Tax Consulting Services From Licensed Tax Attorneys

A tax consultant reviews your financial situation and gives strategic advice on compliance, planning, and dispute resolution. A basic tax preparer fills out forms. A consultant looks at the bigger picture. They find ways to legally reduce what you owe, resolve existing IRS problems, plan for future tax obligations, and represent you before the IRS when needed. At Silver Tax Group, our consultants include licensed tax attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents.

Costs depend on the complexity of your situation. We use flat-fee pricing for our services, so you’ll know the total cost before we begin. A basic tax planning consultation may start at a few hundred dollars, while complex IRS resolution cases involving Offers in Compromise or audit defense will cost more. We offer a free initial consultation where we assess your situation and give you a clear fee quote with no obligation.

A tax preparer fills out your tax forms based on the information you provide. A tax consultant goes further by reviewing your overall financial situation, finding tax-saving strategies, resolving IRS disputes, and creating multi-year plans to reduce what you owe. Tax consultants typically hold advanced credentials like a law degree (tax attorney), CPA license, or Enrolled Agent designation. If you have straightforward W-2 income and no IRS issues, a preparer may be enough. If you have a business, investments, IRS problems, or complex filing requirements, a consultant delivers significantly more value.

Yes. Resolving IRS tax debt is one of the most common reasons people hire a tax consultant. Your options include an Offer in Compromise to settle for less than you owe, an installment agreement to pay over time, Currently Not Collectible status to pause collections during financial hardship, or penalty abatement to reduce the total balance. A qualified tax consultant figures out which program fits your situation and handles the entire process with the IRS. The sooner you act, the more options you’ll have.

It depends on the problem. CPAs excel at tax preparation, accounting, and financial reporting. Tax attorneys are necessary when legal protection matters, like when you face potential penalties, criminal exposure, or need to negotiate with the IRS. Attorney-client privilege protects what you tell a tax attorney, but it doesn’t protect conversations with a CPA. Our team includes both, so you get the right professional for each aspect of your case.

It depends on the type of resolution. A straightforward installment agreement can be set up in a few weeks. An Offer in Compromise typically takes 6 to 12 months for the IRS to review. Audit defense depends on scope but often runs 3 to 6 months. Penalty abatement requests can be resolved in 30 to 90 days. While your case is pending, we can often get the IRS to stop active collection.

During your free consultation, we review your tax situation, any IRS notices you’ve received, and your financial circumstances. We’ll explain your options, recommend a course of action, and provide a clear fee quote if you decide to move forward. There’s no obligation, no pressure, and no charge for the initial call. Our goal is to give you a clear picture of where you stand and what it’ll take to resolve your tax issue.

You can, but it rarely produces the best outcome. The IRS has trained negotiators, access to all your financial records, and no incentive to offer you the best deal. A tax consultant knows how the IRS evaluates cases, which arguments work, and when to push back. For debts under $10,000 with no complications, handling it yourself may work. For anything larger or more complex, professional representation typically saves more than it costs.