Unfiled tax returns from three years ago turn into wage garnishments today if you wait. Our Springfield tax attorneys hold board certifications in tax law and maintain a 94% client satisfaction rating because we respond to questions within hours instead of days. You know exactly what our services cost before you hire us, with no surprise charges added later.
When clients compare tax law firms in Springfield, they choose us for how we communicate. We explain your options in clear language, update you on every development, and treat your case like it affects someone’s livelihood. Your case gets the attention it requires when it requires it.
| Case Description | Tax Service | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Represented a medical professional in Springfield during a $74,000 IRS audit, challenged Form 4549 adjustments, removed accuracy penalties, and arranged an affordable installment agreement using Form 433-A. | IRS Audit Defense (Individual) | 9 months |
| Corrected three years of missed crypto trades for a Springfield investor after an IRS CP2000 notice, rebuilt Form 8949 and Schedule D, filed Forms 1040X, and set up stronger tracking based on guidance from our crypto audit resource. | Crypto Tax Reporting (Individual) | 5 months |
| Negotiated an IRS Offer in Compromise for a Springfield contractor with eight years of unfiled returns and $132,000 in tax debt, prepared Forms 656 and 433-A(OIC), and used strategies outlined in our Offer in Compromise guide to settle for under $11,000. | Offer in Compromise (Individual) | 11 months |
| Defended a real estate developer from Springfield in a criminal tax inquiry tied to unreported foreign accounts, corrected FBAR filings on FinCEN Form 114, and aligned Form 8938 reporting to close the case with no charges. | Criminal Tax & FBAR Defense (Individual) | 14 months |
| Filed an emergency appeal for a small business owner in Springfield facing a federal tax lien and levy, submitted Form 12153 for a Collection Due Process hearing, stopped enforced collection, and reached a workable payment arrangement. | Lien and Levy Relief (Individual) | 4 months |
| Guided a tech entrepreneur in Springfield through complex foreign income and controlled corporation reporting, completed Forms 8938 and 5471, corrected prior omissions, and restored compliance without civil fraud penalties. | Offshore Compliance (Individual) | 10 months |
| Resolved an IRS CP2000 notice for a freelancer in Springfield whose 1099-NEC and 1099-K income had been misclassified, documented Schedule C expenses, and reduced the proposed assessment by more than half. | Underreported Income Response (Individual) | 6 months |
| Assisted an individual in Springfield with six years of unfiled Forms 1040 and active CP504 levy notices, prepared all back returns, coordinated with bankruptcy counsel, and replaced enforced collection with a partial-pay installment agreement. | Unfiled Returns & Collections (Individual) | 8 months |
| Protected a Springfield manufacturing S corporation after payroll tax deposits were missed, responded to IRS Letter 725-B, corrected late Forms 941 and 940, limited Trust Fund Recovery Penalty exposure for officers, and set a business payment plan. | Payroll Tax Resolution (Business) | 7 months |
| Advised a Springfield technology company on restructuring a group of related entities, reviewed prior Forms 1120 and 1065, modeled net operating loss carryforwards under IRC §382, and adjusted intercompany agreements to reduce audit risk on large balance sheet changes. | 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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We win cases by building defenses the IRS accepts and negotiating resolutions that work.
End IRS levies and seizures with attorneys who know how to release your assets.
CP2000 income discrepancy notices and CP504 urgent payment demands get legal responses the IRS must accept.
We handle tax debt resolution for Springfield residents who owe back taxes through Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, and penalty abatement. Our attorneys cut what you owe by 40-70% on average and stop wage garnishments within days of filing your case with the IRS.
A payment plan lets you settle for less and keep what you've earned.
Apply now before the IRS garnishes wages or freezes accounts while we negotiate affordable monthly payment terms.
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"If you’re in a tight spot with the IRS and want a settlement, Attorney Kent handles all the complex negotiations directly. He understands the rules of hardship, collection limits, and financial analysis. That makes a real difference when submitting documentation. Silver Tax Group approaches tax problems with real expertise." -Rick M, Springfield,OH
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"IRS collections can be brutal. Attorney Silver knows how to stop collection actions and build strong cases to save thousands. Very affordable considering the amount you'd save by working with them." -Elikia K., Springfield,OH
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"I am so grateful for this outstanding group of people! The respect, compassion, concern & patience that Mr. Silver & Mr. Waggoner, personally afford to me each time that we speak is invaluable!" -Jeffrey Rogers, Springfield,OH
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Tax lawyers charge $1,500 to $5,000 for offer in compromise cases and penalty abatement work in Springfield, with payment plans available. Simple amended returns cost $300 to $750, while criminal defense starts at $20,000. International tax compliance saves you from FBAR penalties up to $250,000 per violation. Business owners with foreign suppliers often need this service in Springfield. See if you qualify for reduced-fee representation.
You start by preparing the most recent six years of unfiled returns, beginning with the current year and working backward. Voluntary disclosure before IRS contact reduces penalties significantly.
We determine your oldest actionable year before the statute expires and coordinate resolution for both federal and state obligations, ensuring compliance while minimizing your total liability.
Tax attorneys can take over your case and reduce IRS debt through penalty removal, settlement negotiations, and payment plans that stop new penalties. If you have no prior penalties for the past three years and filed all returns, you qualify for first-time penalty abatement that removes failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties automatically.
We can also request Currently Not Collectible status if you can’t afford payments, which stops penalty accrual while your account is suspended. The process requires basic financial documentation like bank statements, pay stubs, and monthly expense records that we help you organize and submit to the IRS on your behalf.
Non-willful violations carry $10,000 penalties per year, while willful violations reach $100,000 or 50% of account balances. Springfield residents face six years of potential penalties back to 2019. Virtual currency on foreign exchanges counts toward the $10,000 threshold.
File protective FBARs during examination to stop penalties accumulating. Review whether hiring representation helps before responding to IRS inquiries.
Yes, the IRS receives transaction data directly from U.S. exchanges through Form 1099-B. The IRS treats your Bitcoin differently than your stocks because crypto-to-crypto trades trigger taxable events while stock trades only count when you cash out. Form 1040 asks directly about virtual currency transactions.
Section 475 mark-to-market election helps active traders deduct unlimited losses. Export CSV files from all exchanges by January 31st. Within three days, list every exchange where you traded and request transaction history.
When the IRS files a tax lien at the Greene County Recorder on Boonville Avenue, it becomes public record and can threaten your home near Park Central Square or your healthcare practice on Commercial Street. We handle cases at the federal courthouse on John Q. Hammons Parkway and represent clients throughout Nixa, Republic, and Ozark facing aggressive collection actions. Your tax attorney in Springfield stops wage garnishments, negotiates settlements, and removes liens before they destroy your financial reputation.
If you own a clinic near Downtown or run a business on Walnut Street, an IRS notice today becomes a bank levy next month. We defend Springfield healthcare professionals and business owners from audits, unfiled returns, and tax debt before the government seizes your assets or shuts down your practice.
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