Berkeley Tax Attorney Protecting You From The IRS

Berkeley Tax Lawyers Representing Taxpayers In Federal & State Cases

Our attorneys handle IRS problems, back taxes, unfiled returns, and state tax issues for individuals and businesses throughout Berkeley, including North Berkeley, Claremont, Rockridge and the greater Alameda County area. We’ve recovered over $100 million for taxpayers nationwide, and every case starts with a free consultation and flat-rate pricing so you know exactly what you’re paying before we file a single document.

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Best Berkeley, California IRS tax attorneys for state and federal taxes.

Berkeley's Most Reliable Tax Law Firm

Complex tax problems like IRS audits or offshore account reporting need attorneys who fight for your rights, not just file paperwork. We act as your advocate with experience handling tough cases and return all calls within hours.

Our tax law firm represents Berkeley taxpayers when stakes are high and quick response matters. Contact us today and get the representation your case needs.

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Tax Audit Representation (State & Federal)

Your audit notice means you need to look at your legal options honestly. We help Berkeley taxpayers with IRS audit letters, organizing documents, and filing appeals. Our attorneys handle tax audit cases clearly and protect your legal rights while keeping your right to appeal open.

Tax Debt Relief Services

IRS collection actions get worse fast when you owe tax debt and have no payment plan. We help Berkeley taxpayers with offer in compromise agreements and penalty reduction requests. Our attorneys act quickly to stop wage garnishments and set up IRS payment plans when you qualify.

IRS Tax Returns & Unfiled Tax Filings

Good help with unfiled tax returns gets results when years without filing create serious IRS problems. We help Berkeley taxpayers resolve back taxes through voluntary disclosure programs. Our attorneys rebuild records, figure out what you owe, and get you back in good standing.

IRS Defense Against Penalties & Collections

We help Berkeley taxpayers when the IRS takes aggressive collection actions that hurt your finances. Our attorneys fight wage garnishment and asset seizure through collection appeals. We protect your rights with court hearings and work out deals when we get involved fast.

Small Business Taxes

Your business tax problems need smart solutions that handle payroll tax compliance and IRS audit protection at the same time. We help Berkeley business owners cut penalties and resolve business tax debt. Our attorneys solve trust fund penalty cases while setting up systems that protect you.

International Taxes and FBARs

Owning a foreign account worth more than $10,000 means you owe the IRS an FBAR every year. Miss one, and offshore penalty fines start at $10,000 per account, per year. We fix unfiled FBARs, correct FATCA violations, and get you back into international tax compliance before the IRS contacts you first.

Recent Tax Cases Resolved for Berkeley, CA Clients
Case Description	Service	Timeline
Resolved a complex IRS inquiry for a professor in North Berkeley, successfully managing an IRS correspondence audit that initially proposed $19,000 in additional taxes.	IRS Notice Response	4 Months
Reconstructed five years of unfiled tax returns for a self-employed researcher in Elmwood, bringing the taxpayer into full compliance and stopping all further IRS contact.	Unfiled Tax Return Resolution	5 Months
Advised a small business owner in West Berkeley on how to consolidate business debt while amending prior returns to correct accounting errors and reduce tax liability.	Tax Compliance	4 Months
Secured a 100% penalty abatement for a homeowner in Berkeley Hills, eliminating $11,500 in failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties due to reasonable cause.	Tax Penalty Reduction	2 Months
Represented an independent consultant in South Berkeley facing collection notices, clarifying their status to prevent further action and explaining what is a state tax lien regarding their property.	Tax Representation	3 Months
Guided a tech executive in Claremont through the voluntary disclosure of foreign investment accounts, ensuring full international reporting compliance and avoiding heavy fines.	International Tax Compliance (FBAR)	6 Months

Berkeley Tax Debt Resolved in 2025 $291,000+

Average Penalty Reduction 75%

Years of Returns Caught Up 30+ Years

Local Areas Served Elmwood to North Berkeley

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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 Berkeley For California and Federal IRS Issues

California has the highest state tax burden in America, and the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board enforce aggressively enough to drain your finances fast. We handle federal and state tax problems including income tax, Alameda County property tax bills, and state disability insurance that hurt Berkeley taxpayers financially through aggressive collection methods and penalty assessments.

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.

Recent Tax Help Videos

Unfiled Tax Returns: How Many Years Must You File? | Chad Silver @silvertaxgroup