San Antonio Tax Attorney for IRS Problems and Back Tax Help

Get Help With IRS and State Tax Problems From Our San Antonio Tax Lawyer

Our San Antonio tax attorneys help individuals and businesses across Bexar County, from Alamo Heights and Southtown to Stone Oak and the West Side, resolve IRS problems before they turn into liens, levies, or wage garnishment. Over the past 15 years, our firm has handled 2,400+ tax cases, defending clients against IRS notices, back taxes, unfiled returns, and penalties that put homes and businesses at risk.

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Best San Antonio, Texas IRS tax attorneys for state and federal taxes.

Your Trusted San Antonio Tax Law Firm

IRS audits, offshore reporting issues, and criminal tax allegations require a San Antonio tax attorney who understands how enforcement decisions are made. We protect individuals and businesses from penalties, collections, and actions that can damage your finances and your future.

Our team of tax professionals handle complex cases involving unfiled returns and international compliance with clear flat-fee pricing and available payment plans. You get direct legal representation without surprise hourly billing.

Full-Service Tax Representation For Individuals And Businesses In San Antonio

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

When the IRS or state questions your tax return, we represent you through the entire audit process. This includes responding to document requests and filing appeals if needed. Our attorneys handle all communication with tax agents so you don’t say anything that could hurt your case or increase what you owe. Most audits end with lower amounts owed or no changes at all when you have a lawyer from the start.

Tax Debt Relief Services

Owe the IRS more than you can pay? Are collection notices piling up? Our San Antonio tax lawyers talk directly with the IRS to lower what you owe, stop wage garnishments and bank levies, and set up payment plans that fit your actual income. Most clients settle their tax debt for 25-50% less than what they originally owed.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

When you have unfiled returns, the IRS can file a return for you that ignores your deductions and says you owe more than you actually do. Then they can come after you with liens on your property, take money from your bank account, or even refer your case for criminal charges. San Antonio taxpayers fix back taxes through attorney-prepared filings that rebuild records, claim the deductions you earned, and reduce penalties to get you back in good standing with the IRS.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

An IRS levy against your bank account or wages means the IRS has moved past sending notices and is now taking your money directly. If you have a levy pending in San Antonio, you need an attorney who can file appeals, request hearings, and work out payment plans or get your account marked as Currently Not Collectible. You have 30 days from a Final Notice to respond, so getting an attorney involved early protects your options.

Small Business Taxes

When payroll tax problems or business tax debt threatens your company, a tax attorney offers solutions that accountants cannot. Trust fund penalty defense, IRS audit representation, and back tax resolution often produce results that keep your business running after other options have failed.

International Taxes and FBARs

Foreign accounts and offshore income require IRS reporting. Mistakes or missed deadlines carry penalties of up to 50% of your account balance. Our attorneys determine which reports you need and file them correctly. Most clients avoid penalties entirely when they fix these issues before the IRS contacts them.

Tax Cases Resolved for San Antonio, TX Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Resolved a $68,000 IRS dispute for a healthcare administrator in Stone Oak who was facing serious unpaid tax debt consequences, reducing the final balance to $19,500.	Tax Representation	5 Months
Advised a real estate investor in Alamo Heights on restructuring rental properties after reviewing the differences between an LLC vs family limited partnership, saving $14,000 annually in taxes.	Tax Compliance	6 Weeks
Represented a self-employed consultant in Southtown during an IRS field audit inquiry, closing the case with no changes to reported income.	Tax Representation	3 Months
Helped a retired teacher in Helotes respond to a CP2000 notice proposing $31,000 in additional taxes, reducing the amount owed to $6,200 by documenting cost basis.	IRS Notice Response	7 Weeks
Brought a food truck owner in the Pearl District current on 4 years of unfiled returns, eliminating $11,800 in failure-to-file penalties through first-time abatement.	Unfiled Return Resolution	9 Weeks
Guided a physician in King William through reporting foreign bank accounts and investment income, completing proper FBAR disclosures and avoiding $45,000 in potential penalties.	International Tax Compliance	8 Weeks

San Antonio Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $268,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 74%

Years of Returns Caught Up 29+ Years

Local Areas Served Alamo Heights to Stone Oak

What Clients Say About Our Tax Attorneys In San Antonio

Proven Expertise – 40+ years combined in IRS defense and tax planning services for taxpayers, high-income individuals, and small business owners.
Dedicated Team – Work with real, board-certified Tax Attorneys (JDs), EAs, CFOs, Controllers, and planners.
Trusted Reputation – 99% client satisfaction and 200+ long-term clients who rely on our coordinated, white-glove service and support.

Our Tax Resolution Process

Step 1

Free consultation to review your situation and answer your questions.

Step 2

We file Form 2848 (Power of Attorney) with the IRS. From that point on, we take their calls so you don’t have to.

Step 3

We analyze your case and work on your best tax resolution options until we win.

Our tax lawyers handle everything from paperwork to courtroom representation. Learn more about our flat-fee pricing structure.

Tax Attorneys in San Antonio For Texas and Federal IRS Issues

San Antonio business owners regularly face Texas Comptroller audits targeting sales tax collection errors, franchise tax margin calculations, and mixed beverage tax compliance. Bexar County property tax disputes require quick action when commercial or residential appraisals climb beyond market value. Our attorneys stop IRS and state collection actions, defending clients against enforcement from multiple agencies.

San Antonio’s combined sales tax rate hits 8.25% (1.125% city, 0.25% for VIA transit, 0.875% county and special districts, 6% state), and the Comptroller audits restaurants, hotels, and retailers frequently given the tourism-heavy economy. Bexar County appraisals on mixed-use properties near downtown and the Pearl District have outpaced actual sale prices in recent years, giving property owners solid grounds for protest.

Meet Tax Attorney Chad Silver

Chad Silver is a 7-time Super Lawyer who has spent over 20 years saving taxpayers millions and defending clients against the IRS in US Tax Court. He leads Silver Tax Group and maintains memberships in NATP, ABA, and other professional organizations.

Recent Tax Help Videos

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