Austin Tax Attorney for IRS Help, Tax Debt, and Unfiled Returns

Get Real Tax Help From Real Tax Lawyers in Austin, TX

If you’re dealing with IRS notices, back taxes, or unfiled returns, our Austin tax attorneys can help you take control before penalties and enforcement actions grow. We represent clients across Travis County, including downtown Austin, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, with IRS disputes, tax debt relief, and state tax concerns. Our team has resolved 2,800+ cases with a 94% success rate over 15 years of practice.

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

The Tax Law Firm In Austin That Fights For Your Rights

IRS problems get more expensive the longer they sit, especially when the wrong person is handling your case. Our Austin tax attorneys focus on tax law and IRS representation, helping clients resolve notices, audits, unfiled returns, and tax debt before enforcement begins.

We offer flat-fee pricing and payment plans while handling filings, planning, and defense work under attorney-client privilege. You get direct access to a licensed tax attorney who knows how to stop collection actions and move your case forward.

Comprehensive Tax Services and IRS Solutions for Austin Taxpayers

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

When the IRS selects a return for examination, clients need representation that keeps the process from spiraling. Our Austin tax attorneys respond to audit notices, communicate directly with IRS examiners, and prepare documentation that supports each position taken on the return. Most audits we handle close within 60 to 90 days with reduced adjustments or no changes at all.

Tax Debt Relief Services

Owe the IRS and can’t pay the full amount? Our Austin tax attorneys analyze your income and expenses, negotiate reduced settlements, and structure payment terms the IRS will accept. Clients typically resolve their balances for 20-50% less than originally owed while stopping wage garnishments and bank levies.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

Have you received IRS notices about returns you never filed? Austin taxpayers with unfiled returns risk substitute assessments that overstate their balance, wage garnishment, and criminal referral. Our attorneys reconstruct your income records, claim the deductions you earned, calculate your actual liability, and negotiate penalty abatement to restore IRS compliance before enforcement begins.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

When the IRS issues a levy against your bank account or wages, you have 21 days before funds are withdrawn. Our Austin tax attorneys act immediately to request Collection Due Process hearings, negotiate installment agreements, or file for Currently Not Collectible status. Quick action stops wage garnishment, releases liens, and prevents asset seizure before enforcement escalates.

Small Business Taxes

Payroll tax problems and business tax debt create personal liability for Austin business owners. Trust fund penalty exposure, IRS audits, and unfiled returns require legal representation to resolve. Our tax attorneys provide compliance guidance, audit defense, penalty abatement, and negotiated settlements that protect your assets.

International Taxes and FBARs

Fixing unreported foreign accounts starts with figuring out which IRS disclosure program applies to you. FBAR violations and FATCA reporting failures have different penalties and correction options. Our tax attorneys identify the right streamlined procedure, negotiate offshore penalty reductions, and defend you in international audits when necessary.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for Austin, TX Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Managed a complex response for a software engineer in Zilker regarding an inquiry into investment income, providing IRS tax audit defense that resulted in a no-change letter.	IRS Notice Response	3 Months
Reconciled four years of unfiled tax returns for a self-employed consultant in Mueller, bringing their account current and stopping further IRS inquiries.	Unfiled Tax Return Resolution	5 Months
Resolved a documentation dispute for a specialized boutique in South Congress by accurately accounting for deferred revenue, saving the business owner $15,000 in proposed adjustments.	Tax Compliance	4 Months
Negotiated a significant tax penalty reduction for a homeowner in Tarrytown, abating over $11,000 in late filing fees through a successful reasonable cause petition.	Tax Penalty Reduction	2 Months
Settled a tax dispute for a freelance designer in East Austin who was facing IRS bank levies, clearing the issue and protecting their liquid assets.	Tax Representation	4 Months
Guided a remote executive in West Lake Hills through the reporting of foreign investment income and FBAR disclosures, avoiding substantial non-willful penalties.	International Tax Compliance (FBAR)	6 Months

Austin Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $254,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 72%

Years of Returns Caught Up 28+ Years

Local Areas Served Zilker to Tarrytown

What Austin Clients Say About Working With Our Tax Attorneys

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 Austin For Texas and Federal IRS Issues

Texas Comptroller audits move fast against Austin businesses for sales tax collection errors, franchise tax discrepancies, and use tax violations on out-of-state purchases. Travis County property tax appeals become necessary when appraisals outpace actual market values, which happens frequently in Austin’s real estate market. Our attorneys handle IRS disputes and state tax matters, especially when multiple agencies start collection at once.

Travis County appraisals have increased dramatically over the past decade, making Austin one of the most contested areas for property tax protests in Texas. The city’s tech-heavy economy also draws Comptroller attention: software companies often misclassify transactions as non-taxable services when the Comptroller considers them taxable data processing. When federal IRS debt compounds these state and county obligations, you need one team solving all three.

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.

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