San Jose Tax Attorneys Protect Your Assets From The IRS

Tax Lawyers In San Jose Resolving IRS Disputes For Local Taxpayers

We give individuals and businesses across San Jose and Santa Clara County, from Willow Glen to Berryessa, direct representation in IRS disputes, back taxes, unfiled returns, and IRS notices. Our attorneys have resolved thousands of cases over more than a decade and every client we take on gets that full record working for them.

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

Why San Jose Clients Choose Our Tax Law Firm For Every IRS Matter

In your first week, we pull your IRS transcripts, review every notice, and flag every deadline that affects your case. Complex issues like offshore account reporting and unreported income get assigned to attorneys who have worked those exact problems before.

Our tax law firm serves individuals and businesses in San Jose with flat-fee options that fit different budgets so the cost of representation does not stop you from getting the help you need. This includes cases involving IRS civil penalty disputes. Call today and leave your consultation knowing exactly what your case involves and what we will do about it.

Tax Representation Services In San Jose Committed To Every IRS Case We Take

Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

How you respond to a tax audit notice in San Jose determines how far the examination goes and what it costs you in the end. Our attorneys prepare your documentation, handle IRS correspondence, and build your response strategy from day one. We protect your legal rights and preserve your appeal options throughout the process. Results depend on your records and circumstances.

Tax Debt Relief Services

Unresolved tax debt in San Jose adds penalties and interest every month, and the IRS has collection tools most people don’t know exist until they’re already in use. Our attorneys pursue penalty abatement, set up IRS payment plans, request currently not collectible status, and negotiate IRS Offer in Compromise agreements where it applies. What you qualify for depends on your financial situation.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

Most people with unfiled returns in San Jose don’t realize voluntary disclosure with an attorney stops collection actions before they start. We reconstruct your records, calculate your liability, and negotiate penalty abatement to restore IRS compliance before back taxes compound further. Acting before the IRS does gives you the stronger position.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

IRS collection in San Jose moves on a set timeline once enforcement starts, and every day without an attorney response narrows what we can stop. Our attorneys request Collection Due Process hearings and pursue Currently Not Collectible status to stop IRS levy and wage garnishment enforcement. Timing determines what options stay on the table.

Small Business Taxes

Payroll tax problems and IRS audit notices put San Jose small businesses under immediate pressure because every day without a response narrows your options and adds to what you owe. Our attorneys resolve trust fund penalties, negotiate business tax debt, and restore tax compliance before the IRS escalates to collection.

International Taxes and FBARs

If you hold a foreign account in San Jose you haven’t reported or carry a missed FBAR filing, the exposure that creates grows the longer it goes unaddressed. Our attorneys resolve FATCA violations and international tax compliance issues through FBAR and FATCA remediation procedures before the IRS acts on the gap.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for San Jose, CA Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Navigated a complex IRS inquiry for a software engineer in Willow Glen, successfully resolving an IRS correspondence audit that initially proposed $24,000 in additional taxes.	IRS Notice Response	4 Months
Reconstructed five years of unfiled tax returns for a self-employed consultant in Almaden Valley, bringing the taxpayer into full compliance and halting the threat of IRS bank levies.	Unfiled Tax Return Resolution	5 Months
Corrected prior accounting errors for a local tech startup in North San Jose by facilitating a retroactive IRS Form 2553 filing, significantly reducing their tax liability.	Tax Compliance	3 Months
Secured a 100% penalty abatement for a homeowner in Silver Creek, eliminating over $11,000 in failure-to-file and late payment penalties through a reasonable cause appeal.	Tax Penalty Reduction	2 Months
Settled a multi-year tax dispute for a restaurant owner in Santana Row by accurately reclassifying business expenses, resulting in a 75% reduction of the initially claimed amount.	Tax Representation	4 Months
Guided an executive in Rose Garden through the voluntary disclosure of foreign financial accounts, ensuring proper international filing compliance and avoiding heavy penalties.	International Tax Compliance (FBAR)	6 Months

San Jose Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $331,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 90%

Years of Returns Caught Up 47+ Years

Local Areas Served Willow Glen to Berryessa

Why Our Tax Attorneys In San Jose Have Earned The Trust Of Thousands

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 Jose For California and Federal IRS Issues

The California Franchise Tax Board and the IRS both collect on their own timelines, and San Jose residents in Santa Clara County can face simultaneous enforcement from both agencies on the same unpaid balance. FTB income tax underpayments, state penalty assessments, Santa Clara County property tax disputes, and FTB liens all require separate resolution strategies from IRS matters. Our attorneys handle every layer across both agencies.

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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