead of FIFO as your cost basis method saves the most money by letting you choose which coins to sell. Tax-loss harvesting offsets $3,000 annually against ordinary income.
Match buy and sell transactions using FIFO or specific identification before each sale. Software like CoinTracker handles these calculations automatically and generates the tax forms you need for compliance.
When the IRS files a federal tax lien in Youngstown, it becomes public record and can attach to your home in Mill Creek Park or your manufacturing business near Downtown. We handle cases at the Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building on Commerce Street and represent clients throughout Boardman, Austintown, Canfield, and Poland who face aggressive IRS collection actions. Your tax attorney in Youngstown stops wage garnishments, negotiates settlements, and removes liens before they destroy your financial reputation.
If you own a metal fabrication company or a house near Fellows Riverside Gardens, an IRS notice today becomes a bank levy next month. We defend Youngstown taxpayers at the Thomas D. Lambros Federal Courthouse and resolve audits, unfiled returns, and tax debt at every stage before the government seizes your assets or shuts down your business.
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