Pasadena Tax Attorneys Who Win Against the IRS

Pasadena Tax Lawyers For IRS Disputes, State & Federal Tax Representation

Pasadena residents and business owners in Los Angeles County areas like Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, and Lamanda Park trust us to resolve back taxes, IRS notices, unfiled returns, and IRS penalties. We have successfully closed thousands of IRS disputes and state tax issues for clients since 2008.

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

The Tax Law Firm In Pasadena With A Record Of IRS Results

Every conversation with our firm stays fully protected under attorney-client privilege. We do not pressure you toward decisions that do not serve your interests, and we will tell you honestly when a case is not right for us to take.

Pasadena clients come to us for complex matters that go well beyond basic tax filing, including IRS criminal investigations, offshore compliance, tax court litigation, and state tax disputes. Your situation may involve more than one issue at once, and we handle all of them. Call us today and leave your first conversation with straight answers and no sales pressure.

Tax Attorney Services for Every IRS Problem Facing Residents and Businesses in Pasadena

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

Pasadena taxpayers who receive an IRS audit notice need representation they can count on from day one. We respond to the examination on your behalf, prepare your documentation, and handle all IRS correspondence consistently and accurately. We protect your legal rights, challenge unsupported findings, and preserve your appeal options throughout the process. Results depend on your records and circumstances, but reliable tax audit representation limits additional assessments before they compound.

Tax Debt Relief Services

When IRS collection pressure builds and tax debt keeps compounding, Pasadena taxpayers often feel like the walls are closing in. We negotiate IRS offer in compromise resolutions, establish payment plans, pursue penalty abatement, and request currently not collectible status where your finances support it. We stop garnishments, release liens, and reduce what you owe before enforcement tightens further. What you qualify for depends on your circumstances, but the window to act is now.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

When the IRS has no return on file for you, it eventually creates one. That substitute return ignores what you actually owe and sets collection in motion. We reconstruct your records, identify every deduction Pasadena taxpayers commonly miss, negotiate penalty abatement, and walk voluntary disclosure through correctly so back taxes land where they should.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

Pasadena taxpayers facing active IRS collection have legal options that most people don’t know exist until it’s too late. We respond to CP notices, request Collection Due Process hearings, negotiate installment agreements, and pursue Currently Not Collectible status to stop wage garnishment and release tax liens. An IRS levy or asset seizure is not inevitable, but the window to intervene closes fast.

Small Business Taxes

Every Pasadena small business with unresolved payroll tax problems is one IRS notice away from personal liability. Business tax debt never resolves itself, and trust fund penalties always follow when payroll obligations go ignored. We defend IRS audits, file unfiled returns, negotiate what you owe, and restore tax compliance before the IRS decides your business is no longer worth protecting.

International Taxes and FBARs

The IRS doesn’t stop pursuing FBAR violations once they find unreported foreign accounts. FATCA reporting failures lead to offshore penalties if no one steps in legally. We correct reporting errors, file late FBARs, and negotiate penalty assessments. We also pursue streamlined filing procedures and defend international tax compliance audits before voluntary disclosure is no longer an option.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for Pasadena, CA Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Defended a local design studio owner in Old Pasadena by providing comprehensive tax debt help for businesses, settling a multi-year dispute with the IRS.	Tax Representation	5 Months
Reconstructed four years of unfiled tax returns for a self-employed consultant in Bungalow Heaven, bringing the taxpayer back into full compliance and stopping all IRS notice activity.	Unfiled Tax Return Resolution	6 Months
Secured a 90% penalty abatement for a homeowner in Hastings Ranch, eliminating over $11,000 in failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties through a successful administrative appeal.	Tax Penalty Reduction	3 Months
Advised an educator in Madison Heights on whether does bankruptcy clear irs debt while simultaneously resolving a complex CP2000 notice that reduced their proposed balance by $14,000.	IRS Notice Response	4 Months
Guided a restaurant owner in South Pasadena through the stressors of being audited by the IRS, accurately amending prior returns to correct $28,000 in accounting errors.	Tax Compliance	4 Months
Facilitated the voluntary disclosure of foreign assets for a researcher in Oak Knoll, ensuring proper reporting of international income and avoiding substantial FBAR-related penalties.	International Tax Compliance (FBAR)	7 Months

Pasadena Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $312,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 79%

Years of Returns Caught Up 35+ Years

Local Areas Served Bungalow Heaven to Hastings Ranch

See How Our Tax Attorneys In Pasadena Have Made A Difference For Local Taxpayers

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 Pasadena For California and Federal IRS Issues

Pasadena taxpayers in Los Angeles County are in a much stronger position when they handle IRS and Franchise Tax Board issues at the same time. The FTB collects state tax debt on its own timeline with no expiration date, but every balance has a path to resolution. We handle FTB audits, California sales tax disputes, Los Angeles County property tax matters, and state collection actions with the same legal authority we bring to federal cases.

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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