Tax Attorneys In San Francisco Resolving IRS Disputes Locally & Nationally

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We get ahead of IRS disputes, back taxes, unfiled returns, and IRS penalties for individuals and businesses across San Francisco and San Francisco County, from the Mission District to the Richmond. Our attorneys have resolved thousands of cases over more than a decade and respond to every IRS problem from the moment you call.

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Why San Francisco Clients Rely On Our Tax Law Firm For IRS Representation

Two mistakes cost people serious money when choosing tax help. The first is hiring a firm where a different person picks up your file every time you call. The second is working with a firm that takes far longer than necessary to close your case.

Our tax law firm serves individuals and businesses in San Francisco with back taxes, unfiled returns, penalty abatement cases, and unreported income. You work with the same assistant from start to finish and we close cases faster than most firms. Call today and get a clear picture of how fast your case can close.

Full-Service Tax Representation For San Francisco Residents And Businesses

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

An audit notice in San Francisco opens a defined examination process with specific response windows that determine which options stay available to you. Our attorneys prepare your documentation, handle IRS correspondence, and respond before the tax audit scope expands. We protect your legal rights and preserve your appeal options at every stage. Results depend on your specific records and circumstances.

Tax Debt Relief Services

Tax debt resolution in San Francisco starts with a straight answer about what your financial situation supports, and we give you that before we do anything else. Our attorneys negotiate IRS payment plans, pursue penalty abatement, request currently not collectible status, and handle Offer in Compromise negotiations where it applies. What you qualify for depends entirely on your financial situation.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

Resolving unfiled returns in San Francisco the right way means reconstructing records that hold up under IRS scrutiny, and that takes professional expertise. Our attorneys calculate your liability and negotiate penalty abatement to restore IRS compliance before back taxes grow. Voluntary disclosure handled correctly limits what the IRS collects and keeps collection actions from starting.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

We get between you and IRS enforcement in San Francisco before an IRS levy, wage garnishment, or asset seizure reaches your accounts or wages. Our attorneys request Collection Due Process hearings and pursue Currently Not Collectible status before your window closes. What we stop depends on when you act.

Small Business Taxes

Business tax representation for small businesses in San Francisco means putting an attorney between your operation and the IRS before payroll tax problems, trust fund penalties, and business tax debt compound into a larger problem. Our attorneys bring unfiled returns current, negotiate with the IRS, and restore tax compliance before enforcement starts.

International Taxes and FBARs

For San Francisco residents, unreported foreign accounts and missed FBAR filings have a clear solution path and the right one depends on how much time remains before the IRS opens an inquiry. Our attorneys resolve FATCA violations and unfiled FBAR cases through streamlined procedures. Offshore penalty exposure shrinks the sooner you act.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for San Francisco, CA Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Resolved a complex IRS inquiry for a software engineer in SoMa, providing clarity on how long do IRS audits take while reducing a proposed tax assessment by 65%.	IRS Notice Response	4 Months
Brought five years of unfiled tax returns current for a self-employed creative in Mission District, restoring full compliance and achieving a favorable tax debt resolution to protect their future income.	Unfiled Tax Return Resolution	5 Months
Advised a small business owner in Union Square on historical financial corrections through corporate restructuring for tax optimization, resulting in a zero-balance tax resolution.	Tax Compliance	3 Months
Secured a 100% penalty abatement for a homeowner in Pacific Heights, successfully removing over $12,500 in failure-to-file and late payment penalties by demonstrating reasonable cause.	Tax Penalty Reduction	2 Months
Amended prior year tax returns for an individual in Noe Valley to correct previous preparer errors, recovering $15,800 in missed deductions and settling the tax dispute.	Tax Compliance	4 Months
Guided an executive in Presidio Heights through the voluntary disclosure of foreign bank accounts, ensuring proper international filing compliance and avoiding heavy fines.	International Tax Compliance (FBAR)	7 Months

San Francisco Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $327,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 89%

Years of Returns Caught Up 46+ Years

Local Areas Served Mission District to Richmond

Why Our Tax Attorneys In San Francisco Have Earned The Trust Of Thousands of 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 San Francisco For California and Federal IRS Issues

San Francisco residents deserve to know that the California Franchise Tax Board and the IRS both collect independently, and an unresolved balance with one doesn’t pause the other. Our attorneys handle FTB liens, CA income tax underpayments, San Francisco County property tax disputes, and state penalty assessments alongside every federal IRS matter we take on. We represent clients before both agencies on every case.

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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